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2,323 stories since December 22, 2020.
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.
Manassas man, Sterling woman sentenced to combined 24 years for drug trafficking
Two Northern Virginia residents have been sentenced above guidelines for their role in trafficking drugs, including large amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Friday, June 12
Sen. Warner joins bipartisan coalition for 'Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act'
Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia has joined a bipartisan coalition of senators to sponsor the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Act, aiming to expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants’ access to the protein-packed, heated meal.
Thursday, June 11
Six injured after vehicle crashes into Sterling Goodwill
A 79-year-old Ashburn woman faces a reckless driving charge after a vehicle drove into the Sterling Goodwill store Wednesday afternoon, injuring six people.
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.
Inaugural Four Nations Cup polo tournament arrives in Northern Virginia this month
The inaugural Four Nations Cup grass polo tournament is set for Great Meadow in The Plains this month.
Wednesday, June 10
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.
Monday, June 8
Chuck Kuhn's holdings group purchases historic Leesburg farm for $19 million
Northern Virginia real estate magnate Chuck Kuhn and his JK Land Holdings has purchased another 650 acres in Loudoun County with intent of preserving the land.
Ashburn man charged with crimes against children, animals; police say there may be more victims
An Ashburn man has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes and children and animals.
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
Watching The Tonys Sunday? Keep an eye out for this precocious 11-year-old from Purcellville
Radio City Music Hall will be the epicenter of the stage world Sunday night, and one Loudoun County girl will be shining among the stars.
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.
Thursday, June 4
Public Kayak Launch Opens at Four Mile Run
Kayak launch
White House's 'X-Files'-like website claims over 3,600 undocumented immigrant arrests in Northern Virginia
A new White House website that satirizes immigrant arrests as alien encounters says there have been over 3,600 undocumented immigrant arrests in Northern Virginia since February 2025.