Ashburn VA

(WBFF) — With a $71 billion budget, Maryland outspends many states of larger size, but lawmakers and advocates say tracking how that money is spent — and who can access public records — can be difficult. “We are spending like drunken sailors here,” said Del. Lauren Arikan,...

Annapolis, Maryland, lawmakers have turned a wintertime “nice to do” into a legal must-do, approving a new safety law that requires drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles before hitting the road. The move picked up speed after a Jan. 28 incident on Route 97, when a sheet of ice flew off another vehicle and...

One unexpected traffic rule is all it takes to make a familiar drive feel a little less familiar. That is part of what makes this Maryland law so surprising for out-of-state drivers. At first, it sounds like the kind of road rule people would assume they already understand well enough...

Cardinals are one of the most recognizable birds in Maryland. Their bright red color stands out against green trees in summer and bare branches in winter, making them impossible to miss. Their clear, whistling calls often echo through neighborhoods, especially in the early morning and late afternoon. Because of this...

Not every place announces itself, but this one earns your attention immediately. Hidden in a Merrifield strip mall, this family-run kitchen is turning out Lebanese food that feels both deeply traditional and instantly comforting. Fresh vegetables, halal meats, and bold, balanced spices come together in dishes that...

A proposal to rename Manassas Regional Airport is advancing as city officials weigh branding, costs and public input ahead of a final decision expected in April. The potential name change is part of a broader effort to better position the airport within the Washington, D.C., region as it prepares for the addition of...

LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A Loudoun County student was honored in a surprise presentation as one of three winners in an annual statewide art contest designed to use art to show their gratitude for teachers. Sadie Bauley, a fifth grader at Hovatter Elementary School, was recognized on Monday...

Equinix is looking to bulk up its Ashburn footprint with a fresh data center building and utility upgrades right in the heart of Northern Virginia’s famed Data Center Alley. If Loudoun County signs off, the plan would boost capacity at one of the country’s densest clusters of cloud and network infrastructure and...

A trio of off-track betting operators are betting on a proposal to allow them to offer slot machine gambling, under a last-minute proposal that could allocate some of the thousands of approved slot machine licenses that were never claimed by state casinos.

Prince William County has updated its zoning guidelines for residential fences to make the approval process faster and clearer. While most fences don’t need a building permit, zoning approval is required for all new installations.