NOW: Fire at car dealership across Arlington border
Firefighters from Arlington and Alexandria are on scene of a building fire at a car dealership along Route 1, just over the Arlington border. The fire was first reported around […]
Work underway on new MidnighTreats cookie shop in Reston
Construction has officially started at the upcoming MidnighTreats cookie shop in Reston – and the store’s team is hoping to be open in the next couple of months. The post Work underway on new MidnighTreats cookie shop in Reston first appeared on The Burn.
New Civil War research sheds light on Columbia Pike military camp for Black troops
New research is shedding light on a 40-acre military camp for Black soldiers that fanned out from the southeast corner of Columbia Pike and S. Courthouse Road during the Civil […]
New design debuts in latest issue of Ashburn Magazine
The team over at Ashburn Magazine (which – full disclosure – includes yours truly) has given the design of the award-winning magazine a refresh in the latest issue out this week. The post New design debuts in latest issue of Ashburn Magazine first appeared on The Burn.
Falls Church may expand food scraps composting despite limited public interest
Falls Church officials are considering whether to add composting bins to the Little City’s trash and recycling program. While leaders hope to reduce the amount of food waste that winds […]
UVA Health Cancer Care Gainesville receives $25K from Heritage Charity Classic
The UVA Community Health Foundation has announced a $25,000 donation to the UVA Health Cancer Care Gainesville to aid in the hospital’s cancer care initiatives.
Notes: Alexandria wraps up community cookout season on Wednesday
Good morning, Alexandria! Today is Tuesday, July 15, the 196th day of 2025. There are 169 days left in the year. ⛈️ Today’s weather: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly […] Read more on ALXnow: Notes: Alexandria wraps up community cookout season on Wednesday
Morning Notes for July 15, 2025
Wedding at the Library — “On Valentine’s Day, Katie Lettie and Vincent Bauer won Arlington Public Library’s free wedding contest, and on Saturday, the Fairfax couple were married in front […]
Robert Forbes
Robert Clinton Forbes, age 99 of Purcellville, Virginia
Anne Lackman
Anne Clarke Lanahan Lackman, beloved mother, artist, gardener, and community leader, passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on July 11, 2025. Born on April 26, 1931, Anne was the daughter of an Army officer. She spent her early…