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The Sheriff’s Office is investigating an armed robbery and assault that occurred at a Sterling convenience store early Wednesday morning. According to the report, deputies were called to the Exxon gas station at the Rt. 606/Pacific Boulevard intersection just after 1:30 a.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that a man entered the store, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. He struck the store employee in the head with the gun before fleeing the area. The employee was treated at the scene.

A 10-year-old boy was able to break free from a masked man who grabbed him early Wednesday morning, June 7, police in Prince William County said.The man approached the boy from a dark-colored vehicle and grabbed him suddenly on the 2800 block of Gloucester Drive in Woodbridge, according to county p…

A red air quality alert (unhealthy) was issued across Washington, DC and most of Maryland, while parts of Virginia were in the orange (unhealthy for certain groups) and yellow (moderate) zones due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires being pushed into the area. The question on everyone's mind now: When...

WASHINGTON — Calling all DMV residents! Smoke pouring into the region from Canada is causing issues for people all over. The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and District Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) issued a “Code Red” air quality alert for Washington, D.C. on Wednesday and Thursday.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Police said they were investigating a three-car crash Wednesday afternoon that shut down part of Richmond Highway in the Mount Vernon area. The Fairfax County Police Department first tweeted about the incident at 2 p.m. In the tweet, the department said the wreck happened on southbound Richmond Highway […]

If you saw smoke billowing across Fairfax County overnight, you weren't alone.A massive landfill fire raged for hours, with firefighters at the scene as early as 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 6.The blaze broke out at a landfill in the 9900 block of Richmond Highway in Lorton, and smoke was seen over Ro…

The anticipation is building as the new Sonic Drive-In takes shape along Battlefield Parkway SE in Leesburg. And we have an update from the owner on when they are hoping to open for business. The popular fast-food restaurant — famous for its burgers, shakes, tater tots, and other treats —...

BALTIMORE - Air pollution paired with the smoke from more than 100 wildfires in Canada has triggered a Code Red Air Quality Alert for the Baltimore City Metro, and Annapolis region.While it has been hazy for a few weeks, the smell is definitely more evident in Maryland than it ever has been.First Alert Forecast: Air Quality Alert issued for Baltimore City Metro, Annapolis regionThat's a big indicator of just how much has drifted toward us over the past few days.The sun has had an orange glow because of the smoke.With the air quality index at unhealthy levels, the Maryland Department of the...

Sad news on the local sweets scene as the owner of Sweetz Bakery in Leesburg has announced that she will be closing the store permanently this summer. The news was first reported by the Loudoun Times-Mirror. “Our passion for creating delicious products and a desire to serve our community drove...

The Fairfax County Police Department is all hands on deck for its “Road Shark” initiative. That means you may notice more officers on the roads and highways looking out for aggressive driving behavior. FOX 5’s Sierra Fox took a ride with police to see what being a road shark is all about.

Police say a man in Prince William County attempted to kidnap a 10-year-old boy in the 2800 block of Gloucester Drive on Wednesday.

Loudoun supervisors on Tuesday approved plans to extend Rt. 9’s ramp onto eastbound Rt. 7, a project expected to help with morning rush-hour backups at the interchange. The Virginia Department of Transportation’s previous Route 7 Truck Climbing Lane Project, which completed in October 2015, constructed a third westbound lane from Leesburg to Rt. 9; built new acceleration and deceleration lanes; built two new roundabouts where the ramps from Rt. 7 meet Rt. 9, Colonial Highway and Dry Mill Road; and relocated the W&OD Trail through the Rt. 9 interchange.

The Prince William County business community is mourning the sudden loss of Patrick King, a well-known local entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded the marketing firm Imagine, Inc. in Old Town Manassas nearly 20 years ago. King, 45, died in his sleep of natural causes May 31 at his home in...

Loudoun County Public Schools has canceled all afternoon activities for Wednesday, June 7 due to poor air quality. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Red Air Quality Alert, in part due to smoke from wildfires in Canada drifting into the region. The alert means air pollution concentrations within the region are unhealthy for the general population, and that everyone should take precautions. Residents are advised to stay indoors and minimize their activity and exercise outside.

In the fall of the 2023-24 school year, Dominion will open four gender-inclusive restroom locations for both staff and students. Dominion will undergo the addition of the gender-inclusive restrooms as well as vaping/air quality monitors, occupancy sensors​, a notification system for at-risk situations, and cloud based monitoring alongside the two other pilot schools, Broad Run and Heritage.

The air quality today will be poor and will be worse during the morning and evening hours when the sun is less intense.

ROCKVILLE, Md. (7News) — Montgomery County rescue crews were at the scene of a Rockville restaurant after a car reportedly crashed into it Wednesday evening. The Montgomery County Police Department explained that the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. at Peter's Grill in the 500 block of E Gude Drive. The driver of the car was able to get out of the vehicle on under their own power and was transported to an area hospital with minor injuries, police said. One other person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident.

A man was arrested at the Cyril E. King Airport Monday due to an outstanding warrant in Virginia, the V.I. Police Department reported. Claude Corey Marshall, 36, was arrested after Marshall was going through pre-boarding screening, and the inspection revealed that Marshall had an active warrant for his arrest for a probation violation, with the underlying charges being possession of a controlled drug with intent to distribute, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of stolen property, out of Fairfax County, Virginia, according to the police report.

The Loudoun County School Board has decided not to challenge a court order to produce a report prepared by the law firm Blankingship & Keith (B&K Report). While some Board members disagree with the decision, the majority believes it is better for the community not to contest the matter further.

All travel lanes have reopened on I-270 after a police incident closed local lanes at Falls Road on Wednesday, June 7. According to Rockville Police, “Around 11:00 a.m. this morning RCPD officers responded to the Northbound exit Ramp at Falls Road for the report of an individual threatening to jump. Out of an abundance of caution, the northbound local lanes were closed down as well as the exit ramp. After about two hours of successful negations, the individual willingly agreed to be taken into police custody and transported for medical assistance. All lanes of traffic have been reopened.”