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There are plenty of hiking and biking trails throughout the Northern Virginia region for all levels. Find out about them all here.

What lakes have lots of fall foliage in Virginia? Is Lake Anna a good place to see leaves change color? 

County Releases Draft Outdoor Dining Rules — “Fairfax County officials are crafting a proposed zoning-ordinance amendment to make permanent some of the relaxed outdoor-dining rules implemented during the pandemic, but also address concerns about noise and the number of seats.” Virtual meetings on the proposal were held last week and on Tuesday (Aug. 15), with

Thanks to higher-than-anticipated revenue, Fairfax County gave a financial boost last week to its affordable housing goals, public library collections and park facilities, among other initiatives. Before taking a preliminary vote on the next budget, which will be adopted tomorrow (Tuesday), the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved nearly $10.7 million in changes to the current

From the best local boutiques in town to your go-to places to dine out, here are the 2022 Best of NoVA winners.

George Washington’s 1789 post-inauguration tour solidified our national identity and launched the cliché “George Washington Slept Here.”

Clouds behind the condo building at 901 Glyndon Street SE in Vienna (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) Major Earthquake Drill Coming Next Week — “This year’s Great Southeast ShakeOut Day earthquake drill is scheduled for 10:20 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20. Make plans to join millions of people worldwide who will participate in earthquake drills

Authorities have confirmed that the coyote that bit four people in Fairfax County over the weekend, has tested positive for rabies. 

Fairfax County Police say that three people were bitten by a suspected rabid coyote Saturday, causing the closure of Lake Accotink Park in Springfield, Virginia, until further notice.

An investigation is underway after four people reported being bitten by a coyote in Fairfax County, according to authorities.