Not a tornado: Burke microburst packed hurricane-force winds
It wasn't a tornado, but it was packing hurricane-force winds.
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Tuesday, June 23
Monday, June 22
UPDATED: Storm produces 69 mph wind gust at Quantico; leaves severe damage in Burke
A damaging line of thunderstorms swept across Northern Virginia Monday evening, toppling trees and power lines and knocking out power to more than 55,000 customers at the height of the outages.
Slime museum, outdoor movies coming to Tysons Corner Center this summer
Tysons Corner Center is poised for a busy summer with new retail options and family-friendly programs.
Virginia localities raise $119M for school construction through targeted sales tax
Over the past five years, several Virginia localities have generated just $119 million total from a targeted sales tax to fund school construction and maintenance, fueling calls to expand the tax statewide.
Sunday, June 21
UPDATED: Two dead in fiery crash on I-95 in Fairfax County
A fiery crash on Interstate 95 in Fairfax County early Sunday killed the driver and one passenger, while bystanders rescued a second passenger from the burning vehicle.
Saturday, June 20
Five killed in five crashes over 48 hours in Fairfax County
Four pedestrians and a motorcyclist were killed in separate crashes over a two-day period, Fairfax County police said Friday.
Thursday, June 18
Juneteenth 2026: A guide to events across Northern Virginia
Celebrations are set across Northern Virginia for the nation’s youngest holiday, Juneteenth National Independence Day, which celebrates the end of slavery in the United States.
Herndon’s Weird Brothers Coffee to open first franchise in Vienna
Fresh off its designation as the region’s best coffeehouse by Northern Virginia Magazine readers, Weird Brothers Coffee is brewing an expansion to Vienna.
Wednesday, June 17
Flanked by Northern Virginia lawmakers, Spanberger signs legislation to boost statewide contraception access
With the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial just a stone’s throw away, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed landmark reproductive freedom and contraception access legislation Wednesday during a ceremony at Occoquan Regional Park.
Body of missing swimmer identified after body recovered in Potomac near Great Falls
Search crews have identified the person who was found in the Potomac River near Great Falls Tuesday afternoon as a man who had been missing since Sunday after going swimming in the water.
Fairfax City Receives GFOA’s Triple Crown Award
The City of Fairfax has earned the GFOA Triple Crown — a prestigious honor recognizing governments that achieve all three of GFOA's top financial reporting awards in a single year. Only 441 governments across the U.S. and Canada received…
Tuesday, June 16
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority names new CEO
The Fairfax County Economic Development Authority Commission has named George D. Thomas its next president and CEO.
UPDATE: Search continues after swimmer reported missing in Great Falls area
First responders in swift water boats and a U.S. Park Police helicopter are scouring the Potomac River for a man who went missing while swimming in the Great Falls Park area Sunday.
Sunday, June 14
A look inside the new exhibit space at George Washington's Mount Vernon
The life and legacy of George Washington is back on display at his Mount Vernon estate after a yearlong closure to refresh the venue’s primary exhibit space.
Saturday, June 13
Ikea replacing Dulles Expo Center gives sneak peek ahead of June 18 opening
The new Ikea store opening in Fairfax County wants you to go say “hej” — the Swedish word for “hi” — ahead of its official opening on Thursday.
Thursday, June 11
Two six-story admin buildings, three six-story parking garages and much more: Fort Belvoir's massive expansion taking shape
The U.S. Department of the Army has submitted a federal consistency determination for a long-term development plan at Fort Belvoir's North Area campus, triggering a public review process through the Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program.
Tuesday, June 9
Copperhead snakes, a common summer sighting, are popping up in the DC area earlier
Copperhead snakes are nothing new around the D.C. area, but people don’t usually find the snakes in their yards until later in the summer.
Sunday, June 7
Moo Thru now serving ice cream at new shop in Burke
Just in time for the hotter months, Burke residents have a new option for ice cream.
Friday, June 5
Brendan Banfield sentenced to life in prison without parole in ‘au pair affair’ murders
A judge in Fairfax County has sentenced Brendan Banfield to life in prison with no chance of parole in the 2023 “au pair affair” murders of his wife and another man.
Wednesday, June 3
Dry conditions trigger Northern Virginia drought watch
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments has issued a drought watch for D.C., Northern Virginia and southern Maryland due to persisting dry conditions despite recent rainfall.
Wednesday, May 27
UPDATED: Students from Prince William, Fairfax reach semifinals of National Spelling Bee before being eliminated
Students from Prince William and Fairfax counties reached the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee before being eliminated in the seventh round Wednesday.
Sunday, May 24
Actor Gary Sinise brings his Lt. Dan Band to Fort Belvoir, shining a spotlight on nation's veterans
Actor, musician and veterans advocate Gary Sinise returned to Fort Belvoir with his Lt. Dan Band Thursday, telling service members and families their sacrifices remain at the center of his foundation’s mission.
Monday, May 18
Fairfax sheriff, commonwealth’s attorney grilled at House subcommittee hearing
House Republicans continued focusing a national spotlight from states like Illinois and New York to jurisdictions like Chicago and Fairfax County on Thursday.