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A police standoff inside a Columbia Pike 7-Eleven has ended with gunfire. Around 9 p.m.

Fairfax County supervisors saluted the Garden Club of Fairfax on May 5 for its members’ efforts over the past century.

A threat that turned out to not be credible prompted a lockdown at two Arlington schools Friday morning.

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A Falls Church burial ground nearly as old as the nation itself will soon have its history explored in a new tour series throughout the coming year.

The Asian Festival on Main will be coming back to Old Town Fairfax for a sixth consecutive year next week in commemoration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

With one exception through 13 regular-season high-school soccer matches this spring, the Washington-Liberty Generals have done whatever is necessary to finish on top.

The Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office isn’t backing down on its policy guidance for cases involving undocumented immigrants as defendants. A day after the U.S.

Efforts to fund the $181 million west entrance to the Ballston-MU Metro station took another step forward last night (Thursday). The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) voted to include $20.

Despite recent discussions regarding zoning changes in the town, Herndon has never been the target of Comstock Companies’ plans for a Fairfax County casino, the developer said in a rare.

Whether you’re relocating across town or leaving Arlington for the first time, a reliable moving company can make all the difference—from the first call to the last box.

Man Charged in Reston Assaults Arrested Again — “A man who last month entered pleas in connection with a series of assaults in Reston is facing new charges after an.

East Potomac Golf Links isn't just a golf course — it's part of a critical bird migration corridor.

The city has made crucial steps forward in traffic enforcement, argue a D.C. Councilmember and a local advocate. Congress threatens to take us backward.

Critics say the big spending was "obscene" and avoidable. .

The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter-approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering another major setback to the party in a nationwide battle against Republicans for an edge.

The Fairfax County Park Authority’s overhaul of the Reston North playground — designed to replace aging equipment and make the park more accessible — is nearly complete.

A Wakefield High School senior is among a small group of Arlington students who have spent the past four months gathering feedback from fellow youth about the current state of.

Local “Blade Runner” fans who’ve thought the viewing experience could be improved by being more completely enveloped in Vangelis’ synth-heavy score now have an opportunity to live out that dream.

The latest Democratic challenger to U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8) says the incumbent deserves credit for a storied political career, but should now exit the political stage to let others.

A Seven Corners apartment building owner has been granted the option to more than double the number of residential units on the site while also adding retail space.

Signature Theatre will try to top its own record-breaking year with a 2026-2027 season featuring a world premiere musical, two Stephen Sondheim productions and the Shirlington theater’s first co-production with.

A company that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven software for the military has moved its headquarters from San Francisco to Chantilly, where it will offer defense clients a place to preview.

College Degrees Galore — A viral social post ranked U.S. counties by share of white adults age 25 and older with at least a bachelor’s degree, putting Arlington (88%), Falls Church.

As it approaches five years at Tysons Corner Center, Cha Street Food is shaking up its drink offerings with a new cafe concept.

Fairfax County Public Schools is increasing opportunities for public input on the proposed attendance boundary for the new Skyview High School.

Inquiring about a person’s career is largely due to the city’s transient, career-climbing nature. But there are more interesting questions to be asked. .

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has approved the elimination of two Fairfax Connector bus routes and reduced schedules on more than a dozen others to trim $7.

Spring is here, and the city is full of festivities, including a tiki vinyl night, a migratory bird celebration, and a Mother’s Day bike ride fundraiser.

A movement block party, a labor chorus concert, and more. .

Some D.C. services are facing substantial cuts. Here's how you can testify on the 2027 budget. .

A new bill aims to increase protections for survivors and consequences for abusers.

After visiting every neighborhood in the city, we rounded up my daughter's favorite spots.

A new bill has the potential to make a difference in the local music scene, argues an owner of the Black Cat. .

iGaming risks trapping children, youth, and vulnerable residents in a cycle of digital addiction and possible financial ruin, one expert argues.

This is a weekend for celebrations — from National Poetry Month and Cinco de Mayo, to AAPI Heritage Month and Dawn Chorus Day. .