SCC Examiner Recommends Denial of Dulles Greenway Toll Increases
A final determination is expected later this year.
Experimental homebuilt aircraft crash leaves one dead in Culpeper County
The pilot was pronounced dead at the scene and later identified as Grover C McCall Jr., 66, of Alexandria, according to Virginia State Police.
Housing boom in most of the US could ease shortage, but cost is still a problem
The United States has added almost 5 million housing units since 2020, most heavily in the South and most of them single-family homes, making a housing shortage look conquerable in much of the nation.
Northern Virginia Family Service launches $5 million ‘Fund for Families’
Northern Virginia Family Service has launched the NVFS Fund for Families, a $5 million campaign to help address emerging needs in Northern Virginia.
Michael Cohen says he stole from Trump's company as defense presses key hush money trial witness
Former Donald Trump attorney Michael Cohen admitted to jurors in the Republican’s hush money trial that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from Trump’s company. The admission came Monday as defense lawyers seized on the star witness’ misdeeds to…
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Karim Khan said Monday that he believes Netanyahu, his defense minister Yoav Gallant and three…
Iran's president and foreign minister die in helicopter crash at moment of high tensions in Mideast
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and the country’s foreign minister have been found dead hours after their helicopter crashed in fog. That leaves the Islamic Republic without two key leaders as extraordinary tensions grip the wider Middle East. Supreme Leader Ayatollah…
The Mexican ambassador tells Axios that he likes this taco spot in Arlington
A gallo quesadilla from Tacombi (courtesy of Tacombi) An Arlington eatery is on the Mexican ambassador’s list of go-to spots for a taste of home in the D.C. area. In addition to restaurants in Columbia Heights and on 14th Street in D.C., Ambassador Esteban Moctezuma Barragán named Tacombi in Crystal City as a favorite taco … Continued
Red Lobster seeks bankruptcy protection days after closing dozens of restaurants
Red Lobster, the casual dining chain that brought seafood to the masses with inventions like popcorn shrimp and “endless” seafood deals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The 56-year-old chain has been struggling in recent years with rising lease…
Documenting and preserving Virginia’s largest, most revered trees
Virginia is home to nearly 80 national champion big trees, consistently placing the commonwealth in the top five states with the most documented champion trees, or trees that have grown to be the largest specimens of their particular species.