Dulles Airport becomes focus of US efforts to prevent spread of Ebola
Dulles International Airport in Loudoun County is the focus of the United States’ effort to prevent the spread of the Ebola virus from East and Central Africa.
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Thursday, May 21
Wednesday, May 20
Sign O' The Times: Lake Anne Unveils New Old Brutalist Signs, With A Dash of Mondrain
Hey, remember the time that Lake Anne Plaza's branding, including a somewhat suggestive sign that looked like it would be more at home in a certain park in Brambleton , was put up for a refresh? Yeah, that was awesome. Well, it turns out…
Tuesday, May 19
Man accused of strangling, killing 8-month-old sister in Leesburg indicted for murder
A Loudoun County grand jury on Monday indicted 22-year-old Alvaro Mejia Ayala on additional charges related to an alleged strangling that left his 8-month-old sister dead.
Manassas, Dulles airports receive $67 million in federal funds
Virginia’s congressional delegation has announced over $67 million in federal funding for upgrades at two Northern Virginia airports.
Monday, May 18
Fairfax sheriff, commonwealth’s attorney grilled at House subcommittee hearing
House Republicans continued focusing a national spotlight from states like Illinois and New York to jurisdictions like Chicago and Fairfax County on Thursday.
Labor advocates feel 'betrayed' by Gov. Spanberger's collective bargaining veto
Virginia labor advocates say they feel “betrayed” by Gov. Abigail Spanberger following her veto of public sector collective bargaining legislation.
Inova hospital in critical need of platelet donors
Inova Blood Donor Services is experiencing a critical shortage of platelet donations and urgently needs donors to help replenish the supply for patients across the region.
Fairfax County crash leaves two dead, two children injured
Two people were killed and two children injured, one critically, after a single-car crash early Sunday on Chain Bridge Road over Interstate 66 in Oakton, police said.
Sunday, May 17
Bob Ross’ famous paintings hidden right here in Northern Virginia
Just about everyone knows who Bob Ross is. The longtime host of “The Joy of Painting” on public television was famous for his peaceful landscapes populated with what he called “happy little trees” as well as his noteworthy hairstyle and…
Saturday, May 16
Different paths converge as Mason celebrates its over 12,000 spring graduates
The night before freshman orientation at George Mason University, 17-year-old Saniya Dilip Darediya sat in her room and cried.
Friday, May 15
‘The SpongeBob Musical’ on stage at Lorton Workhouse
The Workhouse Arts Center is presenting “The SpongeBob Musical” on select dates through June 14.
Thursday, May 14
Annual count finds slight increase in homelessness across Northern Virginia
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Northern Virginia has increased slightly over the past year, according to a report by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.
Wednesday, May 13
Monday, May 11
NOVA Wild zoo and safari is just around the corner
Got an animal lover in the family? If you’re looking for a family-friendly experience where you can get up close and personal with incredible animals, NOVA Wild might be for you.
Fairfax County’s first fuel cell data center proposed in Chantilly
A new data center has been proposed in Chantilly that would rely on fuel cell technology to convert natural gas into electricity rather than drawing primarily from the power grid.
Saturday, May 9
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.
Friday, May 8
Casinopocalypse Never: Developer Denies Interest in Reston, Herndon Casino, Nosiree Bob! (Simon)
No one: Absolutely no one: Comstock: We never wanted to build a casino in your stupid town anyway. The fancypants casino bill has been dead (for now) for almost a month, and developer Comstock just issued a public statement saying nosiree…
VIDEO: Bald eagles fly free after poisoning at Loudoun County landfill
Two immature bald eagles have returned to the wild after suffering suspected pentobarbital poisoning at the Loudoun County landfill earlier this week.
Thursday, May 7
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Fire in Local Business
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 10:35 p.m., the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to a fire alarm at a strip shopping center in the 7200 block of Arlington Blvd in West Falls Church. Upon arrival, firefighters located a…
Four Inova hospitals secure 'A' safety grade from national nonprofit
Four Inova hospitals secured “A” grades from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit that monitors patient safety, in the latest review.
Wednesday, May 6
DOJ investigating Fairfax prosecutor over policy on immigrant defendants
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into the Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office over its handling of cases involving undocumented immigrants as defendants.
Fire Investigators Seek Public’s Help in Popes Head Road Fire
Fire Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in determining what caused the fire that occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday May 3, 2026, in the 11100 block of Popes Head Road. At 3:06 a.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue…