Local WWII Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday
A model of courage, resilience and service to others.
Local WWII Veteran Celebrates 101st Birthday
The Race Is On
Alexandria’s Beyer and Warner emerge strong as primary results set stage for November.
Election
Non-fatal Officer Shooting Incident
Suspect Charged with Attempted Disarming of a Law Enforcement Officer.
Suspect Charged with Attempted Disarming of a Law Enforcement Officer.
Fairfax Planning Commission Backs Reston Town Center North Approval
Sept. 15 Board of Supervisors vote could pave way for new library and shelter.
Sept. 15 Board of Supervisors vote could pave way for new library and shelter.
Calendar Overhaul, Screen-Time Limits, New Boundaries
FCPS reshapes the upcoming school year.
School
Drowning Is Silent. Prevention Is Not.
Drowning prevention starts before a child ever enters the water.
Life preserver safety
Region Has Serious Drought, Rainfall Deficit
Officials urge saving water
Officials urge saving water
Two Students Bypass International Bottlenecks, Deliver Direct Food Aid to Cuba
‘Hunger should never be political.’
‘Hunger should never be political.’
Backup Needed: Region’s Water Supply
The Potomac River is the source for water for 5 million residents; recent events point to need for backup.
The Potomac River is the source for water for 5 million residents; recent events point to need for backup.
Virginia School Divisions, Municipalities Face 25% Electric Bill Spike
Residential bills are shielded under the new budget, but local tax hikes to cover the public sector could pass some of the burden down to residents.
Budget
School Auction Leads to New Wine Bistro in Great Falls
The Cellar on Seneca opens this summer with local owners and a James Beard-nominated chef.
The Cellar on Seneca opens this summer with local owners and a James Beard-nominated chef.
Beloved Movie Characters Come to Life on Stage
City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents ‘Frozen.’
City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents ‘Frozen.’
Fairfax County’s Heat Plan Shifts into High Gear
The heat spell in early July had air conditioners humming everywhere.
The heat spell in early July had air conditioners humming everywhere.
Special Summer Alexandria Film Series Celebrates 20th Year
Special Summer Alexandria Film Series Celebrates 20th Year
Broad Relief for Virginia Families Coming July 1
From rent, paychecks, and medical bills to boosted school funding, here's how the new budget could impact everyday costs.
Budget
$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
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.
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
Mahjong Revival Builds Community at Ono Brewing
A former biology teacher creates an unexpected hub for the fast-growing game of Mahjong, drawing hundreds of players into classes, leagues, and social play.
A former biology teacher creates an unexpected hub for the fast-growing game of Mahjong, drawing hundreds of players into classes, leagues, and social play.
Fairfax County Food Insecurity Near Historic High
StarKist, Cornerstones and nonprofits mobilize as local cost of living outpaces wages.
StarKist, Cornerstones and nonprofits mobilize as local cost of living outpaces wages.