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LCPS Institutes Strategic Hiring Pause as Enrollment Declines
Loudoun County Public Schools has begun a “strategic hiring pause,” Superintendent Aaron Spence said at a School Board meeting on Tuesday.
School Board Digs into Enrollment, Budget Challenges; Largely Opposes School Closures
The Loudoun County School Board on Tuesday for the first time held detailed talks about the division’s falling enrollment and growing budget challenges.
Mother Arrested Following Drowning Death of 8-Month-Old Infant
A Sterling woman has been arrested and charged following an investigation into the drowning death of her 8-month-old child.
FFXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 27, 2026
Good Tuesday evening, Fairfax County. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Initial data from Urban Heat Island Mapping…
ARLnow Daily Debrief for Oct 27, 2026
Good Tuesday evening, Arlington. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Demolition gets underway at Ballston-area office building (3,393…
ALXnow Daily Debrief for Oct 27, 2026
Good Tuesday evening, Alexandria. Here’s a look back at today’s most-read stories and a look ahead to tomorrow. 📈 Today’s most-read stories Developer seeks to start Old Town North’s Montgomery […] Read more on ALXnow: ALXnow Daily Debrief…
Renovations With the Best ROI: Where Homeowners Get the Most Value Back
When it comes to improving a home, not all renovations are created equal. Some upgrades dramatically increase resale value, while others mainly improve day-to-day comfort without adding much financial return. If your goal is to build…
2 Kids Struck by Car Near Stone Bridge High School
Two juveniles were injured after being hit by a car in Ashburn Tuesday night.
Listing of the Day: 6340 Old Dominion Drive, McLean
Address: 6340 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA, 22101 Neighborhood: Chesterbrook Estates Type: 6 BR, 7 full, 2 half BA, single family — 7,644 sq. ft. Open House: Saturday, October 31,…
Pints, Pies & Premier League: Inside Vienna’s Most British Pub
Northern Virginia isn’t short on places to grab a beer, but very few feel like you’ve ducked off a village high street somewhere in the English countryside. Hawk & Griffin, a British public house on Maple Avenue in Vienna, has spent five…
Citizens Announce Petition to Pause Data Center Development County
Citizens have created a petition that not only includes a Pause on data center development in Prince William County, but also supports a statewide data center moratorium.
Formal appeals filed against state's decision on Golden to Mars route
Attorneys for Loudoun County, the county School Board, and local homeowners’ associations have laid out their arguments against the approved Golden to Mars transmission line route in filings with the state Supreme Court.
Loudoun Groups File VA Supreme Court Appeals Of Golden To Mars Transmission Line
The Loudoun County School Board and an Ashburn homeowners' association have formally appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court.
Virginia War Memorial hosts 70th Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11
The Virginia War Memorial hosts the 70th annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. Nov. 11 in Richmond. Public invited; free admission.
Dixie Bones crew served 650 meals before the restaurant opened last Wednesday
Dixie Bones in Woodbridge said its team prepared and delivered 650 meals last Wednesday before the doors opened, then noted beef prices at their lowest since COVID.
Potomac Mills Hosts Free Indoor Trick-or-Treating on Halloween
Potomac Mills will host a free indoor Mall-O-Ween Boo Bash on Saturday, October 31, from 1 to 3 p.m., offering families store-to-store trick-or-treating throughout the Woodbridge shopping center.
Reston Halloween Candy Buyback To Benefit Children’s National, U.S. Troops
Reston families can trade Halloween candy for $1 per pound Nov. 2 while supporting Children’s National and U.S. troops overseas.
Footage of Columbia Pike police shooting prompts calls to fix ‘institutional failures’
County leaders appear to be in an uphill battle trying to address community anger over a May police-involved shooting that killed a 33-year-old man along Columbia Pike. Body-worn footage released…
Alexandria hosting open house for West End transportation improvement projects
The public is invited to discuss more than a dozen transportation improvement projects that have major implications in Alexandria’s West End. The West End Transportation Improvements Projects Open House will […] Read more on ALXnow…
Herndon man charged with shooting at Dulles Greene apartments
A Herndon man has been charged in connection with a shooting that injured an acquaintance and a bystander at the Dulles Greene apartment complex last night (Monday). Olmer Danilo Perez…
Inside Hotel Chocolat’s Old Town Store: Q&A With Brand’s U.S. General Manager
Kelly Goering, general manager of Hotel Chocolat U.S., talks about why the Mars-owned British chocolatier picked King Street, its Wall of Chocolate and gifts for this holiday season.
Police Blotter: Motorcycle operator killed in Dumfries crash
Prince William County police reported a fatal motorcycle crash in Dumfries and a strong-armed robbery on a trail in Woodbridge. The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office released its daily incident report listing two fraud cases and is seeking…
Fire Rescue Join Sheriff’s Office for Swift Water Drills
Loudoun County’s fire and rescue swift water teams joined the Sheriff’s Office’s dive team Tuesday morning for their annual joint training to simulation emergencies on the county’s bodies of water.
Teen Boy Hospitalized After Assault, Robbery On Prince William County Trail: Police
A teenage boy was injured when he was assaulted and robbed by four men on Monday, police say.