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The Virginia Department of Health is investigating another case of measles, the sixth this year, this time involving a child under 4 years old who may have exposed others at…

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering its Super Bowl SoberRide program for a second year.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine on Wednesday introduced a bill to redesignate the site known as "Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial" at Arlington National Cemetery to simply the "Arlington…

On Jan. 29, 2025, the capital region and the nation watched with shock and confusion as an American Airlines regional jet collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter that…

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Regional weather delays reported for Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Franconia Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are seeking the community’s help in identifying a suspect who attempted to commit an armed robbery in Springfield. On February 23,…

Franconia Police District– Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash in Annandale. On February 28 at 5:37 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving…

State police say a crash on the Capital Beltway appears to have triggered a Sunday afternoon stabbing that left a woman and her dog dead and three others injured before…

A state trooper on Sunday afternoon shot and fatally wounded a man who stabbed four people and a dog after a road rage incident on Interstate 495 southbound in Annandale.

All lanes of Interstate 495 southbound in Annandale were shut down Sunday afternoon following an incident reportedly involving multiple people stabbed.

It took three attempts by two different patrons, but legislation to potentially allow a casino in Fairfax County appears to be heading toward adoption.

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It’s not clear how approximately 1,500 younger Fairfax County Public Schools students will be getting to school this fall.

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying suspects connected to a burglary involving Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department…

FCEDA chief stepping down

Seven high school students in Prince William County and Manassas City have been selected to apply to be a U.S. Presidential Scholar, a national recognition given to 161 high school…

Sufiyan "Sef" Casim, the Democratic nominee for the vacant Woodbridge District seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in the March 10 special election, is facing backlash from…

Muhammed Sufiyan “Sef” Casim says he’s not dropping out of the race for the Woodbridge seat on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors even though most of the county’s…

Prince William County schools will recognize educators and staff at its annual Outstanding Educator Awards ceremony in April, for which the school system recently announced the finalists.

A 19-year-old Bristow man was killed Saturday afternoon when his 2013 Toyota Corolla struck a parked tractor-trailer at the eastbound Interstate 66 rest area near Manassas, then caught fire.

A 19-year-old Bristow man died over the weekend after his car slammed into a tractor-trailer truck that was legally parked at the rest stop on Interstate 66 outside Manassas, according…

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory calling for light snow and freezing rain for much of Northern Virginia and the Piedmont starting tonight through late Tuesday…

Nobody’s history is perfect and I am no exception. 14 years ago I had made social media posts that were disrespectful and posted a reference to my friend using a…

March 2, 2026

Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park are under a winter weather advisory for a wintry mix of snow and ice that's expected to begin late this morning and worsen…

Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park are under a winter weather advisory for a wintry mix of snow and ice that's expected to begin late this morning and worsen…

SHANGHAI, March 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Biologics (2269.HK), a leading global Contract Research, Development and Manufacturing Organization (CRDMO), announced it has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook…

Happy Friday News Dump, to all those who celebrate! Our BFFs at the Reston Association opted to send an update on the state of legislative maneuvering around Fairfax County's largely unsolicited,…

 Hey, remember that time when a developer was going to build a mixed-use townhouse community on the site of the former Fannie Mae campus on American Dream (heh) Way, and…

For reasons known only to The Pantopticon, this question and answer were served up unbidden by the AI powering the Facebooks following a recent post on this filthy "web log":"Complex…

Hey, remember that time there was a big push in the Virginia legislature to build a fancypants national security honeytrap casino in Fairfax County, with a lot of sketchy provisions…

Two Virginia Democrats join GOP to advance limits on speed cameras.

VY ask VY? Apparently that's what the new owners of our favorite vowel-free apartment complex in South Reston with a parking garage camouflaged so deftly that it's practically invisible to the naked…

Community News at a Glance

Happy 2026! Back by (semi-)popular demand for the first time since 2024, here’s our (semi-)annual list of what’s out and what’s in for our plastic fantastic planned community: OUTINJet-age lake cooled ACBrownouts…

In the bustling and diverse food scene of the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area, few new concepts have sparked as much excitement — and long lines — as Flavor Hive.…

A Focused Approach to Craniofacial Pain and Sleep Health in Falls Church In the heart of Falls Church, Virginia, a dental practice is quietly reshaping the way patients think about…

In the fast-paced, glass-and-steel heart of Tysons, where the skyline seems to change with the seasons, there are few institutions that have remained as steadfast as Galleria Dental Aesthetics. At…

Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Vienna, Virginia, Café Renaissance has been a cherished culinary landmark since owner Saeed Abtahi opened its doors in 1994. What began as a bold vision…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Town of ViennaRestaurant Week February 27 – March 8 Vienna…

NextStop Theatre is proud to introduce NextDraft, a new reading series dedicated to the development of bold, in-progress theatrical works. Designed to support playwrights at critical stages of creation, the program…

March 7-29, 2026 The Reston Art Gallery’s 9th Annual Invitational exhibition will be on view from March 7 to 29, Saturdays and Sundays, from noon to 5:00 p.m. at Reston Art…

Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Green beer, Irish folk music, and parades are the hallmarks of this popular cultural celebration. Here is a collection of some of the…

As we move through early 2026, the Northern Virginia real estate market — spanning Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun counties — continues to outperform many parts of the nation. While home sales have…

The Story Behind the Café The owners of Dolce Vita Salon & Spa at 6829 Elm Street spotted an opportunity when the Subway next door vacated its space, and decided…

On a charming stretch of Maple Avenue in Vienna, Virginia, lies one of the region’s most long-loved specialty boutiques for lingerie, bras, sleepwear, bridal foundations, and more. For nearly three…

In a region known for affluence, diplomacy, and discerning taste, few names carry the quiet authority of Liljenquist & Beckstead. For nearly five decades, this family-owned jeweler has defined what luxury…

Because of anticipated freezing temperature conditions, Loudoun County Public Schools will be operating on a two-hour delay on March 3, according to a news release from the school system.

A Loudoun County native is bringing his award-winning deli to downtown Leesburg.

Broad Run (Class 4 boys), Heritage (Class 4 boys and girls), Stone Bridge (Class 5 boys and girls) and Woodgrove (Class 4 girls) will each play in quarterfinal round games…

Advocates of artificial intelligence praise the technology for increasing efficiency and productivity and enhancing research and problem-solving.

Due to the forecast for a wintry mix Tuesday, March 3, the Loudoun County Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services (PRCS) is advising of potential impacts on early registration…

Six local nonprofits recommended by recent winners of the 2026 Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce Community Leadership Awards will benefit from grants by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern…

A man and his son were found dead early Monday morning in Loudoun County, and authorities said it appears the son fatally shot his father before killing himself.

The next "Meet the Mayor" event with Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 11 at the IHOP restaurant at 980 Edwards Ferry Road…

The only item on the ballot is a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Virginia.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) continues to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred in Sterling early this morning, March 2, 2026.

A father and son are dead in what the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is investigating as a murder-suicide.

By Linda Couture To the editor: Living for many years in a beautiful Virginia city with history on many corners is a blessing in my life. While watching the George…

By Alexandria Health Department For decades, measles felt like a disease of the past. Mention of the respiratory virus conjured up a vague memory of a rash and lead thermometers,…

By Lauren Fisher, Psy.D. As we approach Women’s History Month, I’ve been reflecting on the strength and impact of women as a collective. There is something deeply powerful that happens…

By Tara Agneshwar, Psy.D. When was the last time you experienced road rage for something seemingly innocuous? Or snapped at your partner for loading the dishwasher “wrong”? You probably told…

By Diann Carlson If you have been sitting at your kitchen table lately, coffee in hand, wondering what your home might be worth in today’s market, you are not alone.…

The American Revolution in Virginia was more than a military conflict – it was a Revolution of Ideas that continues today. Alexandria played a distinct role in the birth of…

By Rev. Ian Markham The Alexandria Times requires all contributions to be written completely by humans and not by generative AI. I warmly support this policy and at the end…

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Alexandria’s Traffic & Parking Board unanimously approved major changes to the Braddock Road corridor early Tuesday morning, setting in motion the removal of on-street parking…

By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com The field is now set for an April special election, as former Alexandria Democratic Committee Chair Sandy Marks clinched the party’s nomination for a recently-vacated…

By Kim Turpin Davis Two newly released books celebrating the storied past of Alexandria’s centuries-old historic homes have quickly become fast-selling hits among residents. Published a month apart, “Old Town…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com In Alexandria, Black history is celebrated year round. Artura Jackson, assistant director for the African American History Division in the Office of Historic Alexandria, said…

By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com The National Park Service has denied the City of Alexandria’s request to build a pumphouse in Waterfront Park, Mayor Alyia Gaskins confirmed to the Times…