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Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Director Chris Conklin has been elected chair of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission (WMSC). This comes three years after his appointment by Governor Wes Moore as a WMSC commissioner representing Maryland. The WMSC oversees the Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority’s (WMATA’s) rail system safety plans, procedures, and programs.

Fairfax County has some great hands-on jobs this week for folks who love the outdoors and animals. Whether you enjoy caring for dogs or keeping campgrounds running smoothly, there’s something here for you.

Loudoun County’s manufacturing scene is buzzing with opportunity this month. From quality control to engineering, several local employers are looking for skilled hands and sharp minds to keep production running strong.

Looking for something useful or fun without spending a dime? Here are a few free items currently available around Gaithersburg, MD — from furniture to festive decorations. These brand new, unused pads are designed for comfort and dryness. The package was opened but the contents are untouched. Pick-up only in Gaithersburg. Perfect for anyone who could use them or wants to donate to a...

The future of the Middleburg Training Center is still unclear after an effort by the Virginia Equine Alliance to acquire the property did not reach fruition last week. The 149-acre property near the village of St. Louis is owned by the Kuhn family and is being considered by the Department of Defense to serve as the new home of the U.S. Army’s Caisson...

The Prince William Board of County Supervisors is exploring widening Route 28 from four to six lanes spanning Liberia Avenue in Manassas to Fairfax County, with multiple project funding sources up for consideration. Rick Canizales, the county’s director of transportation, spearheaded a presentation on the initiative during the board’s meeting...

The Manassas City Council voted unanimously Monday night to rename Manassas Regional Airport to Washington Manassas Airport, a move city leaders say will strengthen the airport's regional identity as it prepares for future commercial airline service. The city will now seek formal Federal Aviation Administration approval to implement the name change. The resolution seeks to change the airport's commercial name while retaining the airfield's...

A man who broke into several houses in Northern Virginia at night while nude has been arrested, police say. Investigators were staking out the 14000 block of Gatwick Square in Centreville early Monday morning in the hopes of catching the suspect who was caught on camera creeping around homes wearing nothing but shoes and a piece of clothing wrapped around his head. He’s suspected...

Officials said the driver hit around five to six cars before quickly leaving the area.

A person was taken to the hospital after they were rescued from a house fire in Fairfax County overnight.