MEDIA ADVISORY: Arlington, NOVA Parks Host E-Moto Trail Safety Events
NOVA Parks and representatives from Arlington County will announce free E-Moto Trail Safety Engagement Events.
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Police Host the 12th Annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) is proud to host its 12th annual Fill the Cruiser Toy Drive, continuing a beloved holiday tradition of bringing joy to children in need across Arlington.
Major Attendance Zone Changes Unlikely At Loudoun County Elementary Schools: Report
The Loudoun County School Board doesn't appear to support making changes to the attendance zones of eastern Loudoun elementary schools.
Dozens Hurt In Porch Collapse At College Party | Marine Marathon 3-Peat | Speeding Truck Kills 2: VA Weekend
An apartment fire displaced residents from 14 units, gunfire rattled a Northern Virginia church, a university shooting injured two and more.
Reston Association approves new budget, capital projects plan
The Reston Association Board of Directors has formally adopted a new budget and capital improvement plan (CIP) for the coming year. As proposed earlier this month, the budget will increase…
Va. transportation chief pledges to minimize local impacts of I-495 Southside project
Virginia’s renewed efforts to win regional support for the contentious I-495 Southside Express Lanes project will focus more aggressively on minimizing negative consequences along the 11-mile route, the state’s top […] Read more on ALXnow…
O’Connell roundup: Football, other teams are enjoying strong seasons
With its latest victory, the Bishop O’Connell Knights are assured of not having a losing regular-season record in football for the first time since going 5-5 in the 2021 high-school…
Active-Duty Marine Wins Marine Corps Marathon For Third Year In A Row
The winner’s time was just 3 minutes and 30 seconds slower than the event’s record of 2 hours, 14 minutes and 1 second, set in 1989.
Fall leaf collection starts in two weeks in Arlington
As the D.C. area approaches peak fall foliage, leaf collection in Arlington is never far behind. The county’s first round of fall leaf collection begins in two weeks, on Monday,…
Fire at Alexandria residential building injures firefighter, displaces residents in 14 units
Improperly discarded smoking materials were behind a Sunday fire that injured a firefighter and displaced residents from 14 apartments, according to the Alexandria Fire Department. AFD responded around 9:03 a.m. […] Read more on ALXnow…
Vienna reopens case for traffic signal outside Madison High School
Town of Vienna staff received a green light earlier this month to revisit the possibility of installing a traffic signal on Maple Avenue outside James Madison High School. The Vienna…
Beauty institute expands in Annandale
The KH Beauty and Esthetic Institute just opened in Annandale a few months ago and has already expanded. “KH” stands for owner Katy Hennessey. She opened a beauty academy and clinic at 7224 Columbia Pike in June. Hennessey recently took…
2 Pets Killed, Firefighter Hurt In Loudoun County House Fire
Two residents were displaced, two cats were killed and a firefighter was hurt during a Friday night house fire in Loudoun County.
Loudoun's Varsity Football Week 9 Scoreboard
Briar Woods, Heritage, Lightridge, Loudoun Valley, Potomac Falls and Woodgrove earned wins Oct. 23 during the ninth week of the 2026 varsity football season.
FCPD wraps up ‘Road Shark’ traffic safety campaign with over 60K tickets issued
In a sample of just four weeks this year, Fairfax County police officers pulled over tens of thousands of drivers for speeding, driving while using their cell phones and other…
Southbound Holland Lane closes for tree planting work
Alexandria is planting some new trees in the medians along the recently reconfigured Holland Lane. Excavation work to prepare for the four plantings will start today (Monday) and is expected […] Read more on ALXnow: Southbound Holland Lane…
Man who fled to Europe after 2023 Clarendon shooting sentenced to 17 years
A man who shot someone in Clarendon and fled the country, and then escaped again while awaiting extradition, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. Taha Zouheir was sentenced…
All Manassas Park City Schools Closed After Weapon Found In Parking Lot
The Manassas Park City School District closed all of its schools on Monday after a weapon was discovered on school grounds.
Officials: Higher fees for charging electric vehicles will make program ‘self-sustaining’
County Board members have approved a sizeable increase in the cost of charging electric vehicles at county-owned facilities, saying it sets the program up for long-term success and expansion. “It…
APD investigates graffiti targeting immigrants found on Mount Jefferson Park Trail
Graffiti appearing to target the immigrant community is being investigated on the Mount Jefferson Park Trail, according to the Alexandria Police Department. Police believe the graffiti appeared between 11 p.m. […] Read more on ALXnow: APD…
2 Dead In Manassas After Speeding Truck Blows Through Stop Sign: Police
Two people are dead after a truck ran a stop sign at a Manassas intersection at a high rate of speed.
DOGE victim launches campaign for the House of Delegates
John Michael Forrest, a Democratic candidate running for the Virginia House of Delegates in 2027, is focusing on reducing the costs of rental housing, enacting stricter rules on campaign financing, and regulating AI. Forrest is the first…
Morning Notes for October 26, 2026
Three-Peat at MCM — Thousands ran the 51st Marine Corps Marathon yesterday, starting and finishing in Arlington. “Marine Corps Maj. Kyle King won the race for the third time in…
Morning Notes for October 26, 2026
Dominion Sues Over Rejected Substation — “Dominion Energy has filed a lawsuit against Prince William County, challenging its decision to oppose a plan to overhaul an existing substation. The utility…
Morning Notes for October 26, 2026
On This Day in Alexandria History — “On October 26, 1955, the Alexandria City Council approved the rezoning of a residential section of North Washington Street to allow commercial construction. […] Read more on ALXnow: Morning Notes for…