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A number of major changes are coming to Boundary Channel Drive and the I-395 interchange near Crystal City. The modifications include a shared-use walkway, pedestrian and bicycle access to the…

Broadcasting legend Larry King died on Saturday, at the age of 87. Though his status as a television celebrity is well established, less well known is where he rose to…

This report is published every weekday, except County holidays. The information in each report covers significant criminal incidents generally from the day before; reports published on Monday cover the preceding…

The good news is that coronavirus cases are on a downswing in Arlington. On Sunday, the seven-day trailing average of new daily cases in the county hit 67.4, the lowest…

Coworking giant WeWork is planning to shut down its Crystal City location, according to an email sent to members this morning. “I am reaching out to regretfully inform you that…

Two members of the Arlington legislative delegation who will be facing intra-party challenges this year have considerable cash advantages over their opponents, according to new filings with the Virginia Department…

There seemed to be no effort in 2020 to stockpile cash by those who may be on the Arlington County Board ballot in 2021.

Some parents in Arlington County, Virginia, say it’s past time to bring students back to classrooms, while others say it’s too risky. It has been more than 300 days since…

A man fired a gunshot while robbing a woman of her purse Saturday night in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood, near Pentagon City, according to Arlington County police. Police say the…

Arlington County police are investigating a Saturday evening armed purse-snatching in which a shot was fired.

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a non-contact shooting which occurred during an armed robbery in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood on the evening of January…

Arlington Parents for Education held a rally Saturday, calling for Arlington Public Schools to get more students back into the classroom.

Volunteers are being sought to help provide food support for the Fairfax County Region 2 Hypothermia Prevention Program operated by New Hope Housing. This year, due to Covid-19 and CDC…

The proposed reopening plan for Fairfax County schools has been released, but it’s not sitting well with parents who believe a return to in-person classes should be an option for…

The future site of a new housing development on Sleepy Hollow Road. [Photos by Larry Golfer]Residents of Lake Barcroft and the Malbrook community are concerned that a new housing development…

In accepting the Nobel Prize for Peace in December of 1964, Dr. King spoke of the significance of the recently passed Civil Rights Bill and the role that non-violent protest…

The Rufous hummingbird at Green Spring Gardens. [Darren Hutchinson]Birdwatchers have been flocking to Green Spring Gardens in recent weeks to catch a glimpse of a Rufous hummingbird, which is rarely…

The newly remodeled picnic shelter at Roundtree Park. [Keith Pham]This article is part of the Annandale Blog’s Explore a Park series. Previous parks in the series include Manassas Gap Park,…

Letters to the Editor: January 21 – 27, 2021 U.S.Read Letters to the Editor: U.S. Capitol Grounds Will Be A Place of Reverence Again on Falls Church News-Press Online.

Fairfax County Park Authority board members on March 10 will vote on a scaled-back slate of fee increases for some of the agency’s offerings.

Several teams representing Louise Archer Elementary achieved highest honors in the recent WordMasters Challenge, a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually.

Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand revealed his reopening timeline for the school system at the school board’s meeting Thursday night. (Courtesy: Fairfax County Public Schools)The proposed reopening plan…

NEW YORK (AP) — A former CIA software engineer charged with leaking government secrets to WikiLeaks says it’s cruel and unusual punishment that he’s awaiting trial in solitary confinement, housed…

A typical Jollibee restaurant. [Washington Business Journal]The vacant building on N. Beauregard Street in Lincolnia that formerly housed Boston Market will be taken over by the Jollibee Filipino fast-food chain, the Washington…

The pace of incoming doses is not expected to increase until March. The post Prince William Health District: COVID-19 Vaccine Information Update appeared first on Bristow Beat.

New cases of COVID-19 in the Prince William Health District rose to more than 500 on Monday, an increase from lower daily case numbers posted over the past week.

The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of five new alternates to the Board of Commissioners, which oversees all aspects of the OmniRide services.…

Fauquier County and areas to the northwest are under a “winter weather advisory” for an expected storm later today and tonight that could bring as much as 1 to 2…

Starting this week, Virginia is changing the way it distributes doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The amount given to each Virginia health district will be based strictly on population, a…

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A portion of Purcell Road in Manassas was closed Sunday night due to a single-car crash, according to Prince William County police.

A shooting was reported in a shopping center on Golansky Boulevard, near Lowes in Woodbridge. Shots rang out late Saturday night. Here’s what we know. *INCIDENT: #Shooting| #Woodbridge; #PWCPD is…

The investigation into the officer-involved shooting which occurred on January 17 at 1130 International Parkway has been completed. The investigation was conducted by detectives with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office…

I-95 Northbound Exit 130 (Route 3) Monday – Friday, 9 p.m. – 4:30 a.m. Single northbound lane closure near the Exit 130 interchange for work zone barrier installation for the…

Although the jackpot-winning ticket in the January 22 Mega Millions drawing was not bought in Virginia, the Commonwealth benefitted from all the excitement. During the 37 drawings of the jackpot…

A telephone town hall will be held to discuss the proposed expansion of a mosque in Woodbridge. The building on Hoadly Road, near the intersection of Prince William Parkway, would…

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Fairfax County through 9 a.m. tomorrow. According to the National Weather Service, between one to two inches of snow is possible throughout…

The seven-day average of COVID-19 cases in Fairfax County continues a steep decline this week, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. Today’s average was 366 cases compared…

Reston Association has finished construction on a new Polo Fields Bridge, which is located near Cross Country Lane and Stirrup Iron Lane. The roughly $55,000 project was delayed due to…

A new art exhibit titled “Fleeting Moments” is officially on display at the Signature apartment’s satellite art gallery for Tephra Institute of Contemporary Art through April 20. The exhibit features…

After having had this meme of our favorite socialist (and also Bernie Sanders!) forwarded to us a half-dozen times, and seeing it again as we scrolled our social media feeds,…

Going to school at Terraset Elementary in the late 1970s was sort of like being in the movie Star Wars. A steel latticework topped with 13,000 square feet of solar…

A rare winter algae bloom that has both toxic and non-toxic forms has formed over Lake Thoreau. Reston Association is advising caution after the bloom — known as Aphanizomenon flos-aquae…

Due to construction delays, the Herndon Town Council has to approve a special exemption for plans to move forward on the building of a telecommunications tower on 525 Grove Street.…

Seniors living in two of Fellowship Square’s housing communities have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The first dose of the vaccine was distributed on Jan. 18 at…

Friends of Reston, the nonprofit organization that supports Reston Association, has named a new executive director. Kia Coles-Hines, a business engagement and sales manager for RA, will take over for…

Local police are urging surrounding jurisdictions to exercise caution after a man threatened staff at a Bank of America location (11900 Baron Cameron Avenue) today. According to the Fairfax County…

This is an opinion column by Del. Ken Plum (D), who represents Reston in Virginia’s House of Delegates. It does not reflect the opinion of Reston Now. Like most people,…

The seven-day average of COVID-19 cases in Fairfax County took a steep decline this week, data from the Virginia Department of Health shows. Today’s average for the past week was…

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Leadership from Tysons Partnership and the Dulles Chamber along with government officials and other Metro experts today discussed significant concerns over future Metro funding and issued a call for action.…

The Mosaic District in Merrifield is getting a new men’s salon: Boardroom Salon for Men (2920 District Ave., Suite 165), slated to open its doors on Saturday (Jan. 30). This…

Northbound Lawyers Road from Maple Avenue will be closed for four to five hours today so that a water main break can be repaired, the Town of Vienna announced this…

With downtown D.C. transformed into a heavily guarded “Green Zone” for the past week, President Joe Biden’s inauguration unfolded on Wednesday without disruption, but the D.C. region was not entirely…

Join the Dulles Chamber and the Tysons Partnership TMA for an update on the state of Metro funding and how it will affect the Silver Line in both 2021 and…

Wednesday was a busy day for presidents past and present, but in between witnessing Joe Biden’s inauguration and paying their respects at Arlington National Cemetery, ex-Commanders in Chief Bill Clinton,…

Fairfax County Public Schools has further refined a plan to relieve overcapacity at McLean High School using available space at Langley High School. After presenting three possible boundary changes for…

A longtime Falls Church City resident who was a familiar presence in the local culinary scene joined the hundreds of COVID-19 victims in the Fairfax County area earlier this week.…

Fairfax County is changing up its Stuff the Bus food drive this winter to support increased demand for food while accommodating challenges presented by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Typically held…

High-rise apartment buildings are now a common sight in Tysons, Virginia. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/Elan Irving)Most of the construction cranes dotting the skylines in the D.C. region are building residential properties —…

The new coffeeshop also offers a breakfast and lunch menu.

Northern Virginia reported its second highest daily number of new COVID-19 cases on Monday, and Virginia reported its fourth highest number, but other signs indicate a generally stabilizing trend for…

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Fauquier and Loudoun counties as a mix of snow and ice is expected to move into the area this…

Following a historic 2019-2020 season that saw Loudoun County win its first regional championship and complete the Dulles double of claiming the district's regular season and tournament titles, the Captains…

The blaze broke out Saturday just before the lunch hour.

The blaze reportedly started in the kitchen and multiple fire departments responded.

Several fire units in Loudoun County responded to a fire in downtown Leesburg late Saturday morning at the YummyPig restaurant on W. Market Street. There were no reported civilian or…

Two restaurants in downtown Leesburg were damaged in a Saturday morning fire.

Virginia's post-holiday surge of COVID-19 cases has not been as bad as feared, according to new data from the University of Virginia, and the number of Virginians being treated for…

Jollibee is a hugely popular brand from the Philippines that is expanding all across the United States

(StatePoint) As Valentine’s Day quickly approaches, celebrations may include romantic dinners, Galentine’s Day plans or even family fun. The experts at Dollar General have provided a few budget-friendly decor ideas…

I am writing in regard to many of the recent changes that Loudoun County Public Schools have undergone. I have seen many negative responses to some of these actions, but…

Pixabay photo by April BryantALEXANDRIA, VA-Earlier today, Comcast unveiled a plan to help area students participating in virtual learning. It involves the creation of “Lift Zones” in various locations around…

Antonio Damiani, June 12, 1938 ~ January 14, 2021 ALEXANDRIA, VA – Antonio Damiani June 12, 1938 ~ January 14, 2021 (age 82) “Preach the Gospel at all times. Use Words if necessary,” St.…

Two men were taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle crash in Alexandria, Virginia, Saturday night. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. at Duke and South Patrick streets in downtown…

Betting is only available with mobile app Sports betting is now legal in Virginia through FanDuel. (Pixabay photo)ALEXANDRIA, VA-Enjoy watching sports? Now, in Virginia, you can legally put money on…

'I'm running for re-election because I believe that Alexandria can lead the recovery and not just survive, but thrive' Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson at the 80th anniversary commemoration of the…

FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A judge is allowing a group of parents to move forward with a legal challenge to new admissions policies designed to create a more diverse student…

Initiative designed to promote physical activity, resemble walk to school Unsplash photo by Jake IngleALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) students will soon return to school – virtually for now.…

Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee is moving into the Plaza at Landmark Alexandria, VA – Jollibee from the Philippines is taking over the space left vacant by Boston Market in the…

Pixabay photo by TumisuALEXANDRIA, VA-The Alexandria Health Department (AHD) is working hard to vaccinate residents from COVID-19. Currently in Phase 1b, they are doing so with a limited supply of…

Alexandria’s Restaurant Week To-Go includes dinner for two for $49 and dinner for one for $25. (Getty Images/iStockphoto/Dejan_Dundjerski)The pandemic has changed the way D.C.-area diners enjoy their meals, and it…

Opposing Modern Construction in Historic Old Town The Heritage apartment buildings are three stories tall, with red brick façades that complement the neighborhood. (Photos: Grace Arnold)By Grace Billups Arnold ALEXANDRIA,…

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson has announced his bid for a second term leading the Northern Virginia city. After two years serving as Alexandria’s mayor, Wilson has confirmed he will seek…