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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.

The US government admitted it was liable for a deadly midair collision between a military helicopter and a passenger jet outside Washington earlier this year, killing 67 people, according to…

Urban Market

Arlington National Cemetery

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Arlington, Fairfax, Alexandria and points east ahead of forecast snowfall tonight.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At today's opening of BETT 2026, Al-Powered STEM Education Solution Provider DFRobot is presenting a range of interactive AI and robotics learning solutions at…

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Fairfax County, VA – The Fairfax County Police Department hosted its first House of Worship Safety & Preparedness Day, welcoming more than 110 faith leaders and community representatives for focused…

MLK Day

Spirits soar as Abigail Spanberger, Virginia’s first woman governor, is sworn in.

Special Elections triggered in NOVA.

Northern Virginians Protest

Trail

Two Bulovas Are Now in Virginia’s Government

Franconia Police District – Detectives have arrested a Maryland man for brandishing a firearm inside Springfield Town Center. On January 17 at 7:04 p.m., detectives assigned to Springfield Town Center…

Are we ready for some real snow, Northern Virginia?

Fairfax County, VA – Every crash affects more than just the driver. During National Passenger Safety Week, January 19–26, the Fairfax County Police Department is highlighting the important role passengers…

Riddle: What’s better than a brewski on a Saturday afternoon? Meeting a four-legged furry friend whose bark will steal your heart. Snag a pint and a pup at Dog Adoption…

The FBI conducted a raid Wednesday evening at the Ranchero El Cerritto chicken farm at 4210 James Madison Highway in Haymarket.

The FBI and Prince William County police were conducting a law enforcement raid Wednesday night at a farm and cookout-style restaurant in Haymarket, a bureau spokesperson confirmed.

The National Weather Service is warning Northern Virginia residents that "a significant winter storm" will likely bring major snow accumulations, extreme cold and major delays and closures to the region…

The Prince William County School Board will hold a public hearing at tonight on a redistricting plan that would close a Woodbridge elementary school and shift attendance boundaries for more…

Prince William County police transitioned from open dispatch traffic to fully encrypted police radio transmissions earlier this month, aligning with what the department calls “evolving public safety needs and national…

Battlefield High alum Evan Nichols makes second straight Paralympics for sled hockey, while Brentsville High alum Mystique Ro makes first Olympics in skeleton.

Nokesville native and 2012 Brentsville High alum Mystique Ro qualified for her first Winter Olympics for Team USA in the skeleton after a strong 2025 season.

After its breakout 2024-25 campaign, the Gar-Field High boys basketball team appears primed for a deep playoff run with a talented roster led by Bell brothers.

Two local students took home best speaker awards in the 41st annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Oratorical Competition Monday, honoring King just days after what would have been…

The Virginia Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed the state's third case of measles this year, with possible exposure sites in Woodbridge and Falls Church.

Virginia Department of Health officials are spreading the word about a young child with a confirmed case of measles who was seen at a pediatric urgent care in Woodbridge, among…

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

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…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Roadducks Friday, January 168:00pm The State Theatre220 N Washington…

The Saturday morning sun glints off a row of Electra Townies lined up outside the storefront on Maple Avenue when Tim Frickers unlocks the door at 8:45 AM. By 9:03,…

The international percussion sensation Stomp is celebrating 30 years of rhythmic innovation, and the landmark anniversary tour arrives at the National Theatre for four performances Jan. 16–18 (7:30 p.m. Friday…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Winter Lantern Festival Friday, January 9 – Sunday, January 115:00pm…

A chilling new haunted comedy directed by Producing Artistic Director, Heather Lanza NextStop Theatre is proud to announce the world premiere of ↓D←R←O←W←N←E←R [Renword], a bold new haunted comedy by acclaimed…

DC Restaurant Week returns for one week this winter from January 19 – January 25, 2026. Support your local restaurants and savor specially priced three-course menus at the participating Tysons…

Reston Community Center (RCC) advances Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful vision of a beloved community rooted in justice, compassion and equity. For 41 years, RCC has marked this national…

Reston Community Center (RCC) advances Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s powerful vision of a beloved community rooted in justice, compassion and equity. For 41 years, RCC has marked this national…

January 2026 Market Update While residential real estate continues to dominate headlines, Northern Virginia’s commercial real estate (CRE) market remains one of the most resilient and opportunity-rich regions in the…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights Friday, January 2 – Sunday,…

McLean and the Tysons Corner area offer an exceptional array of happy hour options, from upscale steakhouses to casual breweries. Whether you’re unwinding after work or meeting friends for drinks…

Film Features Composer John Powell’s Academy Award®-Nominated Score Performed Live to Picture  Conducted by Jason Seber on Saturday, March 14 at 7 PM   The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra will present DreamWorks’ How…

Well, that didn’t take long. The post New Panda Express headed to Loudoun County first appeared on The Burn.

Drivers along the northern end of State Road 28 near the intersection with Route 7 in Loudoun County have likely seen a building with a distinct triangular-shaped tower going up…

January is a time of reflection and resolution for improvement, and the arts can help, according to Brian Kirk, practicing multimedia artist and board member of the Loudoun Arts Council.

The 2026 awards expand to include 20 automotive categories amid an evolving electrified market.

Global Brand Ambassador Lando Norris and Asia-Pacific Brand Ambassador Wei Daxun gear up to launch the latest evolution of TUMI Alpha.

SHANGHAI, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has successfully grid-connected the first AI wind turbine prototype for its inaugural project in Australia, supporting…

Panelists include leaders in the fields of science, medicine and technology: Jack Hidary, Dr. Edward Neilan, Dr. Shoshana Shendelman, Dr. John Greely, Louis Reese and Nadia Harhen.

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At the Annual Meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Dowson Tong, Senior Executive Vice-President of Tencent and CEO of Tencent Cloud…

SYDNEY, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 18, 2025, GAC hosted its brand and new model launch ceremony in Sydney, officially unveiling its Australia Local Strategy—"GAC: Growing Australian Confidence"—the…

MIAMI, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aldabra 4 Liquidity Opportunity Vehicle, Inc. (the "Company"), a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, amalgamation, share exchange, asset…

NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Neptune BidCo US Inc. (the "Issuer" or the "Company"), an affiliate of Nielsen Holdings Limited ("Nielsen"), announced today that it has priced an…

Loudoun Laurels

All in for AI at CES 2026

10th anniversary gala.

Gretchen Bulova running to fill 11th District Delegate seat

Menorah ceremony celebrates Hanukkah.

Gobble Gobble

Christmas kicks off