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February 10, 2026

Wolf Trap Releases Summer 2026 Concert Lineup

Catch performances by Sting, Chance the Rapper, Melissa Etheridge, and more.

Minneapolis mayor Jabob Frey at the city's podium with the state and U.S. flag in the background
February 9, 2026

Meet the Mayor of Minneapolis, Oakton’s Own Jacob Frey 

The Oakton High School graduate went from running track to running Minnesota’s largest city.

historic image of people shopping the aisles at Giant Food
February 9, 2026

Giant Food Celebrates 90 Years in the DMV

The region’s first self-service supermarket now operates more than 160 locations.

Potomac River and Arlington skyline
February 9, 2026

Potomac River Sewage Pipe Repair Project Hits Roadblock

DC Water says an unexpected discovery inside a collapsed sewer line will delay the timeline for cleanup and repairs.

On January 16, 2026, a group of about two dozen Buddhist monks continues their long journey toward the U.S. capital, Washington, D.C., after setting out from Fort Worth, Texas, in late October. The march, spanning ten states, aims to promote a message of peace and nonviolence, following the teachings of the Buddha.
February 9, 2026

Buddhist Monks on ‘Walk for Peace’ Arrive in Washington, DC

The monks have planned appearances throughout DC today and Wednesday.

Crooked Beat Records
February 6, 2026

Alexandria’s Pork Barrel BBQ Hosts Crooked Beat Records Pop-Up 

The local record shop was recently forced to close due to flooding.

Dulles International Airport
February 6, 2026

Trump Administration Sought to Have Dulles Airport Named After the President

In exchange for the renaming, the administration would reportedly release funds to complete the Gateway tunnel project.

Thomas Jefferson head football coach Rachel Worsham (left) holds a football helmet and and Jennifer Hammond (right) holds a baseball bat with the TJ High School emblem between them
February 5, 2026

Northern Virginia School Makes Historic Head Coaching Hires

Thomas Jefferson High School has tapped female head coaches to lead both its varsity baseball and football teams.

Immigration and Customs officer with paperwork
February 5, 2026

Spanberger Ends Agreements Between ICE and State Law Enforcement

The governor terminated agreements that put Virginia police under federal control for immigration enforcement.

washington and old dominion trail
February 4, 2026

NOVA Parks and Dominion Energy Reach Agreement on Tree Cutting Along W&OD Trail

The two groups worked to strike a balance on the amount and scope of Dominion’s future trail maintenance projects.

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