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The suspect is currently working as a medical technician at a hospital in Arlington County.

Fairfax County police have arrested a 47-year-old Arlington man in the Aug. 10 fatal stabbing and burning of a Falls Church woman.

On Aug. 5 at 5:08 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 2300 block of Columbia Pike for a report of an assault with injury, Arlington police said.

“Trust, but verify” being a phrase Republicans particularly identify with (given its Ronald Reagan provenance), the Arlington County Republican Committee is ramping up its efforts to have a full cadre…

Three of those injured were staff members at Ireland's Four Courts on Wilson Boulevard. Interior photos showed the business is severely damaged.

The four people severely injured when a car plowed into Ireland’s Four Courts last night may not have survived but for the quick actions of fellow pub-goers and first responders.…

According to Arlington Fire & EMS, eight people were taken to area hospitals, and four were in critical condition.

At least 14 people were hurt, including eight who are in the hospital, after a car slammed into a building Friday evening in Arlington.

According to Arlington Fire & EMS, eight people have been taken to area hospitals, four in critical condition.

There is no word on how many people were hurt or the extent of their injuries.

There is no word on how many people were hurt or the extent of their injuries.

(Updated at 7:15 p.m.) A restaurant caught fire in Courthouse after reports that a car crashed into it. There are reports of multiple people injured in longtime local bar Ireland’s…

The 43-year-old man from Lorton has been identified as Abdul Lee.

The 43-year-old man from Lorton has been identified as Abdul Lee.

West Springfield Police District  – A 43-year-old Lorton man has died following a fatal crash that occurred yesterday evening. Officers responded at 5:46 p.m. to Henderson Road near Devereux Station…

Just over three-quarters of unmarried mothers who gave birth in Virginia hospitals in 2021 had the paternity of their children established, an increase from 2020 and a positive step, state…

Despite escalating mortgage rates and slumping home sales in the second quarter of 2022, a greater number of metropolitan areas experienced double-digit annual price gains compared to the prior quarter,…

Police have a vague description of the suspect but believe he is a Hispanic teenager with black curly hair.

Authorities have arrested a 21-year-old Falls Church man and charged him with aggravated sexual battery that allegedly occurred while has was working as a caretaker at Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax…

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY:                   Date Covered: 8/5-8/11/22 Total Calls for Service: 8,196 Total Domestic Related Calls for Service: 208 Total Persons Experiencing Mental Health Crisis Calls for Service: 219…

(BPT) - Aug. 20 is National Lemonade Day, and with temperatures reaching record highs, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a thirst-quenching lemonade treat.

Forty consecutive months of year-over-year declines in the number of homes listed for sale across the Washington region came to a screeching end in July, when inventory spiked 15.6 percent…

The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) aims to ramp up efforts to eradicate invasive-species plants from its landholdings while also planting a significant number of trees in the…

Fair Oaks Police District – A 21-year-old man has been arrested and charged with aggravated sexual battery while working as a hospital caretaker. On July 7, the victim reported to…

The town hall in the Town of Occoquan has officially been named in honor of the late June Randolph and the late Mamie Davis.

PW County Police said their investigation revealed that the operator of a 2013 Harley Davidson 883 Sportster motorcycle was traveling southbound on Joplin Rd. with a group of other riders.…

In June, a Gainesville business called TRAXyL installed a fully functioning fiber optic network into the surface layer of concrete in the parking lot at St. John the Evangelist Catholic…

Rebecca Segal, CEO at a hospital system in North Carolina, has been named the new CEO at Fauquier Health, nearly a year after Chad Melton resigned to take a position…

Smart growth and affordable housing go together. Affordable housing should be placed in Prince William County’s “development area,” not in the rural countryside where there are no services to support…

A group motorcycling trip turned tragic Saturday afternoon after a 56-year-old Oakton woman lost control of her Harley Davidson on Joplin Road in Triangle, left the roadway and struck a…

A 56-year-old Oakton woman died in a Sunday afternoon motorcycle crash on Joplin Road in Triangle.

The $65-million private-public initiative to subsidize fiber-optic internet connections for nearly 10,000 Fauquier County rural homes and businesses has moved to the next phase. The high-speed service should be available…

University of Mary Washington [Photo: Univesity of Mary Washington Facebook page]The University of Mary Washington and Germanna Community College signed an agreement that creates a fast track to earning college…

Express Lanes on I-395 near Seminary Road Drivers headed north on the I-395 E-ZPass Express Lanes should expect changes during the overnight hours next week. Express Lanes operators tell us…

Jared McKenzie homered in his FredNat debut, James Wood had four more hits across two games, and the FredNats split tonight’s doubleheader with Augusta, winning 8-2 in game one and…

Police are searching for a man with a tattoo on the side of his face. The man is wanted in connection with strangulation of a woman in Lake Ridge. Prince…

The Town of Vienna has now committed about a third of the $7 million bequeathed by late councilmember Maud Robinson for building sidewalks to specific projects. As of Aug. 2,……

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While school doesn’t officially start until Aug. 22, The Water Mine at Lake Fairfax will wind its summer operations down a week early this year, beginning Monday (Aug. 18). The…

A car crashed into a utility pole on the 900 block of Herndon Parkway yesterday (Wednesday) evening, resulting in an ongoing, hours-long road closure. Shortly before 5 p.m., a driver…

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An ongoing thunderstorm has taken out power for hundreds of Fairfax County residents, as the threat of flash flooding looms. The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning…

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So this filthy "web log" has been a bit lax about detailing the tortuous path to approval for specific Reston development proposals of late, because (waves arms to encompass most…

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Weird Brothers Coffee — a staple in the Town of Herndon’s coffee scene — is expected to relocate one of its locations in Herndon. The coffee shop and roastery, a…

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The Town of Vienna has now committed about a third of the $7 million bequeathed by late councilmember Maud Robinson for building sidewalks to specific projects. As of Aug. 2,...

The the 14th Annual Vienna Oktoberfest is returning to the Town Green and historic Church Street in the heart of Vienna, VA on October 1, 2022 from 11:00am – 7:00pm.…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Starlight CinemaEncanto (PG) Friday, August 12Gates open at 6:00pm Trinity…

It’s been 12 years since Michael Gallagher signed on with the Town of Vienna in the position of civil engineer, after which he rose through the ranks to eventually become…

Our real estate market is the envy of the nation. So, it comes as no surprise that so many of our area Realtors are celebrated in national magazines and newspapers…

For the second time in as many years, the McLean Community Center is in need of a new executive director. Daniel Singh resigned from the position on July 26, but...

Fairfax County EDA visits Israel to foster business expansion opportunities to the U.S. After a more than two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) returned…

With the D.C. area’s summer heat in full swing, local organizers worry that there are too few options for unhoused residents in the county to cool down. Last month, the...

Data  as of August 4, 2022 Washington Metro Market Key Findings Slowest Price Growth in More than 2 Years The median sales price in the Washington metro area was nearly…

For those who find the prospect of being 14 stories in the air exciting instead of terrifying, the Hyatt Regency at Tysons Corner Center has some available views without the...

Arts agencies from Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria are forming a supergroup. Unveiled Monday (Aug. 8), the newly created Northern Virginia Local Arts Agencies (NVLAA) consists of ArtsFairfax, the Alexandria...

A sidewalk is coming to Vienna’s Alma Street SE, whether the residents there want it or not. Construction to add about 1,500 linear feet of concrete, curb and gutter, driveway...

Popeyes, the fast-food fried chicken restaurant, has opened its newest location in Loudoun County.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault that occurred early this morning in the Ashburn area.

I was sworn into office in 2020 on a platform of bringing change to the Loudoun County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office—to ensure Loudoun County becomes safer and smarter on criminal justice…

A Friday house fire in the Lucketts area of Loudoun County displaced a family of four.

The signs have gone up at the new Sephora store coming to One Loudoun in Ashburn, and now we know when the popular beauty products store is planning on opening.

Court papers show that the FBI recovered documents labeled “top secret” from former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. The papers released Friday indicate the seized records include some…

Twenty-one years after he was accused of raping a girl, fugitive Franklin Antonio Carcamo Giron is back in Leesburg to face charges.

The comment period is open through September 12, 2022.

A letter of intent to apply is due by close of business August 15.

An Ashburn man who stabbed a 16-year-old boy in the chest last year in Leesburg will be imprisoned up to two years.

Members of the class will participate in training classes taught by Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office personnel. The classes provide an overview of all the aspects of law enforcement within the…

Gibbon Street in Old Town, where the city is scheduled to do sidewalk maintenance (image via Google Maps) Alexandria’s streets have been getting the spotlight for the last few months…

The Principle Gallery on King Street, in partnership with the Torpedo Factory Art Center, hosted an opening reception for an exhibit showcasing artwork by recently juried artists selected to be…

In five years, Jason Ellis wants Momentum Collective, Inc. to be a charter school teaching kids the arts in Northern Virginia. The nonprofit resumed programming in October, after a two-year…

A new coffee/bubble tea shop is being planned for 411 Cameron Street in Old Town, according to a special use permit (SUP) filed with the city. The location was previously…

Alexandria Archaeology, a division of the Office of Historic Alexandria, holds nearly three million artifacts from 250 registered archaeological sites in the public trust for present and future research, education…

By Liana Hardy | lhardy@alextimes.com The City of Alexandria introduced a new app for users of the city’s paratransit service DOT on July 11, which provides riders with disabilities more…

By Olivia Anderson | oanderson@alextimes.com Port City Brewing Company, located at 3950 Wheeler Ave., won multiple awards in the 2022 Virginia Craft Beer Cup, according to a news release. The…

By Liana Hardy | lhardy@alextimes.com Alexandria’s Office of Housing will provide an equity loan of up to $75,000 for first-time homebuyers looking to purchase 4862 Eisenhower Ave., #158. The one-bedroom,…

Several vacancies have popped up across a dozen of Alexandria’ various boards and commissions — bodies that ultimately help to shape the future of the city. Some of those boards…

By Olivia Anderson | oanderson@alextimes.com Alexandria’s Office of the Arts announced the winners of its Creative Neighborhood Grant Program, which will provide funding for various arts programs throughout the city.…

By Gregory C. Hutchings, ED.D.  We all face crossroads as we navi- gate through life. Some take us away from where we are only to bring us back to our…

Great Waves Waterpark (image via NOVA Parks) It barely got more than a blip in the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority’s (NOVA Parks) new strategic plan, but the regional park…