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There is nothing better than spending a beautiful afternoon or evening enjoying good food and friends at one of these local outdoor dining spots.  We have picked our favorites in…

Good Friday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. News recap The following articles were published earlier today —…

Address: 1215 N. Livingston Street Neighborhood: Westover Type: 3 BR, 2 (+1 half) BA single-family detached — 1,900 sq. ft. Listed: $1,150,000 Noteworthy: Walk to park, bikepath, Westover, Cardinal Swanson…

Network with industry players and experience the latest in AI, Material Tech, Biotech, and more! Attention Defense Tech Professionals! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 29 and join us at…

Freddie’s Beach Bar on 23rd St. S in Crystal City (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Following last month’s bomb threat, a family-oriented drag brunch is returning to Crystal City tomorrow…

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Virginia’s senators are stepping up efforts to nix a proposal to add five more round-trip flights to Reagan National Airport.…

A pedestrian bridge in the Shirlington area is back open after a mini rehabilitation project. The S. Nelson Street bridge — which spans Four Mile Run, connecting Shirlington with Jennie…

Platter for Cinco de Mayo (image via Heather Ford/Unsplash) Anyone planning on imbibing on Cinco de Mayo may want to bookmark this page: the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) is offering…

In Northern Virginia, there are two crowded and competitive races to replace outgoing members of Congress in both the 7th and 10th districts.

Apartment building near the intersection of S. Hayes Street and 15th Street S. (Flickr pool photo by Jason Gooljar) Dog Dies After Prescription Mix-up — “An Arlington, Virginia, woman says…

Good Thursday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. News recap The following articles were published earlier today —…

A new piece of public art celebrating Ballston’s past and present has appeared outside the recently relocated Harris Teeter. “Present Pastimes,” a window installation by Brooklyn-based artist Olalekan Jeyifous, draws…

Fairfax County, VA – A day in the life of FCPD’s Motor Squad looks like this: cruising down the highway on a motorcycle, with the wind rushing past, all while…

Setting up Metro with dedicated funding has been discussed for decades in the region but still hasn’t come to fruition. Now, WMATA and the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments hope…

Julie Ann (Bower) Cappiello passed away peacefully at home in Austin, TX on April 17, 2024, due to complications from ALS. Born in Oil City, PA on January 12, 1944,…

BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering with the Fairfax County Animal Shelter this weekend to help pets find a loving home. The foundation is working with shelters across the country. According…

Gabrielle Tayac, Ph.D., has spent part of the last three years researching the small echoes left behind by the Doeg people. This tribe once flourished in Fairfax County but disappeared…

Governor Glenn Youngkin joined the state Secretary of Commerce and Trade Caren Merrick and Google executives at their Reston headquarters to announce the tech giant’s $1 billion investment to expand…

Del Ray man arrested in shooting

The Fairfax County Park Authority is receiving criticism from neighbors of a park in the Mason District with deteriorating conditions. Despite citizens’ concerns over its derelict state, the park authority…

As a mother of young children and a lover of trail running, I am curious as to what Congressman Gerry Connolly is doing to keep female runners and young moms…

Don't be fooled by the pink -- fearsome predators in short skirts and Louboutins stalk the halls of "Mean Girls" High School Version at Annandale High School.

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) will activate its SoberRide initiative for the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Before joining the Prince William County School Board, I advocated for an indoor track several times during the board’s public comment time. I noticed the school board honored student athletes…

A 46-year-old Manassas man was jailed without bond Friday on charges related to an April 15 drunken driving crash near Clifton that killed his passenger, a 32-year woman, and a…

On May 3, 2024 crash investigators from the Prince William County Police Department obtained arrest warrants for the driver of a vehicle who was involved in the fatal collision that…

The Prince William County School Board has approved development impact statements related to rezoning applications for several housing developments across the county.

GoWell Urgent Care celebrated the opening of its new location in Woodbridge on April 26 with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Prince William County Chamber of Commerce.

Horse racing in Virginia started in colonial times and got a big bump when Colonial Downs opened near Williamsburg in 1997.

Early voting begins Friday for the June 18 primary when voters will select candidates for one Virginia seat in the U.S. Senate and all 11 Virginia seats in the U.S.…

The town of Occoquan is feeling the love — love for its new "LOVEwork" sign, that is.

Two Prince William County firefighters were transported to area hospitals Thursday night after the ambulance they were riding in struck another vehicle and flipped over in Woodbridge.

ATLANTA, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pye-Barker Fire & Safety – the largest fully integrated and full-service fire protection, life safety and security services provider in the United States –…

Signed an Additional 1 GW of Solar-Plus-Storage Under a Long-Term Contract with Amazon, for a Total of 2 GW at Bellefield in California

A sign for Reston’s Shadowood Recreation Area (via Reston Association) The push to rename Reston’s Shadowood Recreation Area has reached a new phase with the launch of an online survey.…

Elmore House Service Source ribbon cutting ceremony on May 1, 2024 (courtesy of ServiceSource) The historic Ellmore Farmhouse at Frying Pan Farm Park has finished renovations and is now ready…

One Sunrise Valley developer Bittersweet Fields LLC got approval to amend its plan for the residential project in Herndon (via Fairfax County) A large residential development planned in Herndon will…

Inside Mama Chang in Fairfax City (courtesy Mama Chang) Mama Chang may not be in D.C., but that didn’t stop it from being named among the city’s best restaurants by the…

Herndon has finalized its vision for mixed-use development in the Transit-Related Growth Area (via Town of Herndon) In the future, Herndon hopes to see a vast swath of land near…

Downtown Herndon is slated for redevelopment into a mixed-use community (staff photo by Fatimah Waseem) The Town of Herndon has granted Comstock a little more breathing room before the developer…

Elden Street Tea Shop is moving into a new location at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) The Elden Street Tea Shop is almost ready to…

Herndon’s Big Truck Day will return Friday, May 3 (courtesy Town of Herndon) The Town of Herndon’s farmers market is opening for the season this Thursday (May 2). The market…

Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479. Sold by Sharmane and Style by Valentine teamed up…

Residences along the Chimney House Road side of Lake Anne in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) RELAC Water Cooling will begin delivering air-conditioning services to residents and businesses in…

Reston Regional Library (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Planned facility upgrades will require the Reston Regional Library to close for an extended period this summer. Friday, June 28, will be…

Celebree School will have a grand opening for its new Herndon location on Saturday, April 27 (courtesy of Celebree School) A Maryland-based early childhood education company is opening a second…

Bike to Work day pit stop at Fairfax County Government Center (courtesy of Fairfax County) Local morning commuters can save on gas and win a free t-shirt when Bike to...…

Larkin Gross celebrates sinking a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the PGA Professional Championship at PGA Frisco on May 1, 2024, in Frisco, Texas. (courtesy...…

A D.C. developer is officially scuttling plans for City View, an office high-rise once expected to break ground near Tysons Galleria a decade ago. Four Points has asked Fairfax County...…

An officer who fatally shot a McLean man in 2022 violated Fairfax County Police Department policies, but the shooting itself was within policy and legal bounds, a new report on...…

Stellina Pizzeria at Capital One Center Opens Capital One Center’s new authentic Italian hot spot, Stellina Pizzeria, opens at Capital One Center today! Stellina is your new go-to destination for pizzas, paninis,…

The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers the following activities in May 2024. Please check the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, for up-to-date information. Residents of the center’s tax district, Small District 1A-Dranesville,…

Encore Creativity for Older Adults, the largest choral arts organization in the country for people aged 55 and over, will see some of its members from across the country come…

Inova’s Center for Personalized Health campus in Merrifield (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Inova Health System appears to be narrowing its vision for the former ExxonMobil headquarters site in Merrifield...…

Sushi Umi is now open at Scotts Run in Tysons (photo by Amy Woolsey) Sushi Umi has arrived in Tysons. The Japanese restaurant began accepting pick-up orders at 7615 Colshire...…

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (staff photo by James Jarvis) The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has signed off on a 3-cent bump in its real estate tax rate,...…

The Vienna Conservation and Sustainability Commission’s Spring Native Plant Sale will return this weekend (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) The Vienna Community Center will be abuzz with activity this Saturday...…

New vehicle lanes and a shared-use trail are officially open to travelers on Route 7 (Leesburg Pike) after almost five years of construction. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced last night...…

Three residents were inside the home during the fire and were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

A new Mexican restaurant is open for business in Leesburg. The post Mancha Mexican restaurant opens its doors in Leesburg first appeared on The Burn.

Britain’s governing Conservative Party is suffering heavy losses as local election results pour in. The results coming in on Friday are cementing expectations that the Labour Party is headed for…

Canadian police say they have made three arrests in the slaying of a Sikh separatist leader last June in suburban Vancouver that become the center of a diplomatic spat with…

FITZGERALD, Ga., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power forged ahead in the fight against child malnutrition by announcing a $200 million investment…

United Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy. The action marked the final major repeal of a half-century’s…

Since I released a statement on April 4, I have received an outpouring of feedback from community members, some expressing sharp criticism and others supportive of my call for a…

(BPT) - Raising backyard chickens has become increasingly popular, and an estimated 10.6 million U.S. households — from city dwellers to rural residents — own poultry. However, many of these…

Nutramax Laboratories sponsors Fourth Annual CVM Veterinary Conference

Student journalists on the Columbia University campus knew what was coming long before police with riots shields arrived to begin arresting the pro-Palestinian protesters who had occupied a building. They…

(BPT) - Every new puppy owner has a camera roll full of pictures, but don't let that sweet puppy smile fool you — good dental health requires a plan.

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Helen Margaret Oletzke, 87, of Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, passed away on Jan. 5 in Red Lodge, Montana. Helen was born on Oct. 14, 1936, to Frank and Viola (Busse) Kroupa.…

Francis Deonte Rose was found guilty today of two counts of aggravated murder in the 2022 shooting deaths of two construction workers in the West End. The Commonwealth Attorney’s Office…

A margarita at Tequila & Taco at 540 John Carlyle Street (staff photo by James Cullum) The Cinco de Mayo fiesta is starting early this Sunday in Carlyle. From 9…

After missing an important mayoral debate this week due to a “freak accident” while canvassing that led to his hospitalization, Steven Peterson says that he’s done sitting on the sidelines.…

5055 Seminary Road (image via Google Maps) Police are investigating an early morning shooting at Southern Towers. According to scanner traffic, the victim was shot in the hand around 2…

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of around 79 degrees and an east wind at approximately 10 mph. As for Friday night,…

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive single-family homes sold last month (April 2024). Most expensive…

Glebe Road/Montrose Avenue/Ashby Street intersection conversion (image via City of Alexandria) The Traffic and Parking Board endorsed one intersection change that could make Lynhaven/Del Ray a little safer but did…

A man was arrested after an alleged misdemeanor assault and battery in the 2400 block of Mount Vernon Avenue on Sunday, April 28, 2024 (via Google Maps) No charges were…

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com The Alexandria Police Department has identified the man who was found dead in the 900 block of North Henry Street on April 22 as 54-year-old…

Leather goods stand at a 2022 Made in ALX market (photo via Made in ALX) Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SPECIAL COMMISSIONER’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Pursuant to the terms of that certain Decree of Sale entered in the Circuit Court of…