Man shot by police after barricade at Arlington 7-Eleven
A man with a knife was shot and killed by police Friday night after barricading himself inside a 7-Eleven in Arlington.
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189 stories since March 21, 2025.
Saturday, May 9
Monday, April 27
Georgia lawmaker wants to make Alexandria, Arlington part of DC
A Republican member of Congress is raising some eyebrows in Northern Virginia with his push to make Arlington and Alexandria a part of D.C., taking 400,000 residents’ votes away from the more politically competitive Virginia and lumping…
Sunday, April 26
SoberRide offering free 'Lyfts' home for Cinco de Mayo
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will activate its SoberRide initiative for the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Wednesday, April 22
Del. Guzman launches campaign in new 7th Congressional District
State Del. Elizabeth Guzmán on Wednesday launched a campaign for Virginia’s new 7th Congressional District following Tuesday’s redistricting referendum approval.
Sunday, April 19
Plans in high gear for 2026 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
The 2026 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics are scheduled for Sept. 9 through Oct. 4 with an official opening on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington.
Friday, April 17
Conservation groups raise alarm as Potomac River named most endangered in the nation
The Potomac River, otherwise known as “the nation’s river,” has been named the most endangered river in the country, following a massive sewage spill earlier this year and the ongoing buildout of thirsty data centers across the watershed.
Saturday, March 28
Ground stops issued again at DC-area airports after ‘strong smell’ at FAA facility
All three major D.C.-area airports were under a ground stop Friday evening due to a “strong smell” at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Fauquier County.
Tuesday, March 24
Coinage as a storyteller: Mount Vernon ceremony introduces Revolutionary War-themed quarter
America’s birthday party continues.
Wednesday, March 18
VDH fully lifts recreational water advisory for the Potomac River
The Virginia Department of Health on Tuesday lifted the remaining recreational water advisory for the Potomac River from the American Legion Memorial Bridge to the Route 120 Chain Bridge.
Tuesday, March 17
UPDATED: Thousands still without power after Monday night storms
A late band of storms swept through Northern Virginia on Monday night, producing wind gusts close to 70 mph and knocking out power to tens of thousands.
SoberRide offers free Lyfts for St. Patrick's Day holiday
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will host its SoberRide initiative for the St. Patrick’s Day holiday, providing a free ride home for those who may have had too much to drink.
Monday, March 16
UPDATED: Tornado watch canceled for Northern Virginia; strong storms still possible
The National Weather Service has canceled a tornado watch for the D.C. area, but warns strong storms may still impact the area this evening.
Sunday, March 15
Northern Virginia weather closings and early dismissals for Monday, March 16
The following school divisions have announced early dismissals or closures for Monday, March 16 ahead of a strong line of storms forecast for tomorrow afternoon and evening:
Friday, March 13
Ground stop lifted at DC airports after chemical smell at Vint Hill FAA facility
A ground stop at all three major D.C.-area airports Friday has been lifted. It was originally in effect around 5:30 p.m. due to a “strong chemical smell” at a Federal Aviation Administration facility in Fauquier County.
Friday, March 6
Developers pitch 630-unit mixed-use project for former TSA building in Pentagon City
Developers are hoping to convert the vacant former TSA headquarters in Pentagon City into hundreds of apartments and over 30,000 square feet of retail space.
Thursday, March 5
VDH partially lifts water advisory for the Potomac River following sewage cleanup
The Virginia Department of Health is partially lifting its recreational water advisory for portions of the Potomac River following sewage spills in D.C. earlier this year.
Sunday, February 22
Yorktown girls, Langley boys claims state swim titles
Yorktown won its fourth straight championship; Langley its third in four years
Virginia high school boys/girls basketball scores for Feb. 21 games
Saturday's state-wide results
Saturday, February 21
UPDATED: Winter storm warning issued for Loudoun; winter weather advisory for the rest of Northern Virginia
The National Weather Service has downgraded a winter storm watch for much of Northern Virginia ahead to a winter weather advisory ahead of a coastal storm expected to bring snow and high winds Sunday into Monday.
Saturday, February 14
VDH issues advisory for the Potomac River after massive D.C. sewage spill
The Virginia Department of Health has issued a recreational water advisory for the Potomac River, urging Virginia residents to avoid activities like swimming, wading and kayaking due to recent sewage spills in Washington, D.C.
Saturday, February 7
SoberRide offers free Lyfts for Super Bowl Sunday
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program is offering its Super Bowl SoberRide program for a second year.
Friday, February 6
VDH warns of potential measles exposure at Haymarket health center; this year’s cases rise to six
The Virginia Department of Health is investigating another case of measles, the sixth this year, this time involving a child under 4 years old who may have exposed others at the Heathcote Health Center in Haymarket.
Wednesday, February 4
EXCLUSIVE: Sen. Kaine seeks to strip Robert E. Lee's name from Arlington House historic site
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine on Wednesday introduced a bill to redesignate the site known as "Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial" at Arlington National Cemetery to simply the "Arlington House National Historic Site."
Thursday, January 29
Disaster on the Potomac: First responders to midair crash recall ‘devastating’ recovery efforts
On Jan. 29, 2025, the capital region and the nation watched with shock and confusion as an American Airlines regional jet collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was on a training exercise.
Wednesday, January 28
VDOT: Motorists should not expect bare pavement
With Northern Virginia schools closed for a third day and many still trapped in their frozen neighborhoods, the Virginia Department of Transportation on Wednesday said getting to bare pavement isn’t “a realistic expectation right now.”