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Construction has begun in a space at Bethesda Row to convert it into Veronica Beard, and a “coming soon” sign has been posted in the window.
Several middle and high school students from Arlington won top awards at this year’s Northern Virginia Regional Science and Engineer Fair.
The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $6,000 grant to Marian Homes, which provides affordable group housing.
Westpost at National Landing in Arlington is hosting a Makers Market on the first Sunday of each month, starting on Sunday, April 2.
A pickup truck driver pulled a gun on a pedestrian who he almost hit after running a red light on S. Glebe Road in Arlington, police said.
Niche, a platform for community and school ratings, released its best cities to live rankings, and Arlington is near the top of the list.
The Arlington Players won six awards at Sunday night's 2023 Washington Area Theatre Community Honors Awards ceremony.
GreenDrop is opening a new donation center on Thursday in the Kings Park Shopping Center, where the public can drop off lightly used items.
Customers who shop at the new Bethesda Row location from Friday through Sunday will get a free Pearl Station Necklace when they spend $100.
Arlington Board Chair Christian Dorsey said concerns about pickleball noise have been the subject of "intense analysis" by county officials.
Hundreds of people came to Annandale Sunday to enjoy an open house at Bowlero Annandale, where they got to bowl for free and get autographs.
The Fairfax County Farmers Markets are inviting musicians to apply to perform at its 10 local farmers markets across the county in 2023.
Arlington residents showed up in large numbers at the county board meeting on Saturday to express their opinions on the Missing Middle plan.
Good news in NoVA this week includes a St. Patrick's Day dog adoption event, a National Spelling Bee competitor, and a social media icon.
Bowlero Annandale is hosting an open house on Sunday, where guests will get to enjoy a day of free bowling and meeting former Wizards.
Supervisor James Walkinshaw expects the board will vote to reduce the real estate tax rate in Fairfax County's fiscal year 2024 budget.
Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda has signed a lease with Arhaus, a home-furnishings and décor store, for a 10,000 square-foot showroom.
Fairfax County police recently learned that a 74-year-old woman died from injuries sustained in a three-car crash last November in Lorton.
Two of the three people who died Wednesday morning in a car crash on Rock Creek Parkway in D.C. were from Arlington, police said Thursday.
Wag N’ Wash acquired the Loyal Companion store in the Lee Harrison Shopping Center. Along with supplies, the store still provides grooming.
