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At the direction of the County Board, County Manager and Police Chief, all ACPD officers left the District of Columbia at 8:30 tonight. The County is re-evaluating the agreements that…

Arlington County police officers who were assisting U.S. Park Police during protests in D.C. have been ordered “to immediately leave,” County Board Chair Libby Garvey tweeted Monday night. This is…

With a 7 p.m. curfew and protesters marching on M Street NW, D.C. police are blocking lanes of the Key Bridge heading towards Georgetown. Stores and restaurants are boarded up…

The Arlington County Board condemns the murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis, including the complicit officers who participated in and witnessed the murder. While the video was…

If you were watching cable news coverage of the fiery clashes near the White House last night, you might have spotted “ACPD” on the helmets of some of the riot…

Police are looking for a man who broke a window at a fast-food restaurant along Lee Highway last night. The incident happened around 11:30 p.m. on the 5000 block of…

Demonstrators will line N. George Mason Drive near Route 50 tonight to protest in support of Black Lives Matter. The peaceful protest, organized by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington…

A vehicle is on fire on northbound I-395 near Shirlington. A portion of the highway is expected to be shut down temporarily while firefighters battle the blaze. The car is…

A woman in her 70s was run over by her own SUV in a store parking lot along Lee Highway this afternoon. The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. in the…

Más del 68% de los hogares de Arlington han respondido al Censo 2020, pero esto también indica que un poco más del 31% (cerca de 30.000 hogares) no han sido…

If the data is accurate, Arlington has seen a big drop in new coronavirus cases over the past few days, despite a big increase in testing. As of Monday morning,…

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 Falls Church City Council and City Manager issued a joint statement, and F.C. Chief of Police Mary Gavin issued a similar statement on Monday in response to last week’s…

Posted at 5:07 p.m. A summary of recent news about COVID-19 for June 1, 2020: LATEST DATA June 1: New Positive Cases Reported Today: 111 Total Positive Cases: 11,341 (Health…

Werzeg [FCPD]The weekend crime report from the Fairfax County Police Department includes an incident of reckless discharge of a firearm and narcotics possession at Wakefield Park in Annandale at about…

Posted at 4:30 p.m. In just a little over a weeks time, more than 4,000 face coverings have been collected. However, Fairfax County is still in need of cloth mask…

(Photo: J. Michael Whalen)An HOURS-LONG LINE was endured by the public at Bailey’s Elementary School last Sunday for the free coronavirus testing event.Read From the Front Page: Worth The Wait…

Posted at 3:10 p.m. As COVID-19 continues to impact our community, here are some key contact points if you have questions, concerns or a need for specific services. Email for…

Falls Church City Council member David Snyder reported to Tuesday’s virtual meeting of the F.C. Council that he went to one of two regional locations last weekend where free Covid-19…

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY: Date Covered: 05/29/2020 – 05/31/2020 Total calls for Service: 3190 Total Domestic Related Calls for Service: 123 Total Persons Experiencing Mental Health Crisis Calls for Service:…

By Mark Dreisonstok CREATIVE CAULDRON in Falls Church has turned to a mix of community-based shows and classes on its website while the theater can’t have in-person performances. (Photo: News-Press)The…

The candidate who positioned himself as the more conservative in the field emerged the victor and will become the Republican challenger in a decidedly uphill battle to unseat U.S. Rep.…

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and Arlington County Fire Department on May 27 at 8:34 p.m. dispatched units to a reported house fire in the 7100 block of…

Fairfax County police officers on May 24 at 6:39 p.m. stopped two men and a woman in the parking lot of Walmart, 1500 Cornerside Blvd. in Tysons, who allegedly were…

They left the area. Now they’re back.

Protestors clashed with the Stafford sheriff's deputies again Monday night, this time of the Falmouth Bridge over the Rappahannock River.

Windows at businesses along Liberia Avenue in Manassas were smashed following protest Sunday evening.

Protesters in the roadway at Lee Highway and Linton Hall Road caused traffic to be diverted for nearly two hours Monday night, according to Prince William police.

Windows to Glory Days Grill (9516 Signal Hill Road) were broken and two Manassas City Police cruisers were vandalized. The post City of Manassas Declares Unlawful Assembly Following Liberia Ave…

Protesters fanned out across Manassas on Monday afternoon in the latest in a series of protests in the Manassas area in the past three days following the death of 46-year-old…

Gainesville Supervisor Candland (R) addressed the events Saturday night when the peaceful Black Lives Matter protest on Sudley Road turned into violent and police responded to the civil unrest. The…

The Fredericksburg City Government, in an abundance of caution for additional protests, has closed government offices at 2 p.m. according to a press release from the city's Public Information Officer,…

A friend who is a veterinary technician at an emergency clinic was lamenting recently about the increase in morbidly obese pets she has been seeing. We have been hearing on…

Manassas native Laz Holmes stood in front of the Wawa on Liberia Avenue holding a “Black Lives Matter” sign for hours Sunday afternoon, raising his fist as cars drove by…

Small business owners in Prince William County have until the end of Friday, June 5, to apply for an emergency relief grant of up to $10,000 due to COVID-19.

The Prince William Health District added fewer new COVID-19 cases on Monday but lost another resident to the disease, bringing the local death toll to 121.

As local camps announce cancellations for the summer, the Greater Reston Arts Center is transitioning to its first digital summer art camp. The program, which is geared toward children between…

The Herndon Police Department’s cruisers are getting a new look. All of HPD’s vehicles will have a more updated and modern design as part of the project, which is currently…

After Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon lost income from visitors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a fundraiser is working to provide care for the animals. The park, known around the…

As the sixth day of protests following George Floyd’s death at hands of a Minneapolis police officer continue, local law enforcement officials say they have faith the justice system will…

A customer at a local Reston restaurant left a big welcome gift on Northern Virginia’s first day of reopening on Friday (May 29). The customer left a $1,000 tip for…

Reston Association Meetings Coming Up — RA’s board operations committee will meet virtually on June 8 at 6:30 p.m. A special board governance committee is also set for June 9…

Restaurants in the Town of Herndon must apply for an outdoor dining permit as Northern Virginia’s reopening today opens up the opportunity for outdoor dining. The move comes as Fairfax…

Local residents and family members are still searching for an endangered Reston man who went missing after walking out of Reston Hospital Center on May 10. Despite several community-wide efforts…

Vandalism and theft were reported at the Hunter Woods Garden Plots earlier this week, according to the Reston Association. RA is encouraging residents to “be aware of your surroundings when…

COVID-19 restrictions have started to ease up around Fairfax County today (Friday). Now that the county is joining the first phase of Gov. Ralph Northam’s reopening plan, here’s what people…

COVID-19 restrictions have started to ease up around Fairfax County today (Friday). Now that the county is joining the first phase of Gov. Ralph Northam’s reopening plan, here’s what people…

Book lovers can check out books and pick up holds at Fairfax County Public Libraries beginning next week — albeit under different circumstances. On Monday, June 1, FCPL will kick…

Now that Fairfax County has started to ease some COVID-19 restrictions, new activity at the Mosaic District suggests that the shopping center may return to its pre-pandemic popularity. Tysons Reporter’s staff…

CVS announced dozens of new drive-thru testing sites for COVID-19 in Virginia with a few near Tysons. Of the 39 pharmacies offering the tests, two locations are near Merrifield and one is…

Fairfax County Police arrested a man for allegedly trying to buy a Maserati in Tysons using fake IDs and stolen credit cards. The incident happened Thursday (May 28) morning at the Imperial Highline…

Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA, D.C. and MD with McEnearney Associates in McLean. Reach the office at 703-790-9090. Since quarantine hit, Facebook stalking has been my new (okay, fine,…

Four people are displaced following a fire at their home in the Idylwood area last week. Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said that the fire started around 8:30 p.m. on…

As the sixth day of protests following George Floyd’s death at hands of a Minneapolis police officer continue, local law enforcement officials say they have faith the justice system will…

Parking lots and restrooms are reopening along the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The National Park Service recently announced that the parking areas and restrooms will be available by Wednesday (June…

Nightlife is zilch in Tysons at the moment due to the pandemic. After a brief hiatus, the “Tysons After Dark” series is back to highlight different online and at-home activities…

After upcoming restoration projects sparked concerns from residents in a Tysons neighborhood, Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn is trying to minimize potential damage to local flora and fauna. Some…

The Vienna Town Council plans to hold a public hearing on Monday about what to do about the contentious Maple Avenue Commercial (MAC) zone. The hearing will solicit feedback from…

People wondering where they can go to get tested for COVID-19 in Virginia now have a new resource. The Virginia Department of Health made a map of facilities offering testing. Tysons…

As the Louise Archer Elementary School gears up for a renovation, the Vienna Planning Commission supports keeping temporary facilities at the school for a few more years. Currently, there are two trailers…

The grocery store chain had signed a lease for a location in the future Arcola Center development. The post Wegmans pulls out of deal in south Loudoun appeared first on…

Interested to see what happened in #Loudoun over the weekend? Check out the Daily Incident Report (DIR) at https://bit.ly/DIR06012020  To receive this report via email, register here: and click the…

The test can determine if a patient currently has the Covid-19 virus. The post Loudoun coronavirus testing site open with no wait appeared first on The Burn.

Virginia state Del. Ibraheem Samirah (D-86th) says he was sprayed with tear gas while peacefully protesting near the White House on Sunday night.

We know by now that we have suffered for three-plus years under President Donald Trump in ways that are absolutely unprecedented. The lies. The ignorance. The racism. The scandals. The…

In April, President Donald Trump sent me a check for thousands of dollars. That same month, Loudoun County Chairwoman Phyllis Randall (D-At Large) sent me a bill for higher property…

Imagine ordering a pizza online for delivery and paying for it, only to be told that not only were they not going to deliver it because of COVID-19, but they…

Four more Loudoun County residents have died as a result of COVID-19, state health officials reported on Monday, bringing the county's total number of the coronavirus-related deaths to 66.

Loudoun County public high schools have combined to win 158 Virginia High School League state championships in varsity team sports.

Loudoun County has scheduled a second round of free, drive-through testing for COVID-19 at Philip A. Bolen Memorial Park in Leesburg for Monday beginning at 10 a.m.

The opening off the restaurant was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. The post New Cafe Rio Mexican restaurant opens Monday in Ashburn appeared first on The Burn.

The march was in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, who died while being arrested by local police officers. The post Large crowds turn out for peaceful…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Residents of Alexandria know they have easy access to some of the best boutique shops in the state. You can spend hours strolling down King Street, weaving…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – The City of Alexandria will celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month in June through a series of workshops and the display of Rainbow…

Alexandria, VA – They lined up at Aldersgate Church in Alexandria while 11-year-old Tyler Crabtree was home with his family, quietly celebrating his 5th anniversary of finishing chemo. (all photos…

Pixabay photoAlexandria, VA – The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning the public that scammers pretending to be contract tracers are using calls and text messages to steal private information.…

Alexandria Police Chief, Michael Brown, gives an upodate to the media after the shooting in a baseball field where Republican members of Congress were practicing for a charity game. 14th…

The Braddock Road Metro station, Sept. 9, 2019. (Zebra file photo)Alexandria, VA – Today only, June 1, Metrorail will close one hour early, with last outbound trains departing at 8…

Watch members of the Alexandria Police Department speak from the heart about the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis on May 25: https://youtu.be/Rm-RA3hL7so  . To read…

Alexandria, VA – As Virginia moves further into Phase 1 re-openings, Wegmans would like their customers to know they are increasing their hours of operation to 6 am – midnight…

Chief Brown has shared an open letter with the Alexandria community and the Alexandria Police Department: http://alexandriava.gov/115657  pic.twitter.com/TRP4BQm1aL

Last week, I too watched a video that shocked me in many ways.  Personally and professionally, I was appalled at what I saw.  I witnessed a homicide at the hands…

By Staff As of June 1, the City of Alexandria has reported 1,981 positive cases of COVID-19 in Alexandria, including 45 fatalities. In addition, 192 Alexandria residents have been hospitalized…

Alexandria, Virginia Sheriff Dana Lawhorne speaking at an Alexandria event earlier in the year.” (Photo: City of Alexandria)ALEXANDRIA, VA – ALexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne released the following statement over the…