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Car crashes into Northern Virginia hair salon, police report 'minor injuries'

Community

After half a century, Mount Vernon's long-time horticulturist calls it a career

Dean Norton has been the director of horticulture and livestock at Mount Vernon for 55 years, but now he wants to pass the torch.
Severe Weather

Stafford County neighbors left wondering if a tornado touched the ground in Northern Virginia

Radars registered a possible tornado along the Stafford County and Fauquier County border.
Virginia

Driver facing attempted murder charge after allegedly ramming vehicles in Stafford Co. Virginia

Deputies say he intentionally rammed someone on a motorcycle yesterday on Richmond Highway -- injuring the rider.
Virginia

Fairfax County residents hope to save historic Gum Springs community

Fairfax County is surveying Gum Springs, Virginia's oldest African American community, community input is crucial.
DC

'We need to change the law' | DC mother advocates for lifeguards on Virginia Beach nearly two years after son's drowning death

Lifeguards were not mandatory on the stretch of beach where Zamari and a 44-year-old man drowned.
DC

'MSE is obligated to keep the Wizards and Capitals at the Arena through 2047' | DC AG threatens legal actions in letter to Caps, Wizards owner

The DC AG said Leonsis cannot legally break his lease in 2027 to move to a proposed new arena in Alexandria, Virginia
Virginia

Deputy struck by teen driver released from rehab | The Night Cap

Deputy Jeremy Krapfl has been released from rehab after he was thrown from his motorcycle while responding to an accident in Leesburg two weeks ago.
Virginia

For Dumfries leaders, engagement from the community is vital to help transform the town

Council members are working on a comprehensive plan that will help address a variety of initiatives including attracting more businesses.
Virginia

1-1 interview with new Culpeper Co. sheriff about suspension of controversial deputy program

Newly elected Sheriff Tim Chilton replaces Scott Jenkins, who faces a federal trial for bribery and conspiracy charges.
DC

Clyde's president applauds city for crime improvements near Capital One Arena, but says losing Caps/Wizards could paint bleak future

The DC government is trying to calm business concerns by working on long term plan to re-imagine area around arena before teams leave
Virginia

'A little game of chicken' | McLean neighbors call for safety changes on heavily traveled road

Neighbors on Linway Terrace are requesting that the Fairfax County Department of Transportation make safety changes to avoid pedestrian crashes.