UVA Shootings Rock State, Silver Line Opening, NFL Drama: Top VA News

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3 Dead, Gunman At Large In UVA Shooting

Three football players at the University of Virginia were shot to death on campus in Charlottesville late Sunday night, according to officials.

• Slain UVA Football Players Honored With Vigil, Motive Remains Mystery
• ACC To Honor Slain UVA Football Players As Friends Hold Fundraisers

Metro Silver Line Extension With 6 New Stations Open With Fanfare

Rail service is now available to and from Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County as Metro's Silver Line extension opened Tuesday. Federal, state and local officials, including U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, joined Metro leaders to celebrate the opening.

• Dulles Corridor Poised For Economic Growth With Silver Line Completion
• 2 Dulles-Area Events To Celebrate Completion Of Silver Line Extension

Toll Rates To Increase On Dulles Toll Road In 2023

Higher toll rates will take effect on the Dulles Toll Road at the start of 2023, according to the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

Commanders' Season Ticket Holders In DC Cheated By Team: District AG

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine filed another lawsuit against the Washington Commanders on Thursday, accusing the team of cheating D.C. ticket holders out of their deposits for season tickets and using the money for its own purposes.

Remaining I-66 Express Lanes To Open In Coming Days

The remaining Interstate 66 Express Lanes outside the Capital Beltway could be completely open by Tuesday, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Polifko Wins Broad Run Seat On Loudoun School Board By 98 Votes

Tiffany Polifko has claimed victory in the race for the Broad Run seat on the Loudoun County School Board. She earned 98 more votes than fellow challenger Nick Gothard, according to unofficial results from the Virginia Department of Elections.

Herndon Election 2022: Olem Wins; Council Candidate Declines Recount

With all the votes cast in the Nov. 8 General Election in the Town of Herndon, incumbent Mayor Sheila Olem prevailed over challengers Sean M. Regan and Jasbinder Singh.

Renaming Confederate Streets: Fairfax City Council Seeks Public Input

Fairfax City Council is hosting a public hearing on Tuesday to solicit public input on the recommended names submitted by the community for 14 city streets. The council voted in July to change the names due to their association with slavery, the Confederacy, and the myth of the " Lost Cause."

Bijan Ghaisar's Family Calls For Justice 5 Years After Fatal Shooting

Five years after Bijan Ghaisar was fatally shot by two U.S. Park Police officers in Fort Hunt, his family and friends have not relented in their call for justice. Family and friends will gather at the Lincoln Memorial at 7 p.m. Thursday for their annual vigil.

Mother Turns Herself In After Her Son Shot Himself In Manassas: Police

A woman from Manassas turned herself into police on Monday after she was accused of neglecting her son, who shot himself in the hand last month, police said.

Student Dies After Crash In Bailey's Crossroads Crosswalk: Police

A high school student was struck and killed in Bailey's Crossroads Wednesday, according to Fairfax County Police.

Mobile Home Residents Express Concerns About Sale Of Their Communities

Mobile home residents spoke out Tuesday about concerns of possible rent increases that could drive people from their homes after their two mobile home communities were sold.

20 Mph Speed Limits On Some Streets Considered In Falls Church

The Falls Church City Council will consider permitting the speed limit to be reduced from 25 to 20 mph on certain residential streets. On Monday, council members voted to schedule a public hearing and final consideration for Nov. 28.