New apartment building for seniors opens next to sister location in Potomac Yard
A new senior living community opened today in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood. The Riviera, a new 129-unit senior apartment building located at 2700 Main Line Blvd, held a grand opening today (Monday) for its facilities, which are owned by Texas-based Silverstone Senior Living. The property is located next...
Purse Search Surprise: Waldorf Woman Arrested After Dunkirk Stop
PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — A Waldorf woman was arrested following a late-night traffic stop in Dunkirk that led to the discovery of suspected controlled dangerous substances and a concealed weapon. Amanda Marie Dilda, 38, of Waldorf, is charged with carrying a concealed dangerous weapon, two counts of possession of...
98th Academy Awards Best Picture Race: Breaking Down the 2026 Oscar Contenders
Alexandria, VA – The 98th Academy Awards will take place March 15, honoring the year’s best films and setting the stage for a competitive Best Picture race. Hosted by Conan O’Brien, who stars with Best Actress nominee Rose Byrne in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, the Oscars’ ten 2026 Best Picture-nominated films present...
Pedestrian struck on John Marr Drive has died
A pedestrian struck by a vehicle in Annandale last week has died, the Fairfax County Police Department reports. Sun Hyo Kim, 56, of Annandale, was crossing John Marr Drive between Backlick Road and Ravensworth Road shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 28 when she was struck by a westbound 2012 BMW.
Key Fob Caper: Waldorf Man Charged In $80K Truck Theft At Dealership
WALDORF, Md. — A Waldorf man is facing felony theft charges after authorities allege he stole a high-value pickup truck and caused damage at a Charles County car dealership. Chance Montgomery Clark, 24, of Waldorf, is charged with theft between $25,000 and $100,000 and malicious destruction of property valued at...
» Homicide Defendant Sentenced To 14-Plus Years in Prison
After hearing from the victim’s family members, a homicide defendant was sentenced to serve a little more than 14 years in prison before DC Superior Court Judge Danya Dayson on Feb. 27 . David Pena, 49 was originally charged with second-degree muder while armed, possession of a firearm during...
2 arrested, charged in killing outside Potomac Mills mall
WOODBRIDGE, Va. - Two men have been arrested in connection with last month’s fatal shooting in the parking lot of Potomac Mills mall, according to Prince William County police. What we know: — Investigators say Clifton Joseph Douglas, 25, of Chesterfield, and Beau Wade Bishop, 28, of Woodbridge, met...
Fairfax police interrupt 7-Eleven robbery in progress, juvenile arrested
FAIRFAX, Va. — Fairfax Police interrupted a robbery in progress early Monday morning and brought a young person into custody. According to a spokesperson for the City of Fairfax Police Department, officers were called to the 7-Eleven store located 3965 Jermantown Road for a report of a robbery around 5 a.m. Officers...
4 Restaurant Chains Closing Doors in Virginia: April 2026
The Virginia dining landscape is undergoing a significant "strategic realignment" this spring. As we move into April 2026, several of the state’s most recognizable national brands are shuttering underperforming units to pivot toward high-tech "Next Gen" builds or to recover from post-bankruptcy restructuring. From...
Nepali community seeks funds for family of stabbing victims
The Virginia Chapter of the Non-Resident Nepali Association has organized a fundraising campaign to support the remaining family of the victims of a brutal stabbing rampage by Chhatra Thapa, 54, on Feb. 23 in Fairfax. Thapa killed his wife, Binda Thapa, 52, and daughter, Mamta, 33, a nurse. When police...

















