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A man was shot by police Friday night after barricading himself inside a 7-Eleven in Arlington.

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A Republican member of Congress is raising some eyebrows in Northern Virginia with his push to make Arlington and Alexandria a part of D.C., taking 400,000 residents’ votes away from…

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Against the backdrop of heightened stress for students, community issues a call to action

Local Gas Prices Skyrocket Up Along with the Nation

Culpepper Garden Honors Arlington First Responders

All three major D.C.-area airports were under a ground stop Friday evening due to a “strong smell” at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Virginia.

America’s birthday party continues.

The Virginia Department of Health on Tuesday lifted the remaining recreational water advisory for the Potomac River from the American Legion Memorial Bridge to the Route 120 Chain Bridge.

Fairfax County, VA – As Police Week 2026 comes to a close, we reflect by honoring the memory of our fallen heroes: police officers and K9 partners who made the…

Some Fairfax County residents are calling on Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay to resign after an incident in which he called a female school board member a “bimbo.” It’s…

The Workhouse Arts Center is presenting “The SpongeBob Musical” on select dates through June 14.

Will Branner plays Tom Buchanan in “The Great Gatsby” at The National Theatre

The Old Town Fairfax Business Association will host its sixth annual Asian Festival on Main on May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in historic Old Town Fairfax. Hollywood…

The beloved free summer concert series returns to Reston Town Center

Residents from western Fairfax County are pushing back against proposed boundary changes related to the opening of Skyview High School next year.

If your readers can maintain a sense of humor and be patient around a dog that has pooped on the kitchen floor, they may realize something similar; sometimes a dog…

(NAPSI)—If you are like most Americans, you wait until you notice changes in your vision before making an appointment for an eye exam. According to a poll conducted by the…

XI'AN, China, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneur Universe Bright Group ("EUBG" or the "Company"), a Nevada corporation, reported its unaudited financial results for the three months ended March 31,…

A nanosized extract of the plant thylakoid grana — the molecular engine behind photosynthesis — is transplanted into the eye's corneal cells, producing a key protective molecule when exposed to…

Secretary Hillary Clinton, Chuck D, Ian Bremmer, David McCourt, Sophia Bush, Ashlyn Harris, Busy Philipps

NEW YORK, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ACPRODUCTS HOLDINGS, INC. (the "Company"), the parent of Cabinetworks Group, commenced a solicitation of consents from holders (the "Holders") of its outstanding $498.5…

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NEW YORK, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Water Acquisition Corp. IV ("BWAC IV" or the "Company"), a special purpose acquisition company focused on transformative opportunities in the artificial intelligence,…

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Prince William County Parks and Recreation’s free outdoor concert series will begin this Friday, May 15.

 No one:Absolutely no one:Comstock: We never wanted to build a casino in your stupid town anyway.The fancypants casino bill has been dead (for now) for almost a month, and developer Comstock…

Maybe you thought it was that time Money Magazine ranked Reston the 7th best place to live in the country. Or that time they named an opera after our plastic…

 ZOMG, someone roust Bob Guccione from his penicillin-lined tomb, as a swanky Reston penthouse has set a new record. The 27th floor penthouse at the JW Marriott Residences at Reston Station,…

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V. v. sad news for the people who find their living rooms too devoid of cigarette smoke and sadness to gamble on their phones and the developers who spent more…

The rumors are true. After nearly two decades covering Reston like invasive English ivy, we’ve decided to move on to brighter, beiger pastures. That’s right—we’re swapping the earth tones of…

A Dream Realized in the Heart of Northern Virginia From Ukraine to Vienna: The Story Behind the Salon Originally from Ukraine, Natalya Anderson arrived in the United States in 2001.…

When it comes to navigating one of the most competitive real estate markets in the country, Northern Virginia homeowners and buyers have consistently turned to one name: Laura Schwartz. Based in…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! McLean Day Carnival RidesFriday, May 153:00pm – 9:00pm FestivalSaturday, May…

Restaurants — Open Now Chao Bàn [OPEN · March 2026] Tysons Galleria, 3rd Floor · 22101 From James Beard finalist chef Kevin Tien (Moon Rabbit, DC). Vietnamese-American counter concept blending…

A Company Built on a Handshake and a Promise There is a moment in every home purchase — somewhere between the offer being accepted and the keys being placed in…

Virginia Home Design has spent nearly a decade transforming kitchens, bathrooms, and homes across Northern Virginia — one honest project, one satisfied family at a time. There is a moment…

From a Danish Grocery Store to $1.9 Billion in Sales Born and raised in Kolding, Denmark, Lilian Jorgenson developed her commitment to service, quality, and genuine relationships while working in…

A Career Built on Trust, Not Transactions In the hyper-competitive Washington D.C. real estate market, where agents come and go and clients are often treated as line items, John Mentis…

From Casablanca to the Capital — A Journey Built on Mastery This is not your typical real estate story. Najma Oudada’s path took her from Casablanca to Washington, D.C., and…

Outdoor Concert Series are Back! As the weather gets warmer the area’s summer concerts series return. This season offers diverse choices with something for everyone—jazz, nostalgic and fun cover bands,…

A Look Inside Her World If you’ve spent any time around the McLean wellness and beauty scene, chances are you’ve heard the name Dr. Lily Talakoub. Known simply as “Dr.…

Where It All Began: A Colombian Family’s American Dream Long before there was a restaurant, there was a road. Gallows Road, to be precise — the stretch of Northern Virginia…

A new global-style supermarket specializing in foods of the world is in the works for Loudoun County. The post World Food Supermarket planned for Loudoun County first appeared on The…

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ORLANDO, Fla., May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday Inn Club Vacations Incorporated proudly recognized multiple team members, leaders and programs as winners at the 2026 ARDA Awards, one of the…

HONG KONG, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Natural Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHNR) (the "Company") today announced its results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025. For the…

Statement of Yolonda C. Richardson, President and CEO of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

BOGOTA, Colombia, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) announces that, in accordance with External Circular No. 012 of 2022 issued by the Superintendence of Finance…

Redefining Hospitality Through Culture, Wellbeing, and the Arts

LANGHORNE, Pa., May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- TEN Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: XHLD) through its subsidiary, Ten Events, Inc., ("Ten Events" or the "Company"), a provider of event planning, production, and…

$5.6 Million in net revenue for the first half of fiscal 2026 from ongoing launch of LYMPHIR®

CALGARY, AB, May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Today the Alberta and Canadian governments announced their bi-lateral agreement on the implementation of a revised industrial carbon tax and other matters related…

$5.6 million in net revenue for the first half of fiscal 2026 as LYMPHIR® launch progresses

DOVER, Del., May 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK or the "Company") today announced that members of its senior leadership team will participate in the American Gas…

By Julia Gwin After former Executive Principal Alexander Duncan III resigned at the end of the 2024-2025 school year – just two years after his hiring – Alexandria City High…

Public Hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Alexandria, Virginia, held at 4850 Mark Center Drive, Room 1305, Alexandria, Virginia 22304 Council Chamber and on…

In accordance with Section 11-500 of the Zoning Ordinance, the following Special Use Permit application(s) may be approved by the Director of Planning and Zoning after the date(s) indicated below.…

A Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Architectural Review on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at Charles Houston Recreation Center Multipurpose Room, 901 Wythe…

ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 2026, 6:30 PM PLANNING COMMISSION JUNE 13, 2026, 9:30 AM CITY COUNCIL The items described below will be heard by the Planning…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Alexandria’s Planning Commission will decide whether to move forward with HRP Group’s redevelopment of the closed coal-fired power plant site in June. The power plant…

By Ella Mitchell | emitchell@alextimes.com The Supreme Court of Virginia struck down the voter-approved redistricting amendment on May 8 that had been supported by a large majority of Alexandria voters,…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Alexandria City School Board members questioned Alexandria City Public Schools staff about the adjusted budget proposed by Superintendent Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D., in the Board’s first…

By Jim McGrath | jmcgrath@alextimes.com All three of the Alexandria private high schools will be partaking in a whirlwind of postseason activity during the first three weeks of May. Some…

To the editor: Taylor Run is still not saved from stormwater runoff. The original justification for intervening in Taylor Run was protecting the Chesapeake Bay from harmful nutrient and sediment…

By Melanie Kay-Wyatt, Ed.D. Learning does not stop when the school year ends. With that in mind, Alexandria City Public Schools Summer Learning combines academic support with engaging enrichment opportunities…

Alexandria’s tourism economy, begun in the mid-1920s, was still in the embryonic stage in the 1940s. The city was reeling from the impact of the Great Depression and then World…