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Good Friday 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 Blue Line Metro train carrying 43 passengers derailed Friday morning outside Reagan National Airport after apparently hitting debris left behind on the track by another Metro train, according to…

A former ABC News producer whose Columbia Pike apartment was raided by the FBI last year has been sentenced. James Gordon Meek, 53, pleaded guilty in July to transportation and…

National Airport Metro station (Flickr pool photo by Bekah Richards) Metrorail service is suspended on the Blue and Yellow lines after a train derailed. Metro says no injuries were reported…

Address: 3616 N. Glebe Road Neighborhood: Jamestown Village Type: 4 BR, 3 BA single-family detached — 2,600 sq. ft. Listed: $975,000 Noteworthy: 4 bedroom 3 bath 2 car garage, 1/4…

Vehicle tax delinquencies spiked for the 2023 fiscal year compared to the two years prior (courtesy Carla de la Pava) Last year’s soaring car tax values resulted in more people…

Metro 29 Diner (staff photo by James Jarvis) Metro 29 Diner says it is reopening today (Friday) following a closure that lasted several weeks due to plumbing issues. Earlier this…

Colorful paint on the neighborhood side of an I-66 barrier wall in Westover (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Free Pantry Being Removed — “After more than three years, a food…

“The pantry is about more than just about food. It addresses the food insecurity for the people who fall through the cracks” said one volunteer.

Good Thursday 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 —…

Students at Kenmore Middle School pass a ball back and forth (courtesy of Kenmore Middle School teacher Shauna Dyer) For the last decade, Arlington Public Schools has tried to increase…

Step into a world of flavor, creativity and philanthropy at the upcoming Halstead Food, Wine & Art Festival on Saturday, October 7 — where every moment is dedicated to giving…

Franconia Police District— Officers from our Franconia Police District have arrested a man believed to be responsible for multiple sex offenses in the Groveton area. On September 28 at 7:01…

With a monthly price at $38,500, a mansion in McLean may end up breaking the Virginia record for priciest rental if it ends up leasing at that price. Since early…

The DC-Metro Modern Home Tour returns for its sixth year Saturday, Oct. 7 featuring six private homes and a "fantastic finale house" where there will be a champagne toast.

FCFRD conducted an internal investigation and discovered that on three different occasions, vials of morphine and fentanyl were either tampered with or stolen.

FCFRD conducted an internal investigation and discovered that on three different occasions, vials of morphine and fentanyl were either tampered with or stolen.

Fairfax, VA – A Lieutenant with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) was arrested for obtaining drugs by fraud. On August 1, during a monthly inspection of medication…

Mirna and Leo DeJesus always had the utmost confidence in their son Diego, so it was no surprise to them that young Diego achieved a lifelong dream by representing Northern…

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Two Prince William County Department of Economic Development’s marketing and real estate development projects were recognized at this year’s International Economic Development Council 2023 Excellence Awards.

Jim Gehlsen, the Democratic candidate for Brentsville supervisor, pleaded guilty to tax fraud in 2000 and spent a year in federal prison. More than 20 years later, he continues to…

About 80 engineering firms, organizations, agencies and contractors from all over the Commonwealth will give high school students the chance to network and learn about careers in civil engineering, architecture,…

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Voters in western Prince William County will decide one of the most closely-watched General Assembly races this cycle on Nov. 7, and one that could ultimately decide the partisan control…

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(BPT) - It has been three decades since New York City launched the now nationwide phenomena of Restaurant Week. As the trend grew in popularity, cities across the country began…

Now that the Prince William County teachers’ union and school division officials are at an impasse in contract negotiations and heading toward mediation, there’s been little change in position on…

A Prince William County jury found Devlon Crew-Hamilton guilty of one count of second-degree murder and one count of use of a firearm in commission of a felony nn September…

(BPT) - En la sociedad de alta velocidad de hoy en día, es fácil estresarse. Independientemente de que usted esté preocupado por el dinero, el tiempo, el trabajo o las…

(BPT) - Cool spots. Warm spots. Rooms that smell musty. A system that seems to perpetually be cycling on and off. Any of these issues (and more) may have you…

Just like kids outgrow last year’s jeans, Boxes of Basics grew too big for its initial location, a single-family home in Manassas owned by Trinity Episcopal Church, and has moved…

A Fairfax County Fire and Rescue truck (file photo) A 17-year veteran of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department has been arrested for allegedly stealing drugs stored at two…

A Capital Bikeshare station at Market Street and St. Francis Street in Reston (courtesy FCDOT) A total of six new Capital Bikeshare stations may soon arrive around the Innovation Center…

Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479. As your neighborhood expert in Fairfax…

Town of Herndon government offices (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Terms for Herndon Town Council members will remain unchanged after the council unanimously agreed to drop a proposal to increase…

Downtown Herndon is slated for redevelopment into a mixed-use community (staff photo by Fatimah Waseem) The redevelopment of downtown Herndon — a long-delayed partnership between the Town of Herndon and…

County planners and consultants meet with Lake Anne Residential Condominium Association members to discuss the future of Lake Anne (courtesy Hunter Mill District Office) Planning efforts to determine an economic…

The Barton Hill tennis courts in Reston (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Reston Association is approaching a crossroads in its project to convert tennis courts at Barton Hill into pickleball…

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority hopes to acquire land at 13500 Dulles Greene Drive for future affordable housing (via Fairfax County) The community will soon get a chance…

We're getting deja vu from another trivial land use case involving Reston, some supposedly underutilized property ripe for redevelopment, and throwing money into a pile and setting it on fire: When…

Reston Station from the Wiehle Avenue bridge (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) A casino may still be on the table for Fairfax County, though it faces some long odds to…

Reston Association (file photo) The assessment fees that Reston Association members pay every year are expected to go up again in 2024, based on a newly proposed budget. To cover…

Fairfax County has harnessed the fiery power of the sun for two of its fire stations. The Reston and Woodlawn fire stations are now home to rooftop solar photovoltaic arrays…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! The Chosen Friday, September 297:30pm Saturday, September 302:00pm & 7:30pm…

Downtown Vienna is getting a makeover this fall! The Church Street and Maple Avenue Streetscape Project is set to begin Thursday, Sept. 21 as landscaping crews begin work to boost…

The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers the following activities in October 2023. Please check the center’s website, mcleancenter.org, for up-to-date information. Residents of the center’s tax district, Small District 1A-Dranesville, are…

Reston Museum’s Reston Home Tour seeks volunteer docents! Docents are integral to the success of the home tour, sharing insights into the stunning homes on the tour with tour goers.…

The new second phase of development for Tysons Corner Center from across Route 123 (courtesy DLA Piper) Tysons Corner Center can move forward with new plans for its next phase...…

The Town of Vienna’s Conservation and Sustainability Commission is gearing up for this year’s Fall Native Plant Sale at the Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE, on Saturday, Sept.…

The Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center presents New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players’ one-act version of “The Pirates of Penzance” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. Under the leadership…

Future Talent Pipeline Amplified: Think Big for Kids Launches Partnership in Fairfax County In collaboration with the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), the national not-for-profit Think Big for Kids has officially…

A person can be seen panhandling on the median of International Drive in Tysons (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) After years of debating the issue of “panhandling” in board rooms,...…

A raccoon walking in grass (via Pete Nuij/Unsplash) A raccoon struck by two different vehicles on Route 29 last weekend has tested positive for rabies, Falls Church City says. The...…

Like previous years, the 2023 MPAartfest will include a Children’s Art Walk (courtesy McLean Project for the Arts) Art will take over McLean Central Park this weekend with the return...…

Altria Group’s headquarters in Richmond (courtesy Altria Group Inc.) Fairfax County Public Schools will receive money to support student wellness after settling its portion of a class action lawsuit against...…

Right on schedule, there is progress to report on the construction of the Carolina Road Brewery in the Aldie area. The post Timber frame up at Carolina Road Brewery in…

Signs have started going up in Loudoun County reflecting a return to the historic names of Route 7 and Highway 50. The post Leesburg Pike, Little River Turnpike signs start…

Freedom, Loudoun County, Loudoun Valley, Park View, Potomac Falls and Woodgrove each earned wins Friday night during Week 6 of the 2023 varsity football season.

WASHINGTON — Efforts to pass a stopgap funding measure before Saturday night’s deadline were sputtering in both chambers Friday, with lawmakers openly predicting a partial government shutdown was inevitable. The…

Juli Briskman, who represents the Algonkian District, was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer.

A Friday afternoon motorcycle chase from Loudoun into Clarke County ended in a crash that left the operator with life-threatening injuries.

A Loudoun County jury has found Scott Ziegler, the former schools superintendent there, guilty of using his position for retaliation in his firing of a special-education teacher.

Ex-Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Alan Ziegler has been convicted of wrongfully firing a special education teacher. The same jury acquitted him of retaliating against the teacher because she…

The awards recognize projects in the county's historic districts and outside the districts.

Scott Ziegler was found guilty of retaliating against a teacher for cooperating with an investigation into the District's handling of two sexual assaults.

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Members of the Alexandria City Council celebrating centenarians at City Hall, Sept. 12, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) At a town hall meeting last Sunday, most City Council members…

A sailboat on the Potomac River (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Alexandria is bracing for a federal government shutdown at midnight on Sunday (Oct. 1). The city is preparing a…

The Potomac Yard Metro station (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Shuttles are running between the Potomac Yard Metro station and National Airport Metro station after a derailment this morning. Washington…

Outdoor barbeque spot Hi/Fi Tex-Mex BBQ in Del Ray could be getting a significant expansion — provided it can get the permits next month. A special use permit heading to…

The Tall Ship Providence and The Cherry Blossom on the Potomac River with the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in the distance. (staff photo by James Cullum) Among many of the Halloween…

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Expect patchy drizzle and scattered showers before 3pm, followed by isolated showers and fog in the morning. The day will be mostly cloudy with…

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (August 2023). Largest homes sold 119…

Alexandria Fire Chief Corey Smedley (center) with Alexandria Fire Department first responders (via AFD/Facebook) With emergency medical incidents taking up nearly 75% of calls for service, the Alexandria Fire Department…

Sculptures by Maduka Uduh at the Old Town Alexandria Art Festival on Sunday, September 18, 2022. (staff photo by James Cullum) From the 21st Annual Alexandria Old Town Art Festival…

Robbery on the 2000 block of North Beauregard Street (image via Alexandria Police Department/Twitter) The Alexandria Police Department (APD) said one victim was injured in a robbery near the Mark…

By Rob Whittle In 2000, the movie “Remember the Titans” immortalized the 1971 T.C. Williams football team as it successfully struggled to integrate its squad and the school itself. T.C.…

To the editor:  Affordable housing is again at the forefront of public discussion because of a proposal that proponents say will provide more of it through more density. Linda Couture’s…