Fairfax County News
Fairfax Co. schools to repay $1M to federal government
Fairfax County Public Schools is repaying the federal government $1 million after an investigation found grant documents had been falsified.
Cuts could delay FAA NextGen program 10 years
A Federal Aviation Administration program that would transform air traffic control and contribute billions of dollars to contractors' coffers could be scaled down and delayed a decade if $1.2 trillion in automatic federal cuts occur as scheduled on Jan. 2, according to a new report.
LaHood calls Metro's Silver Line model for the country
Like the Panama Canal and other influential projects in history, the Silver Line is a model for big success.
Marine from northern Va. killed in Afghanistan
The Pentagon says a marine from northern Virginia has been killed in Afghanistan.
Driver identified in fatal crash with police cruiser
Fairfax County police Officer Don Gotthardt tells WTOP the driver of a 2006 Infinity was headed westbound when he "veered dramatically to the left" and into the path of an oncoming, marked police car at about 3 a.m..
Tree removal starts in Great Falls
The Virginia Department of Transportation Monday begins removing 59 trees that are safety risks to drivers in the Great Falls area.
VDOT to remove hazardous trees in Great Falls
Nearly 60 trees in the Great Falls area of Fairfax County will be removed because they pose a safety risk to motorists.
Demonstrating an emergency sends a strong message in 'Pipetown'
"Off!" shouted a utility worker wearing goggles and a full protective suit. Thanks to his careful maneuvering, gas had stopped blowing out of a ruptured line in the ground.
'Gray divorce' on rise in Fairfax County
Divorces are on the rise for couples older than 55 in the county dubbed the "divorce capital of Virginia."
Man suspected of additional abuse at home daycare
Fairfax County police say they are getting reports that additional children were molested by a man charged in June with inappropriately touching a girl who attended a home daycare facility.
Fairfax County to gain nearly 800 jobs
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority worked with 33 businesses in the second quarter that are expected to add nearly 800 jobs in the county.
I-66 ramps to SB Fairfax County Parkway to close for weekend
Regardless of the time of day, roadwork in the region can be a headache -- but this weekend drivers are in for a big challenge.
Fairfax man charged with murdering his roommate
A Fairfax man is charged with the murder of his roommate, according to police.
Fairfax County aims to change game for commuters
Fairfax County is moving quickly on transportation projects and the head of the county board of supervisors says it should all pay off for commuters.
Fairfax County tightening its belt
Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Pedestrian struck on I-66
A pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle on eastbound Interstate 66 Tuesday morning, according to Virginia State Police.
Rocknoceros: The kids are alright
Three Fairfax County natives are stars to the toddler set.
Teen drives SUV into house in Oakton
A 16-year-old boy was taken to a hospital Monday after driving a sport utility vehicle into a house in Oakton, Va.
Scientist: Wildlife the most effective bio-hazard warning
There's concern about the danger of biological weapons. There's technology to sniff it out -- people on guard for proliferation. But wildlife may also provide an early warning system.
Allen, Kaine to meet in 3 more debates
There will be three more debates between U.S. Senate candidates George Allen and Tim Kaine before the Nov. 6 election.
- Listen
- News
- Traffic
- Weather
- Sports
- Living
- Alerts
Coming up on WTOP 103.5 FM today at 11:42 pm:
Daily Dose with Dr. Oz: Make the summer challenge to walk off extra pounds