Authorities determined there was no bomb threat after searching the train, and no injuries were reported.
Some top posts in Va., including an armed robber caught due to his ankle monitor. Plus, how you can share your local news, events and pics.
A new school year is just one week away. Be prepared for the start of a new year by marking down the dates of your Back to School Nights.
The Pride of Vienna will attend a regional competition in October and compete with bands from 11 different states.
Sara is a happy, affectionate, and playful pup who escaped a grim future in a shelter and is looking for her new family.
Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including McLean man arrested for soliciting sex with minor. Plus, how to share your local news and events.
The 9th Annual NoVA Fall BrewFest will be back at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, VA this October 17th-18th at 11am-7pm.
The Commonwealth ranked in the top 10 in the nation in DUI penalties, reckless driving penalties and insurance spikes for high-risk drivers.
September is Hunger Action Month! NVFS seeks volunteers for virtual canned food drives
The heat index in the area will reach 90 degrees by 1 p.m. and will rise as high as 92 degrees by 3 p.m.
Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including Virginia Tech's honor for slain journalists. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.
The Metrorail system will operate on a Sunday schedule on Labor Day, and off-peak fares will be in effect all day.
As the calendar turns to September and Labor Day draws near, a handful of rain storms are scattered throughout this week's forecast.
Some of the "good news" from this week's Patch sites, including a cross country course record. Plus, how to share your local news.
Top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including the 100 best private schools in Virginia. Plus, how to share your local news and events.
Take a peek at some of the special properties currently on the market and featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the sex of the National Zoo's latest panda. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.
Volunteer Project Energizes Colleagues, Nets Financial Contribution to Virginia-based Nonprofit Organization
Temperatures will rise a bit from where they sat during the the week, but for the fourth weekend in a row Oakton will dodge weekend rain.
Top posts in Va. and D.C., including WDBJ's emotional moments back on the air. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.
Top posts in Va. and D.C., including a pedestrian struck in Lansdowne. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.
Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a man who died after a one-car crash in Woodbridge. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.
Joe Gregory's story of The Brake Squad. His rising mobile brake repair service announces franchise opportunities.
Residents curious about FCPD's Helicopter Division are invited to participate in a behind-the-scenes tweet-along on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including Oscar winners challenging school's Confederate name. Plus, how to share your local news at Patch.
Although no Virginia school cracked the national top 100, all five of the Commonwealth's top private schools hail from Northern Virginia.
Obituary and service information from Money and King Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
After thunderstorms pass through the Oakton area on Monday afternoon, the weather is projected to take a turn for the better.
Some of our top "good news" this week, including a Blue Heron rescued at an area park. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics.
Some top posts this week in Va. and D.C., including a federal investigation in prisoner's death. Plus, how to share your local news.
Take a peek at some special properties on the market and recently featured on our Patch sites in Virginia and DC.
Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including a new $100,000 lottery winner. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch!
After a week filled with rain and storms, this weekend's forecast features nothing but clear skies and mid-80's temperatures.
Some top posts in Va., including a Nats player buys a riverfront mansion. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.
Albert is an adorable Terrier mix who once had a family who loved him, but his life took a tragic turn when he was abandoned on a chain.
Some top posts in Va., including a "super strain" of head lice in Virginia. Plus, how to share your local news, events and pics at Patch.
After completing a national educators conference, Oakton's Elizabeth Snyder is now better-prepared to teach the Holocaust than most.
Some top posts in Va. and D.C., including the Virginia Lottery's big revenue for schools. Plus, how to share your local news and events.
This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
Lottery profits cleared $500 million for only the second time ever, while lotto players hauled in more than $1 billion.