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Do you operate a small business in Arlington that is open but struggling amid the coronavirus shutdown? We know the feeling. And we want to help. For now until whenever…

There are now 128 known coronavirus cases in Arlington, the second-highest total among Virginia localities. Only neighboring Fairfax County, with 328 cases, has more. That’s according to the latest Virginia…

Today, Drs. Morrow and Hartman from Elite Dental talk about tips for keeping up an excellent oral hygiene routine while dental offices across the country are closed except for emergent…

Medical staff at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, New York show off the 3D printed face shields they received from Marymount University. (Courtesy Marymount University)A professor at Marymount University in Arlington,…

With running retailer Pacers shutting down its brick-and-mortar stores due to the coronavirus pandemic, the regional chain has shifted its focus to newly-launched virtual fittings. Like many other video conferences being scheduled…

Two Green Pig Bistro employees are recovering. They had contact with customers ordering take-out, the restaurant says, but did not prepare the food.

Firefighters battled an apartment fire in the Penrose neighborhood Thursday morning. The fire in a second floor unit of a three-story, garden-style apartment building on the 2000 block of 4th…

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…

Signs are up for a pair of new businesses in Crystal City, even as the coronavirus outbreak has left others closed and fighting for survival. Bowlero — a bowling alley,…

ARLnow is continuing a series of articles to highlight the local businesses that advertise with us and help keep the community informed during these trying times. Today we’re recognizing our sponsor Classic Cottages. The company, which focuses on Northern…

Arlington County is fighting to slow the spread of coronavirus COVID-19 in our community and safe lives through social distancing. Join County Board Members and senior County staff for a…

The Arlington Community Foundation has provided more than $300,000 in emergency support this week, as the coronavirus crisis deepens. The distribution of funds comes after the nonprofit refocused its Prompt Response Fund…

The City of Falls Church Economic Development Office issued a call today to encourage small businesses and nonprofits in the City to apply for the federal Paycheck Protection Program, which…

Posted at 5:20 p.m. A summary of recent news about COVID-19 for April 2, 2020: LATEST DATA April 2: New Positive Cases Today: 40 Total Positive Cases: 328(Health District includes…

It was a most remarkable three hours Tuesday night. The live online gathering of the Falls Church City Public Schools’ School Board and key administrators of the system, deftly managed…

Posted at 3:20 p.m. The Fairfax County courts are making new changes to their schedules and procedures in response to the coronavirus, including further postponing dockets. While the Fairfax County…

Students at Falls Church’s Thomas Jefferson Elementary created posters with uplifting messages last month. (Photo: Falls Church City Public Schools)While trips to the beach and other vacations have been called…

Firefighters respond to a townhouse fire in Bailey's Crossroads. [FCFRD]A townhouse fire in the 3300 block of Spring Lane in Bailey’s Crossroads on April 1 resulted in the death of…

FIREFIGHTERS examine the damage of the affected townhome in the 3300 block of Spring Lane. (Photo: Courtesy Fairfax Fire and Rescue)An electrical fire in the basement of a townhome in…

Posted at 1:45 p.m. Eight D.C., Maryland and Virginia animal welfare organizations — including Fairfax County’s Animal Shelter — are uniting to urge the community to have a plan in…

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY: Date Covered: 04/01/2020 Total calls for Service: 823 Total Domestic Related Calls for Service: 41 Total Persons Experiencing Mental Health Crisis Calls for Service: 19 Total…

The ACCA food pantry - before coronavirus depleted the shelves.The food pantry operated by the Annandale Christian Community for Action is quickly running out of non-perishable food items and is…

Sully Police District – A woman died overnight as a result of injuries from a hit-and-run crash that occurred around 12:51 a.m. at Lee Highway and Prince Way in Centreville.…

ZOYA ATELIER’S AMY BITICI (right) poses for a quick picture with three of her employees at the Falls Church boutique. The small crew at Zoya’s announced a two-week quarantine on…

A Regular Meeting of the Occoquan Town Council will take place: Tuesday, April 7, 2020 7:00 p.m. Occoquan Town Hall 314 Mill St. VIEW MEETING AGENDA The post Town Council…

As the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc on the economy, thousands more Prince William County workers have filed for unemployment, according to the latest report from the Virginia Employment…

About 13 homes on Sharp Drive in Woodbridge are without water at this hour. A water main break at the intersection of Botts Avenue and Sharp Drive is to blame

A Dumfries man was arrested and charged Wednesday in connection with a shooting at the Glen Ridge apartment complex in Dale City that left a 33-year-old man with non-life-threatening gunshot…

A Dumfries man is in custody following a shooting in Dale City. Police were called to the 12800 block of Island House Loop for a report of shots fired, on

The Rappahannock Area Health District is reporting its first coronavirus death. The victim, in his 60s, died at Spotsylvania Regional Hospital, Fredericksburg.com reports. The victim’s family told the news outlet

Materials and content posted online are still optional for students, but teachers will have to post weekly assignments and conducting "office hours." The post PWCS Superintendent Outlines Extended Distance Learning…

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Anyone can file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request. While it is often used as a tool for reporters looking to obtain documents from governing bodies and government offices,

UPDATED: COVID-19 claimed the lives of seven more Virginians in the last 24 hours, bringing the state's death toll to 41. Prince William County added 11 cases, for a total…

Prince William County Public Schools has ordered 15,500 HP touchscreen laptops that will be distributed to students by May.  It is part of a $10 million plan supported by the

A look at news from around our region.

Reston resident Taruna Rijhwani knew telehealth was the way to go when she added the digital service to her Reston-based physical therapy clinic more than two years ago. Now, as…

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. Among the decisive…

Fairfax County has now surpassed 300 confirmed COVID-19 cases. As of today (Wednesday), there are now 328 cases in the Fairfax Health District, which includes Fairfax County, the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church…

Local Restonians can now get Chick-fil-A delivered directly to their doorstep beginning today (Thursday). The location in north point Village Center is one of 200 stores selected by corporate headquarters…

In an effort to protects its workforce during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Town of Herndon is suspending curbside pick-up of yard waste. Residents can also expect delays in…

Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn plans to hosta virtual town hall to communicate with local residents about changes to the proposed fiscal year 2021 budget. “My staff and I…

Three more people in the Fairfax Health District have died due to the novel coronavirus, the Fairfax County Health Department reported today (Wednesday). All three men were hospitalized as a…

American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association will be under new leadership after the retirement of its current president and treasurer, according to a press release. The non-profit organization, which is…

State crews are taking advantage of a major dip in traffic as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Virginia Department of Transportation is planning extended closures on several areas…

Although Metro is currently cutting routes and closing stations due to COVID-19, planning continues for the extension of the Silver Line into Loudoun County. Initially, officials estimated phase two of…

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to take a major hit on the economy, Fairfax County leaders are bracing for the impact of the outbreak on the upcoming county budget. At…

With Fairfax County Schools closed through the academic year, South Lakes High School’s food pantry has shifted to a new location. The pantry is collecting items at Good Shepherd Lutheran…

Gov. Ralph Northam has been hosting almost daily briefings to provide updates on the coronavirus. But today (Thursday), he answered questions on Twitter. Using #AskGovNortham, people tweeted concerns about personal…

An employee at the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) has tested positive for COVID-19. The CSB-Merrifield facility employee works in the youth court services and lives outside of Fairfax…

The coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on baseball season, but a Vienna family won’t let the virus strike their plans to launch a business selling baseball training equipment. John…

In an effort to help local businesses weather economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, Visit Fairfax has a new mobile program to connect people to local businesses offering takeout. Visit…

In today’s digital environment, organizations must collect vast volumes of data, analyze that data to retain high-value customers, predict trends, identify emerging markets, mitigate risk, drive innovation and more. This…

Roughly a week after Bear Branch Tavern (133 E Maple Avenue) decided to temporarily close, the restaurant will now reopen for carryout today (April 2). While it is unclear why owners…

On April 1, 2020, Tysons Partnership Transportation Council hosted a webinar, featuring Tom Biesiadny, Director, Fairfax County Department of Transportation. Update on Tysons Transportation Projects – April 1, 2020 from…

The Sheraton Tysons Hotel reportedly plans to close for good on Friday (April 3). The hotel (8661 Leesburg Pike) is a part of the Tysons West development near the Spring Hill Metro station.…

As COVID-19 continues to cause major economic disturbances across the country, Visit Fairfax has a new program meant to support local businesses and people impacted by the pandemic. Fairfax County is…

A recent stream restoration project in Tysons is supposed to help fix erosion but a few residents and environmental advocates in the area worry that it will be detrimental to…

Revenues from decreased ridership are taking a hit on the Fairfax Connector as the fallout of COVID-19 outbreak continues to unfold. The bus service is set to receive $1.85 million…

Man local restaurants have pivoted recently to offering take-out and delivery options after Gov. Ralph Northam ordered the closure of dine-in options. Over the last week, Tysons Reporter compiled a list…

More than 114,000 Virginians filed for unemployment benefits last week amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, according to figures released Thursday by the Labor Department.

Loudoun County now has at least 121 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, an increase of 16 from Wednesday, according to the latest figures released by the state.

While COVID-19 has caused tight restrictions for visitors looking to experience local wineries, owners and managers are creating unique ways to connect, including with virtual tastings.

Parnika Saxena, a junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, has combined her experience in the classroom and the Nanotechnology Club with outside research to propose the…

In the fourth episode of the #LoudounPossible Pod, the focus is on financing, as Alice Frazier, president and CEO of Bank of Charles Town, and Chauvon McFadden, principal at Crimson…

The United Soccer League has ventured into esports with the USL eCup: Rocket League Edition. Loudoun United FC is one of 32 teams from the USL Championship and League One…

In his first interview, Michael Pellegrino discusses battling the virus. The post Ashburn principal recovering from the coronavirus appeared first on The Burn.

State officials are considering The National Conference Center in Lansdowne as a site to help treat the influx of patients needing care due to the coronavirus outbreak.

There’s been a lot of disappointment for kids and teenagers who play spring sports, but at least one Northern Virginia little league team is still hoping to play this season.…

During a time when many people have been laid off from work, job seekers in Loudoun County now have a new tool to search available employment opportunities.

Loudoun County Public Schools Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Ashley Ellis presented updated information regarding the district's distance learning measures, including grading and assessment tactics, during Tuesday's Loudoun County School Board…

In the third episode of the #LoudounPossible Pod, it was the first double feature of guests, with Nancy Evanko, the workforce analyst for Loudoun Economic Development, and Molly Kroiz, the…

Courtesy photoAlexandria, VA – The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) strongly urge everyone to STAY HOME except for essential trips such as food purchases and medical care, and…

City of Alexandria Provides COVID-19 Updates; Practice Physical Distancing; Coping Resources; Support for Businesses; Evictions Suspended: http://alexandriava.gov/114538 

By Denise Dunbar | ddunbar@alextimes.com During the first quarter of 2020, eight people donated a total of $975 to the Alexandria Times FOIA Fund. The Times made three FOIA requests…

By Missy Schrott | mschrott@alextimes.com Children delivered daffodil bouquets to their neighbors on North Early Street. (Courtesy Photo)To spread a positive message during the COVID-19 outbreak, school children on North…

The Alexandria Library has thousands of online resources to aid distance learning and basic boredom. (Photo licensed from 123rf)ALEXANDRIA, VA – While Alexandria Library locations remain closed until further notice, the…

ALEXANDRIA, VA – As a result of the continued public and medical concerns regarding COVID-19, Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic is facing a record number of local wishes waiting to be granted. As…

By Victoria Elliott After days of staying home to help flatten the curve of the spread of coronavirus, you may have found a new appreciation for indoor enrichment. Without it,…

By Luke Anderson | landerson@alextimes.com In an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, Governor Ralph Northam issued a stay-at-home order for everyone in Virginia on March 30.…

As a breather from our anxiety with all the unknowns and frustrations over changes to our personal and work patterns, I thought it might add perspective if we paused a…

By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com Visit Alexandria kicked off a weekly Facebook Live series, ALX at Home Live, on Tuesday, according to a news release. The series, part of Visit…

Little baby boy, toddler child, eating spaghetti for lunch and making feeding teddy bear friend, pot with spaghetti and tomatoes on the tableALEXANDRIA, VA – SCAN of Northern Virginia, based…

By Cody Mello-Klein | cmelloklein@alextimes.com The city suspended enforcement of several parking restrictions on Sunday, according to a news release. The decision comes as the city tries to accommodate an…