DC Deputy Mayor Accused Of Assault, Housing Market Trend: Top VA News

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DC Deputy Mayor Accused Of Assaulting Man In Arlington Parking Lot

Washington, D.C.’s, deputy mayor for public safety and justice, Christopher Geldart, is accused of assaulting a man outside a gym in Arlington on Saturday, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

NAACP Arlington Branch Mourns Death Of Kent Carter

Kent Carter, first vice president of the NAACP Arlington Branch, was fatally shot while on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Sunday, according to news reports.

• Fundraiser Held For Family Of NAACP Leader Killed In Turks And Caicos

Biden Scales Back Student Loan Forgiveness: How It Affects VA

The Biden administration quietly rescinded eligibility for student loan forgiveness from a portion of the borrower's promised relief. For Virginia's 1.08 million residents paying back student debt, that means some won't get the forgiveness they expected.

NoVA Housing Market Softens But Remains A Seller’s Market

Even though fewer homes were on the market in Northern Virginia in August, the homes took 19 days on average to sell in August, a 5.6 percent increase in the number of days on the market compared to August 2021, according to a recent report by the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.

Mom's Vehicle Struck By Police With Kids In Car In Route 1 Corridor

A mother's video has gone viral after Fairfax County Police struck her vehicle and detained her in the Richmond Highway corridor.

25 Best Virginia School Districts To Teach In, Average Salaries

Public school teachers in Virginia can make vastly different salaries, depending on which school district they work for.

Listeria-Contaminated Cheese Impacts 25 Brands: What To Know In VA

Numerous people around the country have been sickened from listeria contained in contaminated cheese, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. The cheeses from 25 different brands is sold around the country in several grocery stores.

Shots Fired At Police During Chase Through Arlington, Fairfax County

An Arlington man fired shots at police officers and crashed into several cars as he drove the wrong way on Route 50 in Arlington Thursday evening before police eventually apprehended him near the corner of Graham Road and Route 50 in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County, according to police.

2 Virginia Cities Among Money’s Best Places To Live

Two Virginia communities that share a border earned spots among the nation’s 50 Best Places to Live, Money said this week, with the release of its 2022-2023 ranking.

Fire Destroys Purcellville Barn, Injures Firefighter On Tuesday

A fire broke out at a barn in Purcellville on Tuesday morning, according to the Loudoun County fire department.

VDOT Begins Work On $37.7M Rosslyn Tunnel Upgrade Project

The Virginia Department of Transportation has begun construction work on the $37.7 million Rosslyn Tunnel project in Arlington.

100 Years Of Service Celebrated At McLean Volunteer Fire Department

The McLean Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating its 100-year anniversary of providing service to the community by honoring a culture of volunteerism at the McLean station.

Deadly Force Was Justified In Woodbridge Police Shooting, Report Says

Authorities have completed a criminal investigation into a shooting involving undercover police officers that killed one person in Woodbridge. Investigators determined that the suspects shot first and the officers' use of deadly force was justified.

Stink Bugs In VA, DC: How To Keep Them Out Of Your Home

A smelly horde of brown marmorated stink bugs is creeping into houses all over Virginia and the District right now, just itching to settle down for the winter in your warm, cozy abode.

Haunted Houses 2022: Guide To Best Thrills Around Northern Virginia

October marks Halloween season, when Northern Virginia residents visit haunted houses in search of thrills and screams. The greater Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland region have plentiful attractions to help you get in the Halloween season.

Remembering Herndon's Haunted History: Dead Man's Hollow

Frances Darlington Simpson Onacewicz (1914-1998) was the daughter of Joseph J. Darlington, a prominent Washington lawyer who once owned a summer home and estate in the town of Herndon from the 1890s up until the year he died in 1920. The grand house continued to be used by the Darlington family for several years after his death.

Fall Jubilee, Clifton Day, HillFest, Haunts: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

As October, it's shaping up to be a better time for outdoor events than last weekend.

Share Your Spooky Halloween Display Photos In Northern Virginia

It's that time of year when spooky and not-so-spooky Halloween displays line up the streets around Northern Virginia.