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A new fast-casual seafood restaurant opened yesterday in Falls Church, serving New England-style lobster rolls and seafood. Annapolis, Md.-based Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is soft opening now on the ground…

County Approves Grants — “On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Arlington County Board awarded grants totaling more than $1.8 million to 23 nonprofits serving Arlington. This funding was awarded as…

Add hotel-occupancy rates to the Arlington County government’s growing list of economic concerns. Projections for the next 60 days suggest Arlington’s hotel-room usage will be down 15% from a year…

Arlington neighborhoods have long held what amounts to veto power over the installation of new sidewalks, but that may soon change. County Manager Mark Schwartz recently told two advisory panels…

Good Wednesday evening, Arlington. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. 🕗 News recap The following articles were published earlier today…

A proposal to redevelop a Lyon Park church as affordable housing for LGBTQ+ seniors continues to get pushback from some neighbors. Clarendon Presbyterian Church has been seeking to redevelop its…

Arlington prosecutors have declined to pursue charges against a convenience store employee accused of slashing an alleged shoplifter with a knife. The 24-year-old employee faced two misdemeanor charges stemming from…

The First Four games of March Madness continue tonight (Wednesday), with American University facing Mount St. Mary’s at 6:40 p.m. Arlington and Falls Church are home to no shortage of…

Arts Focus highlights Synetic Theater’s new production of "The Immigrant" based on the classic 1918 silent comedy.

A new nightlife attraction with karaoke and Chinese food is open in Crystal City. Lantern Restaurant & Bar opened at 320 23rd Street S. late last month, debuting a nearly…

A new cafe with cozy seats, neon signs and a playful disco theme is now open in Crystal City. Coffee Republic opened last week at 3130 Potomac Avenue, on the…

Falls Church residents are less satisfied with their roads than they used to be, a new survey suggests. Still, they continue to have a generally positive view of city services…

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Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Child Exploitation Unit arrested a Utah man following their ongoing operation targeting online predators. During this operation, detectives focused on identifying offenders who use…

Fairfax County Police say the man surrendered to negotiators Wednesday afternoon.

New plans advance in Franconia

Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive

Women’s Storytelling Festival is March 20-23 in Fairfax City.

Police have set up a barricade at the CIA headquarters in McLean in response to a possibly armed man on the campus.

Recognizes past achievements and hope for the future.

Police set up a barricade at the CIA headquarters in McLean Wednesday morning in response to a possibly armed man who appeared to have been experiencing a mental health crisis.Fairfax…

Taxes

Fairfax County is officially seeking public input on a potential meals tax.

More than 30 seniors attended a roundtable discussion with U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman and county Supervisor Margaret Franklin in Woodbridge to share their concerns about possible cuts and changes in…

SINGAPORE, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: YY) ("JOYY" or the "Company"), a global technology company, announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year…

WASHINGTON, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) is issuing this statement to address the recent article by Luke Rosiak which resurrects reporting dating back…

HANGZHOU, China, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lianlian DigiTech, a global leader in digital payment and fintech solutions, announced its annual financial results for 2024 on March 18, 2025.

TOKYO, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CyberAgent, Inc. today has unveiled a new key visual and the character visuals for the television anime of up-and-coming award winning author Mokumokuren's "The…

By integrating Pearl's AI-powered diagnostic solutions with Medit Link, dental clinicians will gain access to advanced diagnostic support and enhanced communication tools that would improve clinical outcomes and patient experiences

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Prince William County’s tax year 2024 data center tax revenue increased by 68% from its 2023 levels, according to a new county report Tuesday.

Virginia’s push to expand electric vehicle charging stations has hit a major roadblock — 51 of 53 planned projects are now on hold after a federal freeze, jeopardizing efforts to…

Swastika graffiti was recently found in student bathrooms at Patriot High School and Ronald Reagan Middle School in western Prince William County.

Vandalism involving swastikas was recently found at two western Prince William County schools: Patriot High and Ronald Reagan Middle, according to police.

The long-awaited Barnes & Noble bookstore in Gainesville is now open and is welcoming its first customers with two book-signing events.

Herndon budget

Ensuring local middle and high school students don’t go hungry

SYN, a Rooftop Bar and Lounge, Opens in Expanded Reston Town Center

Good advice at all times, but especially now, when there's construction and the possibility of a fancy 97-story casino to ensnare all the GS-17s with honeypots to convince them to…

Fairfax Water responded to gushing water at 11459 Washington Plaza, Lake Anne, Reston, on Jan. 13.

Yet Another Must-try Gastronomic Destination on Vienna’s Church Street Le Bistro is yet another excellent culinary find on Church Street in Vienna owned by Nancy Sabbagh with her husband, renowned…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For St. Patrick’s Day fun check out St. Patrick’s Day…

Tysons Corner Center, one of the nation’s premier shopping destinations featuring over 300 retail, dining, and entertainment brands, is thrilled to celebrate cherry blossom season in partnership with the National Cherry Blossom…

Creative Cauldron produces its first Learning Theater Ensemble production in their new home with Snow White/Blancanieves. Based on the iconic fairy tale that we all know so well, this  production will feature music…

This March, The Boro is bringing the luck of the Irish to your favorite spots with festive flavors, seasonal celebrations and fun ways to stay active. Treat yourself to a…

 On Saturday, March 22, Reston Community Center hosts the 23rd Annual Diva Central Formal and Prom Dress Giveaway at RCC Lake Anne. Local middle and high school students are invited…

As Fairfax County’s senior population continues to grow, the demand for innovative and supportive senior living options has never been greater.  Demographic trends paint a clear picture: The percentage of…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Holly Bowling Friday, March 78:00pm The Barns at Wolf Trap1635…

McLean Project for the Arts’ signature spring soirée, Spring Benefit, will take place on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the McLean home of Reggie and Dharini Aggarwal. MPA relies on…

Fiesta del Sol, McLean Community Center’s (MCC) vibrant celebration of Latin American culture, music, food and dancing, returns for a third year on Saturday, March 22. The festival will be…

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Brianne Baglini to serve as Deputy Director Reston Community Center is excited to announce the appointment of Brianne Baglini, CPRP, as its new Deputy Director, effective February 22, 2025. She…

The Virginia High School League Executive Committee has selected VHSL Assistant Director of Compliance Ty Gafford to serve as the organization's next executive director.

Whether Purcellville’s utility funds can be sustained without rate increases is yet to be determined, but Interim Town Manager Kwasi Fraser has proposed a Fiscal Year 2026 budget without any…

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Nearly four years ago, local resident Giacomo Galimberti opened Gvino Enoteca wine shop in Market Station in downtown Leesburg with the goal of testing the local market to see how…

SHENZHEN, China, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the "Company" or "we"), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for…

March 18 marked the end of "by-right" data center development in Loudoun County as the Board of Supervisors made all remaining data center parcels in the county subject to "special…

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Audit is proud to announce that Andrew Simcox has been recognized as a 2025 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand…

ATLANTA, March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, announced that Paul D. Donahue has been nominated…

MARLBOROUGH, Mass., March 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectM Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: CNTM) ("ConnectM" or the "Company"), a high-growth technology company on the leading edge of the electrification economy, today…

After receiving 82 applications, the Purcellville Town Council is preparing to take the next steps in the hiring process for a new town manager, according to an updated timeline prepared…

Mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education and potential cuts in department funding aren't expected to have a major impact on Loudoun County Public Schools.

ALEXANDRIA PLANNING COMMISSION & CITY COUNCIL APRIL 1, 2025, 7:00 PM PLANNING COMMISSION APRIL 26, 2025, 9:30 AM CITY COUNCIL The items described below will be heard by the Planning…

Nominations Sought for Excellence in Aging Awards

30 x 30 initiative recognizes women in law enforcement.

Rotarian Awards in Alexandria

Good Thursday morning, Alexandria! 🌧️ Today’s weather Hazardous Weather Outlook Today: Showers, mainly after 2 p.m. High near 74. South wind 6 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 21…

U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited a local Head Start program to spotlight the department’s focus on nutrition and healthy eating. The visit, which…

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Sharon Phox, a third-grade teacher at James K. Polk Elementary School, was named the Virginia Region Four Teacher of the Year on March 12 by…

A man’s body was discovered floating by the pier at Jones Point Park today in Old Town. The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a death investigation. A park security officer…

By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com In late spring 1988, John McEnearney, proprietor of McEnearney Associates, walked the two blocks from his Old Town office to Burke & Herbert Bank. McEnearney…

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com One day in June 2009, then-Alyia Smith-Parker showed up on Greg Gaskins’ doorstep for a University of Pittsburgh football party. The two didn’t know it…

The City of Alexandria is asking residents to share their thoughts on improving the Schuyler Hamilton Jones Skatepark, the city’s only skateboarding spot. The Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural…

To the editor: The proposal by President Donald Trump’s administration to reconsider the Environmental Protection Agency’s endangerment finding is reckless, anti-science and a huge step backward for climate action. This…