In all, six Fairfax County Public Schools graduates took home college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships, according to FCPS.
Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the coming school year.
Virginia annual sales tax holiday also includes such items as costumes, diapers, bridal gowns Aug. 5-7; see full eligible list of items here
Here are all the important dates families need to know about for the coming school year.
Trying to beat the heat? Temps are expected to "feel like" more than 100 degrees.
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly and U.S. Rep. Don Beyer demand answers on hike for thousands of federal workers in Northern Virginia.
Some powerful thunderstorms rumbled through the area late Sunday; homes are without power in 95-plus degree heat.
Pop-up thunderstorm strikes area late Sunday night.
Annual event nationwide aims to boost adoptions, help animals find forever homes.
Extreme heat in weather forecast cancels community planning meeting in Alexandria.
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Latest theft took place this week; suspects steal machines in stolen cars and then abandon cars nearby.
Several museums are closed Friday due to power outages; the Air & Space Museum has power, remains open.
Temperatures are supposed to feel like 100 degrees at times this weekend.
Patch stopped into the eatery's Falls Church location this week to gather intel.
Investigators say suspect was dealing heroin in Richmond Highway and other parts of Fairfax County.
Investigators identified a heroin buyer in the Town of Vienna as part of lengthy investigation, police said.
Heroin, crack cocaine, scales, packaging material found in car, police said. Suspect was allegedly dealing heroin in Fairfax County.
Police have charged a suspect in the death of Saquan Hall, who died from injuries sustained in a shooting July 2 in Alexandria.
Many adoption fees will be waived Saturday at animal shelters including the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
