'Sick of It' Bus Tour Stops at Dulles
Calling out GOP health care cuts, Congressmen and SEIU airport workers demand legislative action.
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'Sick of It' Bus Tour Stops at Dulles
Calling out GOP health care cuts, Congressmen and SEIU airport workers demand legislative action.
‘Woody Sez, the Life and Times of Woody Guthrie’ Is a Must-See
Woodie Guthrie display
County strikes deal with Amazon to avoid data centers on GWU's Loudoun campus
Data centers will not be built on George Washington University’s Loudoun County campus under a deal with Amazon announced Oct. 20.
Smart Shooter Expands U.S. Operations with New Offices in Herndon
The new offices extend support, maintenance, and fielding capabilities for the U.S. military Smart Shooter, a designer, developer, and manufacturer of innovative fire control systems that increase the accuracy and effectiveness of small…
Arabian Nights 2026 Brings a Global Marketplace to Lake Anne Plaza
More than 70 vendors, international flavors, live entertainment and family activities will fill Lake Anne Plaza on October 25. Arabian Nights 2026, presented by Arabian Mosaic LLC, will transform Lake Anne Plaza into a lively international…
Dominion-NextEra merger hits turbulence, faces opposition from Va. leaders, SCC staff
Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Oct. 20 warned that Virginia regulators should reject the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy unless the companies agree to freeze residential base-rate increases for six years…
John C. Flood: 120 Years of Keeping Northern Virginia Homes Running
Few companies in the Washington region can say they were fixing pipes when Theodore Roosevelt was in the White House. John C. Flood can. The company was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1904 and expanded into Northern Virginia and Maryland…
Alexandria Leaders Make the Washington Business Journal's 2026 'Power 250'
The Washington Business Journal released its "Power 250" list of the region's most influential business leaders on Tuesday, Oct. 20, and Alexandria is well represented.
Flawless Finish, Lifetime Promise: Metro Motor Collision pairs the paint work with the lifetime guarantee
Services The ADAS work matters more every year, as today’s cars depend on cameras and sensors that need recalibrating after even minor repairs. The shop uses manufacturer-approved diagnostics and parts, then finishes with full calibration…
Route 7 Westbound at Hillsboro Road is Now Open
Motorists are advised that as of 3:45 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Route 7 westbound near Route 690 (Hillsboro Road) has reopened. It was blocked earlier in the day due to a traffic incident under the Route 690 bridge.
Expect Delays: Route 7 West Blocked Due to Traffic Incident at Route 690 Bridge
Motorists are advised that as of 2:55 p.m., Tuesday, October 20, 2026, that Route 7 westbound near Route 690 (Hillsboro Road) is blocked due to a truck that is stuck under the Route 690 bridge. Drivers are advised to use caution when…
Half a Century Behind the Walls: How John Nugent & Sons Became a Household Name
John Nugent & Sons: Fifty Years of Keeping Northern Virginia Comfortable In a region where homes change hands quickly and contractors come and go, there is real value in a name that has stayed. For more than half a century, John Nugent &…
Loudoun grand jury indicts 16
A rape suspect, a man accused of possessing child sexual abuse images, a couple charged with a string of jewelry robberies and an attempted robbery, an arson suspect, and a man accused of blowing up manhole covers, were among 16…
Prepare to be spooked at the annual hauntings tours this weekend in Leesburg
For 35 years, the Loudoun Museum has hosted its popular haunted history tours in Leesburg.
A Simple Drop-Off Can Make a Big Difference: Drug Take Back Day Returns
Fairfax County, VA – National Drug Take Back Day provides residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired medications while helping prevent prescription drug misuse, accidental poisoning, and environmental harm. On…
Mother charged after boy brings 'large hunting knife' to Bennett Elementary
Police have charged a 36-year-old Manassas woman with contributing to the delinquency of a minor after her son brought a large hunting knife to class at Bennett Elementary School last week.
Fairfax Mayor To Recognize National Black Man Voter Day At GMU
Mayor Catherine Read will present a proclamation during a free panel on voting and civic participation at George Mason University.
Candidate Q&A: Suhas Subramanyam seeks reelection in Virginia's 10th Congressional District
Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, of Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, is no stranger to serving his community.
Lake Ridge private school teacher charged with assaulting 7-year-old student
Police have charged a teacher at the Prince William Academy private school in Lake Ridge with the assault and battery of a 7-year-old student.
From Spa to Studio: MOSS Turns a 1922 Church Street Landmark Into Its New Home
A remodeler remodels its own home For 25 years, MOSS Building & Design has been rebuilding other people’s houses across Northern Virginia. This fall, the company finishes the job on its own. MOSS is moving its headquarters out of a larger…
Public Information Meeting on Reconfiguring Cascades Library/Senior Center Complex Property
The meeting will be held Nov. 2 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Center at Cascades.
Virginia Energy Policies, Electric Bills Focus Of McLean Town Hall
Residents can learn about their electric bills and state energy policies during an Oct. 27 town hall hosted by two Virginia lawmakers.
Purcellville decides not to sell its share of town library to the county — for now
The Purcellville Town Council met in a closed session Oct. 13 to discuss a proposal to sell the town's share of the Purcellville Library building on Main Street to Loudoun County.
Wing It and Run: Detectives Seek Suspects in Burglary Series
Fairfax County, VA – Detectives from our Criminal Investigations Division are seeking the community’s assistance in identifying suspects connected to a series of commercial burglaries. On July 13, at 8:05 a.m., officers responded to Taco…