Loudoun County News
D.C. region no stranger to black bear sightings
There have been numerous black bear sightings around the region recently, ranging from Fairfax County and Leesburg in Virginia to Frederick, Md. But wildlife experts tell WTOP it's nothing to be concerned about.
Is an above-ground Dulles Metro stop enough?
An above-ground station may do nothing to offset the major concern of the project: Keeping the tolls on the Dulles Toll Road in check.
Leesburg man accused of sexually assaulting 4-year-old
An employee of a Leesburg preschool was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-year-old student.
Local gov'ts. consider LaHood compromise for Dulles Metro
If the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority reconsiders an above-ground Metro station at Dulles International Airport, Loudoun and Fairfax counties would set up public-private partnerships for parking garages.
Study will look at traffic between the Potomac and Dulles airport
Dulles Airport and the Potomac River aren't going anywhere, so what can we do about the traffic funnel they create?
Groups demand a cheaper Dulles rail project
Several Northern Virginia business groups say the Dulles rail project is getting too expensive, and they're calling for urgent cost-cutting.
Loudoun Co.: Herndon man responsible for dog's death
The man whose dog died in a hot car after he says deputies ignored his pleas to retrieve the animal was arrested on animal cruelty charges Tuesday, according to a news release.
Feds to audit accountability of Airports Authority
The federal government will take a sharper look at the authority that controls Dulles International Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Dulles Toll Road.
Ex-postmaster general to head Airports Authority
Former U.S. Postmaster General John (Jack) Potter is expected to be selected as the next head of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority during a board meeting Wednesday.
Loudoun deputy pursues car to W.Va. before crash
Authorities in Loudoun County say a man who fled from police in a stolen car later crossed into West Virginia and caused a three-car crash.
Nigerian man passes 3 lbs. of heroin, arrested at Dulles
A 54-year-old Nigerian man was arrested Saturday after allegedly smuggling 97 heroin pellets into Dulles International Airport from Paris.
Arrest made in Loudoun County car vandalism
An 18-year-old who allegedly spray painted the number '68' on more than 50 vehicles in Loudoun County is under arrest.
Loudoun residents seek investigation of cable company
Complaints about a Virginia cable company's service and decades-long contract have sparked a federal lawsuit and calls for an anti-trust investigation.
Sheriff's Office: Not responsible for dog's death
A dog owner claims the Loudoun County sheriff's deputies who arrested him for being drunk in public ignored his pleas to rescue his dog from his hot car.
Elementary teacher arrested at school for being drunk
Laura Ann Collins teaches at Creighton's Corner Elementary School, and was charged after a school employee reported to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office that Collins appeared to be under the influence.
LaHood tries to iron out Dulles Rail problems
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is trying everyone involved in the huge Northern Virginia transportation project on the same page.
Woman hit by vehicle near NVCC Loudoun campus
A woman was hit by a vehicle near the Loudoun Campus of Northern Virginia Community College Wednesday.
Vandals tag Loudoun County cars with mysterious '68'
A crime spree has county officials scrambling for answers. Several dozen cars have been spray painted with the number 68 in black. Investigators are still trying to figure out what the number means.
Prince Henrik to visit Danish company's Va. branch
Denmark's Prince Henrik will be in Northern Virginia next week to visit the new U.S. headquarters of a Danish company.
Fairfax police issue nearly 70 citations to truck drivers
A safety inspection targeting commercial trucks on local highways Tuesday netted nearly 70 violations, police say.
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