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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…

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Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Financial Crimes Unit have charged a local soccer coach with multiple counts of embezzlement and computer-related fraud. On June 25, detectives received information…

Fair Oaks Police District – Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau have taken a man into custody after fatally shooting his wife in Fair Oaks last night. On July 12, at…

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LENGNAU, Switzerland, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rado YoungStar Linda Nosková has achieved the biggest milestone of her career, winning her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. The victory marks…

Brigham nurses and MGB Home Care clinicians have told the Governor and MGB they are prepared to negotiate until contract resolutions are reached

NEW YORK, July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel And Tour World (TTW) has unveiled its Top 50 Food Destinations Around the World for 2026, recognising the countries shaping the future…

Accomplished Trailblazers Across Entertainment, Government, Journalism, Advocacy, Faith, and Public Service Welcomed into the Sisterhood During Grand Boulé 2026

Selling Power Magazine recognizes the company's commitment to building a world-class sales organization through leadership, culture, coaching, and career opportunities.

A 78-year-old man was struck and killed Friday morning as he attempted to cross the entry lanes at the Occoquan commuter lot in Woodbridge.

MANASSAS, Va., July 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Collagen has become one of the most talked-about ingredients in wellness circles – and peptides are a big part of why. PureHealth Research…

An affiliate of real estate investment firm TA Realty has purchased Featherstone Industrial Park in Woodbridge for $132 million.

Prince William County supervisors have taken the first step toward opening about 7 acres along Prince William Parkway near John Jenkins Elementary School to new townhomes.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger, through a filing submitted by her newly appointed chief energy officer, is urging regulators at the State Corporation Commission to assign costs of transmission projects driven…

The Fauquier County Fair is back for its 74th year this weekend with fresh acts — such as racing pigs, mystic “dragons” and magic shows — alongside carnival rides, farm…

35 Prince William County athletes were honored for their strong play this spring with selections to the all-state baseball, softball, soccer and lacrosse teams.

A blood test for Alzheimer's disease biomarkers helped improve diagnostic accuracy among specialists and primary care physicians in a real-world study.In a head-to-head comparison after reviewing blood test results, primary…

BEIJING, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A culture and tourism promotion conference kicked off in Jixi City, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, on July 8 as one of the events of…

From crypto exchange to multi-asset financial platform, Binance marks nine years of growth driven by its global community and sets its sights on three billion users

"Artificial Intelligence Advances Early Detection of Neurological Diseases Through Machine Learning Innovation -- New research demonstrates the potential of AI-driven models to improve early prediction and diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease,…

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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…

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.…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! COPA Tysons Watch Party Friday, June 10 PenFed Plaza at…

1st Stage is thrilled to announce the powerful 2026-2027 season. The season will begin with the Logan Festival of Solo Performance from August 20-30, 2026. This one-of-a-kind festival presents national,…

NextStop Theatre proudly announces its 2026/27 Season, Reimagining Resiliency, the second season curated by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza. Following the launch of the company’s “NextPhase” in 2025, which introduced…

For 36 years, the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) has carved out a unique place in the American theater landscape by doing something few organizations still attempt: producing an entire…

On November 15, 1999, a small storefront opened on Sunset Hills Road in Reston with a business plan built around a single, then-radical idea: that laser vision correction, one of…

Drive past the office park at 1950 Old Gallows Road in Vienna and there is nothing to suggest that inside sits the corporate nerve center of a company with more…

Merrifield Dental Associates: Northern Virginia’s Neighborhood Dental Home Tucked conveniently near the Mosaic District in Fairfax, Merrifield Dental Associates has quietly built one of the most well-regarded dental practices in…

The deadline to register to vote or update current information is July 24.

An Italian-style aperitivo bar has opened up shop in downtown Leesburg.

Barbara Ann (Sisk) Hutton, 72, of Purcellville, VA, passed away June 27, 2026. Born June 24, 1954, Barbara was a devoted Christian known for her deep faith, warmth, and love…

Teri Jane Heskett, 67, of Purcellville VA passed on June 27th, 2026, in the presence of her brothers at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, VA due to a host of…

John D. Carneal, Jr., age 69, of Winchester, Virginia, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Evelyn Marie Baker White, age 91, of Round Hill, Virginia, departed this life on July 9, 2026.

Jo Ann Birkitt (nee Didawick), 93, of Leesburg, Virginia, died peacefully at home on June 28, 2026. A devoted and beloved wife, loving mother of five, grandmother of nine, and…

Timothy Harold McGinn, age 78 and longtime resident of Waterford, VA, passed away on May 7, 2026, after complications from cancer.

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An enforcement action has been proposed for AHDC Glebe Mount Vernon LLC for violations of State Water Control Board statutes and regulations and applicable permit at the AHDC Glebe Mount…

By James Libresco | jlibresco@alextimes.com Virginia Paving, the street construction company whose West End plant has produced asphalt in Alexandria since 1960, will cease operations at its site in December…

By Kehinde Hopkins | khopkins@alextimes.com Most days, Corcoran McEnearney’s Old Town office serves real estate clients looking to buy, sell or rent a home. Thanks to the firm’s most recently…

By Julia Gwin | jgwin@alextimes.com The Education Association of Alexandria, the city’s only teachers union, will hold a presidential runoff election later this month after no candidate secured a majority of…

By Elona Michael | emichael@alextimes.com RiverRenew, the largest infrastructure project in Alexandria’s history, was officially celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 1. Held outside the AlexRenew building on 1800…

By Jim McGrath | jmcgrath@alextimes.com “If you build it, he will come.” Many people misinterpret this line from the classic movie “Field of Dreams,” inserting “they,” instead of “he.” Yet,…

To the editor: For all of Alexandria’s talk about transparency and community engagement, the city still lacks one of the most basic homeowner protections: a reliable, automatic notification system for…

To the editor: I have come to expect very little common sense or consideration for citizens views from our City Council but, even so, was shocked by their failure to…

For centuries, Native Americans lived in and traveled through the land that now makes up Alexandria. Today’s indigenous groups and state and federally recognized tribes and nations of Virginia include…

By Michelle Rief, Ph.D. This week, after serving three years as chair of the Alexandria City School Board, I will hand the gavel to one of my colleagues and continue…

By Lisa Wright, DVM A guide for pet‑first homes. When you live with pets, pest control decisions feel personal. You want to protect your home from spiders, ants, rodents, and…

Woodlawn Exhibit Spotlights a ‘Bold Experiment’