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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.

A 19-year-old Arlington woman drowned in Lake Anna over the weekend.

For a cool $3.85 million, you too can live like a member of the Mars family.

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…

5 BR 3 bath home in Cardinal Swanson W-L pyramid near Ballston and Westover

From French bistros to fried chicken, dozens of new restaurants have landed across Arlington and Falls Church in recent months. Here are some of the latest developments in the local…

A boutique fitness studio is gearing up to replace a former yoga center in Clarendon. Megaformer plans to open this winter at 1016 N. Garfield Street, in the vacant retail…

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Arlington and the broader D.C. region on Friday. Sweltering heat and humidity are expected to push the heat index as…

Four vehicles sustained damage Thursday after a car fire spread rapidly in a Crystal City area parking lot. At approximately 10:50 a.m., firefighters were dispatched after two cars were reported…

A new restaurant and sushi bar has opened with aspirations of introducing Clarendon to a Japanese-inspired music program. Oasis: The Listening Bar opened its doors at 2940 Clarendon Blvd earlier this…

Mount Vernon Police District– An officer from the Mount Vernon Police District has arrested a woman responsible for stealing more than a dozen Ninja Slushi appliances from stores across Fairfax…

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT RELATES TO THE DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION THAT QUALIFIED AS INSIDE INFORMATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF ARTICLE 7(1) OF THE MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (EU) 596/2014 AS IT FORMS PART…

BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI), calling on countries to work in concert for a more just and…

HANGZHOU, China, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, Narada has built strong capabilities in R&D, manufacturing, and application.

BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members to forge ahead with solid steps for a better future as…

BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) for the first time at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" Meeting. This…

BEIJING, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In his book Forgotten Ally: China's World War II, 1937-1945, Rana Mitter, British historian and professor of U.S.-Asia relations at the Kennedy School of…

Secures third contract this year, reinforcing global competitiveness and expanding strategic partnerships

HOUSTON, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SAExploration Holdings, Inc. ("SAE") announced today the acquisition of Terrex Seismic ("Terrex"), Australia's leading seismic contractor. The acquisition returns SAE to the Australian land…

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The IREX Board of Trustees has appointed Aleksander (Aleks) Dardeli as the organization's next President and CEO, effective September 1, 2025.

Fair Oaks Police District— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have charged a Fairfax County Deputy Sheriff after a domestic related assault in Fair Oaks. On August 29, at 4:43…

DUSSELDORF, Germany, Aug. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- If your impression of a "caravan" is still that of white box-shaped vehicles, with outdated interiors from the last century, along with a…

A 17-year-old from Bristow faces multiple charges after allegedly shooting a man at Bar Louie in Gainesville early Saturday, then accidentally shooting himself, according to police.

Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye will seek to use county funds to advance a memorial skate park honoring a 22-year-old man who died over a decade ago.

Students in Prince William County and Manassas showed modest improvement in most of the five subjects tested in the 2024-2025 Virginia Standards of Learning, the results of which the state…

Prince William County Public Schools has announced graduation dates the current school year.

Prince William County Public Schools has announced graduation dates the current school year.

As the countdown to this fall’s high-stakes elections continues, advocates are calling on the next governor of Virginia and state lawmakers to continue efforts to protect the Chesapeake Bay from…

Students in Prince William County and Manassas showed modest improvement in most of the five subjects tested in the 2024-2025 Virginia Standards of Learning, the results of which the state…

Last Labor Day weekend, area police were still actively looking for Mamta Kafle Bhatt, the 28-year-old Manassas Park mother and nurse who went missing in late July 2024 and who…

Virginia students’ passing rates on state tests on reading and math assessments given last school year improved despite the commonwealth making assessments more “rigorous,” according to data recently released by…

Since she first heard about Urban Air coming to Somerset Crossing in Gainesville, Jessi Lightfoot, mother of two 10-year-olds and chair of the activities committee for Buckland Mills Elementary School,…

Scott Bricker runs a graphic design and marketing business by day. In the evenings, he drives his sons to and from after-school activities.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction on cruelty charges of those responsible for…

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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 summer concerts check out The Sounds of Summer…

With the weather (hopefully) cooling down, the fall festival and Oktoberfest season heats up! Fall Festivals LoCo Kid’s Fest Monday, September 111:00am – 3:00pm Segra Field Parking Lots42095 Loudoun United…

Tysons Corner Center, one of the nation’s premier shopping destinations with more than 300 retail, dining, and entertainment brands, is bringing strong momentum into the fall with an exciting lineup…

John Legend will bring his soulful voice and storytelling flair to Wolf Trap for two nights, Sept. 2–3, as part of his Get Lifted 20th Anniversary World Tour. Accompanied by…

Chef Matthew Cockrell was born and raised in Vienna before he embarked on his career to become a chef. He worked in numerous restaurants along the way, which gave him…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more summer concerts check out The Sounds of Summer…

NextStop Theatre Company kicks off its 2025/26 Season with Dream Hou$e by Eliana Pipes, a sharp, wild comedy about family, gentrification, and the price of the American dream. Directed by recent Helen…

Inaugural Celebration of the Arts! Feed your creativity at Capital One Center’s inaugural Celebration of the Arts, October 4th and 5th, in collaboration with Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art and Capital One…

Broadway Stars, Movie Stars and Actual Stars Are Highlighted in The Alden’s Upcoming Season. The Robert Ames Alden Theatre proudly announces a dynamic 2025–26 season featuring an exciting mix of…

Jennifer Duncan’s solo exhibition, “Weeds & Seeds: Observed Motifs,”  is on view this September Jennifer Duncan’s solo exhibition, “Weeds & Seeds: Observed Motifs,” is on view at Reston Art Gallery and Studios…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more summer concerts check out The Sounds of Summer…

Season features Grammy-winning artists, genre-spanning performances, and a special chamber music celebration for the 300th anniversary of the German Barn Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the…

They say good things come to those who wait. The post Kusshi Sushi ready to roll at new Reston location first appeared on The Burn.

It’s time to get your fried chicken, catfish, and corn bread on – the new Ms. The post Ms. Peach’s Southern Kitchen celebrating grand opening in Sterling first appeared on…

The free event, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., is open to Loudoun residents.

Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk will meet with members of the public on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Pupatella Pizza in Leesburg.

The new Tous Les Jours bakery cafe has quietly opened in Reston – the first restaurant in the new Reston Row development going up near the Reston Station metro stop.…

A Monongalia County, West Virginia, jury last week found a Texas man guilty of the first-degree murder of 26-year-old Ashburn native Jacob Lough.

Excitement is building for the debut of the new Corsica Wine Bar coming to the Reston Town Center. The post Opening is imminent at new Corsica Wine Bar in Reston…

Thirteen years after Rob and Jen Burton launched their family restaurant Coach’s Corner Grill in the Purcellville Gateway Shopping Center, they decided to sell the business.

Youth in Government Day offers students a rare opportunity to meet members of the Board of Supervisors, gain insights into county government departments, and explore potential career paths in public…

Geotechnical investigation work, the process of studying the ground beneath a proposed construction site, is underway on the Western Loudoun Recreation Complex property in Purcellville. Consultants, contractors and equipment are…

For more than 30 years, Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, has navigated Virginia politics with a simple motto: “Be nice.”

Loudoun County Building and Development will require plan submittal and review for the following types of residential fuel gas permits that are submitted on or after October 1, 2025. New…

By Hannah Shiblaq | hshiblaq@alextimes.com Though it may feel as though summer is coming to an end, Alexandria’s restaurants are holding onto the last bits of summer with their seasonal…

By Spice Kraft Indian Bistro Chutney Berry-licious cocktail Take a stab at this berry-licious summer cocktail. Main drink Glass: chilled coupe or double rocks Ice: for shaking (and fresh cubes…

By Maryanne Beatty A recent National Institute of Aging study finds that loneliness increases the risk of dementia, possible depression and/or physical health ailments for older adults. Senior Services of…

To the editor: Thank you to the Times for a factual, balanced overview of the waterfront project in the Aug. 7 story “Thousands sign petition against pumphouse.” Misha’s Coffee, our…

On Aug. 21, 1939, five young men walked in separately to the new Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library on Queen Street and asked for a library card. Their names were…

By James Libresco | james.libresco@gmail.com The United States Department of Education placed Alexandria City Public Schools’ federal funding requests in a reimbursement-only system after the district said on Friday it…

By Hannah Shiblaq | hshiblaq@alextimes.com A group of protestors gathered in front of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority’s headquarters at 401 Wythe St. Wednesday morning to address a series…

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com John H. “Jack” Sullivan, a longtime civic leader in the City of Alexandria, 2023 Living Legend and Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award winner, died in…

By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. Public education is a resource that helps to ensure the future of our community. That is why as we begin a new academic year at Alexandria…

Past School Board vice chair, Living Legend dies at 83.

John ‘Jack’ Sullivan

ARHA, Firefighters and Friends give away 400 backpacks.