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Good Wednesday 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 —…

James Yoo, 56, is presumed to be dead following the explosion on North Burlington Street that was heard miles away.

James Yoo, 56, is presumed to be dead following the explosion on North Burlington Street that was heard miles away.

Arlington Independent Media in Clarendon (file photo) After a 2-year search for new digs, Arlington Independent Media is on the cusp of moving from its long-time headquarters in Clarendon. Next…

Theo Stamos (staff photo) Former Arlington Commonwealth’s Attorney Theo Stamos is taking a top job in the Virginia Attorney General’s Office. Stamos lost her reelection bid in 2019, defeated in…

Sometime next year, three residential streets in Arlington without sidewalks could get upgrades to allow for safer pedestrian and cyclist use. To help address demonstrated safety and access issues on…

This article was written by Michael Stiefvater, Director of Business Investment for Arlington Economic Development. The continued prevalence of remote work and the high office vacancy rate shifted how Arlington Economic Development (AED)…

A nearly $20 million project to make Boundary Channel Drive and the I-395 interchange near Crystal City and the Pentagon safer has resulted in significant traffic pattern changes. Last week, the…

Weight room at Life Time fitness center in Clarendon (via Life Time) Arlington ranked as the ‘fittest city’ in the U.S. for the sixth year in a row earlier this…

Building in Crystal City (Flickr pool photo by Emma K. Alexandra) Flyover Planned Today — From Alert DC: “The US Military will conduct a flyover in the NCR, over Arlington…

Good Tuesday 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 FedEx driver who claimed to have delivered a package to the now-exploded home the morning of the explosion said all the windows were covered in aluminum foil.

They will be delivering food all December long in Los Angeles, Miami, and Fairfax, Virginia.

WUSA9 has learned the female student attended Justice High School in Fairfax County.

Erick Chacon Martinez was taken into custody on Dec. 5, according to detectives.

Mason Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau and Opioid Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal overdose of a teenager that occurred at a home in Seven Corners. At…

McLean Police District – UPDATE: Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau identified Erick Vladamir Chacon Martinez, 23, of Falls Church, in connection to the September 16 rape in McLean. Arrest…

A 30-year-old Manassas man died and another driver was critically injured in a two-car crash early Tuesday in Centreville.

Sully Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a two-vehicle crash that left one adult man deceased at the scene. At 12:04 a.m. on Dec.…

A flurry of snow days will be on the table for Fairfax County Public Schools this winter, though it remains to be seen how much the weather will oblige.

Superintendent Michelle Reid said there won't be any virtual learning days if schools are closed for inclement weather.

All lanes of I-66, including hot lanes, were closed following the crash.

All lanes of I-66, including hot lanes, were closed following the crash.

Fairfax County Police say he stole more than $49,000 worth of merchandise from Sak's Fifth Avenue

Police have charged three Patriot High School students with assault by mob in a violent Wednesday attack on a 14-year-old boy at the school in Nokesville.

A 69-year-old Triangle man stepped into the path of a tractor-trailer Wednesday morning in an apparent suicide on Interstate 95 in Woodbridge.

Prince William County on Tuesday hired a new planning director to lead the Planning Office, which has spent much of the year backlogged on work and short-staffed without consistent leadership.

Police have released a composite sketch and surveillance images in the search for a man who sexually assaulted a Dale City woman Dec. 3 and refused to let her out…

As the temperature dips below freezing and holiday lights begin to twinkle on rooftops, a local Marine veteran has turned cleaning up our fall decorations — specifically pumpkins — into…

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday approved an application for a home gun business in Potomac Shores that was previously rejected in September.

The Prince William County School Board has reached tentative agreements with the teachers’ union on a series of negotiated changes that offered some extra pay and improved benefits, but the…

The Prince William County planning staff recently recommended that the county board of supervisors deny three rezoning requests by QTS and Compass on the Pageland data center jungle in Gainesville.

An accidental fire at a Manassas home Wednesday afternoon caused moderate damage and displaced one resident, but no injuries were reported, according to Prince William County fire and rescue officials.

A very vocal group opposing the revenue positive data centers cite preserving the “rural crescent.” Those supporters want to maintain country vistas like many nearby counties: Fauquier, Clarke and Loudoun.…

Virginia’s attorney general's office has dropped the felony corruption charges it levied against former Prince William County Registrar Michele White in connection to her role overseeing the 2020 election after…

Remember when the residents in the western portion of this county got you your victory in the primary? Remember when you swore that you would "fight" for us?

A vision for Herndon’s nearly 94-acre TRG area is beginning to form (via Town of Herndon) A plan that will guide the redevelopment of 94 acres of 25 privately owned…

Goodwill is opening a donation center near its current location in Herndon (courtesy Goodwill) Goodwill is launching a new express donation site in the Herndon area. The drop-off site is…

Construction will begin this week on a pedestrian bridge over the Washington & Old Dominion Trail at Reston Town Center (courtesy Boston Properties) Construction on a new pedestrian bridge in…

Starbucks coffee shop in Reston Station (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Reston Station area residents and visitors will need an alternative to Starbucks to get their coffee fix this winter.…

Herndon government offices (staff photo by Jay Westcott) The Town of Herndon is formalizing its donation program for cultural festivals in an effort to create a system for supporting and…

This holiday season, join us at The Residence at Colvin Run for a festive celebration of local talent and holiday cheer at our Holiday Shoppe! Located at 1131 Walker Road…

Inside the new Cornerstones food distribution hub in Sterling (courtesy Cornerstones) Cornerstones, a Reston-based nonprofit organization, has expanded into Sterling. The nonprofit organization — which has offered food and other…

Makers Union in Reston Town Center will feature a special holiday bar (courtesy Thompson Hospitality) Makers Union, a restaurant and pub based in Reston Town Center, is welcoming the holidays…

The restaurant Indochen is slated to open in Reston Town Center next spring (courtesy Indochen) A restaurant that fuses flavors from a different continent is coming soon to Reston Town…

Algae blooms at Lake Thoreau and Lake Audubon, seen in mid-November, appear to have resolved (via Reston Association/Twitter) With a new month on the horizon, algae blooms at three lakes…

Paris Baguette has officially opened its first location in Herndon. Located in Arrowbrook Centre at 2324 Silver Arrow Way, the French-inspired bakery serves pastries, croissants, sandwiches, cakes and coffee. The…

When one shops at a small business, it helps the local economy and the environment. Interest in indie bookstores is thriving as small businesses, according to Statista 2023. After a…

The restaurant scene is markedly changing at the edge of Falls Church nearest Tysons Corner. One of the latest newcomers, Ellie Bird, the creation of Michelin-starred chefs Carey and Yuan…

Quarry Inn Motel in West Falls Church (via Google Maps) A Falls Church man has been arrested in connection to a sexual assault at the Quarry Inn Motel (7179 Lee...…

Boaters and geese can be seen in the distance on Lake Accotink (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) The best path forward for saving Lake Accotink might to let it shrink,...…

Jiwa Singapura has closed in Tysons Galleria (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Tysons Galleria has lost another dining option. Jiwa Singapura, which sought to blend Singaporean street food with a...…

Santa Claus has already taken up temporary residence at Tysons Corner Center, but that won’t stop him from dropping by a couple of other spots around Tysons this week. Coming...…

After almost four years of dreaming, planning and building, the team behind Ometeo is ready to introduce its spin on Tex-Mex cuisine to Tysons. The new restaurant will open to...…

Kids with sleds cross the street to Cunningham Park Elementary School in Vienna on a snow day in January 2022 (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) A flurry of snow days...…

AC Milan, the Italian soccer club, is opening a Virginia youth training academy in Tysons (courtesy AC Milan) A top-tier Italian soccer club is making a play for Tysons. AC...…

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The Wedgewood Apartments and other properties owned by the Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority would be subject to the new relocation guidelines if redeveloped (via Google Maps) Fairfax County...…

A menorah and dreidel have been added to Vienna’s holiday displays on the Town Green (via Town of Vienna/Facebook) The winners of Vienna’s first-ever holiday display lottery have been revealed....…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Looking to do some holiday shopping? Check out 2023 Holiday…

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The eagerly awaited new wine restaurant and bistro Sixty Vines has announced that it will officially open its doors next Monday, December 11, at the Reston Town Center. The post…

The hiring event is an opportunity to receive assistance with applications and meet directly with PRCS staff for on-site interviews. There are numerous employment opportunities for summer and year-round jobs…

It sure seems like Nepalese food and cuisine are having a moment in the area. The post Nepalese market in the works for Ashburn shopping plaza first appeared on The…

Zurn is retiring after more than three decades of public service.

Former Stone Bridge High School football player Momen Zahid has signed a development deal with the WWE that could one day make him a professional wrestler. The post Ashburn football…

The hearing is part of the Community Development Block Grant process.

In sometimes anguished tones, Park View High School Principal Jason B. Jefferson implored Loudoun County Public Schools administrators for more help in addressing a fentanyl-related student overdose outbreak in October…

Israeli forces are battling Hamas militants across Gaza in intense fighting that has prevented the distribution of vital aid in much of the territory and brought some of the devastation…

Texas authorities say a daylong series of attacks in Austin has left four people dead and at least three wounded, and a man believed to be connected to them and…

(BPT) - Former U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper’s son, Livingston, has Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), a rare neurological disease often misdiagnosed as autism or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). FXS affects 1…

(BPT) - With the new year just around the corner, you may be thinking ahead about home improvements you want to make in the coming year. Especially if you'd like…

Alexandria Natural Resources Manager Rod Simmons (courtesy photo) Alexandria Natural Resources Manager Rod Simmons has been a prominent voice for environmental concerns around the city in recent years, but Simmons…

Alexandria City Councilwoman Alyia Gaskins made the announcement after Mayor Justin Wilson said he would not run for a third term.

Alexandria City Councilwoman Alyia Gaskins made the announcement after Mayor Justin Wilson said he would not run for a third term.

Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley (on left) and Sheriff Sean Casey at the George Washington Birthday Parade in Old Town, Feb. 20, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) Mutual respect,…

A man has been charged with illegally discharging a firearm in the 200 block of Aspen Court (via Google Maps) A 48-year-old Alexandria man was charged last month with illegally…

Mussels (photo via Gil Ndjouwou/Unsplash) Among the results of a settled lawsuit between the City of Alexandria and the Potomac Riverkeeper Network is a project to add thousands of freshwater…

Potomac Yard ornament (image via Office of Historic Alexandria) The Office of Historic Alexandria has debuted its annual holiday ornament: a solid brass decoration depicting Potomac Yard’s rail yard history.…

Good Wednesday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Scattered rain and snow showers are expected before 9am, followed by a slight chance of rain showers until noon. The day will be mostly…

By the time this story is published, candidates will have just an hour-and-a-half to file the necessary paperwork to run in the Jan. 9 special election to fill the vacant…

Santa Claus waves at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) Alexandria has nabbed a top spot on another…

Santa Claus waves at the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in Old Town on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) (Updated 3:20 p.m.) Alexandria has nabbed a top…

A man was assaulted and robbed at 375 S. Reynolds Street on Nov. 29, 2023 (via Google Maps) The Alexandria Police Department says that an arrest was made after a…