DEVELOPING: Widespread Power Outage Reported

(Updated at 6:00 p.m.) Power is gradually being restored after a widespread outage in parts of North Arlington. More than 9,800 Dominion customers were without power at the height of the outage...

Another Cyclist Struck in Rosslyn

Another cyclist has been struck at the intersection of Lee Highway and N. Lynn Street, in Rosslyn. The cyclist was struck by a vehicle on Lynn Street, just past Lee Highway approaching the Key...

UPDATED: Bank Robbery Reported on Lee Highway

(Updated at 5:00 p.m.) Police are investigating a robbery at the United Bank at 5335 Lee Highway. The bank was robbed just before 2:15 this afternoon. The suspect is being described as a 5'9"...

BREAKING NEWS — Bank Robbery on Lee Highway

(Updated at 4:35 p.m.) The BB&T bank at 5515 Lee Highway was robbed this afternoon -- the second robbery there so far this summer. The suspect (seen, left, in a surveillance image from today)...

Vehicle Overturned on Lee Highway

(Updated at 11:10 a.m.) A vehicle has flipped on its roof after a three-car accident at the intersection of Lee Highway and N. George Mason Drive. No serious injuries were reported. Northbound...

For Sale: 18-Foot Tall Topless Wooden Mermaid

If you've ever dreamed of owning a huge, wooden mermaid with big, exposed breasts, now is your chance. All you need is three grand and a chainsaw. The 18-foot tall mermaid has graced the front...

Morning Notes

Groundbreaking for Lee Highway Condos -- The Christopher Companies has broken ground on Dominion Heights, a 66-unit condo building at 3565 Lee Highway. Construction is expected to last 14-18...

Bank Robbery on Lee Highway Prompts School Lockdowns

The BB&T Bank at 5515 Lee Highway was robbed around lunchtime today. The suspect fled the bank on foot, prompting authorities to lock down at least two schools in the area. Parents of...

Cadillac Crashes Into Lee Highway Beauty Salon

The scene wasn't pretty, but thankfully nobody was injured when a Cadillac crashed into a Lee Highway beauty salon this morning. The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m., when an elderly...

Accident Involving Metrobus on Lee Highway

Police and firefighters are responding to an accident involving a car and a Metrobus on Lee Highway. The accident occurred near the intersection of Lee Highway and Spout Run. Initial reports...

Power Outage Along Lee Highway

A power outage affected about 1,350 Dominion customers along Lee Highway this morning. The outage created some dangerous conditions where traffic lights were dark or malfunctioning along Lee...

Psychic Replaces Cherrydale Clockworks

The tick of time has brought some changes to the 3500 block of Lee Highway in Cherrydale. Cherrydale Clockworks closed in October, prompting the landlord to start looking for another tenant....

New Lee Highway Pet Store to Hold Grand Opening

Unleashed (5400 Lee Highway) opened for business last week and now its planning a grand opening celebration this weekend. The store is part of the 'Unleashed' boutique pet store chain run by...

District Taco Gets ABC License; Will Expand into D.C.

Big news for District Taco fans. The restaurant, at 5723 Lee Highway, received its state alcoholic beverage permit today, according to owner Osiris Hoil. That means the eatery -- which has thus...

Ruffino’s Opening Today, BGR Hopes to Open Next Week

A quick update on a couple of eagerly-anticipated restaurant openings: Ruffino's Spaghetti House (4763 Lee Highway) will tonight for the first time following months of renovations. An answering...