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Interview with Charles Meng CEO and Director of Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Live nativity scene in Arlington includes camel and other animals.

Viewpoints on Challenges to Come

A new developer is hoping to bring over 1,700 housing units across five buildings to the former Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn.

The US government admitted it was liable for a deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet outside Washington earlier this year, killing 67 people, according to…

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Arlington National Cemetery

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria and points east ahead of forecast snowfall tonight.

Thanksgiving Week at AFAC Distributes 5,000 Chickens

A Virginia State Police trooper and police dog suffered minor injuries in a crash during a pursuit Friday morning on Interstate 495.

The engagement is announced between Hamad Siddique, son of Jasmine and Farouk Siddique of Annandale, and Donia Hakim, daughter of Ahmad and Wasima Hakim of Falls Church. The couple will…

Frances Hallahan Ropp, age 94, of Fairfax, VA, passed away Wednesday morning, December 10, 2025, at her residence.

Brooke Whitehead Oleson, affectionately known as BooBoo, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was born on August 2, 1942, in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Fairfax, Virginia,…

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A team of motivated students at George Mason University makes up its Mason Consulting Group, and in the fall, they provided pro bono consulting services to two businesses in Fairfax…

Two arrested after armed carjacking in Annandale

For the first time in nearly four decades, Fairfax County Public Schools has completed a comprehensive review of its school boundaries. For some families, this means their presumed school might…

Diabetes is becoming increasingly common in our communities, and is affecting people at surprisingly younger ages. Nationally, about 38.4 million Americans (approximately 1 in 10) were living with diabetes in…

ARTfactory’s Pied Piper Theatre will present “Grease the Musical” on select dates between Jan. 16 and 25 at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas.

The Salvation Army’s 2025 Christmas Basket campaign wrapped up by raising $7,465 to support local families.

As he prepares to hand the keys of the Executive Mansion to his Democratic successor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin says his four years leading Virginia exceeded even his own expectations —…

For the Washington Nationals front office, age is just a number – and that theme of renewal is now setting the stage for the team's upcoming 2026 season.

When the General Assembly kicks off this year’s session this week, Democrats will face one of their greatest challenges of the internet era: making good on their sweeping promises to…

Marks a major milestone in Zylox-Tonbridge's long-term commitment to global expansion

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lovense made a notable impact at CES 2026, demonstrating its commitment to redefining the intimacy technology landscape. As a leader in the sex…

SHENZHEN, China, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 7, 2026, the AKG and Ca-AKG of Xin Tianhe Biotechnology successfully completed the Self-GRAS scientific evaluation in accordance with the US…

SINGAPORE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coda, a global leader in digital content monetization, today announced that it is integrating Unity's In‑App Purchasing (IAP) SDK with Coda's global web store…

BANGKOK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A vibrant fleet of electric scooters, featuring the Chinese giant panda mascot "Upanda" took to the streets of Bangkok today, marking the official launch…

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter months prompt many small businesses to streamline operations and prepare for the year ahead, demand continues to grow for laser engraving…

EWTN unveils EWTNNews.com, a free global news content hub

Community News at a Glance

If you're looking for a metaphor for what 2025 was like in our favorite plastic fantastic planned community, you could do worse than this cellular telephone photo of a garbage…

While perusing the Face Books, somewhere between a post from someone we sat next to one time in a grade school assembly and a 1,000-word rant about a restaurant visit…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Roadducks Friday, January 168:00pm The State Theatre220 N Washington…

The Saturday morning sun glints off a row of Electra Townies lined up outside the storefront on Maple Avenue when Tim Frickers unlocks the door at 8:45 AM. By 9:03,…

The international percussion sensation Stomp is celebrating 30 years of rhythmic innovation, and the landmark anniversary tour arrives at the National Theatre for four performances Jan. 16–18 (7:30 p.m. Friday…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Winter Lantern Festival Friday, January 9 – Sunday, January 115:00pm…

A chilling new haunted comedy directed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza NextStop Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of ↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword], a bold new haunted comedy by acclaimed…

DC Restaurant Week returns for one week this winter from January 19 – January 25, 2026. Support your local restaurants and savor specially priced three-course menus at the participating Tysons…

Reston Community Center (RCC) advances Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful vision of a beloved community rooted in justice, compassion and equity. For 41 years, RCC has marked this national…

Reston Community Center (RCC) advances Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful vision of a beloved community rooted in justice, compassion and equity. For 41 years, RCC has marked this national…

January 2026 Market Update While residential real estate continues to dominate headlines, Northern Virginia’s commercial real estate (CRE) market remains one of the most resilient and opportunity-rich regions in the…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights Friday, January 2 – Sunday,…

McLean and the Tysons Corner area offer an exceptional array of happy hour options, from upscale steakhouses to casual breweries. Whether you’re unwinding after work or meeting friends for drinks…

Film Features Composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-Nominated Score Performed Live to Picture  Conducted by Jason Seber on Saturday, March 14 at 7 PM   The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will present DreamWorks’ How…

Virginia High School League Class 5 state champion Briar Woods and Class 4 state champion Broad Run earned top honors in their respective classification on the 2026 VHSL all-state competition…

The widely anticipated Oak & Ember Tasting Room and Market opened in early January on Little River Turnpike in Aldie.

A five-bedroom home at 40747 Lenah Run Circle in Aldie is on the market for $2.99 million.

The public continues to be inundated with bogus claims from the Democratic party that Republicans are racists, and many of us are mighty tired of it. With comments like “They…

The sign has gone up over the entranceway at the upcoming Curry Pizza House in Loudoun County – as construction continues to progress inside the space. The post Sign installed…

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

CloudLibrary continues to grow as more libraries discover the value and flexibility in the digital content platform

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the 10 largest global financial groups*, today announced that its registered broker-dealer MUFG Securities Americas, Inc.…

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

Growth reflects rising demand for personalized support backed by meaningful scale and shared resources

All in for AI at CES 2026

10th anniversary gala.

Gretchen Bulova running to fill 11th District Delegate seat

Menorah ceremony celebrates Hanukkah.

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Christmas kicks off

The holiday table is both a celebration and a history lesson.

sh> APD honors Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.

Historic restoration completed at Freedom House.

GW High School class of ’65 celebrates 60th reunion.

Grand Marshal Hon. Jim Clark to run in 50th consecutive race.

Veterans honored at Rocky Versace Memorial