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Hamid Habib Zada plays the tabla (courtesy Ingrid Lestrud) When Hamid Habib Zada and Negin Khwalpak fled Afghanistan with their daughter Maram two years ago in hopes of escaping the…

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When the pandemic hit, Arlington resident Matt White, like many others, could not get a haircut. He noticed his hair grew quickly and, rather than cut it, he decided to…

Superintendent Francisco Durán said he has signed off on changes to the middle and high school grading policy at Arlington Public Schools that will allow students to retake or redo…

Oakridge Elementary School (photo via Google Maps) A physical fight among 2-3 adults marred a promotion ceremony for fifth graders at Oakridge Elementary on Thursday. Police were called to the…

File photo Arlington County police are investigating the death of a man near the county office complex at Sequoia Plaza. The man’s daughter called 911 around 4 p.m., reporting that…

Arlington County is working on a replacement for the two bridges over Lubber Run destroyed in severe flash flooding four years ago. The Arlington County Board is set to discuss…

Rosslyn and Route 110 amid thick haze from the Canadian wildfires (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Amazon Prepping for HQ2 Phase 2 — “Amazon expects to break ground next year…

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Police on scene of shooting in Green Valley in 2022 (staff photo) An Arlington County Police Department report released today puts on paper what we reported in March: crime was…

Join DC Fray + National Landing on Mondays from 6-7 p.m. now through September 25 for free instructor-led classes that are sure to help you break a sweat. No experience required! Sign up here or drop-in at…

Fairfax County – The Fairfax County Police Department needs your help in preventing burglaries. Home security starts with you! Officers from our Crime Prevention Unit have identified some simple tips…

Fairfax County – For the past year the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) has participated inAxon’s My90 program. This program is used to engage the community and better understand how…

SUELLEN WAGNER-LISON, 82 of Leesburg, Virginia passed on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

Toad the Wet Sprocket became staples on the radio with the release of “Fear” more than 30 years ago and delivered a collection of Billboard-charting hits such as “Walk on…

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Food can absolutely affect our mental outlook in a positive or negative way. It’s just one of many factors to consider when trying to support mental health. There are many…

In honor of National Cancer Survivor Month, Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center held its second annual Cancer Screening and Health Fair on June 3. This event was open…

Fairfax County – The Fairfax County Police Department actively engages with the community by participating in and hosting a variety of events. These include police district station events, community meetings,…

A 14-year-old Manassas girl is facing charges in connection with a fight in a girls’ bathroom at Parkside Middle School that sent a girl to the hospital, according to police.

In one of Northern Virginia’s most closely watched primaries, two well-known Woodbridge politicians are facing off for the Democratic nomination in the newly drawn 33rd District state Senate District. Candidates…

With Flag Day on June 14 and the Fourth of July coming up, it’s time to inspect your current flag. If the American Flag flying at your home or business…

We live in the time of worldwide instant communication—with cell phones, text messaging and social media newsfeeds all vying for the fastest way transmit information. We forget that it hasn’t…

With no Republicans running this year for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors in the heavily Democratic Neabsco District, both Democratic candidates are focused entirely on the June 20…

Incumbent Democratic chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Ann Wheeler is facing a primary challenge from her left in the upcoming primary.

Republican county Supervisor Jeanine Lawson and Marine Corps veteran Kenn Knarr are facing off in the GOP June 20 primary to win the party’s nomination for chair of the Prince…

As I read about the result of a three-year litigation, the following headline hit me square in the face: “Virginia Supreme Court finds PWC supervisors violated FOIA law.”

If you are a lightly engaged citizen who naively trusts government to be looking out for your best interests, treat yourself to some strong coffee being poured along Va. 55,…

An off-duty D.C. police officer was killed in a Wednesday afternoon motorcycle crash in the Interstate 95 access lanes near Dale City.

Primary elections for local and state offices offices will be held on Tuesday, June 20, In-Person Early Voting is happening now:

UPDATED: Northern Virginia's air quality was rated "Code Purple" early Thursday afternoon, according to the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, due to lingering smoke over the area caused by the…

By the water at Reston’s Lake Anne Plaza (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Lake Anne’s plaza will once again spring to life this summer with concerts. Lake Anne Live! —…

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. Get ready to make this summer…

A new neighborhood park is officially open at Reston Station (courtesy EYA) A new neighborhood park is officially online at Reston Station just in time for the summer — although…

The Arrowbrook Centre development plan (via Arrowbrooke Centre LLC) Arrowbrook Centre, an anchoring mixed-use neighborhood near the Innovation Center Metro station, is moving one step forward to completion. Several pieces…

The new Barnes and Noble in Spectrum at Reston Town Center opens next week (via Barnes & Noble/Instagram) There’s less than a week left until Barnes & Noble will officially…

TELE opened its offices last month in the Town of Herndon (courtesy TELE) An industrial automation manufacturer from Austria is now a part of the business fabric in the Town…

This biweekly column is sponsored by The Mather in Tysons, Virginia, a forward-thinking Life Plan Community for those 62 and better. The path to wellness is a very personal journey, and…

The popular ice cream shop Moo Thru is coming soon to Herndon (staff photo by Fatimah Waseem) Moo Thru, a popular ice cream parlor that sells handmade, locally sourced ice…

The main Adams-Green Funeral Home structure is located in downtown Herndon (courtesy Town of Herndon) The future of two historic structures on Elden Street is now in limbo. The longstanding…

Reston Hospital Center will expand its NICU by the end of the year (courtesy RHC) In response to burgeoning needs, Reston Hospital Center is poised to expand a key facility…

Turner Farm Park Observatory in Great Falls (via Fairfax County) A project to reduce light pollution at Turner Farm Park Observatory will soon kick off. The project, funded by the…

More than 150 women are set to take part in the women-only event (courtesy Jen Dryzga) Another race is in the mix of Reston’s racing options: the Women’s Training Festival…

Developer Madison Highland has proposed a “game table community park” outside 8110 Gatehouse Road with its repurposing as live/work units (via Fairfax County) The proposed repurposing of Inova Health System’s...…

Providence Community Center (file photo) Fairfax County has already decided to rename the Providence Community Center after the late Jim Scott, a former Providence District supervisor and state delegate. The...…

Some trees line Leesburg Pike (Route 7) in Idylwood (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) In an effort to reduce heat islands in vulnerable communities, the Fairfax County Department of Public...…

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responds to a house fire in the 6000 block of Chesterbrook Road in McLean (via FCFRD) Four McLean residents lost their home last week in...…

Sophisticated Persian concept combines contemporary Western elements with classic Iranian roots created by Michelin-starred chefs Joon is thrilled to announce the opening of its full service high end Persian restaurant…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Note: At the time of this posting these events are…

10 Fairfax County-based firms rank on 2023 Fortune 500 List Ten Fairfax County-based companies landed on the 2023 Fortune 500 list, its 69th annual list of the largest corporations in the United…

The former Faith Baptist Church building in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) The Faith Baptist Church that has occupied 301 Center Street South in Vienna for about seven decades...…

Lake Anne and Washington Plaza Merchant Association (LAWPA) has announced the artist lineup for their LAKE ANNE LIVE Thursday Evening Concerts which will take place every Thursday beginning June 15,…

An Arlington-based ice cream shop that brings together flavors from around the world is planting its flag in the Mosaic District to further an ambitious expansion plan. Mimi’s Handmade will...…

It’s another day of poor air quality for Fairfax County and the rest of the D.C. area. As wildfires continue to burn in Canada, the resulting smoke has clouded the...…

The home decor store Le Village Marché is opening a new boutique at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean (courtesy Le Village Marché) A home decor store inspired by Parisian flea...…

The auction closes at 9:30 a.m., June 15, 2023.

The renaming process is complete or nearly complete for several streets and roads.

As part of the Courthouse Complex Expansion project, construction crews will begin roadway paving from June 12 through June 14, 2023, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., weather permitting. On…

A new wellness clinic in Loudoun County quietly opened its doors in recent days — welcoming visitors to take part in a long menu of treatments and services meant to…

Two of the Board's standing committees are impacted.

The utilities relocation phase for the Waxpool Road at the Pacific Boulevard/Broderick Drive Intersection project is now set for completion in summer 2023. This project provides for the design, ROW…

Donald Trump's indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate has brought renewed attention to one of the most notable cases in Justice Department history. The federal…

(The Center Square) – The Northern Virginia Regional Commission evaluated the climate-change readiness of the region and its military installations – identifying 129 projects to address readiness gaps.

Officials with Loudoun County Transit announced this week that the Purcellville Park and Ride Lot will be closed permanently on July 3, according to a press release.

The case against a drive-by triple shooting suspect tied to an alleged fentanyl and gun theft ring included a dashboard camera image of the the right arm of the shooter…

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is investigating a reported gunfire incident in Hillsboro.

The court ruled that Judge James Fisher violated Katie Orndoff's rights in 2021.

A protest at Southern Towers in the West End on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020 (Staff photo by James Cullum) The Director of the Federal Housing Finance Administration visited Southern Towers…

The Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge is closed to traffic due to police activity. A foot pursuit across the Mount Vernon Avenue Bridge ended with one suspect in custody. An ambulance…

1703 N. Beauregard Street, via Google Maps Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is working through plans to utilize an office building as school swing space during modernization projects, but that…

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Good Friday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Isolated showers between noon and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Widespread haze. Areas of smoke before 2pm. Partly sunny,…

  By Boyd Walker  Welcome to Alexandria where we support small businesses and public engagement! With one number, 311, you can contact city hall (alexandriava.gov/Alex311) and we aim to make our city beautiful…

By Brandpoint As we approach warmer months, homeowners are getting ready for their summertime favorites. Spending more time outdoors, entertaining in gardens and readying for backyard barbecues. However, they should…

By Kerry Boyd Anderson Female characters have long been featured in spy novels, but rarely were such characters written by a woman with first-hand experience working in intelligence. Brittany Butler…

By Thompson Eskew and Lexie Jordan With summer only a couple of weeks away, there will be an ever-increasing number of opportunities to enjoy the spectacle and atmosphere at one…

By Leslie Golden | lgolden@alextimes.com On June 1, public safety personnel from the Alexandria Fire Department, Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Department of Emergency Communications were honored for heroic acts…

By Leslie Golden | lgolden@alextimes.com The City of Alexandria announced Liz Williams as Deputy Director of the Office of Historic Alexandria. Williams joined the city in 2004, beginning as the…

By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com The Campagna Center Bright Futures spring benefit, “A Toast to our Volunteers” was held on June 1 at the George Washington Masonic Temple. The event…