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On Saturday, Dec. 13, the annual Wreaths Across America event will be held at Arlington National Cemetery and the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery.

Scouting for Food Breaks Record in Arlington

Unprecedented challenges, including government shutdown and record deportations, mean more people need pet support.

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Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, and as residents turn back their clocks, fire officials are reminding the public to change the battery in household smoke alarms.

A local man was charged with killing a 29-year-old man inside an apartment building in Alexandria Saturday night, according to police.

A quarterly survey of Northern Virginia business leaders shows an increasing level of concern about the near-term future of the region’s economy.

Arlington House of Delegates Election Guide 2025

The largest pet event in the D.C. region is leaving Fairfax County.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to oppose a casino being considered for Tysons.

Democrat Rachna Sizemore Heizer has been elected to represent the Braddock District on Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors.

Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have arrested a man after he attempted to rob a bank in Fair Lakes. Yesterday, at 10:01 a.m., officers responded…

A Fairfax County man who was reported missing a week ago has been found dead inside a submerged car in Lorton.

A Vienna man was convicted Monday of murdering his girlfriend while camping in Burke Lake Park in 2023.

Fairfax County, VA— Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a missing man in Chantilly. On December 1, at 8:00 p.m., officers responded…

Mount Vernon Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred yesterday near Lorton. On December 7 at 9:51 p.m., officers…

George Mason University officials said Thursday that no settlement agreement has been proposed with the federal government as it navigates four civil rights investigations, which began in July and are…

New multilingual capabilities expand access to real-time GLP-1 dining guidance as WHO highlights the importance of protein-focused nutrition.

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LEXINGTON, Mass., Dec. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Therapeutics, Inc. (PTx), a private, fully-integrated biotechnology company, announced new data from a post hoc analysis of the Phase 2 eNRGy trial…

Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday appointed state Del. Candi Mundon King of Dumfries to serve as Virginia’s next secretary of the commonwealth.

After throwing for 50 touchdowns, Woodbridge High quarterback was named the all-region Offensive Player of the Year. He is one of 37 local athletes on the year.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amid industry alarm that 'curvy is no longer popular,' and as fashion shows face concern for featuring fewer plus-size models—a "360 turn" from…

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BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from China Daily:

VANCOUVER, BC, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Wondershare, a global leader in creative and productivity products and solutions, announced that its flagship video creation software, Wondershare Filmora, now integrates Google's…

BEIJING, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A conference leveraging Hainan's large reservoir of talents to better build its free trade port (FTP) was convened in Haikou, capital of the southern…

SHANGHAI, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- D3 Bio, a global clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on the discovery and development of innovative oncology therapeutics, announced the completion of a $108 million…

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On the morning of December 4, the grand unveiling ceremony of the One Heung Kong "Eye of the Future", a project by Heungkong…

WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD) (NYSE: BGSI) ("BGSI", "the Boyd Group", "Boyd" or the "Company") today announced that it has amended its…

RALEIGH, N.C., Dec. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinal Infrastructure Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CDNL) ("Cardinal Group"), one of the Southern United States' fastest-growing, full-service turnkey infrastructure services companies, today announced the…

All students who attend Potomac View Elementary School in Woodbridge will likely be transferred to the new “Woodbridge area” elementary school when it opens next year. But the Potomac View…

While perusing the Face Books, somewhere between a post from someone we sat next to one time in a grade school assembly and a 1,000-word rant about a restaurant visit…

Ovissi Boutique Open in Reston Town Center

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

Shooter, 20, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Growing up in the fab 1970s, we learned that the absolute most embarrassing thing that could ever happen to someone was to be caught with ring around the collar in…

Sad news for fans of humid air, peeling wallpaper, and jet-age technology: RELAC announced Friday that it is discontinuing operations, saying that “rising operating costs, aging infrastructure, and a decline…

Nostos has become one of Northern Virginia’s most consistently praised destinations for modern Greek cuisine—a restaurant where traditional flavors, fresh Mediterranean ingredients, and contemporary presentation come together in an elegant…

The Ovissi Foundation is thrilled to announce the grand opening of Ovissi Boutique, a unique destination dedicated to celebrating the art and legacy of Nasser Ovissi, an internationally renowned modern…

With the passing of the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year when the Sun is at its lowest point in the sky, on Monday, we will finally greet…

Water for Elephants, a powerhouse on Broadway last year, brings the spectacle, romance and grit of Depression-era America to the stage with the first national tour arriving at National Theatre…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For holiday fun check out: Under the Tree Friday, December…

For one show only, Vienna Theatre Company is getting into the spirit of the season with a special holiday production of “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play” Saturday,…

Our Favorite Local Things Courtesy of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce Our local businesses have everything you need for a jolly holiday. Shopping locally will not only ensure you…

Courtesy of FFXnow | By Scott McCaffreyPublished November 20, 2025 at 9:15AM The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a conceptual development plan on Tuesday (Nov. 18) that calls for a mix of…

In the heart of Reston, Virginia, a dental practice is redefining what it means to care for children’s smiles. Smile Wonders, led by the compassionate and highly skilled Dr. Rishita Jaju,…

The holiday season simply doesn’t feel complete without a viewing of The Nutcracker, and this year audiences in Northern Virginia can again experience the magic as The Centre Performing Arts Company…

The Vienna Business Association is hosting a Holiday Guide on their website for local business and nonprofit promotions through January 1, 2026. Do you have a holiday promotion you would…

From a scrappy roadside lot to an expansive destination for gardeners, designers and casual plant lovers alike, Merrifield Garden Center has become a beloved piece of Northern Virginia’s landscape. The…

The sign went up today at a new Indian restaurant coming to Ashburn’s Brambleton neighborhood. The post Unique new Indian restaurant Amrut headed to Ashburn first appeared on The Burn.

The Purcellville Town Council voted 4-3 to approve a $49,789 budget amendment for Interim Town Manager Tony Sabio's salary at its Dec. 9 meeting.

The Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken & Wings restaurant off Highway 50 in southern Loudoun County officially started its soft opening today. The post Opening day arrives for new Hangry Joe’s…

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A high-end furniture store intends to move into a vacant department store space at the Dulles Town Center shopping mall in Sterling. The post Report: Patrick’s Elegant Living coming to…

About 80% of Loudoun County Public Schools received good ratings in new Virginia Department of Education rankings.

Beginning on December 11, 2025, a traffic shift will occur on the northern side of Route 9. Temporary traffic signals will guide traffic to the newly paved areas. The shift…

Last month, State Sen. Russet Perry, D-Loudoun/Fauquier; and Purcellville Mayor Chris Bertaut publicly exchanged statements regarding the ongoing turmoil in Purcellville.

The Independence Tigers racked up 327 points on their way to securing the team championship at the 2025 Greg Stanley Invitational wrestling tournament Dec. 6 at Brentsville District High School…

An Ashburn couple with a passion for over-the-top holiday decorations was selected to be on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight” which will air at 9 p.m. on Dec. 11.

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Christmas kicks off

The holiday table is both a celebration and a history lesson.

sh> APD honors Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.

Historic restoration completed at Freedom House.

GW High School class of ’65 celebrates 60th reunion.

Grand Marshal Hon. Jim Clark to run in 50th consecutive race.

Veterans honored at Rocky Versace Memorial

ASC to Host Women in Sports Night Nov. 19

ASC to Host Women in Sports Night Nov. 19

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fallen firefighters.

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