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Good Friday 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 —…

A months-long protest encampment in front of Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s house has been removed. The round-the-clock, pro-Palestinian protest started in January of this year along the 400 block…

The plaza at Ballston Quarter in 2022 (courtesy of Chris Chern) Virginia’s three-day tax holiday begins next Friday, Aug. 2, marking a weekend of discounted shopping for back-to-school season and…

A new European clothing store is now open at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. Spanish fast-fahion retailer Mango opened this past Wednesday, July 24 on the mall’s second level…

Mattie and Eddie’s at Westpost in Pentagon City (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Irish pub Mattie and Eddie’s is expected to close next week at Westpost in Pentagon City. The…

ARLnow on a mobile phone (photo illustration by ARLnow) The main theme of ARLnow’s promotion of our email newsletter is that it allows you to get all of the headlines,…

Sunset in Clarendon over Joyce Motors (Flickr pool photo by Brian Gannon) Pushback on APS Phone Proposal — “Efforts by Arlington school leaders to put in place for the start…

Address: 5029 27th Street N. Neighborhood: Shirley Woods Type: 5 BR, 4 BA single-family detached — 3,000 sq. ft. Listed: $1,749,000 Noteworthy: Expanded renovated front porch colonial in Discovery Williamsburg…

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 —…

RiverHouse in Pentagon City at sunset (staff photo by Jay Westcott) The Arlington County Board has re-approved the Pentagon City Sector Plan, restoring a document that a state court declared…

A Woodbridge man is facing multiple charges after an alleged home break-in and series of attempted vehicle break-ins. The unusual incident started Wednesday morning just before 10 a.m., in the…

Tap water in Arlington (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Poor regional coordination and outdated technology led to inconsistent messaging during Arlington’s boil water notice earlier this month, county staff say.…

MCLEAN, Va., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) has been recognized with a Power of Associations Gold Award by the American Society of Association…

Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man on charges related to crimes against children after an online investigation. On July 18, our detectives received…

Fair Oaks Police District- Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a third suspect in connection to Saturday’s homicide in Oakton. Detectives from our Fugitive Tracking and Apprehension Unit,…

Centreville native Tanea Spruill was one of two Shenandoah University tennis players to earn All-Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) second-team in doubles with her teammate, Olivia Guzzo. Spruill was thrilled…

Two of his songs were up for the 2024 Hollywood Independent Music Awards

Two men arrested in Oakton homicide

County wins statewide planning award

The long-awaited vote on proposed Fairfax County data center regulations was delayed after a lengthy public hearing. Still, the decision is easy and clear … protecting its citizens must be…

A Manassas-area man is wanted for felony murder in connection with a car theft and fatal hit-and-run last weekend near Montclair.

Company Redefines Strategic Growth to Continue to Lead the Industry

COLUMBUS, Miss., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BankFirst Capital Corporation (OTCQX: BFCC) ("BankFirst" or the "Company"), parent company of BankFirst Financial Services, Macon, Mississippi (the "Bank"), reported net income of…

RESTON, Va., July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leidos Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:LDOS) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per outstanding share of…

Police are looking for suspects after two local schools were broken into over the last two days.

As Prince William's soccer community expands, the county is having its facilities grow with it.

It is not every day that Spiderman rappels down the side of a children's hospital building – or gets a request to draw Sonic the Hedgehog while 10 to 12…

ATLANTA, July 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux stands firmly with Clemson University Head Coach and Walk-On's franchisee, Dabo Swinney, who voiced his disappointment in the NCAA's proposed restructuring…

Godolphin at Jonabell Farm, Make-A-Wish Foundation and others celebrated Cody's Wish's storybook career and remembered Cody Dorman during a special ceremony with BAF

The Manassas City School Board approved changes to the school system's grading policy Tuesday, giving students a two-week window after a deadline to submit late work for full credit.

Elizabeth Boden, a cherished resident of Manassas, VA, passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to her family, friends, and community.

Boxwood Successfully Completes its 8th Residential Services Franchisee Transaction

Scheduled to open to great spandex-waving fanfare earlier this week, the exciting superspan of a bridge allowing cyclists on the W&OD Trail to zip over Wiehle Avenue at speeds approaching…

A man police believe committed multiple, unsolved sexual assaults – dating as far back as 1998 – is now in custody in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. He is…

Based on this blurry cellular telephone photograph shared by a Confidential Restonian Operative this morning, our fellow Restonians are, as one might expect of residents of a community with covenants…

National Trails Day

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Friday Night Live!It’s All Good + Twisted Flags Friday, July…

Fortune Ranks Chantilly in Fairfax County as a Top Place for Families The Chantilly area in Fairfax County is ranked third in the nation by Fortune on its list of the 50 Best…

This new, captivating art piece titled Water and Warmth features aquatic creatures, woodland animals, mandalas, and children. Mural Masters, Inc artists, Shawn James and Charles Lawrance worked over a few…

With her sparkling eyes and a Southern penchant for storytelling, an afternoon with artist Janice Donelson was a delight. Surrounded by framed and unframed watercolor paintings and a cluster of…

Shop Local & Support Small Businesses  Tysons Community Alliance is partnering with The Boro and Diverse Markets Management once again to bring back the popular Tysons Mixed Market for its second year.…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Summer Concert Series:Cazhmiere and Billy Twilde Saturday, July 206:30pm –…

Peraton is Where You Can Do the Can’t Be Done Fairfax County-headquartered Peraton is at the forefront of providing mission driven career opportunities. “Everyone at Peraton believes in the importance…

On view July 19 – October 19, 2024 Tephra ICA at Signature  Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art (Tephra ICA) presents Unstable Propositions, a solo-exhibition by Richmond-based artist Sarah Irvin. The…

Find Communicative, Compassionate Doctors and Quality, Top-Notch Dental Care in the Community of Tysons with this cream of the crop selection of area Doctors and Dentists. Choose to follow your favorites…

The newsboy strike of 1899 is at the heart of Vienna Youth Players summer production, “Newsies.” This classic Disney tale, based on true events, traces its roots back to the…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Doggy 4th of July Festival Saturday, July 131:00pm – 6:00pm…

Virginia is top state for business, education Virginia is Number One for Public Schools in the Nation The Commonwealth of Virginia ranks as America’s Top State for Business in 2024 by…

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a crash that occurred this evening in Ashburn involving a motorcycle and another vehicle.

The FBI says former President Donald Trump was struck in the ear by a bullet during an assassination attempt on July 13, as the agency moved Friday to clarify what…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza. Netanyahu was nearing the…

Comedian Jon Stewart and troops sickened by uranium have ended a meeting at the Department of Veterans Affairs angry that once again they have been told they will have to…

A federal judge has ruled a provision in North Carolina’s abortion laws requiring doctors to document the location of a pregnancy before prescribing abortion pills should be blocked permanently. But…

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Christian Murrell Adlam expressed regret for dealing fentanyl and abducting and robbing a man at gunpoint, and pledged to learn from his mistakes.

Jade Harris feels like some of the “Obama magic” she saw as a child during the 2008 presidential election is happening again with Vice President Kamala Harris’ transformation into the…

Three men have been sentenced in federal court for their involvement in a plan to strike a power grid in the northwestern United States. Paul James Kryscuk, Liam Collins and…

Congressional Democrats in Michigan, Nevada, Pennsylvania and beyond are seeing an outpouring of volunteers to help Vice President Kamala Harris and counter Republican Donald Trump. Weeks of despair among Democrats…

A U.S. law enforcement official says a powerful Mexican drug cartel leader who has eluded authorities for decades was duped into flying into the U.S., where he was arrested alongside…

Metallica guitarist Kirk Hammett watching a record being made at Furnace Record Pressing (image via Metallica/YouTube) Heavy metal band Metallica swung by a record pressing plant a few blocks west…

Eisenhower Avenue (image via Google Maps) Alexandria’s Traffic and Parking Board approved changes to major streets, including Eisenhower Avenue, that safety advocates hope can save lives. On Monday, the Traffic…

Beats, Bites and Brews in 2023 (photo via Chic Events DC/Facebook) A big summer BBQ event is coming to John Carlyle Square (300 John Carlyle Street) tomorrow (Saturday). Beats, Bites…

Wizards and muggles are invited to a special tour in Old Town on Sunday (July 28). In recognition of Harry Potter’s birthday, the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum (105-107 S. Fairfax Street)…

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 86 degrees and a mild northeast wind at 7 mph. For Friday night, clear skies…

3705 Taft Ave Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (June 2024). Largest homes…

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Chamber celebrates 9th class of honorees.

Biden administration grants $3.5 million to boost regional affordable housing efforts.

When Kristin Cowan comes to work each day she doesn’t have much time to relax. Her days are full of cleaning, lots of it. Assuring that most of her “employees”…

A model of an 18th century ship found in Alexandria (Staff photo by Jay Westcott) Here’s a roundup of all the events, live music, and entertainment happening around Alexandria this…