The newly sworn-in first-term mayor of Virginia’s third-largest town does not underestimate the importance of being out in the community nor the value of transparency in governance. He embraces ...

It is winter, and a new strain of norovirus called GII.17[P17] is spreading across the U.S. including the northeast. MedStar Health Urgent Care in our region is experiencing an uptick in ...

On Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, Alexandria City High School will host Erg Sprints, the largest and longest running indoor rowing championship in America. “Erg” is short for “ergometer,” an ...

Alyia Gaskins made history when she was sworn in Jan. 2 as Mayor of Alexandria, becoming the first Black woman to hold that office. Gaskins was sworn in at the Rachel M. Schlesinger ...

When the Washington Commanders meet the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC championship game on Sunday, there’s nothing like being at a crowded bar, cheering your team on with a cold one in hand.

An Oakton doctor pled guilty Jan. 15 to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and amphetamines, maintaining drug premises, and false statements relating to health care matters, said United States ...

Mouthwatering chocolate treats in nearly every form imaginable are in store for everyone attending Fairfax City’s upcoming Chocolate Lovers Festival. The 31st annual event is set for Friday, Jan ...

For the snow lovers among us, it’s been a wonderful week, if you could take the time off and enjoy the snow. Some find it a bit of a rude awakening, cold weather combined with snow that just ...

Pat Herrity, the current Fairfax County Board Supervisor for the Springfield District and lone Republican on the board, posted a video on social media on Jan. 4 announcing his candidacy for ...

It wasn’t Snowmageddon but Alexandria saw its first significant snowfall as the city was blanketed with snow Jan. 6 when the first winter storm of the year dumped 2-10 inches of snow as it moved ...

Fairfax County police have charged a rideshare driver with the alleged sexual assault of a passenger in Fair Lakes. He is Sayed Cheshty, 47, of Fairfax. The incident reportedly happened this ...

The Arlington County Police Department is accepting applications for the 29th Community Police Academy. The Community Police Academy is an educational program designed to enhance communication ...