Old Town Alexandria|News|
NoVA Layoffs Up Nearly 50% This Summer As Hundreds Lose Jobs
Layoffs announced over the summer were up by nearly 50% year on year and hundreds of job losses took effect.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
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Michelle Witte is a patch editor covering Alexandria, Ashburn, Manassas, Vienna and Woodbridge. She's been telling stories from around the world for more than a decade.
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Old Town Alexandria|News|
Alexandria Police Announce Technology Listening Sessions As City Debates Flock Camera Use
The Alexandria Police Department will host two listening sessions in the coming weeks to answer questions about its use of technology.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
Data Center Policy To Be Discussed At 2 Open House Meetings In Loudoun County In September
The Loudoun County government will hold two open house meetings to discuss its ongoing overhaul of data center policies.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|News|
Prince William County's Biggest Fall Arts Festival Returns In September
Hundreds of vendors and artisans offering classes and demonstrations will take over this riverfront town this weekend.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
Famed Chinese Chef Announces Opening Date Of New Alexandria Restaurant
The newest addition to this chef's local empire will open very soon in Alexandria.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Ashburn, VA|News|
New Second-Hand Bookshop Coming To This Ashburn Shopping Center
A new family-owned used bookstore is coming to Ashburn, with an opening set for October or November.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Raul Campoverde For Manassas City School Board
Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Manassas City School Board. Here, candidate Raul Campoverde makes his case for the job.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Helen Zurita For Manassas City Council
Seven candidates are vying for seats on the Manassas City Council. Here, Helen Zurita makes her case for the job.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
Metro Track Vehicle Derails, Shuts Down NoVA Commuter Line Monday Morning
A metro line connecting Northern Virginia to Washington, DC, was out of service Monday morning after a track vehicle derailed overnight.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Old Town Alexandria|News|
APD Provides Answers On Flock Camera Uses, Data Sharing, Placement After City Questions
Alexandria police detailed Flock camera audits, data sharing and privacy safeguards in response to City Council questions.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Prince William County Included In $3.7M Quantum Technology Investment
Prince William County is among the Northern VA localities included in a $3.7 million investment to develop the region's quantum workforce.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Manassas Man Charged With Rape Of 16-Year-Old Girl: Police
A 34-year-old Manassas man was arrested on Tuesday and charged with rape.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
21-Year-Old Prince William County Man Killed In Crash After Losing Control Of Car: Police
A 21-year-old from Manassas Park was killed when he veered off a road in Bristow, police say.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Theresa Coates Ellis For Manassas City Council
Seven candidates are vying for seats on the Manassas City Council. Here, incumbent Theresa Coates Ellis makes her case for re-election.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Across Virginia, VA|News|
Virginia Gov. Spanberger Orders Aggressive New Data Center Regulations
Governor Abigail Spanberger has unveiled a new framework for regulating data centers in Virginia.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Colin Turner For Manassas City Council
Seven candidates are vying for three seats on the Manassas City Council. Here, candidate Colin Turner makes his case for the job.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Man Sentenced To 22 Years In Prison For Fatal 2023 Stabbing In Manassas
A 27-year-old man has been given a stiff penalty for a 2023 stabbing outside a Manassas doughnut shop.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Arlington, VA|News|
Arlington Ranks Among Nation's Best Cities For Renters In 2026
Two Northern Virginia cities were ranked among the nation's 100 best for renters.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Sara Brescia For Manassas City School Board
Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Manassas City School Board. Here, candidate Sara Brescia makes her case for the job.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
Manassas, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Javanese Hailey For Manassas City School Board
Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Manassas City School Board. Here, candidate Javanese Hailey makes her case for the job.
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