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The Virginia Department of Health is investigating another case of measles, the sixth this year, this time involving a child under 4 years old who may have exposed others at…

The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering its Super Bowl SoberRide program for a second year.

U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine on Wednesday introduced a bill to redesignate the site known as "Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial" at Arlington National Cemetery to simply the "Arlington…

On Jan. 29, 2025, the capital region and the nation watched with shock and confusion as an American Airlines regional jet collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter that…

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Interview with Charles Meng CEO and Director of Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC)

Live nativity scene in Arlington includes camel and other animals.

Viewpoints on Challenges to Come

A new developer is hoping to bring over 1,700 housing units across five buildings to the former Key Bridge Marriott site in Rosslyn.

Sully Police District – Detectives from our Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) Unit have arrested a man after locating a stolen vehicle in Centreville. On February 5 at 11:15 a.m., ACE…

As the nation begins its yearlong celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, George Washington’s Mount Vernon is offering visitors an intimate encounter with the past: a chance to…

Merger combines $700B+ investment pedigree with patented decentralized data architecture to bring institutional-quality transparency, pricing, and liquidity to tokenized real-world assets

An unparalleled island escape blending Nobu's timeless style with the natural beauty of the Maldives

Conference to Focus on AI, Global Trade, and Enterprise Ownership

SUZHOU, China, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WuXi Vaccines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of WuXi Biologics, dedicated to vaccine Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), announced today that it has received…

SYDNEY, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Immutable, a leading gaming technology company, announced the official launch of Mintory, a next-generation Web3 game economy community, and the onboarding of its first…

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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (Nasdaq: IEP) announced today that it will discuss its fourth quarter 2025 results on a webcast on Wednesday,…

Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Coach debuted its Fall 2026 collection this afternoon at a runway show held at The Cunard Building in downtown New York. Evoking aspects…

In an announcement that sent shockwaves throughout Manassas, Mayor Michelle Davis-Younger said Monday she will be stepping down at the close of 2026, two years before her term ends.

Congressman Eugene Vindman announced Thursday he intends to seek reelection in Virginia’s 1st Congressional District in 2026 should the new, Democrat-pitched congressional maps be approved.

Nokesville native and Brentsville High alum Mystique Ro makes her Olympic debut in the skeleton on Friday. Here's everything to know about the 31-year-old.

Prince William County schools presented a proposed $2.1 billion operating budget to the School Board Feb. 4, highlighting further increases in teacher compensation and new initiatives such as universal pre-K.

Prince William County schools presented a proposed $2.1 billion operating and debt budget to the School Board Feb. 4, highlighting further increases in teacher compensation and new initiatives such as…

Warm your belly with some wine and smoky BBQ as you enjoy a Wild West Mystery. Hold on to your bootstraps because this comedy dinner theater features a murder —…

Staff raises of at least 6% and nearly $24 million to begin preparing for universal pre-K are included in the $2.1 billion budget for next school year. For the first…

Greeted by a frigid wind chill near zero, with gusts approaching 45 mph, hundreds of undeterred supporters lined the icy banks of Route 1 in Prince William County Saturday to…

A Va. House subcommittee recommended continuing until next session a measure to have data centers pay for their associated infrastructure and energy costs – instead of passing them onto other…

The bill would have mandated that prior to consenting to the procedure, abortion patients receive written information about “safe haven provisions” — boxes that contain bassinets where people can safely…

The Cardinal District and Cedar Run District basketball tournaments are underway this week with several local hoops teams competing to earn a spot at regionals.

The Forest Park High boys basketball team enters the playoffs riding high after winning their final two games of the regular season following a tough stretch.

Two Virginia Democrats join GOP to advance limits on speed cameras.

Community News at a Glance

If you're looking for a metaphor for what 2025 was like in our favorite plastic fantastic planned community, you could do worse than this cellular telephone photo of a garbage…

Deadline looms for Western High School amid regulatory standoff

New Reston Facility Will Accelerate U.S. Space Innovation and Create More Than 100 New High-Tech Jobs  Umbra, a leading U.S. space technology company specializing in advanced remote sensing and resilient…

In the heart of Northern Virginia’s vibrant dining scene, two distinctive establishments have captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike—Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee in Vienna and Sisters Thai,…

Central Title & Escrow (often styled Central Title & Escrow, Inc.) is a locally rooted title and settlement company in Annandale, Virginia that has quietly built a reputation for attentive…

Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Virginia, at 103 Center Street North, Peking Express has been a beloved fixture in the local dining scene for an impressive 35 years. Established…

Chance the Rapper, St. Vincent, Sting, Jon Batiste, Thee Sacred Souls, Pepe Aguilar, and more take the Filene Center stage this summer, plus a special America250 series including an all-star…

The Housing for the 21st Century Act passed the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support (390-9) and now moves to the Senate for consideration. This comprehensive housing package addresses…

A Story of Vision, Leadership, and Transformative Success In an industry where trust and expertise define success, Sasha Hendrickson stands as a testament to what dedication, multicultural insight, and genuine…

Local roots, luxury results — Northern Virginia’s estate specialists For nearly three decades Dianne Van Volkenburg has defined high-end residential real estate in Great Falls. What began as a boutique…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! 34th Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival Friday, February 66:00pm – 8:00pm…

🌆 Project Overview: The Piazza at Tysons What it is: A proposed major mixed-use redevelopment immediately west of the Spring Hill Metro Silver Line station — essentially transforming the old Tysons 3 shopping center (currently a…

Nestled in the heart of Vienna, Virginia, YAS Bakery has established itself as one of the region’s most beloved destinations for authentic Persian pastries and sweets. A family-run business built on tradition,…

Great American Restaurants (GAR) is a family-owned hospitality group headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, that for 50+ years has shaped the casual dining scene in Northern Virginia and the greater DMV (DC-Maryland-Virginia) region — combining classic American cuisine…

Beginning the week of February 17, 2026, tree clearing and related activities will begin during daylight hours near Sterling Boulevard and the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail as part…

The deadline to apply is April 1, 2026.

A Feb. 12 hearing in Loudoun County Circuit Court to discuss the next steps in the criminal charges against Purcellville Vice Mayor Carl “Ben” Nett and town manager Kwasi Fraser…

Key senators and the families of the 67 people who died when an airliner and Army helicopter collided near Washington, D.C., are convinced advanced aircraft locator systems that experts have…

More than a decade ago, Hillsboro residents and school officials were fighting for the survival of their beloved elementary school.

The wind was from the north, which means Lindsay Shaw and Bob Salehi’s neighborhood was quiet, save for the chirping of birds.

Jailen Bedford scored 23 points, and Ben Hammond had 17 of his 19 points in the second half and Virginia Tech beat No. 20 Clemson 76-66 on Wednesday night. The…

Porterfield—the current president and CEO of the Aspen Institute and a former president of Franklin & Marshall College—will begin his leadership of the Foundation in July 2026, succeeding current executive…

Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

Insiders may stand to receive substantial financial benefits not available to ordinary shareholders.

Loudoun County’s budget session is well underway now that County Administrator Tim Hemstreet has laid out his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Board of Supervisors.

To the editor: It is often perilous for a local newspaper to wade into national issues. Sometimes you can do so by giving it an overriding local nexus. In raising…

To the editor: The Out of the Attic column in the Jan. 8 issue of the Alexandria Times described the decade-long conservation process at Texas A&M University for the 18th…

To the editor: I would like to respond to the article “Economic analysis finds pumphouse could cost city another $50 million” published on Jan. 28. The article details the economic…

To the editor: I am writing in response to recent letters in the Alexandria Times concerning Sheriff Sean Casey. Because Sheriff Casey cooperates with Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the…

By Melanie Kay-Wyatt There is no more fitting time to reflect on our heart work than February – Heart Health Month. Just as heart health awareness benefits us in the…

As Alexandria celebrates the nation’s 250th birthday this year, we look back to the George Washington Birthday Parade 50 years ago, in 1976. While Alexandria had long emphasized its history…

By Gayle Converse Twelve years after the 1939 Alexandria Library sit-in, when 16-year-old Barbara Rose Johns of Farmville, Virginia, organized a student walk-out at her segregated high school, she could…

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Three middle school language teachers have been notified their positions will be eliminated at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, raising questions about the…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Nikita Montgomery never expected a “Queer Eye” producer to slide into her DMs. “I was like, ‘Can you email me so I know it’s real?’”…

By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to rededicate Calhoun Avenue, Stevens Street and Frost Street, which were named after Confederate military leaders. This decision marks the…

By Thompson Eskew There will be no quiet classrooms here! Kicking off the Little Theatre of Alexandria’s 2026 line of shows comes a charmingly irreverent story of rebellion and musical…

By Mark Edelman It’s the month of love, which means it’s time to take that special someone out for dinner, flowers, chocolates and a night of theater. There’s a lot…