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The Prince William County Community Foundation will hold its back-to-school event to distribute school supplies to families in need.
After several pedestrian blocks have been made permanent, another is recommended. It would require parking removals.
Through a new attainable housing program approved by the Board of Supervisors, developers can seek loans for housing projects.
The police chief shared data about crashes and traffic enforcement trending up and addressed perceptions of crime in the city.
A new ranking named the best hospitals in Virginia, including several in the Northern Virginia and Fredericksburg regions.
The grand opening of the Korean bakery's latest location will include free samples, a ribbon cutting and more.
Prince William County Police responded to an assault after a Jiffy Lube Live concert and more incidents over the weekend.
Alexandrians are encouraged to support the Alexandria Aces in a must-win championship game Monday evening.
A new restaurant originating from a food truck will have its grand opening in Ashburn this week.
A third annual school supply distribution providing 2,000 filled backpacks in Alexandria is set for early August.
Residents can share questions and concerns at a town hall with the supervisor representing the Town of Vienna and surrounding areas.
A Woodbridge resident is charged in a shooting that killed one person and injured another.
A criminal scheme involving smash-and-grab thefts from cars led to arrests of two people linked to Loudoun County incidents.
A grocery store is temporarily closed after a fire in a refrigerated display, according to the City of Manassas Fire Department.
Prince William County Police say an unknown person took packages from a porch.
Senior dog Shyla is shy in name only. This adoptable girl is friendly with other dogs and people alike.
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Republicans and Democrats have filed to run in two local races and a legislator race in the City of Manassas.
An Alexandria man's fraud scheme involved falsifying information to receive PPP loans and other assistance, prosecutors say.
As part of a series featuring James Beard Award nominees, chefs of acclaimed D.C. restaurants will prepare a tasting menu.
