Lifestyle
Northern Virginia Offers Rain Barrel Workshops and Reimbursement
Residents can learn how to install rain barrels and get up to $100 per barrel through local programs.
Alexandria Oktoberfest Returns to John Carlyle Square
Bavarian culture, food, music, and beer garden vibes coming to Alexandria this September.
Table Tennis Gains Popularity in Northern Virginia
Local spots offer opportunities to try the sport, with free trials for non-members
Crime
Detectives Seek Community's Help to Solve 2021 Homicide
Fairfax County Police searching for information on 19-year-old's murder
Fairfax Police Seek New Info In Alexandria Man's 2021 Homicide
Ronald Worthy Jr. was found dead in a Groveton apartment in July 2021, and his killer remains at large.
2 Sentenced in $1M Financial Fraud Scheme
Former financial services specialists stole from investors through real estate scam
Health
ANH-USA calls for GRAS reform with radical transparency
Advocacy group warns against unworkable FDA pre-review rules while addressing ultra-processed food concerns
Cochlear Implants Boost Music Listening Time
Study finds better hearing with implants correlates with increased time spent listening to music.
Economic Toll of Schizophrenia in US Reaches $367 Billion
New research shows the staggering societal costs driven by lost productivity, early mortality, and unpaid caregiving.
Business
DCS Expands Capability with New Facility in Westford, Mass
DCS Corporation Unveils State-of-the-Art Engineering and Product Development Facility to Accelerate Warfighter Innovation
Virginia Court Limits Enforcement of Non-Compete on Employee Solicitation
Ruling distinguishes between solicitation of customers and fellow employees under state law
Coca-Cola HBC Reports Strong 2025 Results
Beverage company sees organic revenue growth of 8.1% and volume growth of 2.8%
Entertainment
Haunting Thriller 'The Abduction' Confronts Child Disappearances
New novel explores grief, manipulation, and the sinister realities behind missing children cases.
AOC Mocks Trump Over Bad Bunny Halftime Show
The congresswoman had a hilarious response to the former president's criticism of the Super Bowl performance.
ESPN's 'The Brittney Griner Story' Recounts U.S. Basketball Star's Russian Ordeal
The 30 for 30 documentary focuses on Griner's harrowing detention and imprisonment in Russia after being arrested on drug charges.
