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Good Monday 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…

Lower speed limits could be coming to some Arlington roads with high numbers of bicyclists. A proposal going before the Arlington County Board on Saturday, July 19 would reduce speed…

A man, 70, and a woman, 25, were arrested over the weekend after separate incidents involving knives along the same block of Columbia Pike. Both incidents happened in the early…

Just in time for Bastille Day, a new bistro with Parisian-inspired offerings is set to open this Friday in Crystal City. Bar Colline plans to offer French-American cuisine at 269…

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County leaders are promising action after an audit found major deficiencies in the operation and oversight of a transit program serving Arlington residents with disabilities. Identified issues with the Specialized…

Revamps of parking, towing and tree-canopy requirements could be coming to an increasingly urbanized Falls Church. A work plan from City Manager Wyatt Shields includes a possible rewrite of existing…

Arlington residents’ commitment to serving others took center stage at the 2025 Arlington Cares event last week. More than 200 people attended the Tuesday gathering at the National Rural Electric…

Arlington 911 Using AI — “Arlington County’s 911 center is… turning to artificial intelligence to help man non-emergency calls coming into its dispatch center this Fourth of July holiday…  Officials…

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…

Sitting on the reference stacks at the Charlie Clark Center for Local History at Arlington Central Library are five thick, blue, nearly 50-year-old bound editions. They are the archives of…

A man is fighting for his life after being severely burned in an under-construction office building in Crystal City. It happened around 2:15 p.m. at 2011 Crystal Drive, which is…

Two people were killed early Sunday in a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on the 495 Express Lanes in Fairfax County.

A crowd of 100 new citizens from 95 different countries was indeed pumped up Friday as former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, an actor and former bodybuilder, delivered the keynote address…

NEW YORK, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- COSRX, the award-winning skincare brand behind some of TikTok's most viral beauty trends, is making waves again - this time with a glossy…

(NAPSI)—Storms are growing more powerful and frequent, so having the right outdoor power equipment on hand can help you weather it better, says the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Home…

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When former President Joe Biden announced his diagnosis of prostate cancer on May 19, everything changed for people like Inger Rosner, an Inova urologist. Rosner and the entire field of…

During June, an increased effort was made to protect Fairfax County residents from scams. In a pair of meetings, one led by the Board of Supervisors and the Sully Committee…

The a cappella group will perform beloved hits of the ’90s

According to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), drug overdose deaths among Virginia residents decreased by 43% in 2024.

So it’s hot now. Hot and humid. Makes me grateful for air conditioning. Whether you enjoy the heat or not, there are foods that can actually help cool your body…

The Vienna Little League All-Stars are doing the unthinkable this season. The team is made up of 8-10 year olds. After forming a new team at the beginning of June…

President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending cut bill has as its centerpiece $170 billion for the administration’s immigration crackdown, helping fulfill his promise of mass deportations of people without…

Brew Republic Bierwerks is announcing last call after almost nine years in business.

Some county officials and organizations are turning to podcasts to share information with the community. Here are a few to check out:

Chris Yung Elementary School and Gainesville High School have teamed up to offer All In Tutoring, a high-dosage academic support program for students in grades third through fifth.

Manassas City Public Schools recently provided an update on student behavior and information on a new behavior support system it’s developing.

Virginia's effort to wean off fossil fuels by 2050 is facing threats from all sides: including soaring power demand from data centers, changing regulations and the end of federal grants…

(Family Features) Cuidar bien la piel durante todo el año es esencial, pero aún más en el verano cuando la potencia del sol está en su punto máximo. Tener una…

(Family Features) A nutrition boost for your daily menus can go a long way for families focused on making healthy eating decisions. If you’re looking for an easy way to…

(Family Features) Si bien los avances médicos han ayudado a las personas a vivir más tiempo con enfermedades cardiovasculares, muchos de los factores de riesgo que conducen a estas enfermedades…

(Family Features) Para disfrutar del entretenimiento al aire libre este verano, se requiere la decoración de temporada, varios lugares para sentarse, los juegos en el jardín y mucho más. Pero…

(Family Features) A comfortable retirement is something most people aspire to, and there are many paths to plan for that phase of life. While many employers offer retirement savings plans…

(Family Features) While medical advances have helped people live longer with cardiovascular diseases, many of the risk factors that lead to these diseases continue to grow.

Following in the footsteps of some of Reston's trendier, or at least blockier, apartment complexes, this vaguely Welsh-sounding business is currently under construction in RTC West, whatever that is. For those…

Fairfax County is working to address both the cause and effects of climate change.‌ ‌They hope to set an example by government action, and that all residents will discover ways…

It's been a while since we've chronicled the exploits of our friendly neighbor to the west, in large part because we haven't chronicled much of anything of late the arrival of…

The perennial rebranding of Lake Anne Village Center got a little more, um, titillating this week when our BFFs at Reston Now pointed out that the current logo is a…

Sad news: Just days after Rep. Gerry Connolly passed away on May 21, former Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins passed away on Saturday. Among many other accomplishments, she was instrumental…

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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more summer concerts check out The Sounds of Summer…

The McLean Community Center (MCC) offers the following activities in July 2025. 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…

Founders Row, the mixed-use destination in downtown Falls Church will celebrate the opening of Paragon Theaters with a free, dinosaur-themed community event on Saturday, July 5 from 2:00 PM –…

Summer family-friendly adventure full of art, selfies, and awesome prizes! Public Art Reston is thrilled to announce the launch of its 2025 Public Art Scavenger Hunt, an exciting, free, and family-friendly…

Arena Stage is offering an interstellar adventure with “A Wrinkle in Time,” a new musical playing through July 20. Based on Madeleine L’Engle’s beloved novel, this production takes audiences on…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! For more summer concerts check out The Sounds of Summer…

The Vienna Youth Players will take the stage at the Vienna Community Center this July with their summer production, “Anastasia -The Musical.” Adapted from the popular animated film and Broadway…

If you are traveling this summer, there is more to do to get ready than just pack your suitcase. Here are important tips for leaving your house for summer vacation.…

The VA250 Mobile Museum will visit Vienna Elementary School from July 10–12, 2025, bringing an interactive and high-tech exhibit that explores Virgina’s founding role in American history. The museum will…

Just Released Small Executive Suites Available  This Tysons Corner Office Building has a wide range of large to small offices to suit your needs! Meet the Tenants at 7777 Leesburg Pike…

Light up any room—no electrician needed. Put a light anywhere in the house—without an electrician or extra wires. Battery-operated and rechargeable lights are becoming a game-changer when looking for an…

The Reston Art Gallery’s 8th Annual Invitational exhibition will be on view from July 3 through July 27, 2025. Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Sundays, 12:00–5:00 p.m.) at Reston Art Gallery and Studios…

The Trump administration is withholding nearly $7 billion in education money allocated by Congress, including about $700,000 slated for Loudoun County Public Schools.

(BPT) - A todo el mundo le gustan las ofertas, pero cuando algo parece demasiado bueno para ser verdad, generalmente no lo es. Lo mismo ocurre cuando se trata de…

A new fast-casual seafood restaurant is entering the Northern Virginia market. The post New in NoVa: California Fish Grill planning first area location first appeared on The Burn.

The Loudoun Symphony Youth Philharmonic Orchestra was selected to participate in the Viennese Masters Orchestra Invitational June 17-20 in New York City, according to a news release from the Loudoun…

Jury selection began July 7 in the trial of an ex-propane company employee accused of negligence in connection with a deadly Sugarland Run house explosion.

About two months after an adult bald eagle was rescued in Leesburg, it was released in a location near where it was found.

Loudoun County is designing and constructing a shared use path along Ashburn Village Boulevard from Farmwell Road to Michener Drive as part of the Sidewalk and Trail program. Information about…

(BPT) - Asthma, allergies and eczema are more common than you may think. More than 28.2 million people in the U.S. have asthma. About one in three adults and one…

Loudoun County High School sophomore midfielder Kallie Harris secured Class 4 Player of the Year honors on the 2025 Virginia High School League all-state girls' soccer team.

Funding, which will support clinical studies of Restore's novel transcatheter device, was co-led by Pitango HealthTech and a global strategic partner, with continued investment from existing investors including Peregrine Ventures,…

NEW YORK and LAS VEGAS, July 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced that funds affiliated with Blackstone Real Estate have agreed…

Consumer Reports, The Farnsworth Group Debut New Education Sessions

The City of Alexandria is seeking another round of public input through an online survey.

The man charged in the June 10 fatal stabbing of 32-year-old Marvin Waters at a Huntington Metro station bus stop was living in a storage unit in Alexandria, according to the…

Alexandria Aces (14-9) right-handed pitcher Connor Hutchinson etched his name into franchise history Sunday night, throwing the first no-hitter in the team’s 20-year existence during a 7-0 victory over the…

More details have been released on the apprehension of the suspect in the alleged abduction and sexual assault of two women near two Alexandria Metro stations on May 30. One…

A taste of the French Quarter has arrived in Fairfax County with the opening this week of PJ’s Coffee‘s first Virginia location at the South Alex development on North Kings…

Alexandria residents who get free meals from ALIVE!’s West End Food Hub will have to seek other accommodations. Last week, ALIVE! announced that the food hub at 510 S. Van…

Metro’s summer construction project kicked off over the weekend, temporarily shutting down rail service at two well-traveled stations in and around Alexandria for the next three weeks. Metro shut down…

This week brings Alexandria’s biggest celebration of the year as the city marks its 276th birthday alongside America’s 249th on Saturday, July 12 at Oronoco Bay Park. The free waterfront…

Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a three-vehicle crash near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in Alexandria on Friday, July 4. The crash was reported at around 11:45 a.m. on the…

Alexandria City Public Schools has launched its annual Backpack & School Supply Drive with the goal of collecting 3,500 backpacks by Monday, Aug. 4. Groups can arrange a pickup of…

Good Monday morning, Alexandria! Today is Monday, July 7, the 188th day of 2025. There are 177 days left in the year. ⛈️ Today’s weather: Showers likely before 11 a.m.,…

Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Sunday, July 6, the 187th day of 2025. There are 178 days left in the year. 🌦️ Today’s weather: Mostly sunny, with a high near…