Early morning police operation startles neighbors in Fairhaven
A predawn police operation that included explosive-type noises left residents in the Fairhaven neighborhood wondering if a shooting had taken place Wednesday morning.
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Huntington Metro escalator canopy now expected to be done in 2019
The canopy being constructed to cover the outdoor escalator at the Huntington Metro is now expected to be done in summer 2019, more than a year later
Murder trial for woman set on fire by boyfriend in 2016 ends in mistrial
The murder trial for a man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire in her Woodlawn-area house in 2016 ended in a mistrial last Thursday.
Weekend police blotter: No major incidents reported
The following crimes were reported over the weekend in the Mount Vernon police district, according to today's Fairfax County Police blotter.
Park Authority releases schedule, concept design for Mount Vernon RECenter expansion
Construction on the first phase of the renovation and expansion of the Mount Vernon RECenter will start in February 2020, with an estimated completion date of July 2022.
Plans for new garage at Huntington Metro still in early stages of development
Plans for what comes after the demolition of the south garage at the Huntington Metro will include a "reconfiguration" of that end of the Metro property.
Pho restaurant coming to Hybla Valley
A new Pho restaurant has signed a lease and begun applying for construction permits to open up for business in the Hybla Valley area.
First robbery reported in Richmond Highway corridor area in over a month
A juvenile was robbed by a group of individuals on Saturday afternoon, marking the first robbery reported in the Richmond Highway area in more than a month.
City of Alexandria one step closer to having its own “Richmond Highway”
Alexandria's city manager has recommended "Richmond Highway" become the new moniker for the stretch of U.S. 1 near Potomac Yard currently named after Jefferson Davis.
Officials urge residents to turn out for hearings on Route 1, BRT project funding
Public officials are urging Richmond Highway-area residents to attend upcoming community meetings about Northern Virginia road-funding, including a meeting Wednesday at the Mount Vernon Government Center.