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.
Police identify 59-year-old Fairfax Co. pedestrian struck and killed by Metrobus
August 18, 2026, 10:56 pm |
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A 59-year-old man died after a Metrobus struck him while he was crossing a street in Bailey's Crossroads on Sunday night, the Fairfax County Police Department said.
Man found not guilty by reason of insanity in Fairfax Co. killing flees on one-way flight while on hospital pass
August 18, 2026, 10:02 pm |
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A Virginia man who was found legally insane at the time of a 2019 killing has fled the country after leaving a state psychiatric hospital on a 48-hour pass.
Police identify Va. woman found stabbed, dead in Great Falls
August 18, 2026, 8:45 pm |
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Police said they're working to identify a suspect in the killing of a 42-year-old woman from Reston.
Is this Virginia district key to control of the US House?
August 18, 2026, 7:07 pm |
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House Speaker Mike Johnson traveled to Virginia Beach to campaign on behalf of Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans, who represents a district that could play a pivotal role in determining the balance of power in the U.S. House.
National Symphony Orchestra will play at 6 DC-area venues next season as Kennedy Center shuts
August 18, 2026, 3:02 pm |
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The NSO made its delayed 2026-27 season announcement Tuesday, 5 1/2 weeks before its opening concert on Sept. 26 and five months later than the release of its 2025-26 schedule.
DC-area schools crack national top 10 in new US News rankings
August 18, 2026, 8:58 am |
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School Without Walls and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology ranked among the nation's top 10 high schools in new U.S. News rankings.
George Mason student teaches DC-area seniors how to spot AI scams
August 18, 2026, 8:11 am |
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After her neighbor fell victim to a deepfake scam involving a video of Elon Musk on Facebook, a college student is helping area seniors understand AI and avoid online hoaxes.
What we know about beavers, rabies and recent attacks in Maryland
August 17, 2026, 11:51 pm |
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Joshua Tabora, of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, told WTOP that beavers aren't "going to seek out conflict unless something is really wrong."
Prince William County police to tow vehicles with multiple parking violations
August 17, 2026, 10:17 pm |
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The initiative comes in response to complaints from community members. The initiative's main objective is to hold drivers accountable for their infractions, Prince William County's police say.
What kids are looking forward to as they go back to school in Loudoun County
August 17, 2026, 7:55 pm |
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For many parents, the summer was too short; for others however the new school year couldn’t come soon enough.
Pedestrian struck by Metrobus in Northern Virginia, police say
August 17, 2026, 11:57 am |
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Officers responded to the intersection of Carlin Springs Road and Columbia Pike for a pedestrian crash involving a Metrobus. The man was transported to a hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Back to school: Hear from Loudoun County Public Schools superintendent
August 17, 2026, 8:10 am |
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Heading into the new school year, Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence spoke with WTOP about challenges and triumphs for the Virginia school system.
‘Great time to explore the city’: Virginia’s Alexandria Restaurant Week gets underway
August 16, 2026, 7:09 pm |
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The Alexandria Restaurant Week in Virginia runs until Aug. 23 and brings a mix of new eateries to the event's 2026 iteration.
Fiery Beltway crash kills 1 in Fairfax County, survivor faces DWI charge
August 16, 2026, 2:54 pm |
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One person died and another was charged with DWI after a fiery two-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 495 in Fairfax County.
Maryland man accused of peeping through Virginia woman’s window
August 16, 2026, 11:39 am |
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Police in Virginia said video evidence helped identify a Maryland man accused of peeping through a woman's window.
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