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By Dan Egitto 11 hours ago
A woman in a blue dress speaks at a microphone podium while protesters hold signs behind her, including a cardboard sign that reads ‘STOP ICE CRUELTY’ and ‘Families First.’The House Judiciary Committee continued a war of words with many of Arlington’s local leaders in a new report slamming attempts to shield undocumented immigrants.
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By Scott McCaffrey 11 hours ago
Female runner in an orange tank top and bib 110 sprints on an indoor track while a group of onlookers with race bibs watches in the background.Fairfax County is leading the way in terms of representation in the record-breaking 2026 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.
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By Gracie McKenzie 12 hours ago
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By Angela Woolsey 12 hours ago
Parking lot with orange construction cones in foreground and a beige building with glass doors behind fall-colored trees.A man from Spotsylvania was arrested last week for allegedly threatening to bomb one of Northern Virginia’s biggest mosques.
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By ARLnow.com 12 hours ago
Police used a Taser to subdue a man who allegedly advanced on an officer with a broken bottle outside a Clarendon business Saturday morning.
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By Mary Stachyra Lopez 13 hours ago
Retail storefront with brick columns and a colorful flower bed in front; signs read 'Retail space for lease' and '2,400 SF'.A Fredericksburg-based specialty pet supply store plans to open its tenth location in Chantilly — its first in Fairfax County — this fall.
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By Dan Egitto 13 hours ago
A large group of people posing on stone steps in front of a brick archway and conical-roof structure outdoors, wearing matching dark shirts.A U.K.-based quantum computing company is establishing a new U.S. headquarters in Arlington.
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By Dave Facinoli 14 hours ago
Group of golfers in green polo shirts posing together on a sunny course, arms around each other.The results certainly weren’t projected to turn out so favorably for the Wakefield Warriors golf team.
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By Angela Woolsey 15 hours ago
Two-lane street with dense trees on the left and power lines on the right, approaching a school zone with 'SCHOOL ZONE' painted on the road and a few cars ahead.Since it began collecting near-miss data for local roads in 2021, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets has accumulated more evidence that such close calls between drivers and other travelers.
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By Luisa Clausen 15 hours ago
Front of a Greek restaurant named 'Two Chefs Greek Kouzina' with an orange facade and red awnings above the windows and doorsAfter 42 years as a full-service Greek restaurant in the Bluemont neighborhood, Two Chefs Pizza has rebooted as a fast-casual spot.
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By Mary Stachyra Lopez 17 hours ago
Aerial map showing Lincoln Park area with labeled streets and sites like Discovery Square, Data Center, Sully Community Center, and McLearen Shopping CenterA missing piece that would complete Discovery Square’s transformation from planned office park into a mixed-use, residential development in the Sully District is nearing the final stages of approval from.
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By Scott McCaffrey 17 hours ago
Woman with blonde hair and white glasses speaking at a formal hearing, seated at a table with a microphone in front of her.Boosters of a resurrected community radio station acknowledge they will have to build trust before establishing deep bonds with the county government.
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By Angela Woolsey 17 hours ago
Front of a retail plaza featuring a 'Big Greek Cafe' sign with a green awning and a large 'NOW OPEN' banner outside the entrance.A Greek restaurant chain from Maryland will continue its recent expansion into Northern Virginia with a new location in Reston.
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By Scott McCaffrey 17 hours ago
A local LGBTQ+ advocacy group has joined a statewide coalition seeking to pass one of three Virginia constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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By Scott McCaffrey 18 hours ago
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved a comprehensive plan amendment last Tuesday, Sept.
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By Scott McCaffrey 18 hours ago
Artist Johnny stands in his studio, smiling, with colorful abstract paintings and painting tools in the background.The ninth annual Arlington Visual Art Studio Tour is returning this weekend with works from nearly 60 artists. Artists will be displaying their works and welcoming the community.
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By FFXnow.com 19 hours ago
Small pond edged by stones in a forest, with floating leaves and a wooden bench along a stone path on the right.Woman Killed in Route 50 Crash Identified — Fairfax County police identified the woman who was killed in a crash while using a mobility wheelchair to cross Route 50 on.
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By ARLnow.com 19 hours ago
Sunset over a city skyline with orange sky, silhouetted buildings, and trees in the foreground; a highway runs along the bottom edge.Langston Blvd Project Approved — County Board members on Saturday voted 5-0 to permit razing of the former Air & Space Force Association building at 1501 Langston Blvd, replacing it.
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Courtesy of The Associated Press 1 day ago
Wide road toward a large white arch with a gold statue on top, flanked by equestrian sculptures, across a river with green trees.President Donald Trump said Sunday that the massive arch he wants to build between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery would become a “top grade military complex” able to.
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By Angela Woolsey 3 days ago
Color-coded road map showing traffic along a highway and nearby streets around a shopping plaza; red=heavy, green=clear trafficA woman was killed earlier Friday (Sept. 18) after she was struck by a driver while traveling on Route 50 in a wheelchair. Officers were dispatched at 7:27 p.m.
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By ARLnow.com 3 days ago
Two flashes of light and loud booms were seen and heard across Northern Virginia last night (Thursday), including in parts of Arlington.
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By Mary Stachyra Lopez 3 days ago
A woman with blonde hair, wearing a suit, stands at a podium surrounded by people. The Virginia state flag is visible on a screen in the left corner behind her.Virginia Gov.
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By Mary Stachyra Lopez 3 days ago
Thousands are expected to gather at Reston Town Center this weekend for the Reston Multicultural Festival, which will celebrate its 25th year of making connections across cultures.
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By ARLnow.com 3 days ago
A 31-year-old Arlington woman is behind bars after an unusual home break-in in the Cherrydale neighborhood last night. Police received a 911 call just before 11 p.m.
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By Angela Woolsey 3 days ago
Construction barriers and orange cones block a street in front of a modern glass-and-wood building under a cloudy sky, with 'Do Not Enter' signs warning of a restricted area.More than two years of construction at Mars Inc.’s longtime headquarters in McLean could wrap up in the coming months.
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By FFXnow.com 3 days ago
Park path in a autumn park with benches and fallen leaves; a large circular blue-and-white badge overlays the right side reading 'READER FFX NOW CHOICE'.Even as some areas become increasingly urban, Fairfax County offers plenty of opportunities for residents looking to enjoy nature or some outdoor recreation, from national parks to neighborhood hangouts.
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By Elliot C. Williams 4 days ago sorry
Patronize theaters, join a protest, and other ways to get involved.
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By Busayo Ajayi 4 days ago sorry
Explore the globe right from our hometown at an Oktoberfest gathering, an international street festival, or an Ethiopian New Year’s party.
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By Alex Koma 4 days ago sorry
Plans to build a new commercial corridor at Capitol Gateway are finally inching forward.
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By Elliot C. Williams 5 days ago sorry
For the team at Today's Pizza, it's always been bigger than the pies.
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By Alex Koma 5 days ago sorry
Undercover videos show the Ward 8 councilmember both deeply involved in the community and taking wads of cash from a businessman.
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By Sam Delgado 6 days ago sorry
Cuts to SNAP, surging costs, and federal layoffs are making it difficult for District residents to put food on the table. .
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By Colleen Grablick 7 days ago sorry
Congressional Black Caucus Week networking, a museum birthday party, and more ways to get involved.
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