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A member of the Fairfax City Council has been named one of Northern Virginia’s “40 Under 40” for 2026 in honor of his professional and civic contributions.

The House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Arlington’s commonwealth’s attorney, the latest escalation in a months-long dispute over her handling of an ongoing criminal investigation. Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) filed a.

Feds say the 15th Street protected bike lane will cause more traffic during cherry blossom season, but bike advocates say it makes everyone safer. .

A 26-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two Arlington police officers without provocation early this morning (Friday).

The Braddock District’s newest representative on the Fairfax County School Board has officially taken office.

Fairfax County staff have revised language in the proposed Active Transportation and Trails Plan in an effort to smooth out friction between advocates for pedestrians/bicyclists and environmental issues.

A longtime Thai restaurant and sushi bar has closed for business in Clarendon, but it appears the business won’t be gone for long.

Lane closures are coming to the George Washington Memorial Parkway starting next week, for a resurfacing project.

Fairfax County has an abundance of lawn care companies ready to pull weeds, spread mulch and mow grass, among other maintenance services.

The three-month sprint to the June 16 primary election is on.

It never became the network D.C. promised, but it did shape life along the corridor.

The arrival of spring brings flowers, sunshine, warm weather and — for some — spring cleaning.

A new center for teens struggling with addiction and their mental health has opened in Chantilly.

The GOP's latest attempt to interfere with local affairs would also stop the city from banning right turns on red. .

Spring is here! Celebrate the city's favorite season by dancing with DMV-based DJs, taking a culinary trip to Eatonville, and exploring LGBTQ+ identity through African art.

A key county advisory panel has recommended giving historic protections to portions of the former Nelly Custis School in Aurora Highlands.

Herndon will welcome a new watering hole today, complete with its own selection of craft brews.

An Ace Hardware store is opening soon in Crystal City. Arlington’s second Twins Ace Hardware is preparing to soft open at 2051 S.

The Federal Communications Commission announced yesterday (Thursday) that it has approved local television giant Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion takeover of Tysons-based rival Tegna.

Victims of crime in Arlington will soon have a more soothing and intentionally designed space to speak with an attorney about their experiences.

One Injured in Bailey’s Crossroads Shooting — “Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) officers responded [on Thursday, March 19] to a shooting in the 5500 block of Seminary Road and found.

Tap water in Arlington may have a distinct taste and smell of chlorine for a while as an annual cleaning of the county’s pipe network begins next week.

An assistant track coach at Hayfield Secondary School will be dismissed after he was arrested today (Thursday) on child pornography charges, police say.

Firefighters Warn on Cuts — The local firefighters union pointed to a call in which Rescue 102 was dispatched to a second alarm in Fairfax County: “If the proposed budget.

A former chair of the Fairfax County School Board’s budget committee will return to the panel after a judge tossed out a complaint accusing him of embezzling $175,000 from a.

Spring is here, and so are the blooms across Arlington National Cemetery’s 639 acres.

Though Anytime Fitness is set to close later this spring, the Twinbrooke Shopping Center won’t go without a gym for long.

A busload of middle schoolers had a rollercoaster of a morning earlier this week after a charter bus took a wrong turn onto a bike path next to Arlington Blvd.

War in the Mideast is having an impact on passenger activity at Dulles International Airport.

Fairfax County Public Schools officials are open to a more robust artificial intelligence policy, but a final version is still a few months from being ready for primetime.

A flower potluck, Narcan distribution, and more ways to get involved in D.C. .

The D.C. soccer team heads back to Audi Field with their star forward, new uniforms, and hopes for another championship run.  .

Election officials and community groups are targeting older and low-propensity voters with an education blitz on the new way D.C. will vote this year.

President Trump’s vision for what Washington should look like extends well beyond the federal core.

And the D.C. Council sues Bowser over budget documents she won’t share.

The Public Service Commission needs stronger supervision from the D.C. Council. .

Locals are worried about the cost of housing, healthcare, childcare, and debt.

From soccer to skipping small talk, or Persian New Year to Pi Day, there’s something for everybody on the calendar. .