Washington Gas gives public update on Centreville explosion for first time
We are finally hearing from Washington Gas publicly nearly two weeks after a home explosion and gas leak lead to evacuations in a Centreville neighborhood, prompting a federal investigation. Washington Gas says they’ve taken steps to ensure safety and hope to rebuild trust and transparency. Today’s news conference...
Emergency Crews Respond to Crash With Entrapment Thursday Afternoon
Emergency crews responded Thursday afternoon to a motor vehicle collision with entrapment at the intersection of Bel Pre Road and Arctic Avenue in Aspen Hill. According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS), units were dispatched to the Bel Pre and Arctic area for a single-vehicle crash involving two...
Police Investigating Drowning Death of Rockville Teen Linked to Fentanyl
The Montgomery County Department of Police Special Investigations Division is investigating the death of 15-year-old Gabriel Ronald Mehta of Rockville and is asking for the public’s help in identifying the person who supplied the fentanyl involved. On Friday, February 28, 2025, at approximately 12:08 am, 4th District...
Virginians Must Vote ‘Yes’ Soon
Every resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia can take pride in the role we’re playing to save American democracy from the present slide toward authoritarian tyranny. The latest manifestation of this was the brilliant rebuttal speech given by Virginia’s new and first ever woman governor, Abigail Spanberger. With her...
Fairfax County student ranked among top shot-putters in the country
Just a few years after he picked up a shot-put, Barrett Pullen is now ranked as one of the best in the country. FOX 5 photojournalist Nelson Jones has more on Pullen's incredible journey.
Back Nine Indoor Golf headed to Loudoun County
Our cold and snowy winter probably has lots of golfers dreaming of warm days to come. In the meantime, local indoor golf centers are helping keep skills sharp. Now, a new indoor golf facility is in the works for Loudoun County. It’s called Back Nine and it’s headed to Leesburg.
Leak that caused Centreville house explosion repaired, Washington Gas says
CENTERVILLE, Va. — Washington Gas said on Tuesday that it has found and repaired the source of the gas leak that caused a massive house explosion and forced dozens of homes to be evacuated. More than a week later, several Centreville residents are still out of their homes. "We...
Large-scale farmers market to open near Reston Town Center Metro
EatLoco Farmers Market is preparing to open a location at the Halley Rise mixed-use development, bringing a new weekly farmers’ market to Reston. The new market will be held Sundays, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot of Halley Rise near the intersection of Reston Parkway and Sunrise Valley Drive. March 29 will be...
Lyft driver charged with Second Degree Murder for allegedly causing crash that killed two...
The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office charged Theopris Mays, 40, of Herndon, Virginia in the deaths of Andre Boynton, 60, and Carla Boynton, 57. Both victims resided in Durham, North Carolina.
Police welfare check finds 80-year-old man who had fallen days earlier
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Here's a reminder to check on your older neighbors and loved ones. Montgomery County Police shared information about a welfare check that turned into a rescue. According to a post on the police department's social media pages, officers were called to a home for a...

















