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Student Sues Over Sexual Assault On Band Trip

An Oakton High School student is suing Fairfax County Public Schools for its response to an alleged sexual assault on a band trip. The lawsuit claims staff on the trip were told about the assault, but did not properly help the girl, and back at home school officials discouraged her from reporting to police and warned her about punishment.

Your Guide To Capital Pride 2018 This Weekend

Hundreds of thousands of people will head to The District to celebrate the annual Pride Parade this weekend. The most visible event is Saturday's parade, on it's 43rd year, but the Capital Pride Alliance is also planning fresh, newer events like the Capital Pride Block Party.

• Celebrate Fairfax 2018 Guide: Performers, Fireworks, Parking

Dulles Toll Road Rates Will Almost Certainly Triple: Report

As we reported last month, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authorities will be holding hearings this summer to make a major increase to tolls on the Dulles Toll Road. But a new report suggests that these hearings may be nothing more than a formality, and regardless of public input, Herndon and Reston drivers will be paying a lot more in the coming years.

Chick Hernandez Leaving NBC 4

The D.C.-area Twittersphere reacted in disbelief after longtime NBC Washington sports anchor Chick Hernandez announced his contract was not being renewed and therefore his 17-year career at the network would be coming to an end.

Gun Threat Puts Schools On Lockdown: Official

Manassas City Public Schools were on lockdown Tuesday afternoon when 911 dispatchers received a call of someone with a gun at a school, said a city official.

VA Amber Alert Canceled: Sex Offender Arrested, Baby Safe

An Amber Alert has been canceled for a North Carolina sex offender accused of kidnapping his infant daughter at knifepoint. Virginia State Police say Carl Ray Kennedy 51, has been arrested for abducting 7-month-old Emma Grace Kennedy from a Virginia gas station.

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• Capital One Building Lights Up For Capitals Game
• Delivery Driver Beaten, Robbed In Hybla Valley
• Sign, Religious Statue Destroyed In Falls Church: Police
• 'Unmask Your Superhero' For First Thursday Festival In Del Ray
• Fredericksburg Man Guilty Of Running Drugs, Guns
• Teacher Found With Alcohol In Ashburn School: Police
• Coast Guard Suspends Search For Missing Man In Potomac River
• Georgetown Restaurant Wins 2018 Honorary Milestone RAMMY Award
• Photos: Old Town Alexandria Floods Near Waterfront

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