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Historic High View Park in North Arlington was the site of this year’s annual MSMJ Youth Foundation community event, hosted by former Yorktown High School football standout and current NFL…

The Yorktown Patriots extended their girls softball season with victories over the Herndon Hornets and Langley Saxons in the Liberty District tournament. Third-seed Yorktown (12-11) topped sixth-seeded Herndon, 10-5, in…

Make it a baker’s dozen — 13 — consecutive state softball championships for the Bishop O’Connell Knights. The top seed and undefeated girls high-school team (20-0) captured its 13th straight…

Alberto Starace has has accumulated many achievements as a high-school soccer coach. Now, Bishop O’Connell Knights‘ head girls coach can add to the list his selection to the Arlington Sports…

Still working to become further established in just its fourth season as a college softball team, the Marymount University Saints have won a significant championship. The Division III women’s team…

As usual, Gabi Netwell was plenty busy during a track-and-field meet, most recently helping the Washington-Liberty Generals finish first in the girls Liberty District outdoor high-school championships. The junior placed high…

Golfers from two Arlington high school teams recently participated in a competition, aiming to advance in the qualifying process to earn a spot to play in this summer’s U.S. Open…

It took four seasons and a lot of determination, but Arlington resident Josie Whitaker achieved a goal of amassing 400 career strikeouts. The senior right-handed pitcher for the Thomas Jefferson…

Of the 50 athletes participating in the outdoor track-and-field league championships for the Bishop O’Connell Knights, sprinter Cam Bowser was the top performer. The junior won the boys 400-meters in…

May 15 will not soon be forgotten for high-school baseball in Arlington — but for the wrong reasons. All four squads suffered season-ending losses that Thursday in first-round tournament action.…

Highlights were few for Arlington crew teams at famous, but this year weather-shortened, Stotesbury Cup Regatta. Storms, heavy rain and dangerous water conditions on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia caused…

With three senior athletes combining to win seven events and as many as 11 others scoring team points, the Washington-Liberty Generals were big winners in the boys Liberty District track-and-field…

Fairfax County police on Friday released body camera footage of an incident in April when two police officers were shot while conducting a traffic stop, with a third officer fatally…

The funeral service will begin Monday at 11 a.m. at the Heritage Fellowship Church in Reston, public visitation will take place at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home.

Fairfax County, VA – As Memorial Day approaches, we honor the brave service members who were killed in service of our nation. The weekend also marks the unofficial start of…

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered U.S. and Virginia flags to be flown at half-staff on all state and local grounds "in memory and respect of Congressman Gerald E. 'Gerry' Connolly."

Supervisors gave the green light to explore shifting the regulatory oversight of massage establishments to the health department.

Fairfax County, VA- Today the body camera footage from the attempted murder of officers in Fair Oaks on April 23 was released. The following information is based on the preliminary…

The video clearly shows the man pull a gun and shoot at officers.

The video clearly shows the man pull a gun and shoot at officers.

The Workhouse Arts Center Theater will present its Performing Arts Homecoming/Reunion Concert and 2025-26 Season KickOff Celebration, “Night of the Stars,” on Sunday, June 1.

Your brain is your most valuable asset. As we established last week, investing in your brain health is one of the greatest health investments you can make and benefits every…

Now in its 37th year, the annual "Rolling to Remember" motorcycle demonstration ride, which aims to raise awareness of missing service members, will begin for local riders on Sunday morning…

Occoquan’s RiverFest & Craft Show will return June 7 and 8 celebrating the town’s history and heritage on the river with a variety of activities.

A popular fast-casual pizza restaurant in Gainesville remains closed as a result of a kitchen fire last month. The restaurant is working to repair the damage but has not yet…

The latest Roanoke College poll on the Virginia governor's race shows a big lead for Democratic nominee Abigail Spanberger.

The Prince William County School Board approved the school division’s updated Code of Behavior Wednesday night, with changes coming to responses to student behaviors and the introduction of a new…

Whether you’d prefer to enjoy a community picnic or visit the Semper Fidelis Memorial Park, we have many ways to celebrate in honor of our service members this Memorial Day…

A 45-year-old Fredericksburg man has been arrested in connection with a Wednesday shooting behind Prince William Square in Woodbridge that left a man dead and two others wounded.

Three people were recently arrested after police found an illegal gambling parlor operating inside a Manassas laundromat.

UPDATE: A Fredericksburg man is being held without bail in connection with a fatal shooting in Woodbridge Wednesday night that left one man dead and two others wounded.

Two Civil War battlefields in and around Northern Virginia have been named to Preservation Virginia’s 2025 list of the state’s most endangered historic places, with the nonprofit citing the growing…

The Prince William County jail has no plans to reinstate a controversial agreement with federal immigration enforcement that ended in 2020, Sheriff Glen Hill said Wednesday after a jail board…

The Prince William County jail has no plans to reinstate a controversial agreement with federal immigration enforcement that ended in 2020, Sheriff Glen Hill said Wednesday after a jail board…

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PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s 2024 Officer of the Year.

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For Memorial Day festivities check out Celebrate – Honor –…

Summer is here in full swing! The kids are out of school, allowing more time for family fun. The weather is warm, providing ample opportunities to be outside. And people’s…

Iridium Communications Inc., a global satellite communications company, will invest over $13 million to expand their headquarters into a 55,000-square-foot space in Fairfax County, Virginia. The project will support 117…

The award-winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo” is currently playing at the National Theatre through June 1. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this heartfelt and hilarious production is a…

Celebrate Memorial Day and the long weekend with these local events centered on honoring our service men and women.  ViVa! Vienna! Memorial Day Festival Saturday, May 24 & Sunday, May…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Festival Ballet Virginia: “Dance Arts Collide” Friday, May 16 &…

Closing out the 2024–25 season, Creative Cauldron will present a professional production of Disney’s Aladdin Dual Language Edition/Edición de Lenguaje Dual. Based on the 2011 Tony Award-nominated adaptation, this unique version features…

Featured Exhibition at Reston Art Gallery and StudiosMay 31 – June 29, 2025 Rosemarie Forsythe’s new solo exhibition, Illuminations: A Retrospective, runs from May 31 through June 29 (Saturdays 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and…

Three-time Tony Award-winning composer, Jason Robert Brown, performs live show with special guests at The Alden in McLean Three-time, Tony Award-winning composer and living legend of musical theater, Jason Robert…

It is that time of year! The 43rd Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival is returning Monday, May 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the grounds of City Hall (300…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Woman on Fire Friday, May 9 & Saturday, May 107:30pm…

Week Ending May 4, 2025 Washington, D.C. Metro  Summary  About Bright MLS Bright is proud to be the source of truth for comprehensive real estate data in the Mid-Atlantic, with market…

The first Buc-ee’s store in the state of Virginia has an official date scheduled for its opening. The post Virginia’s first Buc-ee’s scheduled to open in June first appeared on…

The outdoor pools' opening will be delayed due to cold pool water temperatures and Saturday’s forecast for unseasonably cool weather.

VANCOUVER, BC, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) (the "Company"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles…

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INDIANAPOLIS, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This Memorial Day Weekend, the spotlight won't only be on speed—it'll be on saving lives. ZERO Prostate Cancer (ZERO), the nation's leading advocacy and…

MIAMI, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Shaklee, the pioneer of the nutrition supplement industry, is pleased to announce it has acquired substantially all of Modere's business through a subsidiary. The…

MATTAPOISETT, Mass., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- All Hands and Hearts (AHAH), a non-profit organization that provides community-centered disaster relief to international communities, is proud to share that TIME named…

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GALWAY, Ireland, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), a global leader in healthcare technology, today announced it will participate in Bernstein's 41st Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday,…

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WASHINGTON, May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has awarded a bridge contract to ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC of Beltsville, Maryland, to provide financial support and project planning and control…

ESTERO, Fla., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTZ) (the "Company") announced today that it plans to report its second quarter 2025 financial results at 8:00…

Good Saturday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72 degrees. Northwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Mostly clear…

The City of Alexandria is highlighting its leash laws for dog owners, with fines of up to $100 for those who don’t comply. Three city rules aim to keep everyone…

More than 130 families from the MacArthur Elementary School community delivered a letter to the School Board this week opposing redistricting changes heading to the School Board for a final…

The City of Alexandria’s outdoor pools and Potomac Yard Park’s interactive fountain are scheduled to go live this weekend and run through the fall. All pools and the Potomac Yard…

Chuck Todd, NBC News chief political analyst, will be the judge at the 16th annual Taste of Del Ray on June 1. The former Meet the Press host has a…

Alexandria will honor fallen service members with a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday (May 26). The event will take place at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center (2701 Commonwealth Ave.) from…

Want to improve your neighborhood parks and trails? Alexandria’s got your back with its Community Matching Fund. Local groups can now apply for up to $50,000 in matching funds to improve parks, trails,…

Get ready for a beautiful Memorial Day weekend! The National Weather Service says we’re in for mostly sunny skies and comfortable temperatures in the low to mid-70s. Friday starts us…

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! ☀️ Today’s weather: Partly sunny, with a high near 69 degrees. West wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Partly cloudy…

Alexandria PD has identified Potomac Yards and the King Street corridor as two main hotspots.

Alexandria PD has identified Potomac Yards and the King Street corridor as two main hotspots.

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office is making free identification cards for kids at community events. ASO launched the program last month with a donation from Dominion Energy. Look for ASO staff at…