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WAMU leadership initially said they laid off 15 staffers. The union says the figure is 16.

Net loss? Virginia House passes arena bill, future uncertain. Three years later, displaced DC condo owners still awaiting resolution. Nearly 400 units of housing planned for part of Bethesda office park.

Arlington has plenty of dimly lit, romantic restaurants and charming, cozy local spots suitable for a date night. Whether you're hoping to share a bowl of noodles "Lady and the Tramp"-style, split a slice (or whole pie) with a partner, or would rather skip straight to dessert, these local spots have you and your loved

Fairfax County wants to consolidate the duties of its Department of Animal Sheltering (DAS) and Animal Protection Police (APP). Under the new arrangement, DAS would oversee both animal care services and enforcement of animal protection laws, which would be carried out by animal control officers (ACO), according to the recommendation from DAS and the Fairfax

Officials see Capital One Arena renovations as key to revitalizing Chinatown post-pandemic. Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson won’t seek reelection next year. Some first-time homebuyers see deals fall apart as DC changes rules for receiving aid.

High temperatures in the 60s and 70s for much of the week will not stop a winter tradition in Pentagon City. The outdoor ice skating rink at 1201 S. Joyce Street officially opened for the season on Wednesday, Nov. 1, a spokesperson for Westpost -- the shopping center formerly known as Pentagon Row -- confirmed

Car commutes in the DC area are getting worse. House Oversight Committee passes bill authorizing redevelopment of RFK stadium. Alexandria’s City Council set to support Shirlington Transit Center expansion.

A three-year-long planning effort has culminated in the adoption of a new comprehensive plan for Reston. At a meeting yesterday (Tuesday), the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an overhaul of the Reston Comprehensive Plan, setting into place new guidance on affordable housing, community health, equity and other issues. Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter

The Cuban-inspired Colada Shop plans to open a Clarendon outpost early next year. The Sterling-based Cuban cafe is moving into a 2,200-square-foot space next to Tatte and Seamore’s at the intersection of N. Edgewood Street and Clarendon Blvd. The hope is to open by "early 2024," per a spokesperson. This will be the fifth Colada

ARLnow has added to its full-time news staff. James Jarvis, previously of InsideNoVa and FauquierNow, has joined as assistant editor, becoming the tenth full-time employee of Ballston-based Local News Now, the publisher of ARLnow. Jarvis joins fellow assistant editor Jo DeVoe, staff photographer Jay Westcott, freelance reporter Matt Blitz and editor-in-chief Scott Brodbeck on ARLnow's editorial