Virginia News - Page 7 - WTOP News

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

Credit: AFP via Getty Images/STEFANI REYNOLDS

What’s open and what’s closed in the DC area for Fourth of July 2026

From an 8-by-8 office to Top Workplaces: NR Labs’ culture stands out

From an 8-by-8 office to Top Workplaces: NR Labs’ culture stands out

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Virginia to allow recreational marijuana to be sold in retail stores beginning in 2027

Vienna police warn parents about e-bikes modifications kids are making

Vienna police warn parents about e-bikes modifications kids are making

New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders

New Virginia law lets judges put the brakes on extreme speeders

Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday

Where to party on July Fourth for America’s 250th birthday

More Virginia News

Fairfax Co. NAACP calls for more urgency in school handling of discrimination complaints

Fairfax Co. NAACP calls for more urgency in school handling of discrimination complaints

Fairfax County officials seek public’s help after fire destroys Task Force 1 training equipment

Fairfax County officials seek public’s help after fire destroys Task Force 1 training equipment

Virginia lawmakers approve 2-year spending plan, avoiding partial government shutdown

Virginia lawmakers approve 2-year spending plan, avoiding partial government shutdown

Local leaders seek to reestablish Centreville as ‘suburban center’ through new long-range plan

Local leaders seek to reestablish Centreville as ‘suburban center’ through new long-range plan

Scattered showers, thunderstorms stick around DC region late Sunday before heat moves into town

Scattered showers, thunderstorms stick around DC region late Sunday before heat moves into town

Northern Virginia native was in ‘disbelief’ after being picked to voice Mrs. Potato Head in ‘Toy Story 5’

Northern Virginia native was in ‘disbelief’ after being picked to voice Mrs. Potato Head in ‘Toy Story 5’

Coast-to-coast relay marks America’s 250th anniversary

Coast-to-coast relay marks America’s 250th anniversary

Teens pack Safe Space NOVA for annual Pride Prom

Teens pack Safe Space NOVA for annual Pride Prom

After criticism, Va. proposes two-year delay in raising school standards

After criticism, Va. proposes two-year delay in raising school standards

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

Fairfax Co. seeks to exempt Potomac River to protect water if Va. declares drought emergency

Virginia to appeal judge’s ruling blocking assault weapons ban

Virginia to appeal judge’s ruling blocking assault weapons ban

Tall Ship Providence shuts down in Old Town, may join proposed maritime museum

Tall Ship Providence shuts down in Old Town, may join proposed maritime museum

‘My dad said we root for DC sports’ — And that was that for comedian Danny Jolles, even from LA

‘My dad said we root for DC sports’ — And that was that for comedian Danny Jolles, even from LA

Northern Va. responders heading to Venezuela to help with earthquake rescue efforts

Northern Va. responders heading to Venezuela to help with earthquake rescue efforts

Haymarket cracks down on e-bikes, e-scooters

Haymarket cracks down on e-bikes, e-scooters

How a Gen Z entrepreneur is bucking lazy stereotypes

How a Gen Z entrepreneur is bucking lazy stereotypes

How to spot counterfeit car seats; Va. hospital intercepts unsafe seats before newborns travel home

How to spot counterfeit car seats; Va. hospital intercepts unsafe seats before newborns travel home

Things to do in the DC area: Giant BBQ Battle, Pride in the Plaza … and more!

Things to do in the DC area: Giant BBQ Battle, Pride in the Plaza … and more!

Log in to your WTOP account for notifications and alerts customized for you.