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.
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Saturday, March 28
Wednesday, March 25
Tuesday, March 24
Coinage as a storyteller: Mount Vernon ceremony introduces Revolutionary War-themed quarter
America’s birthday party continues.
Monday, March 23
Wednesday, March 18
Do These Districts Have a Future?
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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.
Monday, March 9
Saturday, March 7
Belle Haven House Fire Caused by Electrical Event
On Wednesday, March 4, at 4:13 a.m., the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 2600 block of East Side Drive in Belle Haven. Crews arrived to fire showing from the roof a two-story…
Friday, March 6
Lunar New Year Celebration Fills Sunrise at Hunter Mill in Oakton
Residents learn about the 2026 Year of the Horse
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.
Tuesday, March 3
Peace as Means and End at 2026 Student Peace Awards
2026 Student Peace Awards
Monday, March 2
You've Got Fail: AOL Lays Off People in Reston; Unclear If They Were Aware AOL Still Existed
Shocking news from the Internets today, where we learned that AOL plans to lay off 108 employees at its Reston office . Even more shockingly, AOL apparently still exists. It's easy to forget how huge a deal AOL once was, and its massive…
Saturday, February 28
Tears of Joy - Middleburg Town Council Report
On February 11, 160 people filled Town Hall to watch the Asbury Church oral histories, the stories of the church and of Middleburg's Black community, told by the people who lived them. The next night…