$1 million appropriated for new Washington & Old Dominion Trail Visitor’s Center in Vienna
State and local officials are planning a visitor's center in Vienna along the historic Washington & Old Dominion Trail.
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273 stories since March 5, 2025.
Thursday, July 16
Fairfax County fee relief to Burke area residents impacted by microburst
Fairfax County supervisors have taken a step to ease the burden of Burke-area families impacted by last month’s microburst.
Tuesday, July 14
Vehicle Fire in Lorton
Fire, burn injuries, related to stabbing, according to police.
White Oak Elementary ‘Rocks’ Their Spirit
Rock Quarry
Fairfax County’s Heat Plan Shifts into High Gear
The heat spell in early July had air conditioners humming everywhere.
Saturday, July 11
Occoquan man dies after being struck by Jeep at commuter lot
A 78-year-old man was struck and killed Friday morning as he attempted to cross the entry lanes at the Occoquan commuter lot in Woodbridge.
Police shoot knife-wielding suspect at Fairfax city Wawa
A police officer shot and wounded a knife-wielding suspect at a Fairfax city Wawa early Saturday morning.
Friday, July 10
Wrong-way driver crashes into trooper on 395 Express Lanes
A wrong-way driver first spotted in the 95 Express Lanes in Prince William County crashed into a Virginia State Police cruiser and another car Wednesday evening in the 395 Express Lanes in Fairfax County.
Thursday, July 9
Police: Man charged with animal cruelty after killing gosling in Fairfax city
A Maryland man has been charged with animal cruelty after allegedly attacking geese in Fairfax City last month.
Chantilly's Park East Corporate Center sold for over $26 million
Bethesda, Md.-based Finmarc Management has sold an 83,000-square-foot flex office building and adjacent 6.4-acre parcel in Chantilly’s Park East Corporate Center for $26.36 million.
Tuesday, July 7
SPARKS ABA opens new learning center in Fairfax
SPARKS ABA, a provider of autism therapy, has opened its newest Learning Center in Fairfax.
Saturday, July 4
McLean neighborhood celebrates America's 250th with 507 American flags
Under a blazing summer sun, volunteers spent Wednesday evening planting an American flag at every mailbox in McLean Hamlet, transforming the 507-home neighborhood into a patriotic display ahead of the Fourth of July and the nation's 250th…
Friday, July 3
'Have a high index of suspicion': Northern Va. doctor warns of rising Lyme disease risk as tick season peaks
Northern Virginia residents should brace for a surge in Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses as warmer weather following a mild winter creates ideal conditions for ticks.
Wednesday, July 1
$207B Virginia Budget with Landmark Data Center Tax
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
Judicial Standoff: Virginia Gun Law
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
Tuesday, June 30
Fairfax County officials seek public’s help after fire destroys Task Force 1 training equipment
Fairfax County officials are asking the public for information about a fire that destroyed part of a Virginia Task Force 1 training facility in Lorton.
Friday, June 26
Herndon man arrested after dump truck bursts into flames in Fauquier County crash
A Herndon man was arrested Thursday after a hit-and-run involving a dump truck that eventually burst into flames in Fauquier County.
Coyote recently attacked resident and dogs in Great Falls, county says
Fairfax County officials are warning residents in the Great Falls area to watch out for a potentially rabid coyote.
Thursday, June 25
Two Northern Virginia natives heading to Germany for cultural diplomacy fellowship
Two Northern Virginia natives have been selected as participants in a cultural diplomacy fellowship that will take them to Germany this summer.
Wednesday, June 24
After clash with Trump administration, George Mason president receives contract extension
George Mason University’s Board of Visitors has extended the contract of President Gregory Washington through June 30, 2031.
Tuesday, June 23
Alexandria man involved in I-95 pursuit and Potomac Mills shooting sentenced to four years
An Alexandria man and convicted felon was sentenced in federal court Tuesday to four years in prison for possessing a machine gun, which was found after a high-speed pursuit and crash on Interstate 95 last year.
Not a tornado: Burke microburst packed hurricane-force winds
It wasn't a tornado, but it was packing hurricane-force winds.
Monday, June 22
UPDATED: Storm produces 69 mph wind gust at Quantico; leaves severe damage in Burke
A damaging line of thunderstorms swept across Northern Virginia Monday evening, toppling trees and power lines and knocking out power to more than 55,000 customers at the height of the outages.