School Bus Accident Reported

An accident involving a school bus occurred on George Mason Drive at Arlington Boulevard (Route 50) around 3:15 this afternoon. Two students were on board at the time. They were not injured, we...

Man Arrested in Plot to Bomb Arlington Metro Stations

A 34-year-old man from Ashburn has been arrested by the FBI, accused of plotting to bomb four Arlington Metro stations. Feds say Farooque Ahmed thought he was assisting members of al-Qaeda by...

Storm Causes Problems Around County

(Updated at 3:00 p.m.) Driving rain and high winds knocked out power, flooded roads and led to numerous accidents in Arlington this morning. Parts of Ballston and the area around Lee Highway...

NSF Building Evacuated in Ballston After Apparent Lightning Strike

The National Science Foundation building at 4201 Wilson Boulevard in Ballston was evacuated after an apparent lightning strike caused an electrical fire. At least one witness reported...

EXCLUSIVE — Murray Campaign Bus Investigated for Alleged Hit and Run

(Updated at 1:20 p.m.) The back of Republican congressional candidate Patrick Murray's campaign bus swiped a Jeep in Old Town Alexandria last night and drove off without leaving a note, a witness and...

Music Could Return to Westover Beer Garden by Spring

(Updated at 4:20 p.m.) In August, the county zoning enforcement office told the owners of the Westover Market that concerts and crowds were not allowed at the store's popular outdoor beer garden....

Board Warns of Ill Consequences from State Liquor Plan

County board members are not big fans of Gov. Bob McDonnell's plan to privatize state liquor stores. At yesterday's board meeting, members took turns bashing various aspects of the plan. "It does...

Morning Notes

Sushi Rock Decision Deferred -- The county board deferred its decision on whether to grant Sushi Rock (1900 Clarendon Blvd) a live entertainment permit until November, to allow more time for...