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Arlington News

JUST IN: Thousands without power in Arlington amid strong winds

More than 3,000 homes and businesses are without power Sunday evening amid continued strong winds. As of 5:30 p.m., Dominion reported 3,087 customers without power in Arlington County. That number…

NTSB briefing gives new clues to cause of midair collision near Reagan National Airport

Independent aviation accident investigators are breaking down the latest clues from the deadly midair collision near Reagan National Airport that killed 67 people on Jan. 29.

2 shot inside Arlington apartment building, one victim a minor

"One juvenile male sustained serious injuries," ACPD said Saturday night. The adult victim what police called "non-life threatening injuries."

BREAKING: Shooting reported in Crystal City

Police are on scene of a shooting with multiple people shot at a Crystal City apartment building. At least two people are said to have been wounded in the shooting,…

Organizers of Senior Olympics expect 2025 to be biggest ever

Arlington’s “seasoned citizens” will have more opportunities than ever to participate in the 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. The organization aims for an expansive, inclusive, record-setting 2025 when competition begins…

Yorktown ice-hockey team wins big in final regular-season match

After losing two of its last three matches, the Yorktown High School ice-hockey club team routed Oakton, 11-3, in its final regular-season action. Oakton put a scare into Yorktown early…

Former Yorktown football coach recognized for 40 years at helm

Bruce Hanson at first was nervous about being the center of attention during a recent ceremony recognizing his 40 years as Yorktown High School’s head football coach. But by the…

Arlington teams awaiting their summertime swimming seeds

In coming weeks, the four Arlington teams competing during the summer’s popular Northern Virginia Swimming League will learn their placements for 2025. The seeding meeting to determine the setups of…

Commanders fans soon may have license plate to proclaim support

Virginia fans of the Washington Commanders soon may be able to show their love via a specialty license plate. Legislation patroned by Del. Adele McClure (D-2) of Arlington/Alexandria is moving…

O’Connell swimmers, divers raise big bucks during swim-a-thon

Some 80 members of the Bishop O’Connell High School swimming and diving team, and a few alumni, recently raised nearly $17,000 during a swim-a-thon for Area 26 Special Olympics. The…

Multiple Yorktown High athletes make their college commitments

A total of 32 student/athletes from Yorktown High School recently participated in a college commitment and signing ceremony to play their particular sports at the next level. Members of the…

NEW: High Wind Watch issued for Sunday

Get ready for a windy and wild Sunday. After rain today and Sunday morning, winds are expected to whip up. Sustained winds up to 30 mph and gusts up to…
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Fairfax News

UPDATED: Tens of thousands without power in Northern Va.; high wind warning in effect

Nearly 40,000 customers across Northern Virginia were without power Sunday evening after a cold front brought high winds and rain to the region.

High wind warning in effect; gusts up to 60 mph expected

The National Weather Service has issued a high wind warning for most of Northern Virginia starting at 10 a.m. today.

MEGAN THEE STALLION INTRODUCES NEW PREMIUM TEQUILA BRAND, CHICAS DIVERTIDAS, WITH BLANCO & REPOSADO OFFERINGS

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, three-time Grammy Award-winning artist and entrepreneur Megan Thee Stallion introduced her new tequila brand, Chicas Divertidas, which includes two premium offerings –…

Rosen Law Firm Encourages Light & Wonder, Inc. Investors to Inquire About Securities Class Action Investigation – LNW

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --

Job centers in northern Virginia preparing to help more federal workers amid layoffs

The Fairfax County chairperson warns the impact to the local economy if layoffs continue.

Job centers in northern Virginia preparing to help more federal workers as layoffs persist

The Fairfax County chairperson warns the impact to the local economy if layoffs continue.

CALEA Public Comment Portal

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA®), is a credentialing authority through joint efforts of law enforcement’s major executive associations. The CALEA Accreditation program seals are reserved for…

Chantilly Boys’ Swim and Dive team splashes competition, captures district title

John Christ brings the laughs to Tysons

The comedian will perform two shows at Capital One Hall

Chantilly Girls’ Basketball looks to close out regular season on a high note

The Lady Chargers obliterated the Westfield Bulldogs on Feb. 6, 50-26. It’s nothing new for Chantilly, who’s been dominant the entire season even though they’re no longer undefeated. However, head…

People and Places – Week of February 14, 2025

Dunn Loring Elementary project moves forward despite community concerns

In a unanimous vote last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved zoning changes to permit the construction of a four-story elementary school at the current Dunn Loring Administrative…
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Prince William News

Former GOP candidate for Prince William commonwealth’s attorney cleared of DUI charge

A Loudoun County prosecutor and the Republican nominee for Prince William County Commonwealth’s Attorney in 2023, was cleared of all charges Friday in connection with his arrest last year for…

Firefighter suffers minor injuries battling house fire in Manassas

One firefighter suffered a minor injury Friday evening while battling a fire that caused extensive damage to a home in the City of Manassas.

High wind warning today — followed by cold temperatures, possible snow

Prince William County is in for several days of rainy, windy, cold and then snowy weather – with a good chance of more than an inch of the white stuff…

Seuk’s Army takes flight from Culpeper Regional Airport with 22 rescue pets

Twenty-two homeless dogs and eight cats boarded a flight toward freedom Feb. 2 at Culpeper Regional Airport – a mission in memory of volunteer pilot Seuk Kim, a Springfield resident…

Statement from the National Federation of the Blind on the Harmful Stereotyping of Blind People in Political Discourse

BALTIMORE, Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Federation of the Blind strongly condemns the inappropriate and harmful stereotyping of blind people that has been highlighted in the response to…

A lovely day to say ‘I do’

Prince William County Clerk of the Circuit Court Jacqueline Smith married 20 couples on Friday, Feb. 14 during a special Valentine's Day Bash wedding event at the ARTfactory in downtown…

Alley Cat Allies Continues Worldwide Protest to Stop U.S. National Park Service from Killing Puerto Rico Cats

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Alley Cat Allies, the leader of the global movement to protect cats and kittens, held another protest in San Juan, Puerto…

Firefighter suffers minor injuries in Manassas house fire

A firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a Friday evening blaze that engulfed a home off Wellington Road in Manassas.

Proposed Smithsonian Italian American Museum Rallies National Support as US House Weighs Legislation

The bipartisan bill — introduced this week by U.S. Reps. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Michael Rulli (R-OH) — would establish a planning commission to explore the feasibility of developing the…

AZN Deadline: AZN Investors Have Opportunity to Lead AstraZeneca PLC Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed by The Rosen Law Firm

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --

FMC Purchasers Have Opportunity to Lead FMC Corporation Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of securities…

RIG Deadline: RIG Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Transocean Ltd. Securities Fraud Lawsuit

NEW YORK, Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Transocean Ltd. (NYSE: RIG) between May 1, 2023…
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Reston / Herndon News

Words to Live By

Good advice at all times, but especially now, when there's construction and the possibility of a fancy 97-story casino to ensnare all the GS-17s with honeypots to convince them to…

Water Main Break In Reston at Lake Anne

Fairfax Water responded to gushing water at 11459 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston, on Jan. 13.

Farewell, McTacoHut, We Hardly Knew You

Before there was an ersatz downtown, fanciful concrete bollards, parking validation, or even woonerf, there was Reston's arguably greatest contribution to suburban planning: the McTacoHut.The combination of McDonald's, Taco Bell,…

In 2025, Everything’s Coming Up (Mocha Mousse) Brown

 Happy New Year, Reston! In a sign 1) that what comes around goes around and 2) earth tones never go out of style, we awoke to the news that the…

Panic: The Drones are Here

Behold this blurry yet terrifying still from a cellular telephone video someone in the Greater Reston-Herndon Area posted to the Face Book Dot Com Online Web Site yesterday: Clearly, the…
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Tysons Corner / McLean News

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend February 7 – February 9

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Lake Effect Friday, February 77:30pm Saturday, February 82:00pm &…

Bright MLS Weekly Market Report

Week Ending February 2, 2025 Washington, D.C. Metro  Summary  About Bright MLS Bright is proud to be the source of truth for comprehensive real estate data in the Mid-Atlantic, with market…

Creative Cauldron Opens New Home on 24th Anniversary

 Creative Cauldron has announced that it will officially open the doors to a brand-new theater in the Broad and Washington Development on February 13, 2025. A ribbon cutting and reception…

Capital One Hall becomes Title Sponsor of the 2025 Tephra ICA Arts Festival

Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) is excited to announce Capital One Hall as the Title Sponsor of the 2025 Tephra ICA Arts Festival, taking place May 17–18, 2025,…

This Week’s Premier Real Estate Listings

See new luxury listings in the real estate market. 1800 Old Meadow Rd #904 Mclean, VA | $3,500 Welcome to this beautifully, newly furnished two-bedroom, two-bath, fully equipped kitchen unit…

McLean Community Center Calendar of Events for February 2025

The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers the following activities in February 2025. Please check the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, for up-to-date information. Residents of the center’s tax district, Small District 1A-Dranesville, are…

Taste of Tysons Valentine’s Day Dining Guide 2025

Valentine’s Day is approaching fast! Make plans to dine with your special someone with some help from our special Valentine’s Day edition of the Taste of Tysons Dining Guide. Ellie…

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend January 31 – February 2

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Chocolate Lovers Festival Friday, January 31 – Sunday, February 2…

Fun Valentine’s Day Parties for Kids – at School or Home

Whether you’re helping with your child’s Valentine’s Day party at school or planning one at home, there are so many fun, creative ways to keep kids busy and make their…

In the Spotlight: Broadway Heartthrob Jason Schmidt Performing at Union Stage

Luke, Jonathan and David Brindley have found lots of success since opening Vienna’s premier music venue Jammin Java in 2001, and when the brothers wanted to expand their music enterprise,…

J127 Education Foundation

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Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend January 24 – January 26

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Chinese New Year Festival Saturday, January 2510:00am – 5:30pm Luther…
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Loudoun News

Nine displaced in Leesburg house fire

A malfunctioning power strip is blamed for a Feb. 14 Leesburg house fire that displaced nine people.

UPDATED: Thousands without power in Northern Va.; high wind warning in effect

More than 30,000 customers across Northern Virginia were without power Sunday afternoon as a cold front brought high winds and rain to the region.

Qdoba aiming for early March opening in Ashburn

The sign has gone up on the front of the new Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurant in Ashburn — and we’ve got a tentative date for the opening. The post Qdoba…

Leesburg Family Displaced by Electrical Fire

New brewery, yoga studio slated for Herndon retail center

The slowly developing Arrowbrook Center in Herndon has added two more tenants to its roster of businesses in the retail center off Centreville Road. The post New brewery, yoga studio…

Ashburn entrepreneur builds sweet bakery business

The inspiration for Kalyani Vajre’s business came from – of all things – an episode of the TV show “Friends.” The post Ashburn entrepreneur builds sweet bakery business first appeared…

SCIA boosts global ventures of Chinese enterprises

BEIJING, Feb. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn:

Tabbit Tours (Japan) sells “Sports Support Bus x Bicycle” tours around the ancient city of Ishioka, where you can cycle only to your desired destinations

TOKYO, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabbit Tours (Mito City, Ibaraki Prefecture, President Yuji Kashimura) has recently started selling a day trip tour to Ishioka City, Ibaraki Prefecture, by bus…

GreenPower Provides Business Update and Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Results

Shareholder Call Scheduled for February 18, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. EST/6:30 a.m. PST

Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter Issues Statement After Jane Doe Lawsuit Regarding False Rape Allegations Gets Dismissed With Prejudice

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter issued the below statement in response to the dismissal of Tony Buzbee's Jane Doe lawsuit with prejudice:

Breaking Down Barriers: Aurora Cannabis Eases Patient Access to High Quality Medical Cannabis Products in Australia

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OSR Holdings, Inc. and OSR Holdings Co., Ltd. Announce Completion of Business Combination

OSR Holdings, Inc. to Begin Trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC on Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Alexandria News

DEVELOPING: Department of Education launches Title IX investigation of Alexandria City Public Schools and other Northern Virginia schools

In response to a complaint filed by conservative organization America First Legal, the United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) said it will open an investigation into…

Free concert celebrating Black culture and tradition to be held on Sunday in Old Town

The Washington Revels Jubilee Voices will be performing a free concert at The Lyceum (201 S. Washington Street) on Sunday (Feb. 16) as part of Alexandria’s Black History Month celebrations.…

Notes: Potomac Yard Target reopens after ‘structural integrity and safety concerns’

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Expect sunshine and a high of 38 today accompanied by a northwest wind blowing at 8 to 13 mph with gusts of up…

Celebrate George Washington's Birthday in Old Town Alexandria on Feb. 15

Celebrate George Washington's Birthday in Old Town Alexandria on Feb. 15

Listing of the Day: 601 N. Alfred Street

Newer Build, Roof Top Terrace, Private Parking for 2 cars with 4 beds/4.5 baths Read more on ALXnow: Listing of the Day: 601 N. Alfred Street

POLICE: At least nine vehicles involved in crash on Duke Street after tow truck loses brakes

The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is warning drivers to avoid the Duke Street and Quaker Lane intersection after a crash involving anywhere between nine to eleven vehicles. APD Communications Manager…

Old Town lingerie shop Lotus Blooms offers tips for Valentine’s Day shopping

Alexandria is a famously romantic locale and Lotus Blooms, an adult and lingerie shop at 1017 King Street, wants to help local couples make the most of Valentine’s Day tomorrow…

Woodrow Wilson Bridge opening Thursday night and Friday morning

Travelers along the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge should expect delays tonight and tomorrow morning owing to bridge maintenance. “The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge is scheduled for bridge maintenance openings from…

Historic marker honoring integration of Alexandria’s public schools to be installed next month

Fifty-five years after Black students walked through the doors of the original Minnie Howard School for the first time, a plaque will be installed honoring those whose efforts made it…

Alexandria Planning Commission & City Council

ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL MARCH 4, 2025, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 15, 2025, 9:30 AM CITY COUNCIL The items described below will be heard by the Planning…

Things To Do in Alexandria this Weekend: Feb. 14 – 16

If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, you don’t have to look far as there are dozens of events happening across Alexandria. Of course, this is a big…

Health Department warns flu is on the rise in Alexandria

The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is warning that Alexandria is seeing a significant rise in influenza. The Virginia Department of Health data shows that last week there were 122 visits…
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