Hospital System's Patient Surge, I-66 Express Lanes: Top VA News

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I-66 Express Lanes Open Ahead Of Schedule In Northern Virginia

The I-66 Express Lanes outside the Capital Beltway are open as Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other officials celebrated Tuesday with a ribbon cutting. It was the second time in two weeks a major transportation project opened in Northern Virginia, as Metro's Silver Line extension opened on Nov. 15.

• Interstate 66 High Occupancy Vehicle Rules Set To Change

Inova Hospitals Face 'Unprecedented' Patient Surge After Thanksgiving

Inova is experiencing “unprecedented patient volumes” at its Northern Virginia hospitals due to a spike in the flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses after the Thanksgiving holiday, the health care system said Tuesday.

First Monkeypox Death In Virginia Confirmed By Health Department

The first death of a person diagnosed with monkeypox in Virginia was confirmed by the state's health department Thursday.

VA Man Accused Of Killing 3, Kidnapping Teen Dies In Police Shootout

A sheriff’s deputy from Virginia was killed in a shootout with police in San Bernardino County, California, Saturday afternoon, after killing three people in the City of Riverside, according to police.

Virginia Walmart Shooting Victims Mourned At Chesapeake Vigil

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged to confront the state's "mental health crisis" Monday night as he and hundreds of others gathered to honor the lives of six people killed last week when a manager opened fire inside a Chesapeake Walmart.

Assault Charge Against Former DC Deputy Mayor Dropped In Arlington

The Arlington County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office dropped an assault and battery charge against Christopher Geldart, the former D.C. deputy mayor of public safety and justice, for an Oct. 1 incident outside Gold’s Gym in Ballston.

Arlington Woman Obtained $149K In Fraudulent DC Benefits: Prosecutors

An Arlington woman was arrested and charged with falsely claiming residency in Washington, D.C., which allowed her to obtain more than $149,000 in fraudulent benefits, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

Falls Church Council To Allow 20 Mph Speed Limit On Certain Streets

On Monday, Falls Church City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to allow 20 mph speed limits on many residential streets in the city.

Man Accused Of Stabbing Dog Arrested In Woodbridge: Police

A man stabbed a dog in the chest at an apartment in Woodbridge on Sunday evening, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The man was arrested, police said.

Fairfax Schools To Remedy Shortcomings For Students With Disabilities

After a federal investigation found Fairfax County Public Schools did not properly provide services to students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic, a resolution agreement was announced Wednesday.

2 Die In 5-Vehicle Collision On I-495 Inner Loop In Fairfax County

Two people died from injuries they received in a five-vehicle collision that occurred Wednesday night on the Inner Loop of the Capital Beltway in Fairfax County, according to a release from the Virginia State Police.