Bank Robbery, Bike Lanes, Gun Laws, Gift Theft and Soberman

Plus, last-minute gifts that benefit people with disabilities.

Community Update

[VIDEO] How to Fix Hardened Brown Sugar

If your holiday desserts require brown sugar but it's too hard to use, here's a great tip for softening it in only 10 minutes.

Best Maps of 2013: Are Men or Women Living Longer?

Click on the map below to find out the life expectancy for 2010 for men or women.

3 Most Expensive Foreclosures in Fairfax County

Former Anglican Use, now Divine Worship, Celebrated this Sunday

Former Anglican Use, now Divine Worship, Celebrated this Sunday

Weird News: ‘We Can’t Stop’ Family Christmas Video, Soberman Battles Drunk Drivers and Tragic Reindeer Games

Plus, a blue Christmas after suspect litters in the direction of a deputy.

Map: Where in Fairfax Station Were the Most Homes Decreasing in Value?

The recent drops in home values suggest that 2014's numbers might not be as strong as they were this year. Hover over any area of town in the map below to see the percentage of homes whose values diminished.

[VIDEO] How to Shop Your House for Last-Minute Gifts

Here are some easy last-minute gift ideas that will save you time and money.

Last-Minute Gift Idea: Homemade Granola

Don't have time to holiday shop? Homemade granola is an easy and affordable gift.

Tourist Stabbing, Murder Trial, Spy Scheme, Silver Line Workers and Drivers Ed Battery Charges

Plus, it's beginning to look a lot like a Christmas tree ablaze in 73 seconds.

Review + Trailer for 'American Hustle': Art of the Con Meets Art of Filmmaking

R-rated film opens wide in theaters Thursday night.

Winter Adventure Day Trips Near Virginia, DC and Maryland

Winter cabins, cross country skiing, snow tubing, ice skating and holiday light tours are all a short drive away.

$1.3 Million Fairfax Station Home Features Breakfast Nook

The home is on 6620 Horseshoe Trail.

Author Talks Coping With Loss During the Holidays

"Terminal: Handling the Reality of Love and Loss" hit the digital bookshelves earlier this month.

[VIDEO] Fun Holiday Apps for the Whole Family

From personalized postcards to online gift guides, these mobile apps are a great resource during the holiday season.

5 Things to Know Today

Here are some interesting and important things to know for the coming week.

Layaway Santa, School Buses on Fire, Toll Road Fee Hikes and Running Into the New Year

Plus, shopper leaves trunk open, bursting with presents, but a witness scares off burglars.

Candidate Concedes in Virginia Attorney General Race

Totals still have to be certified between Mark Herring and Mark Obenshain, but preliminary results point to a clear, but still narrow, end to the election.

Holiday Volunteering: Spread Christmas Cheer To Those Without Visitors

It's not too late to volunteer with The Holiday Project to visit a hospital or nursing home in your area.

Easy Ways to Dress Up Your Christmas Cookie Recipes

Here's how to boost the wow factor of your favorite holiday cookie.

Six Ways to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays

Here’s how to head off every seasonally stressful situation.

Winter Solstice Celebrations, Christmas Events, Festival of Lights, and More Events this Weekend

See what's happening in Fairfax County this weekend.

Aardvark Coins & Collectibles- SALE!

Giving the Gift of Nature To Hundreds of Area Children

Brazen Public Sex Assault, Suicide as a Crime, Rescued Yorkie Update, Frank Wolf, and Teen Choked for Nikes

Plus, Justice Ginsburg talks about the first ladies' restroom for Supreme Court justices.

Holiday Giving: State Champion Needs Help at Home and More Giving Opportunities

Donate to GoFundMe campaigns started in the Virginia/D.C. area.

Virginia Officials Support Springfield for FBI Headquarters Site

The site is near the Franconia-Springfield Metro stop.

I Navigated Healthcare.gov And Lived To Tell About It

Affordable Care Act pulls through for self-employed writer.

12 Best Jobs For 2014 That Pay Up To $60 Per Hour

Here are some high-paying jobs that offer financial and career security.

SunTrust Offers Tips to Safeguard Last-Minute Holiday Spending

How Credit Cards Can Make Your Household Budget Work Better

Using a credit card can help your family better track monthly expenses. Here's how one couple did it the smart way.

Classical FX Concert

Congressman Frank Wolf Announces Retirement

Northern Virginia's lone Republican congressman bows out after 17 terms in office.

How Much Extra Would You Pay for 'Made in the USA'?

American-made goods can sometimes be 80 percent more expensive than foreign imports.

10 DIY Teacher Gifts You Can Make in Mason Jars

Get creative (and save cash) with these fun projects.

RSVP Orientation - Alexandria

Yorkie Puppy Mill, Baby Unattended, Grave-Moving Controversy, Commuter Thefts and Man Sets Himself on Fire

Plus, a 'Blue Jeans Ball' for Virginia's next governor.

Three End of Year Tax Tips for 529 Plan Withdrawals