Manassas cancels final First Friday of the year after deadly September shooting
Manassas is cancelling the final First Friday of the year after a teen girl was shot and killed during the event last month.
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Monday, October 19
Wetzel’s Pretzels moving into Northern Virginia market
The Wetzel’s Pretzels brand is getting ready to expand into Northern Virginia.
The Ghosts of Occoquan: Flickering lights, mysterious sightings and 7-year-old Tad
Thirteen years ago, the ghost of a little boy was reported at the Puzzle Palooza in Occoquan.
After complaints, Warrenton Town Council delays vote on new trash rules
A move to end town-funded trash service for businesses outside Warrenton’s downtown historic district was delayed last week after several business owners complained the change would be both costly and unfair.
Meet the former MMA fighter building his business in Prince William County
On Sept. 1, a retired mixed martial arts fighter strode into board chambers at the Prince William County government center complex in Woodbridge. This time, he was seeking a different kind of knockout.
Real estate property sales filed October 5-11, 2026
These property transfers, filed October 5-11, 2026, were provided by Clerk of the Court of Fauquier County. (Please note that to conserve space, only the first person named as the grantor or grantee is listed. The kind of instrument is…
Sunday, October 18
Alexandria Picked for Bloomberg Housing Initiative to Speed Permits, Boost Backyard Homes
Up to $750,000 and national expertise aim to cut approval times in half and double accessory dwelling units within two years.
Goats, Ghouls and Edgar Allan Poe: Fun Things to Do in Alexandria Through November
From a floating pumpkin patch and a goat social in Del Ray to Halloween bar crawls on King Street and Edgar Allan Poe at The Lyceum, here’s what’s happening around Alexandria through November.
On the ballot: The amendment that could permanently protect reproductive rights in Virginia
Kacia Kriener Putman credits abortion access with her ability to grow her family.
Transgender care for young patients remains on hold at Virginia hospitals
Children’s hospitals in Virginia have kept transgender services for patients younger than 19 on hold for more than a year following President Donald Trump’s January 2025 executive order.
Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students
A new report shows Virginia students’ kindergarten readiness rose 6 percentage points to 57% over the past year, with underserved students making notable gains, according to the Department of Education.
On the ballot: The amendment that could permanently protect reproductive rights in Virginia
Kacia Kriener Putman credits abortion access with her ability to grow her family.
Transgender care for young patients remains on hold at Virginia hospitals
Children’s hospitals in Virginia have kept transgender services for patients younger than 19 on hold for more than a year following President Donald Trump’s January 2025 executive order.
From confinement to creativity: New Workhouse Arts exhibit revisits the complex past of Lorton Reformatory
When photographer Lloyd Wolf sought to document a substance abuse rehabilitation program at Lorton Correctional Complex nearly four decades ago, his request was met with outright hostility.
Saturday, October 17
Alexandria Home Prices Fall 11% in September as Sales Slow
The city's median sale price dropped to $660,000, even as prices rose across Northern Virginia as a whole, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.
Alexandria-Based Five Guys Takes Its Burger-Making Competition to Prime Video
A new five-part docuseries, "On The Line: The World Burger Games," follows Five Guys crew members from around the world to a $100,000 championship held just across the Potomac at MGM National Harbor.
British Chocolatier Hotel Chocolat Confirms Mid-November Opening in Old Town Alexandria
The luxury British brand, known for its 100-flavor “Wall of Chocolate,” is owned by the family company behind M&M's and Snickers, headquartered just up the road in McLean.
Ted's Bulletin and Honeymoon Chicken Are Coming to Carlyle Crossing: What to Know and What to Order
One D.C. restaurant group is opening two spots side by side on Mandeville Lane this fall: the all-day breakfast favorite famous for its house-made "pop tarts," and a Michelin-recognized fried chicken joint.
Prosecutors show jury red-stained carpet as Bhatt's murder trial continues
Prosecutors hauled an 8-by-10-foot section of carpeting into a Prince William County courtroom on Thursday, Oct. 15, creating a dramatic scene as jurors stood and leaned forward to examine its suspected bloodstains.
Prosecutors show jury red-stained carpet as Bhatt's murder trial continues
Prosecutors hauled an 8-by-10-foot section of carpeting into a Prince William County courtroom on Thursday, Oct. 15, creating a dramatic scene as jurors stood and leaned forward to examine its suspected bloodstains.
Police warn of rabid cat in Gainesville neighborhood
A rabid cat recently found in Gainesville may have exposed people and other pets, prompting police to urge anyone who had contact to notify Animal Services and seek medical care.
Powered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7%
Inflation grew to a 3.7% annual rate in September, according to an Oct. 14 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 3.4% in August.
Trump overshadows 10th District debate as candidates spar on data centers, immigration
Only two politicians participated in a debate Thursday for candidates for Virginia’s 10th Congressional District in Manassas.