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It is time to sign up for this year’s Marine Corps Marathon
3+ hour, 50+ min ago (344+ words) WATCH LIVE: Artemis II astronauts embark on six-hour lunar flyby April 6, 2026, 3:47 PM Long distance runners might need to make a sprint to their computers. Registration for the Marine Corps Marathon opened Monday morning and organizers expect it to sell out…...
Virginia joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump’s election order
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (536+ words) Markus Schmidt, Virginia Mercury April 5, 2026, 1:35 PM Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has joined a coalition of 21 states in suing President Donald Trump, launching a far-reaching legal challenge to a new executive order that critics say could upend how elections are…...
This Virginia State Police program helped recover over 300 stolen vehicles last year
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (264+ words) April 6, 2026, 5:41 AM When the heat increases, so do vehicle thefts. Those types of theft and break-ins typically spike when it gets hotter outside, according to AAA. It's a good thing to be aware of as we head into the warmer…...
After canceling bypass, Prince William Co. to again weigh widening Va. Route 28
14+ hour, 3+ min ago (442+ words) April 6, 2026, 5:34 AM The problem of congestion on Va. Route 28 through Prince William County has been a challenge for decades. On Tuesday, the Board of County Supervisors will discuss whether to move forward with plans to widen Route 28 from Liberia Avenue,…...
Maryland man dead after being struck in Fairfax County
1+ day, 38+ min ago (168+ words) April 5, 2026, 6:59 PM A Maryland man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck in Fairfax County, Virginia, late Friday night. Police said the crash happened around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Richmond Highway and Pohick Road near Woodlawn. According to…...
He takes care of Arlington Cemetery’s living — and often towering — memorials
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (797+ words) April 6, 2026, 6:50 AM Folks across the D.C. area flock to the Tidal Basin, the U.S. National Arboretum and other parks and green spaces at this time of year to see the beautiful cherry, redbuds and magnolia trees in bloom. Another place that often…...
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office arrests deputy for detention center drug smuggling case
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (140+ words) SPORTS ALERT: Bethesda native Kiki Rice chases NCAA title with UCLA NEWS ALERT: Secret Service investigating reports of gunfire near the White House April 5, 2026, 12:22 PM The Alexandria Sheriff's Office in Virginia has arrested a deputy for allegedly attempting to smuggle…...
Virginia lifts temporary lane closures on major roads for Easter
2+ day, 20+ min ago (122+ words) April 4, 2026, 12:36 PM Virginia roadwork crews are getting an extended Easter break, and so are drivers traveling for the holiday. The state is suspending many highway work zones and lifting most temporary lane closures on interstates and other major roads until…...
Nearly 17,000 early voting ballots cast in Prince William for redistricting referendum
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (332+ words) S'bastien Kraft, Inside Nova April 4, 2026, 8:02 AM Over 16,500 ballots for Virginia's redistricting referendum have been cast in Prince William County since early voting kicked off March 6, according to the county's Office of Elections. Early voting for the April 21 special election will…...
DC-area high school hoopers take the stage at Capital One Arena in Capital Classic
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (617+ words) April 3, 2026, 6:17 AM The Capital Classic is the longest-running high school basketball All-Star Game in the nation, dating back to 1974. For the first time since 2017, the 53rd annual event will be held at Capital One Arena in D.C. On Saturday, April 4, the DMV…...