Local news feed from WTOP.com for Northern Virginia including Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, and surrounding counties in Virginia. The latest local and breaking news.
Pregnant woman from Ghana and son held at Dulles for 9 days, ACLU says
May 28, 2026, 10:38 pm |
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Anabella Gyasi, 38, brought her son to the U.S. on a tourist visa, planning to take him to a hospital in Ohio for treatment of an abnormality in his hands.
Arlington Catholic priest on leave, after allegation of sexual misconduct with minors
May 28, 2026, 9:19 pm |
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In a statement, the diocese said the alleged misconduct by Rev. Patrick Posey happened between 1992 and 1993, outside of the Arlington diocese.
The way Metro is going after bus fare evaders may be a nationwide first
May 28, 2026, 8:54 pm |
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Metro Transit Police officers will monitor live video feeds to catch fare evaders.
Things to do in the DC area: Project GLOW, Petworth PorchFest … and more!
May 28, 2026, 9:45 am |
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The District's annual electronic dance music festival, known as Project GLOW, is back this Saturday and Sunday at RFK Festival grounds.
DMV Foodie Guide: Collab dinners and other delicious events in June
May 28, 2026, 9:19 am |
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WTOP's inaugural DMV Foodie Guide rounds up over 15 events in late May and throughout the month of June that are worth savoring.
To prep kids for workforce, Loudoun Co. school turns classroom into restaurant
May 28, 2026, 8:18 am |
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Independence High School turns a lab into a fast casual restaurant to prepare students for what could be their first paying job.
Ex-CIA official charged with stealing millions of dollars in gold bars from the federal government
May 28, 2026, 12:30 am |
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A former senior CIA official is accused of stealing gold bars worth more than $40 million from the federal government and stashing them in his Virginia home.
Virginia congressman introduces bill to block President Trump’s arch in Arlington
May 27, 2026, 11:53 pm |
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Rep. Don Beyer said the president's arch proposal is illegal and lacks congressional authorization.
Prince William County schools barring student access to YouTube
May 27, 2026, 10:12 pm |
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Prince William County Public Schools has announced students will no longer be able to access YouTube on school-issued devices starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Tysons to Manhattan without an airport? This plane could do it
May 27, 2026, 4:56 pm |
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A Manassas company is reimagining regional travel with "direct aviation," designed to meet passengers where they are, not at a major airport miles away.
From Jet Li films to festival stages — a Fairfax lion dance team’s unlikely start
May 27, 2026, 8:56 am |
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Co-founded by friends who grew up watching kung fu movies, a Northern Virginia lion dance team is keeping Chinese and Vietnamese cultural traditions alive — one loud, energetic performance at a time.
Virginia high school student pushes for new legislation to make SAT exam accessible
May 27, 2026, 12:55 am |
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Virginia student Saniya Yamin pushed for new legislation requiring public high schools to offer the SAT during the school day, improving accessibility for students facing barriers like cost, travel and scheduling.
2-year-old girl dies after Oakton crash that killed 2 adults, injured young boy
May 26, 2026, 11:06 pm |
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After being transported to a hospital, the young girl died on May 21, becoming the third person killed in the Oakton crash that also killed her parents.
Recent rain may have eased DC region’s severe drought
May 26, 2026, 8:58 pm |
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Roughly 2 to 5 inches of rain fell in the seven days through Memorial Day, according to the National Weather Service, bringing much-needed relief for the area’s worsening drought conditions.
Arlington police officer dies after battle with cancer related to 9/11 recovery
May 26, 2026, 8:47 pm |
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A police officer has died after battling cancer that Arlington County police say stemmed from his efforts to respond to the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon.
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