A century-old carousel in Herndon will spin no more
The Fairfax County Park Authority said January’s winter storm left the antique carousel at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon severely damaged. A message on the park’s website reads: “After detailed inspections by staff and specialists, the ride was found to be unsafe to repair or operate. For the safety of visitors and...
Feds investigate Fairfax County Public Schools over illegal immigrant charged with groping girls
The Department of Education announced Monday an investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia over an illegal immigrant from El Salvador charged with groping a dozen girls at Fairfax High School.
Maryland restoring historic vehicle registration after 1999 cutoff backlash
Maryland lawmakers are reversing a recent policy change, restoring historic vehicle tag eligibility for drivers with cars 25 years or older.
2 people, including child, shot in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Two people, including a child, were shot in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Tuesday, the police department said. Officers were called to the 13220 block of Catawba Manor Way around 10:52 a.m. for the shooting. The person and child had serious injuries and were taken to the hospital.
Police Hunt Scooter Rider Accused Of Assaulting Same Woman Twice In Woodbridge (Updated)
New close-up photos have been released of a scooter-riding suspect in Virginia who is wanted for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman. In Woodbridge, detectives with the Prince William County Police Department are now sharing fresh photos as they continue searching for the man they believe targeted the same victim...
Fatal Stabbing Suspect Caught Minutes After Bloodied Victim Found In Fairfax County: Police
First responders were called shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, to the 6000 block of Bellview Drive in Bailey's Crossroads, where there were reports of a stabbing, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Inside, officers found a man suffering from multiple stab wounds to his upper body,...
Motorcycle Crash Closes Multiple Lanes on I-270
A serious crash involving a motorcycle shut down multiple lanes of southbound I-270 during the evening rush hour on Monday, causing major delays in the Gaithersburg area. According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, the collision was reported around 5:30pm on southbound I-270 between Montgomery Village Avenue...
‘Washington Manassas Airport’ encounters turbulence ahead of potential rebrand
Some Manassas, Virginia, residents are pushing back against a name change for Manassas Regional Airport, as recommended by the airport commission, ahead of commercial passenger service beginning as early as spring of 2027. The Manassas City Council paused plans earlier this month to choose a new airport name after...
Massive Boathouse Fire Engulfs Structure In Lorton, Spreads To Brush (Video)
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews were called after midnight on Monday morning to the 10700 block of Old Colchester Road in Lorton, where there was a reported building fire. It was their fifth call to a working fire in 24 hours, according to the department. Upon arrival, firefighters found...
Hookah pipe embers likely cause of Fairland townhouse fire
The hot embers of a hookah pipe that was left outside on the rear patio of a Fairland townhome likely sparked a fire Sunday evening that displaced at least four adults, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) officials. The blaze resulted in about $135,000 of damage to...

















