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NoVA, DC Weekend Weather: Heavy Rain, Flooding Risk In Forecast

Concerns for flooding are growing as two storm systems head toward Northern Virginia and the District for the weekend, bringing chances for a couple rounds of rain and thunderstorms, forecasters say.

Richmond Police Thwart July 4 Mass Shooting Thanks To Tip

Richmond police stopped what could have been a deadly mass shooting on July 4 thanks to a tip from a "hero citizen" that led to two arrests and the seizure of multiple firearms, authorities said Wednesday.

Fairfax County Police Fatally Shoot 'Man In Crisis' In McLean Home

Fairfax County Police officers shot and killed a man in McLean Thursday night after a struggle between the man and the officers, according to the police department.

Alexandria Fireworks Scheduled This Weekend: Where To Watch

While other Fourth of July celebrations wrapped up last weekend around the DC region, Alexandria's fireworks are scheduled for this Saturday. Alexandria will celebrate its 273rd birthday and the USA's 246th birthday at Oronoco Bay Park. In the case of inclement weather, only fireworks will be rescheduled for Sunday at 9:30 p.m.

Gold Star Father Khizr Khan Awarded Medal Of Freedom

Khizr Khan, a Gold Star father whose son was killed by a suicide bomber in Iraq and who earned the ire of President Donald Trump after denouncing him during the 2016 presidential campaign, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this week.

Update: Man Died In Compactor At Spotsylvania Recycling Center: Police

A 28-year-old man died in an accident involving an industrial compactor on Thursday morning at the Chancellor Convenience Center in Spotsylvania County, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office said.

McLean Teen Wins State Google Doodle Contest

Kennedy Ferguson, a student at The Potomac School in McLean, was the Virginia state winner of the 14th annual Doodle for Google contest.

MS-13 Members Found Guilty In Falls Church, Alexandria Teen Murders

Five members of the MS-13 gang were found guilty by a federal jury last Thursday for their roles in the 2016 kidnappings and killings of teens from Alexandria and Falls Church. All five will face mandatory life in prison when sentenced.

Thieves Steal Airbags From 35 Hondas, Acuras In Arlington: Police

At least 35 vehicles, all Honda and Acura models, had their windows smashed and airbags stolen early Sunday morning near Fort Myer and in other parts of Arlington, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

Toll Rate Increase Proposed For Dulles Toll Road In Northern Virginia

Toll rates on the Dulles Toll Road are proposed to increase in 2023, and a transition to electronic-only payments is being planned, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

'Christmas Tree Lady' Identified 25 Years After Body Found By Police

The Fairfax County Police Department's Cold Case Squad has solved a case from more than 25 years ago by identifying a woman who police believe took her own life in the Annandale area.

5 VA Counties Are Among Least Vulnerable U.S. Housing Markets: Report

Five Virginia counties were listed among 50 areas least vulnerable to a market decline, according to ATTOM, a curator of real estate data across the United States.