Virginia's Congressional Redistricting Proposal Passes Virginia votes yes on a congressional redistricting proposal, allowing the General Assembly to redraw lines before the November election.

JUST IN: Virginia voters decided the General Assembly can redraw the state’s districts ahead of November’s election.

POLL: Will Virginia's Redistricting Referendum Pass? Election day is finally here, and we want to know what you think the results will be in the redistricting vote.

Election day is finally here, and we want to know what you think the results will be in the redistricting vote.

Sen. Mark Warner's Daughter Dies at Age 36 Virginia Sen. Mark Warner and his wife, Lisa Collis, announced that their daughter Madison Warner has died after a long battle with diabetes.

Sen. Mark Warner announced that his daughter Madison has died at the age of 36 after dealing with juvenile diabetes and other health issues.

How to See the National Zoo’s New Baby Elephant The Smithsonian’s National Zoo's baby elephant born in February makes her public debut on Wednesday, April 22.

Can't get enough of the new baby elephant at the National Zoo? Here's what you need to know before about visiting the zoo before Linh Mai makes her public debut later this week.

Trump's DC Arch Will Be More than Double the Height of the Lincoln Memorial To commemorate America250, President Donald Trump plans to build a 250-foot arch in DC overlooking the Potomac River.

The now approved 250-foot-tall Triumphal Arch will be located between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery.

Time’s Running Out to Vote Early in Virginia Redistricting Referendum The final day to vote early on the proposed Virginia redistricting is Saturday, April 18. Election day is April 21.

The final day for early voting is Saturday, ahead of the April 21 special election on the redistricting referendum.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and Wife Dead in Murder-Suicide Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, and then shot himself early Thursday morning.

Authorities say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife, Cerina Fairfax, were going through a contentious divorce.

Prince William County Withdraws from Legal Battle Over Massive Data Center Project The Prince William County Board of Supervisors is stepping back from efforts to revive the PW Gateway data center project.

The PW Digital Gateway would have created the largest data center corridor in the world.

Find Southern comfort food, customizable furniture, and beauty finds at these three new businesses coming to Fairfax Corner.

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Potomac River Now Ranks as the Most Endangered River in U.S. The Potomac River has been named the country’s most endangered river for 2026 in a new report from conservation organization American Rivers.

Between the historic sewage spill and rapid expansion of data centers throughout the region, risks to the river continue to grow.

Fairfax County Police Arrest Nude Centreville Burglary Suspect Fairfax County police say they have arrested a man who broke into several homes in Centreville's London Towne neighborhood while fully nude.

The man has been linked to several incidents in Centreville’s London Towne neighborhood.

Alexandria Business Hosts Auditions for Kids Netflix Show A new Netflix kids competition show, Schooled!, will feature kids ages 7 to 17 taking on a series of real-world STEM challenges.

Netflix is searching for fresh talent in Alexandria. Here’s how to get your child a chance to step into the spotlight.

The Fairfax County School Board voted to amend the 2026-27 calendar, after pushback from parents on the lack of five-day school weeks.

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The latest from Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk: the Tysons casino is out and minimum wage is increasing.

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Northern Virginia is now home to the Best Main Street in the South.

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These "New Ivies" are making a name for themselves past the Virginia state line.

Lincoln Memorial Undercroft Project Nears Completion A renovation project to open the space below the Lincoln Memorial to visitors is expected to wrap up this summer, according to the National Mall and Memorial Parks.

The $69 million Lincoln Memorial undercroft project, includes historic exhibits, an immersive theater presentation, and more.

Leesburg's Adam Fuhrmann Is 1 of NASA's Newest Astronaut Candidates Lots of kids dream of growing up and becoming an astronaut. But for Leesburg’s Adam Fuhrmann, that dream is becoming a reality.

NASA's new astronaut candidate about his training, his time in the Air Force, and his Northern Virginia ties.

Stafford Businessman Seeks to Build Massive Sports Complex at Buc-ee’s Site The Colosseum is looking to build a state-of-the-art 300,000-square-foot sports and recreation complex at the Stafford County Buc-ee's site.

A massive state-of-the-art sports complex has its eyes on Stafford, bringing 250,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor sports facilities, a 10,000-seat arena, and a hotel.

Former Gov. Glenn Youngkin Hints at Return to Politics Nearly three months after leaving office, former Gov. Glenn Youngkin is hinting that his career in politics isn’t over yet.

While you might not see former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on the 2026 ballot, he told Sean Hannity that he has “more to give.”

These Northern Virginia Restaurants Are Prestigious 2026 RAMMYS Award Finalists The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) has named Elyse as a contender for Formal Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year.

These seven NoVA restaurants are being recognized for their excellence across the local restaurant and food service community.

Workhouse Arts Center Is Adding a Public Glassblowing Studio Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center is in the process of creating a new public glassblowing studio called the Hot Shop, set to open by early 2027.

Things are getting hot at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton. 🔥

UMW Men's Basketball Clinches National Title in Dramatic Fashion The UMW men's basketball team defeated Emory University 75-73 on Sunday to claim the NCAA Division III title.

The University of Mary Washington Eagles win the DIII National Championship with a high-stakes buzzer beater.

Middleburg's Cana Vineyards & Winery Is Officially for Sale Owners Lisa and Bryce Petty are selling Cana Vineyards & Winery — located at 38600 Little River Tpk. in Middleburg — for $9 million.

The $9 million listing for Cana Vineyards & Winery includes the vineyard and winery, a café, and the equipment needed to run the property.

Red Bull’s Over-the-Top Tandem Bike Race to Make Debut in DC This Summer The Red Bull Spin Off will feature 40 teams racing on a floating obstacle course set up along the Washington Channel.

Dust off your bike and grab your goggles because Red Bull’s Spin Off race is coming to The Wharf this summer.

This Virginia Restaurant Is a James Beard Award Finalist Marshall's Field & Main is a finalist for a James Beard award for outstanding wine and other beverages program.

The food at this NoVA restaurant is some of the best in the region, but this time around its the wine that's making waves.

Saudi Royals Donate $51.6M for New National Zoo Leopard Habitat A new exhibit for a pair of Arabian leopards is coming to the National Zoo, thanks to a $51.6 million gift from Saudi royals.

The National Zoo's new Arabian leopard exhibit just received a $51.6 million donation – the largest in its history.

A Massive Military Complex Is Being Built Under the White House Ballroom President Donald Trump told reporters that a massive military complex is being built under the new White House ballroom.

The 90,000 square-foot ballroom, which began construction last fall, is projected to cost $400 million.

Ilia Malinin Wins 3rd Consecutive World Figure Skating Championship After missing the podium at the Winter Olympics, Ilia Malinin has made a comeback at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships.

‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin beat runner-up Yuma Kagiyama’s score by 22.73 points.

‘Stumpy’ Clones Have Begun to Flower at the National Arboretum Plant material from Stumpy the cherry tree has been successfully propagated, and those "clones" have begun to flower.

Stumpy’s next generation could be ready for planting as early as next spring.