Elina Shirazi
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First-time voters in Loudoun County get a sticker and a surprise
Organizers went the extra mile to create a festive atmosphere at Old Stone School, the polling place for the nearly 3,000 Hillsboro precinct voters. → Read More
Arlington Police Department starts Fall Street Smart campaign
Arlington County Police Department's Special Operations division is starting their Street Smart campaign on November 5, a part of their traffic safety program. → Read More
Archaeologists uncover history in the waterfront
Alexandria, a Virginia city settled on the Potomac River, is known for its old town history that continues to unfold. → Read More
Two Six Labs to invest $3.4 million to expand headquarters
Two Six Labs, a cybersecurity and information technology company that develops applications for problem solving is investing $3.4 million to relocate to a new office and expand its corporate headquarters in Arlington County. → Read More
Bound-together bodies of Fairfax sisters found in New York
New York City Police found two bodies on the Hudson River. They were two sisters from Fairfax County, Virginia. → Read More
Books for Babies creates young learners
Since 2000, Inova Hospital's Books for Babies program has provided new parents with about 3,000 English and Spanish books each year. → Read More
Dead taxi driver cold case mystery remains unsolved
Back in 2008, taxi driver Ahmed Khawaja was found dead on the side of Laurelwood Court in Manassas with a gunshot wound to his head. → Read More
City of Alexandria prepares for 2020 U.S. census
The city of Alexandria is working to accurately count the city's population for the 2020 U.S. census report. Officials want to make sure everyone is accounted for. → Read More
Local officials speak up on #MeToo Movement, share stories
Fairfax County officials say there are strength in numbers. One by one, they are taking a step into the national conversation, saying 'Me Too.' → Read More
Closures announced for Arlington Memorial Bridge
Additional closures will impact drivers along the Arlington Memorial Bridge. → Read More
Arlington begins regulating motorized scooters
Scooter-riding individuals frequently can be seen zipping through the metro corridors, and Arlington is one Virginia jurisdiction that has adopted these two-wheelers. → Read More
Loudoun County opens up new police station
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is opening new doors to the public, serving the large community in Ashburn. → Read More
Fairfax County Steps Up for Kids
We have children in front of us who have been victims of domestic assault, assault and battery and other violent crimes. → Read More
Using archery to manage the deer population in Fairfax County
In order to reduce and stabilize the white-tailed deer population in Fairfax County, an archery program is returning for its eighth year this fall. → Read More
Starbucks to pay Virginia employees to volunteer
Starbucks is now funding workers to spend half of their week working at nonprofit organizations. → Read More
Arlington County honors the lives lost from 9/11
Virginians took a moment of silence in memory and honor of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who lost their lives 17 years ago. → Read More
Labor Day Festival gives back to educational programs
Virginians gathered together to honor the American labor movement and the contributions that the working class has made. → Read More
Man arrested after diving into trashcan during a police chase
A police chase throughout Fairfax ended with a man in the trash. → Read More
Legislation to fund Virginia priorities
August 28, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) discussed the recent passage of legislation to fund Virginia defense, health care, education and workforce priorities. → Read More
Officials educate drivers ahead of Labor Day weekend
Virginia is taking an aggressive approach to enforcement and education to reduce alcohol-related traffic incidents. → Read More