Two armed robberies 10 minutes apart last night in Hybla Valley There were two armed robberies within blocks of each other shortly before 10 p.m. Wednesday night in the Hybla Valley area. Read More »
Area sex offender accused of threatening to kill Howard University students A man from the Route 1 area is facing federal charges for allegedly issuing an anonymous threat to kill black students at Howard University in 2015. Read More »
Woodlawn Shopping Center getting a facelift The Woodlawn Shopping Center on Richmond Highway is undergoing a series of improvements to its appearance, including a new facade and roof. Read More »
Fire stations to host open houses Oct. 14 All Fairfax County Fire and Rescue stations will be holding open houses Saturday, Oct. 14 as part of their annual Fire Prevention Week initiative. Read More »
Two more properties recently sold in Huntington area, including Travelers Motel Huntington saw a flurry of major commercial real estate transactions in September, with at least three prominent buildings sold in quick succession. Read More »
Cyclist injured after being hit by vehicle on Mount Vernon Memorial Highway A woman was medevaced to a local hospital Sunday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle near Grist Mill Park. Read More »
Monday notes: Mount Vernon damage update; bike ride date announced; West Po grad scores again Damage to the Mount Vernon estate from Aug. storms is more serious than in previous mudslides; date set for Tour de Mount Vernon; Pierson-El scores again. Read More »
New commander at Mount Vernon District Police Station The Mount Vernon District Police Station has new station commander, the Fairfax County Police Department announced last week. Read More »
Donations being collected for family of man killed in workplace accident At least two fundraising efforts are underway to help the family of the man electrocuted to death Wednesday in a workplace accident. Read More »
Office building in Huntington sells for $8.3 million The high-rise office building located at 5904 Richmond Highway was sold in early September for $8.3 million. Read More »