National Catholic Register · Burke, VA
Facing an inoperable brain tumor, eight-year-old Francisco inspired family, classmates, and his priests by showing that joy and hope always get the final word.Francisco looks up at his mother, Laura Fredrickson while she kisses him, pregnant with twins, in the early days of his terminal diagnosis. (Photo: Fredrickson Family)Alyssa MurphyFeaturesNovember 9, 2026In the quiet, tree-lined town of Burke, Virginia, 7-year-old Francisco Fredrickson had a laugh that could light up an entire room. He was a boy of boundless energy — an avid fan of soccer, music and giant plates of tacos. And he had really big dreams: to be a priest-astronaut in heaven. But in May 2023, his mother Laura, noticed something different in her son's eye that upended the cheerful household. A Trial Met With Unshakable Faith It began with a subtle change in his vision.
Fairfax County Times · Fort Belvoir, VA
Nearby: Fort Belvoir, VABarbara Serage around the time she went to live at The Fairfax. Courtesy Photo Seventeen years ago, Barbara Serage moved into The Fairfax, a continuing care retirement community near Fort Belvoir. Serage, who will celebrate her 100th birthday the day after Christmas, was impressed by the people she met there. “They have this newsletter that comes out, I guess, every week. And they always had the bios of the people who had passed away. My mom is one who would read it. She was struck by how the lives of these people were so important,” said Barbara Langridge, Serage’s daughter. “She said, ‘I thought people at the Fairfax, people living there, had information that the people of the United States should hear.’” Serage decided to take action. Reinvention was nothing new to her.
Falls Church News-Press Online · Falls Church, VA
Nearby: Falls Church, VAA bank might seem like a mysterious and magical place, like Gringotts Wizarding Bank in the Harry Potter stories. Or maybe it seems like a place that only adults visit, with a team of financial advisors barking long words. But the truth is, you can have a savings or checking account and learn all about how to save money (and spend it wisely) when you’re as young as six years old. You just need to know where to look. In 2025, Chase Bank opened a new branch in Falls Church, at the West Falls development, and I dropped by recently to talk with the financial advisors who work there. Who knew there were so many banking options for young people to learn how to handle money and even earn interest? Well, as it turns out, the people who work at Chase did. “A bank is a safe place to store money you don’t need to spend right away,” Ruth Eshun, the Vice President, Branch Manager of Chase’ s West Falls location told me.
Air Force Times · Navy, VA
Nearby: Navy, VAIt was a fantasy come true for baseball fans in the Bronx when a team led by Ted Williams, the last of the .400 hitters, met up with a team led by all-time slugger Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium on July 28, 1943, to benefit war-relief efforts and the American Red Cross. Then-Aviation Cadet Williams was the star left fielder for a Navy team called the “Cloudbusters” that featured other major leaguers such as Johnny Sain, Harry Craft, Johnny Pesky and Buddy Hassett who were now in Navy flight training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. They were among the roughly 500 major league players who served in World War II. Player-manager Ruth’s team, called the “Yanklands,” was made up of former Yankee and Cleveland Indians players.
Sentinel Colorado · Arlington, VA
Nearby: Arlington, VAWASHINGTON | There’s a scene in Melania Trump’s documentary in which she enters the room as Donald Trump is rehearsing his inaugural address. When he says the line about how “my proudest legacy will be that of a peacemaker,” she offers a quick, verbal edit. “Peacemaker and unifier,” she tells her husband to say instead. But Melania is the Trump who is credited with recently bringing peace, if only for six days, to one war-torn city in southern Ukraine — an unusual intervention into an active war by an American first lady. Two days after Republican losses in the midterm elections knocked the president out of the spotlight, Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian officials at the White House to celebrate the temporary ceasefire. It’s part of a burst of public activity by a first lady regarded as among the most private women to hold the role, and it comes just before the Nov. 20 release by Prime Video of “Melania: The Series,” a follow-up to the first lady’s documentary from January.
Falls Church News-Press Online · Arlington, VA
Nearby: Arlington, VAThis week I am following up with further impressions about the County Board Townhall session on October 26. But first, I need to express my gratitude for the remarkable work of all the Election Officers who spent countless hours safeguarding the electoral process on November 3. As a poll observer for several hours in one of Arlington’s precincts, I was grateful for the work of the thirteen election officers who were there for more than fifteen hours, getting everything ready, dealing with the crowds, and closing it all down at the end of the night, making certain that the ballots were correctly packed up and sealed. It was exhausting just to see all the coordinated activity in the hours after voting ended. And this was only one of fifty-four precincts – we are so fortunate in Arlington to be able to staff all the precincts with these civic heroes (they get paid a minimal amount for their efforts – in my mind, they all are “Volunteers of the Year” for stepping up and doing the work).
Air Force Times · Arlington, VA
Nearby: Arlington, VAAn Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's entourage after a member of the group was heard laughing during a Veterans Day visit Wednesday.
Madison County Eagle · Arlington, VA
Nearby: Arlington, VAVirginia and D.C. have filed suit to stop the Trump administration from beginning work on a 250-foot-tall triumphal arch at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery.
WorldNetDaily · Herndon, VA
Nearby: Herndon, VAJohn Brennan was the CIA director under Barack Obama’s administration and his blunt, hatchet man personality drew little favor from those outside his party. He, of course, had a large role in the Democrat Party lawfare against Donald Trump, then candidate for president, in cases that rolled like a steamroller through much of his first term. Now he’s under investigation for a variety of potential offenses, such as lying to Congress, and recently lost a lawsuit trying to force the government to bend to his will in its investigation. Turns out he’s not the only Brennan family member likely to spend some time in courtrooms. The Daily Mail reports Brennan’s son, Kyle, has been arrested for the alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials. “FBI agents took Brennan, 40, into custody at his workplace in Herndon, Virginia, on Friday afternoon. A search warrant of his personal cell phone was executed by FBI last night, according to a law enforcement source,” the report said.
Fairfax County Times · Reston, VA
Nearby: Reston, VABetty Kerley, 96, a retired librarian, died in Reston, VA, on October 27, 2026. All her life, Betty loved learning and connecting with others. After college, she studied law at the University of Cincinnati. Of the 65 UC students graduating with a law degree in 1952, she was the only woman.Betty met her future husband, Ernest Kerley, in law school. They married and began a family, moving to Reston in 1966 when the community was only two years old.Betty was an active member of St. Anne's Episcopal Church for over 50 years, serving in many roles.Shortly after Ernest died, Betty went back to school to become a librarian. She worked as a Fairfax County Public Librarian for many years and continued to volunteer at the library after she retired.Betty loved helping patrons at the library, taking special satisfaction in helping recent arrivals to the United States set up email accounts, complete applications for immigrant documents, and connect with Fairfax County services.
Vox · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCRepublicans weren’t the only big losers in last week’s midterms: Across the country, voters also backed restrictions on data centers and elected candidates promising tougher oversight of AI companies. Out of 41 local ballot initiatives limiting the data center buildout, 40 of them passed, according to the New York Times. The AI industry knows it was a tough cycle: Chris Lehane, the chief global affairs officer for OpenAI, told Today, Explained co-host Sean Rameswaram that “I could take my shirt off and show you my [metaphorical] bruises if you want.” Now, OpenAI is figuring out how to move forward. Lehane talked with Sean from rural Texas, where he said he was on a “listening and learning” tour of communities around the site of a massive OpenAI data center.
Washington City Paper · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCSponsored Pottery on the Hill is a weekend celebrating functional pottery (which can be regularly used, such as dinnerware, drinkware, vases, platters, etc.) featuring top ceramic artists from across the country. Home | The Needle | Fall Arts Guide At Washington City Paper, we’re small and scrappy—and we make the most of every dollar from our supporters. Rather than throwing up a paywall or charging a subscription fee, we believe there is another way to fund local news. Your contribution today powers the reporting our city depends on and ensures we’re ready for whatever comes next. If you value our work, will you support our newsroom today? Count me in! Earlier this year, an event celebrating 50 years of go-go failed to represent artists who play bouncebeat, a stripped-down, highly syncopated subgenre of go-go that younger listeners favor, according to longtime go-go chronicler and City Paper contributor Alona Wartofsky.
Jackson Advocate · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCBy Ivory Phillips JA Contributing Editor When the dust settled Tuesday night, November 3, 2026, Democrats gained control of the U.S. House of Representatives, 254 to 166, with 15 races still undecided. They gained control of the U. S. Senate, 54 to 44, with 2 races still undecided. (It is worth noting Mississippi stole the headlines by Scott Colom coming in ahead of incumbent Cindy Hyde Smith – months earlier nobody gave him a chance.) Democrats gained control of 28 governorships, compared to 20 by the Republicans. In addition to those state offices, Democrats gained significant positions in many state and local races.
Washington City Paper · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCSponsored Pottery on the Hill is a weekend celebrating functional pottery (which can be regularly used, such as dinnerware, drinkware, vases, platters, etc.) featuring top ceramic artists from across the country. Home | The Needle | Fall Arts Guide At Washington City Paper, we’re small and scrappy—and we make the most of every dollar from our supporters. Rather than throwing up a paywall or charging a subscription fee, we believe there is another way to fund local news. Your contribution today powers the reporting our city depends on and ensures we’re ready for whatever comes next. If you value our work, will you support our newsroom today? Count me in! The Metropolitan Police Department has issued a shelter-in-place for the immediate vicinity of the 1500 block of 15th Street NW following a shooting in and outside the Logan Circle Vida Fitness that left multiple people injured.
Vox · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCThis story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. We’re a week past the midterms now and the dust has largely settled. Sure, you still have some uncalled House races in a handful of states, and we’re still waiting with bated breath to meet the next senators from Mississippi and Alaska. But even without those final numbers, we can say a couple things for sure: First, last week’s blue wave was the largest in more than 50 years. And second, Democrats’ real work has only just begun. This week, the incoming members of Congress — roughly seven weeks out from their official debut — are in Washington, DC, to set up their offices and meet their new coworkers. Democrats still have to choose new leaders or stick with their old ones. And once they’ve reached some sort of consensus on that, they’ll start to confront the final boss: President Donald Trump.
Oakdale Leader · Washington, DC
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Washington City Paper · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCSponsored Pottery on the Hill is a weekend celebrating functional pottery (which can be regularly used, such as dinnerware, drinkware, vases, platters, etc.) featuring top ceramic artists from across the country. Home | The Needle | Fall Arts Guide At Washington City Paper, we’re small and scrappy—and we make the most of every dollar from our supporters. Rather than throwing up a paywall or charging a subscription fee, we believe there is another way to fund local news. Your contribution today powers the reporting our city depends on and ensures we’re ready for whatever comes next. If you value our work, will you support our newsroom today? Count me in! Milkshakes might not be the most obvious postshow tradition for a band, but when Strutman Lane have finished breaking down, the local eight-piece act head to Silver Diner for a dairy-fueled treat.
Daily Republic · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCMITCHELL — Elementary school art projects often find themselves hanging on classroom walls or find a spot of honor on the family refrigerator. But come December, students at L.B. Williams Elementary School in Mitchell will see their art hanging in a different kind of display. The art of 23 third- and fourth-graders at the school will adorn the South Dakota state Christmas tree on display in Washington, D.C. “What a special thing for not only our entire community, but especially the 23 student artists that are a part of this. So we're really excited for them and their families,” Becky Roth, principal at L.B. Williams Elementary School, told the Mitchell Republic. The student art will be part of a display of smaller state and territory Christmas trees surrounding the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse in Washington, D.C. As part of the Pathway of Peace display, the collection of trees adorned with student-designed ornaments is called the America Celebrates display.
Washington City Paper · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCSponsored Pottery on the Hill is a weekend celebrating functional pottery (which can be regularly used, such as dinnerware, drinkware, vases, platters, etc.) featuring top ceramic artists from across the country. Home | The Needle | Fall Arts Guide At Washington City Paper, we’re small and scrappy—and we make the most of every dollar from our supporters. Rather than throwing up a paywall or charging a subscription fee, we believe there is another way to fund local news. Your contribution today powers the reporting our city depends on and ensures we’re ready for whatever comes next. If you value our work, will you support our newsroom today? Count me in! It’s been nine months since 43-year-old Julian Bailey was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals. Despite FOIA requests, news coverage, and the support of local activist groups, Bailey’s family still doesn’t understand what led to his death or why he was shot nine times.
Fair Observer · Washington, DC
Nearby: Washington, DCThe US Democratic Party literally transformed the American political landscape overnight. With their astonishing sweep of the November 3 elections for Congress and hundreds of state and local offices, Democrats did more than rout their Republican rivals and vaporize the aura of impunity that for a decade enveloped President Donald Trump. In a stunning reversal of political precedent, Democrats won dozens of elections in small towns and rural areas scattered across the American South and Midwest, communities where voters had turned their back on the party for decades. Democrats did this by fielding a nationwide slate of candidates who did not look or talk like any in recent memory. Gone (or well camouflaged) were the patrician lawyers and elite Ivy League graduates.