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Washington, D.C., metropolitan region leaders on Wednesday voted unanimously to exclude the I-495 Southside Express Lanes construction project from its long-range strategic plan, which had been proposed as a way…

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Virginia’s only governor’s debate turned to school policies after a report revealed a registered sex offender repeatedly accessed girls’ locker rooms in Arlington Public Schools and county pools.

A high-speed crash on Interstate 395 in Arlington County Wednesday night left one person dead and two others injured, including an Arlington police officer.

A TikTok-famous toucan was rescued by Arlington County firefighters after getting stuck in a tight space inside his home over the holiday weekend.

Arlington and Fairfax counties’ public school districts are suing the U.S. Department of Education in an effort to protect their federal funding from being frozen in retaliation for the school…

Northern Virginia’s newest Hilton hotel opens Tuesday, the first property to debut a refreshed brand identity.

Fall is breeding season for deer and you can expect to see more of them on our roads. Please be aware that deer are unpredictable and crashes with them are…

Four-alarm fire in Lorton injures seven

Alexandria’s own Naja Bates serves as dance captain for the hilarious musical

George Mason University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) celebrated the 20th annual ARTS by George! benefit event last month, raising more than $289,000 to support scholarships and arts…

The popular swing band offers music, theatrics and nostalgia

I love fall, especially the multitude of autumn flavors and activities. I also love having fun while staying healthy. Maybe that’s another reason I love the fall, there are opportunities…

Inova Schar Cancer announced last week the launch of Adaptive Online Radiotherapy, a significant technological advancement in cancer treatment that allows doctors to adjust a patient’s radiation plan in real…

Fairfax County sits at the center of Virginia’s dynamic energy landscape. It’s a region powered by data centers and electric vehicles, but it now faces the challenge of meeting rising…

A beloved Gainesville plant nursery and community fixture is set to close its doors at the end of the year following a $160 million sale to data centers.

On the day Merrifield Garden Center in Gainesville closed its sale to a data center developer for $160 million, an eye-popping sum made possible by its location in Prince William…

The Prince William community got its first look Wednesday night at the proposed design of the school division’s 14th high school, expected to be completed by the summer of 2029.

Battlefield High School Counselor Monique Marsh heads to her office, a student stops and gives her a big hug.

Battlefield High School Counselor Monique Marsh heads to her office, a student stops and gives her a big hug.

For some, a life in public service can feel like a calling. Others simply stumble upon a job as a first responder.

Join the crowd of more than 15,000 spectators and 200 vendors for a full day of fun at Haymarket Day. No need to worry about parking though, thanks to the…

New independent ratings, evaluated using 37 quality measures, empower beneficiaries to navigate the rapidly evolving Medicare landscape during annual Open Enrollment.

The upcoming holiday season will be the last for Merrifield Garden Center, the Gainesville nursery known for its live Christmas trees and extensive holiday decor. Its owners sold the 38-acre…

Prince William County police have charged a Michigan man with felony assault as a hate crime after an attack on a Muslim woman in Manassas last month.

A Michigan man is facing hate charges after he allegedly poked a Muslim woman in the face and grabbed her hand while insulting her religion outside a Manassas shopping center.

Manassas school division officials provided an update Tuesday night on the pilot alternative education program, Manassas Pathways, launching in January.

Sad news for fans of humid air, peeling wallpaper, and jet-age technology: RELAC announced Friday that it is discontinuing operations, saying that “rising operating costs, aging infrastructure, and a decline…

The last year has seen one big change in Reston--not one, but two fancy new hotels have opened their doors with amenities that would have been unthinkable when our plastic…

While we were focusing on the An Art and palpable lack of woonerf right outside, the fancypants JW Marriott at Reston Station opened its doors to guests last week.  We Restonians…

Way back in Reston's Golden Age, when the Silver Line was still a dream we could only clap for, we would pore over the design documents and behold the breathtaking…

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests check out Fall Festivals…

The Musical Flies onto the Stage Featuring Original Music and a Touch of Spanish Creative Cauldron Stage is thrilled to announce the return to Neverland with a new musical adaptation, Peter Pan…

Get a free tree at the Town’s fifth annual Native Tree Seedling Giveaway! The event takes place Saturday, Oct. 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or until the last…

Dogfish Head Alehouse is making a much-anticipated comeback to Fairfax County. The beloved craft brewery and restaurant has signed a lease for a 7,550-square-foot space in the new Reston Town Center expansion, marking…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests check out Fall Festivals…

It’s no trick — our list of spooky fun festivities is a real treat! Whether you’re looking for not so scary kid-friendly activities, outings for adults, or something for the…

Saddle up for the opening night of Vienna Theatre Company’s fall production of “Under a Cowboy Moon” Friday, Oct. 17, at 8 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center. Set in…

Registrations are Open for Artists and Families & Kids Grab your chalk and unleash your creativity! Public Art Reston’s beloved ChalkFest is coming back this Fall to the Reston Town Center. On Sunday,…

Following in the Path of the Artists When I set out on a getaway, I like to stop along the way. It gives you a chance to rest and stretch…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more Fall Festivals and Oktoberfests check out Fall Festivals…

A delightful new exhibit of colorful, imaginative artworks created during the Reston Art Gallery’s Children’s Arts and Crafts class is now on display at the Reston’s Used Book Shop, located…

The clocks are set. The line is drawn. Ann and Sophie have a chance to be champions. As their relationships, their bodies and their very identities are pulled into public…

A 17-year-old student at the Academies of Loudoun was charged with Possession of a Weapon on School Property after a firearm and ammunition were found in his vehicle. There is…

The Independence Tigers and the Riverside Rams capped stellar seasons by winning team titles in their respective classification at the 2025 Virginia High School League State Golf Championships.

We knew it was getting close – and now we have the official date of the grand opening for the new Wonder food hall in Reston. The post Wonder food…

Opening day for a new bakery and restaurant specializing in the slavic treat known as kolaches is getting closer – and now the sign has gone up over its Loudoun…

This four-bedroom home at 45 E. Broad Way in Lovettsville is on the market for $1 million.

New suite of services packages insights, playbooks and IP used in Cognizant's record-setting vibe coding event to enable enterprises to embrace AI-assisted prototyping, spark innovation and drive employee AI proficiency.

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches…

NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches…

GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 15, the 138th Canton Fair opened in a grand ceremony in Guangzhou. Under the theme "Where Craft Meets Technology," GAC made…

HONG KONG, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On 16 October, the 2025 Sustainability Global Leaders Conference was held in Shanghai. Themed "Joining Hands to Address Challenges: Global Action, Innovation, and…

With programs stalled and staff in limbo, GrantWatch offers a critical lifeline — connecting nonprofits to thousands of foundation and private grants when government aid halts.

By Hannah Shiblaq | hshiblaq@alextimes.com and Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com City Council appointed six new Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority Board members in an emergency Wednesday meeting following the resignation…

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SSA raises $41k at Oktoberfest.

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Robert Bentley “Bud” Adams, an Alexandria-based architect for several decades, has grown his passion for historical buildings since childhood. Adams regularly takes on residential projects…

By Jack Kiyonaga | Alexandria Journalism Project Virginia high schooler Hera Lu-Yang set out in the spring to determine how safe drinking water is in Northern Virginia by conducting tests…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Two-plus weeks after the federal government shutdown began on Oct. 1, many Alexandrians are grappling with job insecurity. One Alexandria resident and federal worker who…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com The Sister Cities Committee and Office of Historic Alexandria hosted students from ProCivitas Privata Gymnasium in Helsingborg, Sweden, as part of the city’s longstanding tradition…

By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com On Aug. 14, Bishop Ireton High School tennis coach Tom Noone started the day like he does any other morning: flipping through the newspaper. Amid…

By Bill Rossello Two years ago, I ran into a former City Councilor I’ve known for many years. We spoke briefly about the increasing density in the city following more…

To the editor: In your story “Cornerstone creates craftsmen” in the Sept. 25 Alexandria Times, Cornerstone Craftsman’s Roberto Gomez was surprised to find his students struggling with standard mathematics at…

The City of Alexandria’s Fort Ward Museum launched a new exhibition this month, “Aboard Ship with the Jack- Tars of the Union Navy,” in recognition of the 250th anniversary of…

By Gayle Converse For 276 years, Alexandria women have been making fashion statements with jewelry; but, they have joined women throughout history by using these embellishments as political statements. Jewelry…