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Video: Gum Springs’ role as a haven for African Americans

WJLA/ABC7 recognized Black History Month with a segment on Gum Springs, which is the oldest African-American community in Fairfax County.

Helicopter seen in the distance over power lines

Hovering helo this morning? Just a routine inspection, says Dominion

ow-flying black chopper slowly made its way back and forth in the Huntington area Wednesday morning, but it turned out to just be a routine inspection.

Board approves amendments to remove planned Huntley Meadows trails

Two planned, but never constructed, trails at Huntley Meadows are now officially off the county's planning maps.

Fort Belvoir holding public meeting on plan to dismantle nuclear power plant

Fort Belvoir is holding an information meeting Tuesday to go over its plans to fully decommission an old nuclear power plant on the post.

Volunteer program in FCPS brings students, seniors together

GrandInvolve, which started in 2014, brings retirees and other volunteers into Title 1 schools that could use a few helping -- and experienced -- hands.

Mount Vernon native named 2019 Cherry Blossom Princess

Natalie Revers, a Mount Vernon native and 2018 graduate of William & Mary, has been named Virginia's 2019 Cherry Blossom Princess.

Richmond Highway area specials and services for furloughed feds

Check out the Richmond Highway area businesses and organizations offering specials and services for government workers affected by the shutdown.

The top 10 stories of 2018

From TV show winners to Embark Richmond Highway and everything in between, here's Covering The Corridor's picks for the top 10 stories of 2018.

Man holding award next to man who had heart attack

Citizens honored for helping save man who collapsed while jogging

Chris Willoughby and Matt Baughman were jogging along Elmwood Drive in the Burgundy Village neighborhood in September when Willoughby went into cardiac arrest, lost consciousness and collapsed in