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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Replacement Clears Federal Review. What Comes Next

Federal review clears the way for Maryland's planned multi-billion dollar Chesapeake Bay Bridge replacement project.

4 suspects charged in $1M+ Lorton training facility arson

Four suspects face charges over a $1M+ arson at Fairfax County's Lorton search-and-rescue training site.

Does Alexandria need a jail? City seeks feedback in new survey

Alexandria is surveying residents on whether to keep operating its 200-year-old city jail.

Cell tower proposed for grounds of McLean private school

A developer seeks Fairfax County approval to build a 175-foot cell tower at a McLean private girls' school.

Experts question tactics, lack of mental health response in Columbia Pike police shooting

Experts scrutinize police tactics and lack of mental health response in fatal Columbia Pike shooting.

NOW: Gas leak prompts response on Eisenhower Avenue near Van Dorn Street Metro

A gas leak near Alexandria's Van Dorn Street Metro prompted an emergency response Thursday.

Amazon pays nearly $100M for Chantilly property where it plans a data center

Amazon bought a 23-acre Chantilly property for nearly $100M with plans to build a new data center.

Arlington man sentenced to 20 years for rape and abduction of 11-year-old child

An Arlington man received a 20-year prison sentence for the rape and abduction of an 11-year-old girl.

Kalahari is opening in Virginia, just months before a rival waterpark debuts an expansion

Kalahari is opening a major new resort in Virginia to compete with rival waterparks for D.C.-area family travel.

As local food insecurity rises, Scouting for Food drive returns to Alexandria

Scouting America's annual Scouting for Food drive returns to Alexandria to help combat rising local food insecurity.

Lake Braddock teachers ‘walk in’ to protest mandatory weapons detection duty

Lake Braddock teachers held a walk-in to protest mandatory duties operating school weapons detectors.

Protesters rally against Trump’s arch ahead of key decision from federal panel

Protesters and local leaders rallied at Memorial Circle against a proposed Trump arch ahead of a federal commission vote.

Police Blotter: Gar-Field High coach charged with indecent liberties; missing Woodbridge teen sought

A Gar-Field High coach was arrested for indecent liberties, and police search for a missing Woodbridge teen.

Prince William County high school coach accused of sexually assaulting player

A Prince William County high school coach and middle school teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a player.

Manassas Park man admits dismembering wife’s body during murder trial

A Manassas Park man on trial for murder admitted to dismembering his wife's body, claiming she died by suicide.

Charga on the Pike owner uses social media following to build civic engagement

Charga on the Pike's owner leverages his social media following to spark civic engagement across Arlington.

Future Rosie’s Tavern in Del Ray asks city for 49 outdoor seats

Rosie's Tavern in Alexandria's Del Ray neighborhood requests city approval for 49 outdoor patio seats.

Residential redevelopment of ‘obsolete’ Woodland Park offices approved

Fairfax County approved plans to replace obsolete Woodland Park offices with a new residential neighborhood.

58-year-old man accused of taking pictures of women, touching himself in Fairfax County

Fairfax County police arrested a 58-year-old man accused of photographing women and touching himself inside his vehicle.

Naresh Bhatt, testifies he dismembered and hid his wife's body

Manassas Park man Naresh Bhatt testifies in court, admitting he dismembered and concealed his wife's body.

Prince William County high school coach arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting student

A Prince William County girls' high school basketball coach was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a player.

Missing juvenile search prompts large police presence near Stafford schools

A search for a missing juvenile prompted heavy police activity near Mountain View High School in Stafford County.

Arlington man sentenced for rape, abduction of 11-year-old girl

An Arlington man received a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to the rape and abduction of an 11-year-old.

Pawfectly Delicious Signs Alexandria Lease, Opening the Door to More Paid Work

Nonprofit dog treat maker Pawfectly Delicious has signed an Alexandria lease to expand operations and paid work.

Arlington man sentenced to 20 years for raping 11-year-old girl

An Arlington man was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping an 11-year-old girl.

Quantico Commissary named best of Defense Commissary Agency

Quantico Commissary won top honors in the 2025 Defense Commissary Agency Director’s Awards.

Manassas Park residents urged to use OmniRide Connect

Manassas Park encourages residents to take advantage of the OmniRide Connect on-demand transit service.

Naresh Bhatt alleges wife Mamta died by suicide

Naresh Bhatt testified in court that his missing wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, died by suicide.

A mosquito bite led a Virginia woman to discover breast cancer. 25 years later, she found it again.

A Virginia woman shares her story after finding her own breast cancer twice, 25 years apart.

These Are the 24 Best Restaurants in Fairfax County

Northern Virginia Magazine rounds up the 24 best restaurants across Fairfax County.

Stafford has until February to set local cannabis rules if it wants a say on licenses

Stafford County officials face a February deadline to enact local rules governing future recreational cannabis businesses.

Mother pleads for answers in son’s death as Alexandria’s interim policing auditor steps in

An Alexandria mother seeks answers 15 months after her son's death in police custody as an auditor steps in.

FCPD: Chantilly man charged with committing lewd act in vehicle

A Chantilly man faces charges after two women reportedly saw him committing a lewd act in his car.

New concept may replace plans for beer garden in Crystal City

A planned beer garden space in Crystal City may pivot to a different dining concept.

Affordable housing project advances

Fairfax Planning Commission greenlights Columbia Crossroads affordable housing project in Bailey's Crossroads.

Naresh Bhatt testifies he found his wife dead, then disposed of her body

In bombshell testimony, Naresh Bhatt claimed his missing wife died by suicide before he disposed of her remains.

Trump arch project expected to be approved amid court battles

Naresh Bhatt testified he found his wife dead in Manassas Park and disposed of her body, denying murder.

Naresh Bhatt takes the stand in his murder trial

Naresh Bhatt testified he disposed of his wife Mamta Kafle's body after claiming she died by suicide in Virginia.

Four suspects in $1M fire at Lorton training facility charged with arson

Four suspects face arson charges for a $1M fire at Fairfax County's search and rescue facility in Lorton.

Naresh Bhatt testifies he found his wife Mamta Kafle Bhatt dead the night she went missing

Naresh Bhatt testified he found his missing wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, dead in their Manassas Park home.

Teen Critically Injured After Being Hit by Car Outside Chantilly High School

A teenager was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car outside Chantilly High School.

What DC-area voters say they want from the new Congress

Alexandria residents share what they want from the incoming Congress following the election.

Dulles Airport Markets 200 Acres for Data Center Development

MWAA is seeking a developer to build data centers across 200 acres of Dulles Airport land.

ACPD: Teens arrested in knifepoint shoe robbery, woman robbed by people she knew

Three teens face charges after allegedly robbing another teen of his shoes at knifepoint in Arlington.

D.C. region home values flat over past year, with declines possible over winter

D.C.-area home values flattened over the past year, with further declines possible this winter.

4 face new charges in massive fire at Fairfax County training site

Four people face new charges tied to a massive blaze at a Fairfax County rescue training site.

Salvadoran man wanted on kidnapping, child abuse charges arrested at Dulles Airport

A fugitive wanted for kidnapping and child abuse was arrested at Dulles International Airport.

Naresh Bhatt testifies about attempting to dismember wife's body

Naresh Bhatt testified in court about attempting to dismember his wife's body in high-profile trial.

Naresh Bhatt's testimony continues in Day 17 of his murder trial

Naresh Bhatt returns to the stand for cross-examination on Day 17 of his high-profile Prince William murder trial.

School funding formula overhaul, AI use guidance top ACPS requests to state legislators

ACPS is urging Virginia legislators to reform the state school funding formula and provide AI guidance.

Complaints about e-bikes, e-motos on W&OD Trail could bring new regulations

NOVA Parks is considering new W&OD Trail regulations following complaints over e-bikes and electric vehicles.

Santa, Milk & Honey and more coming to Tysons Corner Center this holiday season

Santa Claus, new retail, and dining arrivals kick off the holiday season at Tysons Corner Center.

Breakfast links: Crashes on Leesburg Pike often involve pedestrians, darkness

Data shows serious crashes on Route 7 between Seven Corners and Beauregard consistently involve pedestrians after dark.

Shop, Sip, and Celebrate at These 13 Northern Virginia Holiday Markets

Explore 13 festive holiday markets across Northern Virginia featuring seasonal shopping and celebrations.

Semper K9 in Fauquier County Pairs Service Dogs with Veterans

Fauquier County nonprofit Semper K9 trains and pairs service dogs with wounded veterans.

County seeks input on five crash-prone roads in Arlington

Arlington County seeks public feedback on plans to improve safety on five crash-prone corridors.

Transit union more supportive of N. Va. bus consolidation than local leaders

Transit union backs proposed Northern Virginia bus system consolidation despite pushback from local leaders.

Lance Collins to exit Virginia Tech role overseeing D.C.-area operations

Lance Collins is stepping down from leading Virginia Tech's Innovation Campus in Alexandria.

More flexibility proposed for ALUs

Fairfax County's Planning Commission recommended zoning changes to streamline and expand accessory living units.

Woodbridge Community Choir Marks 60 Years With Traditional Christmas Concerts

The Woodbridge Community Choir celebrates its 60th anniversary with traditional Christmas concerts.

Morning Notes for November 5, 2026

Fairfax County morning roundup notes a warmer winter outlook expected for the D.C. area.

Teen hit by car outside of Fairfax County high school in critical condition

A teen is hospitalized with critical injuries after being struck by a car outside Chantilly High School in Fairfax.

Northern Virginia Library Updates: Construction, Safety Concerns, Affordable Housing, and VA Library of the Year

Northern Virginia libraries see major updates including renovations, safety issues, and affordable housing initiatives.

Mom League for Newborn Mothers Launches in Northern Virginia

Mom League has launched eight-week support sessions tailored for newly postpartum mothers across Northern Virginia.

Alexandria Families Get Two Chances Tuesday to Speak Up on School Buildings, Budgets and More

Alexandria residents can voice feedback Tuesday on ACPS school buildings, budgets, and the superintendent search.

Could Your DASH Trip Change? Four Proposed Cuts Alexandria Riders Should Review

Alexandria DASH riders have until Nov. 10 to comment on proposed service cuts to four bus lines.

'Get my wife!' | Police officers pull woman from burning home in Fredericksburg, video shows

Fredericksburg police officers rescue a woman from a burning home in a dramatic caught-on-video incident.

Virginia voters split on 1% sales tax for school construction

Most Virginia localities rejected a 1% sales tax measure intended to fund local school construction.

Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.

Virginia regulators open hearings on the proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra.

Arlington leaders want a say in the future of Waymo in Virginia and more headlines

A Virginia news roundup features Arlington's concerns over Waymo and regional election results.

Investor Group Moves to Buy Ireland’s Four P’s

An investor group is moving to purchase longtime Falls Church pub Ireland's Four Provinces.

Virginians approve reproductive freedom amendment. It will be challenged in court next week.

Virginia voters approved an abortion rights amendment, which now faces a legal challenge in court next week.

ARLnow Daily Debrief for Nov 4, 2026

ARLnow recaps top Arlington headlines from Wednesday and previews tomorrow's news.

Brescia says Manassas School Board race not conceded; recount possible after certification

Trailing by 13 votes, Sara Brescia has not conceded the Manassas School Board race as ballots remain to be tallied.

Naresh Bhatt testifies, admitting to treating wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, poorly before her disappearance

Naresh Bhatt testifies in his trial, admitting he treated his missing wife poorly.

PHOTOS: Sixteen Couples Say ‘I Do’ on Halloween in Old Town Alexandria

Sixteen couples tied the knot on Halloween during the second annual Halloweddings event in Old Town Alexandria.

Civil War soldier who died in Northern Virginia is finally laid to rest

A Civil War soldier who died in Northern Virginia was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery with full honors.

Naresh Bhatt takes stand in Manassas Park murder trial, admits being ’emotionally cruel’ during marriage

Naresh Bhatt testified in his Virginia murder trial, admitting to emotional cruelty toward his wife.

Virginia voters backed candidates seeking strict data center regulations

Virginia voters showed strong support for candidates advocating strict data center regulations.

Virginia Republicans reassess party direction after Democratic gains

Virginia Republicans evaluate their party's future strategy after Democrats flipped key legislative seats.