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Northern Virginia news that more than one local outlet reported, newest first, each with a short summary and every outlet's story. The last 30 days; ongoing stories follow the bigger subjects over months.
- Fairfax · Alexandria · Oct 28 · 2 outletsAlexandria, Arlington seek protections in proposed Dominion-NextEra mergerAlexandria and Arlington officials are pressing Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy for stronger customer protections and clean energy progress if their proposed merger goes through. Officials held a briefing on a Monday, and Fairfax County residents, elected officials, business representatives and energy advocates also raised concerns about the proposed $67 billion merger at a Fairfax County Government Center meeting on October 9.
- Loudoun · Oct 27 · 3 outletsLoudoun parties appeal state approval of Golden to Mars power lineThe Loudoun County government, the county School Board and local homeowners' associations have filed appeals with the Virginia Supreme Court over the State Corporation Commission's ruling that allowed Dominion to build high voltage transmission lines through eastern Loudoun. The filings were made on October 27, 2026, and challenge the approved Golden to Mars transmission line route.
- Prince William · Oct 27 · 2 outletsWoodbridge man killed in Dumfries motorcycle crashA motorcycle and a car collided in Dumfries, Prince William County, killing a Woodbridge man, police said. The crash was reported on October 27, 2026.
- Arlington · Oct 27 · 2 outletsArlington Public Health adds PrEP to HIV prevention servicesArlington Public Health, part of the Arlington County Department of Human Services, is expanding access to HIV prevention by adding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). The services also include HIV testing and follow-up care, with reduced- or no-cost options for eligible patients.
- Arlington · Oct 27 · 2 outletsThree men sentenced for 2025 Arlington apartment arsonThree men have been sentenced to prison for a fire set at an Arlington apartment building in May 2025 that displaced residents. The fire was caused by a lit cup of gasoline at a Columbia Pike building, and some residents were injured.
- Arlington · Fairfax · Oct 27 · 2 outletsOver 1,000 pounds of unused medication collected on Drug Take Back DayFairfax County police stations and the Drug Enforcement Administration, along with other Fairfax County agencies, held the 31st Annual National Drug Take Back Day this past Saturday. Participants collected 1,071 pounds of unused or expired medication, with the event aimed at preventing accidental poisoning, overdose, and misuse of prescription drugs.
- Fairfax · Arlington · Oct 27 · 2 outletsFalls Church man pleads guilty in road rage shooting of e-bike riderA Falls Church man pleaded guilty in connection with the May road rage shooting of an e-bike rider near West Ox Road. The shooting was non-fatal, and the man could face decades in prison.
- Fairfax · Prince William · Oct 27 · 2 outletsMan accused of damaging Iwo Jima memorial faces federal chargesA man accused of damaging the Iwo Jima memorial near Marine Corps Base Quantico in Prince William County will face federal charges, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. He is accused of using a sledgehammer on the historic monument, and the charges will follow his transfer to federal custody.
- Prince William · Oct 27 · 2 outletsManassas council names Ralph Smith interim mayorThe Manassas City Council unanimously appointed Council Member Ralph J. Smith as interim mayor on Oct. 26, 2026. His term begins Oct. 27, 2026.
- Reston & Herndon · Fairfax · Oct 26 · 2 outletsReston Association board adopts new budget and capital improvement planThe Reston Association Board of Directors formally adopted a new budget and capital improvement plan for the coming year. The board found savings that reduced what would otherwise have been a larger increase in fees.
- Loudoun · Fairfax · Oct 25 · 2 outletsEarly voting expands to more locations in Northern VirginiaEarly voting expanded to more satellite locations in Fairfax County on Oct. 22, with long lines reported at the Mason District Government Center. In Loudoun County, early voting is underway at five locations ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.