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Good Friday 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 —…

The southbound lanes of N. Glebe Road are blocked at N. Woodstock Street due to a crash involving a school bus. The crash, near Glebe Elementary School, involves the bus…

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The Arlington County Fire Department has a new plan for the next five years centered on recruitment, retention and employee wellbeing. ACFD’s first-ever strategic plan, released earlier this month, is…

Cleaning out her grandmother’s home, Ellen Rabinowitz discovers a mysterious photograph of a soldier, tucked away in a box of keepsakes. And so begins this sweeping, heartfelt musical about one…

Matthew Pineda, 18, of Fairfax County, is facing charges of possession of child pornography and assault and battery.

Matthew Pineda, 18, of Fairfax County, is facing charges of possession of child pornography and assault and battery.

The Jimmy John’s in Clarendon appears to have closed, perhaps for good. Situated at 1138 N. Irving Street, around the corner from O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub, the fast-casual sandwich chain first…

An extended day employee at a local elementary school allegedly showed porn to kids. The 18-year-old man from Fairfax County was arrested and is facing several charges, including possession of…

Arlington County police will be stepping up traffic enforcement over the next few weeks as part of the annual spring Street Smart campaign. The regional road safety initiative aims to…

Bus outside the Rosslyn Metro station (Flickr pool photo by Emma K. Alexandra)` Local School Holds Caps Rally — “It was all about the Washington Capitals at Cardinal Elementary School…

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 —…

Fairfax County, VA – On Saturday, April 27, FCPD is joining law enforcement agencies across the country to collect and dispose of unused and expired prescription drugs in our communities.…

Despite the General Assembly closing more than a month prior, state lawmakers reconvened in Richmond on April 17 after Governor Glenn Youngkin released 242 amendments to the Legislature-approved budget early…

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In Northern Virginia, the Town of Vienna has been home to elite baseball talent. The James Madison Warhawks may have garnered the glory as of late, but this season, there’s…

County residents, staff, and parents of Fairfax County Public Schools weighed in on the Advertised Budget during public testimonies last week. The $3.8 billion budget adopted by the School Board…

West Springfield Police District – Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist that occurred overnight in Burke. Yesterday at 10:05 p.m., officers responded…

Fairfax County, VA – Seven out-of-state suspects, possibly linked to other burglaries across the country, have been arrested in Chesterfield, VA for a Lake Barcroft burglary. On April 21, around…

Adulting is tough. Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health or substance abuse? Learn to recognize the signs and ways to get help with an Adult Mental…

Attend public meeting on proposed road changes at Manassas Park City Hall, virtually or by phone beginning at 7 p.m., learn more at vdot.virginia.gov/28Innovative

A 33-year-old Woodbridge man was killed in a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Dale City.

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has awarded $805,940 in grants to 49 local organizations through its 2024 Community Investment Funds, Environment Fund and Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts.

Adulting is tough. Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health or substance abuse? Learn to recognize the signs and ways to get help with an Adult Mental…

A 33-year-old Woodbridge man has died following a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning in Dale City.

The police report said the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, lost control of the vehicle which left the roadway in Dale City before entering a ravine which caused…

The Manassas Ballet Theatre will present “Romeo and Juliet” at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas from May 17-19.

The Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA) selected 13 Prince William County Public Schools students to perform in the 2023 VMEA Senior Honors Choir at the organization’s annual conference late last…

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School junior Rania Lateef and her team have been selected to receive a 2023 Human Rights Award from the Prince William County Human Rights Commission.

Prince William Board of County Supervisors Chair Deshundra Jefferson has endorsed Del. Dan Helmer in the crowded Democratic primary for the 10th District congressional race.Jefferson has held Prince William’s top…

Live! Gaming & Entertainment District, Anchored by Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia, Will Set a New Standard for Development in the Commonwealth, Create Thousands of Jobs, Increase Tourism and Generate…

Live Fairfax is a bi-weekly column exploring Fairfax County. This recurring column is sponsored and written by Sharmane Medaris of McEnearney Associates. Questions? Reach Sharmane at 813-504-4479. Sold by Sharmane and Style by Valentine teamed up…

Residences along the Chimney House Road side of Lake Anne in Reston (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) RELAC Water Cooling will begin delivering air-conditioning services to residents and businesses in…

Reston Regional Library (staff photo by Jay Westcott) Planned facility upgrades will require the Reston Regional Library to close for an extended period this summer. Friday, June 28, will be…

Celebree School will have a grand opening for its new Herndon location on Saturday, April 27 (courtesy of Celebree School) A Maryland-based early childhood education company is opening a second…

W&OD Trail in Herndon (staff photo by James Jarvis) The Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail has reached the half-century mark. The Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) is…

SEIU member and Fairfax County employee Ellisa Green speaks at county budget hearing on April 17, 2024 (courtesy of SEIU Virginia 512) The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors faces tough…

The Reston community yard sale in fall 2023 (photo by Sean Bahrami/Reston Association) Reston’s popular community yard sale is temporarily moving down the road. More than 3,000 people are expected…

Marc Smith will serve as the new Herndon economic development director starting in May (courtesy Town of Herndon) The Town of Herndon is getting a new director of economic development.…

A fire at a warehouse in Sterling provided an opportunity for Restonians to have some lighthearted, catastrophe-related fun on Facebook, speculating as to the source of the smoke. But of…

OmBaked CBD Boutique at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (staff photo by James Jarvis) OmBaked CBD Boutique at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston is hosting a holistic health fair next…

Taim Mediterranean Kitchen is officially open in Reston (Photo courtesy taim). Taim Mediterranean Kitchen in Reston has permanently closed just four months after its opening. The New York-based chain, known…

Lake Anne Plaza in Reston (staff photo by James Jarvis) The Lake Anne Plaza summer concert series is making a comeback after a five-year break. Beginning on Wednesday, June 12,…

For this year’s Independent Bookstore Day, local bookworms will be encouraged to collect not just new literary titles, but also places to buy them. More than a dozen shops across...…

The cost of riding Metro trains and buses will go up, starting July 1, when the transit agency’s new budget takes effect. The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) board...…

Volunteers recently assembled at Tysons Forest for an Earth Day nature walk and litter cleanup (via Fairfax County Department of Cable and Consumer Services) The continued development of Tysons doesn’t...…

Veteran-Owned JDSAT Inc., to Expand AI, Cloud Computing and Data Science Business in Fairfax County Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Monday, April 22 that JDSAT Inc., a veteran-owned application development and…

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are our picks for the best events happening in the area! Vale Arts Spring 2024 Art Show & Sale Friday, April…

The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia has awarded $20,000 to Creative Cauldron through the Ross-Roberts Fund for the Arts, addressing two of the core pillars of the Community Foundation’s strategic…

The Elden Street Tea Shop is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Tea Festival to be held at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston on Saturday May 4th with the sponsorship of the…

Matteo Bocelli, son of the legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli, is a captivating artist in his own right who is making a big name for himself in the music world. At…

Registration for Reston Museum’s spring walking tours are now available! The Founding of Reston Tour will be offered at 10 am on most Saturdays in April and May. While exploring…

Enjoy Food Samples from 40+ Restaurants; Live Music; Chef Demos; & VIP Tent Tysons Corner Center welcomes shoppers and foodies to its 2nd Annual TASTE OF TYSONS on Saturday, May 4th from…

The Spring Hill Rec Center now has an active rooftop solar panel array (courtesy Fairfax County Park Authority) The Spring Hill Rec Center in McLean is now being partly powered...…

Stellina Pizzeria has a launch date for its upcoming Tysons restaurant. The D.C.-based chain will open its largest location yet at Capital One Center (1610 Capital One Drive) in Tysons...…

The Purcellville Town Council voted unanimously on April 23 to approve a settlement agreement between the town and former Purcellville Police Officer Kristopher Fraley.

The Pentagon has announced that the U.S. will provide Ukraine additional Patriot missiles for its air defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package. The missiles…

Donald Trump’s defense team in his hush money case is seeking to undermine the testimony of the prosecution's lead witness, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker. Pecker returned to the…

Egypt has sent a high-level delegation to Israel with the hope of brokering a cease-fire agreement with Hamas in Gaza. At the same time, Egypt warned that a possible Israeli…

The IRS says more than 140,000 taxpayers filed their taxes through its new direct file pilot program. It says the program’s users claimed more than $90 million in refunds and…

Google on Friday announced a $1 billion investment to expand its Virginia data centers, including two Loudoun County sites and a newly opened Prince William County campus.

It’s been only a day since the transitional presidential council was installed in Haiti, and the list of demands on its members is rapidly growing. Now that the Caribbean nation…

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon says he’s hopeful the Federal Reserve can bring down inflation without causing a recession but wouldn’t rule out more troubling possibilities, such as stagflation. In an…

An investigation led by The Associated Press has found that the practice of giving sedatives to people detained by police has spread quietly across the nation over the last 15…

Millions of Indians voted in a moderate turnout in the second round of multi-phase national elections, with some big names in the contest. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is strongly promoting…

Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has determined that an Israeli military unit committed gross human-rights abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank before the war in Gaza…

The body of the man found at Four Mile Run Park on Tuesday has been identified as Kevin Isaías of El Salvador by Telemundo 44, though police won’t confirm the…

Runners in the PNC Parkway Classic (photo via PNC Parkway Classic/Facebook) A race through Old Town this weekend will cause some road closures on Saturday and Sunday. The PNC Parkway…

Medians, reduced crossing distances and curb extensions are just a few of the roadway changes being proposed for four intersections with Mount Vernon Avenue in Arlandria. The preferred design options…

The first day at school at George Mason Elementary School, August 21, 2023 (staff photo by James Cullum) Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) is the biggest winner of a 2.5…

Vermilion at 1120 King Street has some pretty prestigious fans. Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema shared a list of his five favorite spots around the area with an emphasis…

Good Friday morning, Alexandria! Today’s weather: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 66. Still mostly cloudy tonight with a low around 47, then cloudy again tomorrow.…

By Caitlyn Meisner | cmeisner@alextimes.com Although we are slowly springing into summer, apple crisp is a classic dessert that can be made any time of year. I make it anytime…

Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the smallest and largest homes sold last month (March 2024). Largest homes sold 32…

To the editor: Civilians are going to die in wars. That is one of the unfortunate consequences of any war, and when the civilian victims support the group that started…

To the editor: Alexandria prides itself as a bastion of human rights, and our Council members constantly remind voters of their commitments to equity and justice for all. I therefore…

By Bill Rossello In a couple of weeks, early voting will begin for the Democratic primary for mayor and City Council. The field is dominated by six incumbents, two of…

By Rev. Ian Markham Data shows that pets are good for us. Naturally, different pets bring different benefits. But, at a minimum, we learn how to care for a living…