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Everyone in Northern Virginia knows someone who was “DOGEd,” either laid off or otherwise impacted by sweeping cuts initiated through President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of…

The heat spell in early July had air conditioners humming everywhere.

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Virginia has lured IT services firm Spatial Front away from Maryland, Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s office announced Tuesday morning.

The Global Down Syndrome Foundation hosted its annual Acceptability Gala in Washington, D.C., in late May, with contributions from numerous Northern Virginia residents and speeches from U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore…

State and local officials are planning a visitor's center in Vienna along the historic Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

Fairfax County supervisors have taken a step to ease the burden of Burke-area families impacted by last month’s microburst.

QINGDAO, China, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, is partnering with FIFA and KultureCity to help deliver a more inclusive…

Former Gatorade Best Players of the Year Jayson Tatum and Allyson Felix Presented Emerson and DiMaria with the Top Honor in High School Sports at the 2026 ESPYS in New…

BEIJING, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China SCIO

McLean Police District – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the public’s assistance with information regarding a malicious wounding that occurred on July 5 in Idylwood. On July…

Fairfax County, VA – FCPD continues its commitment to helping community members reduce the risk of auto theft and other crimes of opportunity. While vehicle theft can happen anywhere, taking…

The debut awards recognize top-rated homeowners insurance companies based on customer satisfaction, claims handling and specialized consumer needs.

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Fire, burn injuries, related to stabbing, according to police.

A Woodbridge woman has been charged in connection with a pedestrian crash last week in an Occoquan commuter lot that left a 78-year-old man dead.

A new automotive dealership under the Car Town of Manassas corporate umbrella is set to arrive in the city’s Centreville Road corridor following a $4.35 million transaction.

A Woodbridge woman has been charged with disregarding a stop sign in a pedestrian collision that left a 78-year-old man dead.

The Prince William County Circuit Court Clerk Seals on Wheels has been recognized with a 2026 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties.

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution effectively eliminating the “blue” and “light blue” routes for Dominion Energy’s pending Nokesville to Bristow transmission line…

Expect a hot and smoky day.

Whether you're looking to embrace a favorite summer tradition, enjoy a night out or discover local history, this week's events offer something for every interest.The Fauquier County Fair returns with…

There’s still no plan to bring Metro into Prince William County or Manassas. But by 2045, the region could have what transportation planners say is the next best thing: multiple…

There’s still no plan to bring Metro into Prince William County or Manassas. But by 2045, the region could have what transportation planners say is the next best thing: multiple…

BOGOTÁ, Colombia, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that on Monday, August 3, 2026, it plans to release its financial and operating results for…

A Reston man convicted in a deadly 2020 shooting at a Dale City Halloween party has been sentenced to 143 years in prison for killing two men in their early…

An online fundraiser for beloved Montclair Family Restaurant worker Peggy Curry, who died while on the job Saturday, raised over $7,000 in its first few hours.

Sad news. Reston's oldest house -- and the namesake for the nascent community that predated Bob Simon's exurban pipedream -- was walloped by last week's wild storms. Check out the damage…

New President of Herndon Reston Rotary

StarKist, Cornerstones and nonprofits mobilize as local cost of living outpaces wages.

In the most shocking news since the ought-fourteen bombshell that forced us to retire our most popular meme* about the midscale chainification of Reston, Not Your Average Joe's, the perfectly…

Hey, remember the time that Lake Anne Plaza's branding, including a somewhat suggestive sign that looked like it would be more at home in a certain park in Brambleton, was…

“The Poetry of Everyday Things” opens August 1 at Reston Art Gallery and Studios, featuring layered collages inspired by the overlooked beauty of everyday life.  Mixed-media artist Julia Tova Malakoff…

Tonight it turned out I was the only New Zealand fan watching the match between Egypt and New Zealand, sporting my New Zealand Endeavour Around the World Yacht Race, in…

Broadway comes to Vienna this summer with the Vienna Youth Players’ production of “Guys and Dolls. The curtain opens on Saturday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at the Vienna Community…

The Northern Virginia housing market just wrapped up a remarkable first half of 2026 — and the mid-year numbers from NVAR and George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis tell…

The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents multi-platinum, GRAMMY®-winning artist Michael W. Smith in his highly anticipated EVERY CHRISTMAS Tour. Following his sold-out 2024 performance, Smith returns to Capital One Hall for an unforgettable evening…

Mike Mafi & The Building Group: McLean’s Quiet Powerhouse in Ultra-Luxury Construction Tucked into a modest office at 1024A Towlston Road in McLean, The Building Group has spent more than…

Mike Mafi & The Building Group: McLean’s Quiet Powerhouse in Ultra-Luxury Construction Tucked into a modest office at 1024A Towlston Road in McLean, The Building Group has spent more than…

Tucked into a quiet suite along Boone Boulevard, just minutes from the Tysons Corner skyline she has watched rise over four decades, Dr. Anne M. Nickodem has built one of…

Tucked on the fourth floor of the medical arts building beside the McLean Post Office, Han & Ahn DMD has quietly become one of the region’s most trusted names in…

In a market where relationships often matter more than listings, Robert F. Soltani has built a reputation that speaks for itself. As an Associate Broker with Fairfax Realty of Tysons,…

Tucked into the Old McLean Village office corridor at 6704 Old McLean Village Drive, Paragon Home Care has spent more than a decade building a reputation as one of Northern…

Just off the Dulles Toll Road in Herndon, The Nysmith School has built something rare in Northern Virginia: a place where bright, curious kids aren’t just accommodated — they’re understood.…

The Burn recently passed by the upcoming location for the new iSmash rage room in Loudoun County and we are happy to report construction work on the space was officially…

At long last, it looks like we have an opening date for the first Shake Shack restaurant in Loudoun County. The post Tentative opening date for Loudoun’s first Shake Shack…

Dominion Energy on July 15 submitted its official arguments to the State Corporation Commission to allow the utility to merge with the Florida-based NextEra. The utilities plan to combine, creating…

Dominion Energy on July 15 submitted its official arguments to the State Corporation Commission to allow the utility to merge with the Florida-based NextEra. The utilities plan to combine, creating…

Riverside High School seniors Nate Woodward and Kate Broad claimed Player of the Year honors on the 2026 Virginia High School League all-state lacrosse team.

Street rededicated in celebration of Moses Stevens.

By Hannah Shiblaq Roy Priest – who served as the CEO of the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority from 2008 to 2017 – was appointed the organization’s interim CEO July…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com The City of Alexandria is on track to leave the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Locality Sustained Performance Program after more than two years of support…

Each year, the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce picks a slate of 40 people under the age of 40 who were nominated to celebrate their successes and impact on the community.…

By Kehinde Hopkins | khopkins@alextimes.com When Kate Eltzroth walks through the doors of Chadwicks Old Town, she’s looking for more than just a drink. Over nearly 20 years of patronage,…

By Kehinde Hopkins | khopkins@alextimes.com The Virginia Railway Express acquired Seminary Yard, a rail yard on King Street, from the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority for $35.8 million. VRE aims to…

By C.J. Hanauer | chanauer@alextimes.com For the first time since 2009, Alexandria and its Scotland-based sister city Dundee will face off on the rugby pitch in the Mayor’s Cup. The…

By Julia Gwin | jgwin@alextimes.com When high school students come to Jasmine Milone for advice about college, she’s always very clear: Follow your own path. Sometimes that means shooting for a…

To the editor: If you drive south over the Wilson bridge and enter Alexandria via Exit 177C, your first glimpse of our fine city is an off ramp leading onto…

To the editor: As I waited for my green light at the bottom of Russell Road yesterday, two cars in succession, both from Maryland, drove north onto Russell Road from…

By Greg Beaman, Ph.D Nestled neatly in an archival folder in the Alexandria Library Special Collection, a slip of paper dated Oct. 31, 1831, reads, “To Gusty Gibson, To one…

By Gayle Converse The Civil War had been over for 12 years when 21-year-old Margaret “Maggie” Grover married 36-year-old Benjamin Franklin Greenwood in Alexandria. She had no way of knowing…