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Village atmosphere recovering from pandemic and politics

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Culpepper Garden Honors Arlington First Responders

All three major D.C.-area airports were under a ground stop Friday evening due to a “strong smell” at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Virginia.

America’s birthday party continues.

The Virginia Department of Health on Tuesday lifted the remaining recreational water advisory for the Potomac River from the American Legion Memorial Bridge to the Route 120 Chain Bridge.

A late band of storms swept through Northern Virginia on Monday night, producing wind gusts close to 70 mph and knocking out power to tens of thousands.

A ground stop at all three major D.C.-area airports Friday has been lifted. It was originally in effect around 5:30 p.m. due to a “strong chemical smell” at a Federal…

Developers are hoping to convert the vacant former TSA headquarters in Pentagon City into hundreds of apartments and over 30,000 square feet of retail space.

Mason Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a domestic-related murder-suicide after two people were found deceased inside an Annandale home early Thursday morning. On April…

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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Cerina, before turning the gun on himself early Thursday, police say.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Cerina, before turning the gun on himself early Thursday, police say.

The 2026 awards offer comprehensive investment platforms and high-interest bank accounts with two new editors' choice awards.

Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department is highlighting its Pre-Academy Recruit Program (PARS), a year-round initiative designed to prepare newly hired officers for the rigors and expectations…

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New Franconia Government Center Opens

‘They Gave their Lives in Hope for a Better World’

Olivia Troye, a former civil servant and advisor to then-Vice President Mike Pence, has joined the crowded Democratic field in the primary race for Virginia's proposed 7th Congressional District seat…

Fairfax County police have arrested a man believed to be the naked burglar who has recently targeted Centreville-area homes.

Fairfax County, VA – A six-day proactive enforcement operation led by the Fairfax County Police Department’s Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Exploitation Unit (CEXU) resulted in the arrest of ten individuals, the majority…

More than 300 seniors and their families are expected to gather on April 23 for Senior Summit 2026, a free community event designed to provide guidance, education and trusted resources…

A Loudoun County man who was found dead Tuesday after he barricaded himself inside his home as deputies attempted to arrest him, was accused in bank robberies in both Gainesville…

The Prince William County school division stands to lose more than $31 million in funding, should the Board of County Supervisors approve its budget next week.

A Manassas family is mourning the loss of a second brother to a fatal car crash in less than two years following Friday’s death of 41-year-old Joseph Franklin LeDoux in…

Justin Fairfax, former Virginia lieutenant governor, and his wife, Cerina, were found dead in their Annandale home by Fairfax County police early Thursday morning in an apparent murder-suicide, according to…

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors tentatively reduced the county’s real estate tax rate and raised the computer and peripherals tax on data centers for fiscal 2027 during a…

Prince William County, the second-largest in the state, is playing a key role in the Virginia redistricting battle as both sides work to turn out their base voters in the…

Something strange is bubbling at Annaburg, the historic 1892 mansion built by beer brewer Robert Portner. A paranormal investigation is happening this weekend to figure it out. Also, farmers markets…

The Prince William County school division is sounding the alarm about the board of supervisors’ move Tuesday to cut the real estate and meals tax rates, saying its loss of…

The Manassas community is rallying around the family of 9-year-old Mathew, a nonverbal autistic boy who was struck and killed by a car Monday night on Centreville Road.

Prince William County homeowners could see their annual real estate tax bills reduced by about $145 next year under the budget plan the supervisors tentatively agreed to Tuesday – but…

Osbourn Park girls basketball star Keyarah Rainey earned top honors as the Class 6 Player of the Year after leading the Yellow Jackets to a state championship.

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V. v. sad news for the people who find their living rooms too devoid of cigarette smoke and sadness to gamble on their phones and the developers who spent more…

The rumors are true. After nearly two decades covering Reston like invasive English ivy, we’ve decided to move on to brighter, beiger pastures. That’s right—we’re swapping the earth tones of…

Catalyst for the downtown area.

Shocking news from the Internets today, where we learned that AOL plans to lay off 108 employees at its Reston office. Even more shockingly, AOL apparently still exists.It's easy to…

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…

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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…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel Friday, April 17 & Saturday,…

People of all ages will discover money-saving ideas and tips for sustainable living at this year’s Green Expo on Thursday, April 23, from 7-9 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center,…

Exhibits include works by Sabine Carlson, Zsudayka Nzinga and Darlene R. Taylor Opening Reception May 2, 2-4pm at MPA at McLean Community Center McLean Project for the Arts will open…

There are restaurants you try once—and then there are places like The Virginian, where generations return. Sitting right in the heart of downtown Vienna, this classic diner has quietly built one…

In the highly selective world of Northern Virginia aesthetic medicine, Dr. Maryam Nazemzadeh—known to her loyal clientele simply as “Dr. Naz”—has built something rare: a boutique, elevated experience that blends surgical…

A Half-Century of Ticking History Nestled on historic Church Street in Vienna, Virginia, The Clock Shop of Vienna has been a fixture of the community since 1975 — and it looks…

Who They Are For over three decades, Sun Design has been transforming homes across the DMV with creativity, craftsmanship, and care. As a trusted architectural design-build firm, they specialize in…

There’s something quietly elegant happening along Old Chain Bridge Road in McLean—and if you haven’t yet stepped inside Divan Restaurant, you’re missing one of the area’s most sophisticated and culturally rich…

A Revolutionary Concept Born from Vision Churasuko represents America’s first Japanese Fusion Brazilian Steakhouse Churasuko, a groundbreaking concept that marries the precision of Japanese culinary artistry with the bold spectacle…

For over six decades, Pond Roofing & Exteriors has been a cornerstone of home improvement in Northern Virginia. Founded in 1964 by Bob Pond, a World War II veteran, the…

Located in the heart of Falls Church, Virginia, The Kensington Falls Church is a luxury assisted living and memory care community widely recognized for its blend of personalized care, elegant surroundings, and…

The curtain opens on Vienna Theatre Company’s spring production of “My Fair Lady” Friday, April 17, at 7 p.m. at Vienna Community Center, located at 120 Cherry St., SE, Vienna,…

This two-bedroom condo at 212 S. King Street in historic downtown Leesburg is on the market for $969,000.

Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of 12 weekly stories focusing on America’s 250th birthday, as told through the lens of communities where Ogden Newspapers, parent company…

From Ogden Newspapers, the parent company of The Loudoun Times-Mirror:

A few days ago, I returned home, dodging my way through a pile of gravel along Clubhouse Drive — and learned that the Westpark passive park final design had just…

Responding to a WhatsApp message from an unknown person in April 2024, a Loudoun County man was encouraged to invest in cryptocurrency.

Hello Virginia! Is anybody home? Our state legislators don’t think so! It’s time to stop letting politicians pick their voters like they’re casting a reality show for people who find…

As a resident of South Riding and a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community — whose motto is “Love for All, Hatred for None” — I am deeply concerned by…

(NAPSI)—Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 16 million Americans and can make even simple daily activities feel overwhelming. For people with severe COPD, walking across a room or climbing…

PANAMA CITY, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3-AI company, has announced the launch of SpaceX Pre-IPO perpetual futures, alongside the introduction of the SpaceX…

BEIJING, April 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Along China's eastern seaboard, the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in Zhejiang Province is barely ever quiet. Ships come and go around the clock, and inland, factory…

August 12, 1947 – April 11, 2026 Susan Bulkley Kellom, 78, of Alexandria, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Capital Care Hospice after a brief illness. Born on Aug.12,…

The Alexandria Times Voter Guide gives you everything you need to make an informed choice in the April 21 special election for the vacant City Council seat. The candidates’ responses have…

By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com The still at Motherwell Co. doesn’t have a name yet. It stands at the center of the warehouse at 877 S. Pickett St. like it’s…

By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com The Alexandria Times earned 22 awards at the Virginia Press Association’s annual awards banquet, held Saturday night in Lynchburg, Virginia, for work published in 2025.…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com On March 19, Mayor Alyia Gaskins announced that Alfred Street Baptist Church would cover more than $1 million in back rent from Alexandria Redevelopment and…

By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com Restaurateur Barbara Mancini Dirmeyer, best known for running Mancini’s Bakery & Cafe on Mt. Vernon Avenue in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria, died April…

By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com Longtime Alexandria Democratic Party Committee Chair Susan B. Kellom passed away Saturday at Capital Care Hospice following a brief illness. She was 78. In addition…

By Brandi Yee Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day, provides an opportunity for Alexandrians to come together and give back to the community we love. The ACT team at the waterfront. (Courtesy…

By Jim McGrath In the fall of 1988, Steve Castle made his first appearance as a teacher at Episcopal High School. Hired to teach math and science, Castle was armed…

Want to read the April 2026 Voter Guide in full? Click here to be taken to all of the candidates’ responses. Age: 57 Occupation: Retired mortgage banker. Bio: I am…

Want to read the April 2026 Voter Guide in full? Click here to be taken to all of the candidates’ responses. Age: 38 Occupation: Client services manager. Bio: I was…

Want to read the April 2026 Voter Guide in full? Click here to be taken to all of the candidates’ responses. Age: 45 Occupation: Advocacy communications specialist, ACPS mom. Bio:…