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Donaldson Run is recognized as one of the best places to live in Virginia partly for its tree-covered scenery and parks, but how well does it preserve that reputation? We’ve…

In another sign that normal(ish) times may be on the rebound, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for its first in-person Business After Business networking session since the…

Arlington County Board members have made the following appointments to local boards and commissions:

A number of Arlington residents are slated to be among 6,000 riders – including 26 from Virginia – taking part in a two-day, 211-mile bikeathon – the Pan-Mass Challenge, or…

To borrow from a phrase of Barack Obama: If you like your Lee Highway address, you can keep your Lee Highway address.

They have to surmount some issues surrounding utilities, but Arlington officials expect to have the John Robinson Jr. Town Square in the Green Valley neighborhood ready for public use by…

The 6,200-square-foot WHINO restaurant is big, with six different seating areas including a 25-seat open kitchen bar, a 51-foot long cocktail bar and an 11-seat tasting bar. (Courtesy WHINO)The latest…

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a larceny from false pretenses and is seeking the public’s assistance identifying the suspect captured in home surveillances…

People walk past Whitlow’s on Wilson in the afternoon light (Staff Photo by Jay Westcott)Whitlow’s, the long-time watering hole on Wilson Blvd, is closing its doors for good on Saturday,…

The Virginia Orthopaedic Society has named Del. Patrick Hope (D-Arlington) its 2021 Legislator of the Year.

Four members of the Arlington County Fire Department were honored by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce this month as part of the organization’s annual Valor Awards for first responders. Firefighter/Paramedic…

Arlington County Government offices, courts, libraries & some facilities are closed on June 18-19, 2021, for the Juneteenth holiday. Trash & Recycling Trash/Recycling Curbside Routes – Regular service on Jun. 18…

Local leaders, students and visitors gathered Saturday at Mount Vernon to honor Ona Judge, a slave owned by George Washington who fled to freedom in 1796. “I’m certain that neither…

Three bodies were found inside a house in Fairfax County, Virginia, on Saturday morning, in what Herndon police said appears to be the scene of a homicide. The Herndon Police…

Fairfax County has exceeded President Joe Biden’s goal for COVID-19 vaccines, but county health officials are still working to reach those on the margins who are not yet vaccinated.

The boundary adjustment map approved by the school board. Click to enlarge.The Fairfax County School Board approved a boundary adjustment June 17 that changes the attendance areas of elementary schools…

A George Mason University baseball player has died at the age of 20.   Sang Ho Baek of Salisbury, Maryland, died on Saturday, June 12, according to the school’s athletics…

A 74-year-old Vienna woman faces a simple-assault charge following an incident with a neighbor that occurred in late May.

Fairfax County in May made up some ground in its quest to have the highest 2021 home sales across the Mid-Atlantic region, but continues to trail perennial champ Philadelphia.

Year-over-year home sales prices grew 16.6 percent statewide in May, putting more than $50,000 extra into the pockets of typical sellers as the post-COVID market juggernaut rolls on.

An 18-year-old from Portsmouth, Virginia, was arrested on multiple charges after police said he led a state trooper on a chase in a stolen car on Friday morning in Fairfax…

Named after the famed aviator who disappeared in the South Pacific in July 1937, Amelia Earhart in 2014 flew 28,000 nautical miles around the world using roughly the same route…

(BPT) - ¿Estás pensando vender o cambiar tu viejo automóvil? Si bien la despedida emocional puede ser difícil, considera lo siguiente: los autos usados están en gran demanda al momento,…

Here’s a look at a compliation of reports published by the Prince William County Police Department over the past 45 days. On June 17 at 6:15PM, officers responded to the…

Prince William County Shooting into a Residential Dwelling – On June 17 at 6:15PM, officers responded to the Riverwood Apartments located in the 2700 block of Yosocomico Ln. in Woodbridge…

The Prince William County Criminal Justice Academy Basic Law Enforcement 48th Session graduated on Friday, June 18, 2021, in a ceremony at the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas (20110).…

A road will be renamed for an African-American settlement that was founded near Dumfries 200 years ago. Mine Road in Dumfries will be renamed Batestown Road at 11 a.m. Saturday, June…

The Central Rappahannock Regional Library has released its quarterly report and according to that report, more patrons have been coming to the library due to the agency’s embrace of technology.To…

The effort to build the second diverging diamond interchange in Prince William County is well underway. The new interchange, a relatively new design in Virginia, that puts traffic on the…

How much is the key to Dumfries worth? Apparently, $1,200. Mayor Derrick Wood has placed a “key to the city” into an advertising package for his podcast, “Spotlight Dumfries.” A…

Prince William County officials are investigating a claim by the head of the local NAACP that a senior police official used a racial slur to refer to the organization’s leader…

A 9-year-old girl was grazed by a bullet while inside a Woodbridge apartment Thursday night after two groups exchanged gunfire outside, according to police.

Our previously advertised July Artisan Market has been rescheduled to occur during HolidayFest on December 4 & 5, 2021. The post The Artisan Market advertised for July has been rescheduled.…

During its June 16 meeting, the Prince William County School Board approved a plan to provide all active employees a one-time pay adjustment for the purpose of recognizing the extraordinary…

The Manassas Jazz Festival features live jazz music, as well as wine, beer, and spirits from around the area – something for everyone to enjoy.

An apparent triple homicide reported in Herndon this morning (Saturday) is suspected to be linked to a suicide in Reston, a Herndon Police Department spokesperson says. A tipster alerted Reston…

Herndon police are investigating a possible homicide after three people were found dead this morning (Saturday). Officers are currently investigating the scene in the 500 block of Florida Avenue, and…

A lobster diavolo pizza with spicy lobster cream sauce, seasoned tomatoes, basil and mozzarella at Matchbox (photo via Matchbox/Facebook)Matchbox at Reston Station is targeting a mid-summer date for opening. The…

If you’re looking to rent in Reston, you’ve got options. There are currently 83 homes listed for rent, according to Homesnap. You’ll find everything from lakefront properties to high-end condos,…

Fairfax County School Board meets during its regular meeting on Thursday, June 17. (Screenshot from FCPS meeting)The Fairfax County School Board is providing expanded support for adult education programs and…

The intersection of New Dominion Parkway and Fountain Drive in Reston (via Google Maps)Fairfax County police and a local supervisor are asking residents to slow down and be more careful,…

The Spring Meeting House at Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon (via Fairfax County Park Authority)(Updated at 3:35 p.m.) For the second year in a row, Fairfax County will observe…

Exterior of Le Vingt-Trois Cafe & Bakery in Herndon (via Le Vingt-Trois Cafe & Bakery/Instagram)A couple of days a week, Mary Achi gets up around three in the morning to…

Three individuals stole cash from people in a car last night (June 15) at the 2200 block of Winterthur Court, approximately the same location as a fatal shooting in March.…

Like many first-time homebuyers, you’ll first reach out to family and friends when you decide to buy your first home. While the advice you receive has the best of intentions,…

If you’re passing a cyclist or group of riders in a vehicle, you’ll soon have to change lanes a lot more. A new law going into effect July 1 will…

The Fairfax County seal adorned on the Fairfax County Government Center (Courtesy of Machvee/Flickr)The Fairfax County Government Center, where county policy is created and official functions take place, is an…

After being adapted for emergency uses during the COVID-19 pandemic, the former Container Store in Vienna could undergo another transformation. The vacant storefront at 8505 Leesburg Pike near the Greensboro...

Concerns raised by both local citizens and Fairfax County Planning Commission members over the impact of a new West Falls Church Metro station development plan prompted the commission to defer a...

Route 123 is currently closed to traffic around the CIA headquarters in McLean. The Fairfax County Police Department said just after 11:20 a.m. that Dolley Madison Boulevard has been shut...

A civil engineer for the Fairfax County government has been accused of soliciting sex from an underage boy online. Francesco Lauretti, 46, of Vienna, was allegedly caught in a sting...

Construction has begun again on the Monarch, the luxury condominium high-rise being build as a part of the Arbor Row development in Tysons. The Monarch team announced yesterday (Thursday) that...

A multimillion-dollar indoor tennis facility is slated to come to the Westwood Country Club in Vienna. The club is seeking to replace its existing tennis bubble with a new facility...

A former Oakton High School student will get another day in court after a three-judge panel ordered a new trial in her lawsuit against the Fairfax County School Board over...

Meet The Providence's executive chef, Chef Obataiye Allen, who's serving up regionally inspired food to the senior living community.

With federal money that gives low-income households a discount on internet service set to run out this year, Fairfax County leaders and staff are looking at ways to ensure people...

The developer that owns a cluster of retail and office properties on the corner of Church Street and Lawyers Road in Vienna wants to turn them into a single building...

With COVID-19 vaccines now widespread, some outdoor summer concerts and music festivals put on hold last year have sprung back to life. Across the Tysons area, there are several options...

Fairfax County is slated to send additional funding to businesses that suffered the most during the COVID-19 pandemic, but a Black nonprofit says more can be done. The Northern Virginia...

GoGi 92, the new Korean barbecue restaurant, has shared its menu for the first time. The restaurant opened this week at the Village at Leesburg but hadn’t released any specific…

By now, most everyone in Loudoun has heard about the frustration among many local school teachers, as well as many parents, over the decision to give teachers a commemorative “Challenge…

Dominion (boys lacrosse, girls lacrosse) and Independence (baseball, girls soccer) high schools each won a pair of regional tournament championship games Friday.

A vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Sterling left one woman dead and another hospitalized with serious injuries, according to Virginia State Police.

A woman died following a Friday afternoon crash in Sterling, state police said.

The dust has barely settled after a 14-month infrastructure project in Hillsboro was finalized several weeks ago — and town officials were ready to celebrate on Friday.

After the Purcellville Town Council rejected a zoning amendment in April that would have changed building height regulations in the C-4 zoning district, the council reconsidered the motion on June…

One woman died and another woman is seriously injured following a car crash in Loudoun County, Virginia, on Friday afternoon. Virginia State Police said that at approximately 2:30 p.m., a…

Victims of theft and vandalism of Pride flags in Lovettsville say the town is trying to turn hate into love.

The store is reportedly coming to a spot off George Washington Boulevard.

Derek Johnson lined up in the third lane at Hodges Stadium in Florida, getting set to compete in his first NCAA championship race May 28.

Virginia is just a day or two from surpassing President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal as coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall both statewide and in Northern Virginia.

54-year-old S. Fields-Rogers’ Ram pickup truck ran off the road and struck a tractor-trailer. She died on the scene.

An Alexandria woman died Friday morning following a crash on Interstate 95 in Hanover County, Virginia. An Alexandria woman died following a crash on Interstate 95 in Hanover County, Virginia.…

54-year-old S. Fields-Rogers’ Ram pickup truck ran off the road and struck a tractor-trailer. She died on the scene.

Launches June 19th at Goodies Frozen Custard in Old Town ALEXANDRIA, VA – Two family-run businesses are sharing a bite of American history through an innovative new Old Town walking…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Juneteenth is upon us, making it the perfect time to highlight and celebrate  the accomplishments of small businesses locally run by African American entrepreneurs. This article lists…

Set Up a “Neighborhood Drop” To Enjoy Savory Palestinian Food Chef and Owner of Shababi, Marcelle Afram trusses a chicken (photo by Kelli Goel)ALEXANDRIA, VA – Yalla Shababi…is a call for…

Latest Song Has 50 Million Streams Worldwide; Grow Joins Steve Houk This Monday at 7 For rising country music singer/songwriter Sam Grow, not being able to play music as the…

By Katherine Hapgood |khapgood@alextimes.com With the world opening back up, eating out at one’s favorite local restaurant is again a reality. While this would seem like a boon for restauranteurs…

By Mac Slover When most people hear or think of bullying, they usually associate it with children. We must recognize that bullying can occur at any age, including senior adults.…

By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020, Northern Virginia Community College, like all institutions across the country, had to reevaluate everything it was doing.…

ALEXANDRA, VA – If you are a poetry enthusiast in the area, then it’s likely you’ve heard the name of KaNikki Jakarta. This renowned artist is Alexandria’s first African American…

Alexandria police say Peter Edwards has mental health concerns.