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The Made in Arlington store in Courthouse has begun its weekly holiday pop-up series. The shop, which is open year-round in the Plaza Branch Library at county government headquarters (2100 Clarendon…

A free one-night seminar November 21 for prospective graduate students explores policies behind AI, big data, Uber, blockchain and more. The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University is…

Four community improvement projects are on this weekend’s Arlington County Board agenda. The Board is expected to approve the $3 million slate of projects as part of its Neighborhood Conservation…

A new security measure that will help prevent the smuggling of prohibited items into the Arlington County Detention Center by people who are arrested is now in use, Sheriff Beth Arthur…

The Arlington Chamber of Commerce has announced recipients of its 2019 awards, to be presented at the organization’s annual meeting in December.

Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ will host the U.S. Army Band (Pershing’s Own) String Quartet performing works by Borodin and Beethoven on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m.…

The Kiwanis Club of Arlington is reaching out to the local business community with a new corporate-membership opportunity.

Amazon and JBG Smith could one day brush off the dust on Arlington’s long-underused dark fiber network. The Arlington County Board was scheduled to vote on issuing a non-disclosure agreement…

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 former Linda’s Cafe along Lee Highway has been given the figurative People’s Elbow. Already down for the count and set to be replaced by a new Bob and Edith’s…

Arlington may soon be making electric scooters a more or less permanent fixture of the county’s streets and sidewalks. The County Board will vote on an ordinance change during its…

Last week’s major water main break near Chain Bridge is not done disrupting traffic. Arlington County crews are planning to close N. Glebe Road again tonight, between Military Road and…

The I-395 HOV lanes are set to open as dynamically tolled express lanes on the night of Sunday, Nov. 17, pending weather and on-road crew activities. For final preparation, the…

By Caitlin Butler JUNIOR LIBERO Caroline Poley digs a ball to keep Mason alive, but the team couldn’t dig themselves out of a hole against Independence High School in its…

U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) announced that he will hold a town hall on the impeachment investigation on Nov.Read Rep. Beyer Announces Impeachment Town Hall on Falls Church News-Press Online.

CALLS FOR SERVICE SUMMARY: Date Covered: 11/12/2019 Total calls for Service: 1,254 Total Domestic Related Calls for Service: 29 Total Persons Experiencing Mental Health Crisis Calls for Service: 19 Total…

“We won’t know it’s the right choice until we make it.”

A delivery driver strangled and assaulted a resident of a Falls Church apartment building after getting into a fight with the suspect last week, police reported to the News-Press. According…

Arlington County Board members on Saturday will be asked to add their voices in support of a request from the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) for $5.65 million…

Posted at 11:15 a.m. Emergencies come in many forms: fires, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, violent storms and even terrorism. In the event of extreme weather or a disaster, would you…

Two plays are coming to local high school theatres this weekend. “Anything Goes” is a musical comedy set aboard the S.S.Read Justice, O’Connell High Host School Plays Next Weekend on…

Vienna’s annual Church Street Holiday Stroll returns for 2019 on Monday, Dec. 2 from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

The James Madison High School band program is gearing up for its 40th-anniversary “Tiny Tots” concert with performances Dec. 5-6 at the high school.

Mike and Sheila BishopAbout 30 volunteers spent some time on their Veterans’ Day holiday to pick up litter and construction debris along Americana Drive in Annandale.Among the items found: several…

The Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce outlined its legislative agenda for the upcoming General Assembly session. 

Come join us for the largest Turkey Trot in Prince William County! The post Registration is Open for Prince William’s Largest Turkey Trot 5K appeared first on Bristow Beat.

Henderson Farms will once again get their lease renewed by Stafford County in order to continue farming at Duff Green MemrioalPark. 

The Woodbridge Senior High School theater group is performing “Rumors,” Neil Simon’s madcap, slamming-door farce, Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 14-17.

The Woodbridge Senior High School theater group is performing “Rumors,” Neil Simon’s madcap, slamming-door farce, Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 14-17.

A little over three years ago, a group of local citizens led by George Thompson of Marshall purchased the Fauquier Times and Prince William Times, forming Piedmont Media.

Utility work will begin soon at the intersection of George Street and Sophia Street in the City of Fredericksburg in preparation for the Chatham Bridge rehabilitation project.

This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. Smoketown retailer Jewelry By Designs announced it will soon…

Construction is under way on what will soon be the seventh Wawa gas station in the Prince William County and Manassas area.

Nov. 12 Prince William County high school sports roundup

The annual Santa Cops program to will return this year to Walmarts in Manassas and Woodbridge. 

A suspect behind a string of residential burglaries in the Staffordboro Commuter Lot area was arrested on Saturday by deputies with the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office after a homeowner caught…

New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci is set to discuss his work at Herndon Middle School next week. Baldacci will introduce his new novel, “A Minute to Midnight,” which…

The $39 million renovation of Langston Hughes Middle School (11401 Ridge Heights Road) could be completed as early as August 2021. The project, which began earlier this year, is in…

Local police are looking for a male suspect involved in a robbery at a business on the 1300 block of Worldgate Drive. Officials from the Herndon Police Department said the…

Brookfield Properties is seeking approval for the third phase of Halley Rise, a 4.1 million square foot project on the north side of Sunrise Valley Drive between Edmund Halley Drive…

The annual Monster Drawing Rally returns to Reston next month, but with a new location at the Signature Apartments (11850 Freedom Drive). Artists from around the region will converge at…

This week was a relatively light week on crime, with no major incidents reported by the Fairfax County Police Department. FCPD’s Reston District Station also reported the following minor incidents…

The Herndon Town Council is considering plans to regulate electric scooters. The proposal, which would require companies to seek licenses and permits to operate scooters in the town, is part…

The Reston Association is seeking several candidates for seats on its Board of Directors for the upcoming election in March. There are currently four open positions on the board for…

One of the region’s worst bottlenecks is expected to get some relief after state Gov. Ralph Northam announced a plan to expand the American Legion Bridge. Virginia and Maryland, which…

Later this month, people in Reston have the chance to celebrate the holidays with a day of festivities. The Reston Holiday Parade is set to take place on Friday (Nov.…

Job site Monster’s list of the 2019 best places for veterans to work includes several Reston-based companies. Ahead of Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11), Monster and Military.com ranked 10 companies in…

The Lake Anne Nursery and Kindergarten is hosting a major children’s yard sale in Reston tomorrow. The annual event, which happens from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., is a fundraiser…

Drivers heading on Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) could face significant delays in the Vienna area due to a crash. Chain Bridge Road by Flint Hill Road just outside of…

Families may have noticed that the playground at Tysons Pimmit Park isn’t open. Located in Pimmit Hills just off of Leesburg Pike, the temporary closure at 7584 Leesburg Pike will allow…

After several weeks of being closed, the new Burlington store along Leesburg Pike is preparing to reopen. A sign on the door says that the store is reopening on Friday…

After much anticipation from the Merrifield community, the new Popeyes is finally serving up the infamous chicken sandwiches alongside other menu items. The location (2835 Gallows Road) opened last week. Nader…

Chick-fil-A is preparing to open along Maple Avenue. The chicken chain announced on Facebook that the new location is set to hold a grand opening next Thursday (Nov. 21). Franchise owner Jeff…

A house for sale near Wolf Trap is tied to the story of neighbors who teamed up to keep kids safe during their football practice from the D.C. sniper. In…

Tysons company Urgent.ly has scored a high spot on Deloitte’s new list highlighting the fastest-growing tech companies in North America this year. The roadside assistance company nabbed the #6 spot on…

A Tysons tech company wants to boost fundraising and marketing efficiency for both non-profits and businesses by using artificial intelligence. BoodleAI (1751 Pinnacle Drive), which eventually branched out to also create GuidonAI,…

A McLean man linked to a neo-Nazi group pleaded guilty today (Tuesday) to possessing firearms as a drug user and lying to buy a semiautomatic rifle Andrew Thomasberg, a 21-year-old who is…

TenPenh plans to stop serving up contemporary Asian fare in Tysons next week. Known for its wide selection of drinks and $5, $6 and $7 bites for happy hour, the restaurant (7900 Westpark Drive) combines…

A disorderly man allegedly threw a piece of chocolate at another man’s vehicle after the owner said he wasn’t interested in selling it, according to the Vienna Police Department. The…

A meeting tomorrow night is set to give locals an update and a chance to comment on proposed changes to Magarity Road. The Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) is…

The center will feature a gas station, a fitness center, a hair salon — and possibly a fast-food restaurant. The post Tenants named for new South Riding shopping center appeared…

Loudoun County Public Schools is being investigated by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General, following accusations of discrimination against black students. “It’s progress because somebody is finally looking into…

Though he’s not afraid to die, a Sterling, Virginia, teenager with a rare genetic disorder is doing everything he can to stay with his family. Ryan Alam, 15, is among…

Soccer clubs Loudoun United FC, D.C. United and the Washington Spirit tonight announced a new partnership wherein the National Women's Soccer League's Spirit will play four matches at Leesburg's Segra…

It’s already been a remarkable season for Dartmouth College football. The Big Green is 8-0, leading the Ivy League, and ranked No. 9 for Week 11 of the Football Championship…

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Leesburg-based nonprofit Loudoun Hunger Relief will take its emergency grocery services on the road with its new Mobile Market.

The Virginia attorney general's human rights division is investigating Loudoun County Public Schools for human rights violations involving discrimination.

The Loudoun County Department of Economic Development accepted the American Institute of Architect’s Virginia Honors award for the Loudoun County Design Cabinet at its Visions for Architecture gala on Friday,…

"We are not afforded the luxury of being average."

Two Loudoun County General District Court judges are planning to retire in early 2020.

The vice mayor and town manager of Purcellville, Virginia, are apologizing for a data breach affecting almost 2,000 people and expressing regret for the way they informed town residents that…

MFF Executive Director Susan Koch in a post-screening Q&A with Harriet Director Kasi Lemmons, Producer Debra Martin Chase, and composer Terence Blanchard. (Photo: Kelly MacConomy)By Kelly MacConomy ALEXANDRIA,VA- October is…

ALEXANDRIA,VA-Ben Bishop wrote in, “In September, Zebra and I enjoyed a visit to the Karen Blixen Museum in Nairobi, Kenya.” Next time you travel to someplace interesting, take a photo…

(Photo: ski4fd from Pixabay)By Daniel Lee, Office of Historic Alexandria ALEXANDRIA,VA- As fall envelops us, the apple is the fruit most commonly found seen at grocery stores and farmer’s markets.…

Annual cost of care in VirginiaBy Michael Pope ALEXANDRIA,VA- Will aging seniors be forced out of Alexandria? What is the future of memory care, and how will a growing population…

The lobby of Christ House, 131 S. West St. in Old Town. (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – It’s reassuring that good work gets noticed, and on Nov. 9, Christ House was…

Alexandria Police Lt. Mike Kochis (Courtesy photo)Alexandria, VA – Alexandria Police Lt. Mike Kochis was surprised how fast Narcan works. In September, the 16-year APD veteran saved the life of…

Join us in a food collection drive to replenish local food banks before the holidays. Fill a truck in Market Square with your donations on Nov 19, 10am-3pm.; or bring…

Thanks to @AlexandriaVAGov #VirginiaTech flags are flying on Market Square commemorating the one-year anniversary of the #VTInnovationCampus announcement. Snap your photo - they'll be up all week @dchokies @VTGradSchoolNCR #AlexandriaVA…

By Sara Dudley Brown, Theatre Editor   Daniel Powers in full dance mode! Andrew Fassbender Photography.I had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Powers, Alexandria-raised and educated, and one of the…

By Juliet Crichton ALEXANDRIA, VA — Resting on a cushion of clean hay, the pregnant mare appeared calm. Her glistening black tail, finely braided, was arched. A fan hummed in…

ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A Russian accused of running a website that helped people commit more than $20 million in credit-card fraud has been extradited to Virginia to face criminal…

The woman who allegedly trespassed three days in a row at the CIA headquarters and requested “to speak with Agent Penis” recently showed up at the home of former President Barack…