A patient receives a dental exam (courtesy Remote Area Medical)
CHANTILLY, Va. (April 13, 2026) — For millions of Americans, access to basic healthcare is a challenge at best and an impossibility at worst. Due to geographic or economic factors much of the U.S. population is uninsured or underinsured.
Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is stepping in to address this urgent issue by offering a free, comprehensive dental, vision, and medical clinic at Mubarak Mosque, located at 4555 Ahmadiyya Drive, Chantilly, VA 20151 for two days only this weekend, on April 18-19. This clinic will provide vision and medical care to those who might otherwise go without these essential services.
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Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery
BURKE, Va. (APRIL 10, 2026) — In honor of Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, Northern Virginia Oral, Maxillofacial & Implant Surgery will offer free oral cancer screenings at the Burke clinic April 15 from 2 pm to 4 pm. To participate, arrive at the clinic during the designated times and ask for a free cancer screening. Clinic location: 5206 Lyngate Court, Burke, Va., 22015.
The screenings are part of a joint partnership with the Head & Neck Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of oral, head and neck cancer. April is widely recognized as Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, a time to increase awareness of the condition, risk factors, statistics and screenings. The American Cancer Society estimates that there will be 60,480 new cases of oral cavity or oropharyngeal (middle throat) cancer – with 13,150 deaths attributed to it – in 2026.
The Old Brogue Irish Pub decked out for St. Patrick's Day Festival (courtesy The Old Brogue Irish Pub)
Great Falls, VA — This Tuesday, March 17, The Old Brogue Irish Pub hosts its 45th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival, one of Northern Virginia’s longest-running Irish celebrations.
Families, friends, and visitors from across the Washington, D.C. region will enjoy live Irish music, traditional dance, food, and drinks, including Guinness.
United Christian Parish Reston Rev. Elisabeth Williams opens International Women's Day event celebrating Afghan women (courtesy Afghan Refugee Rescue Organization)
Reston, VA – On Sunday, March 8, which was International Women’s Day, the Afghanistan Refugee Rescue Organization (ARRO-USA) celebrated Afghan women, acknowledging that their voices need to be heard in all walks of life. The event, held at the United Christian Parish (UCP) in Reston, provided an opportunity for Afghan women living in the greater Washington, DC, area to come together under one roof, exchange views on women’s rights, share their experiences and challenges building a life in the United States, and discuss how to make better use of available opportunities.
Key women speakers spoke about all they have overcome back home and in the US to establish successful lives. Rev. Elisabeth Williams, pastor of UCP, welcomed everyone and introduced the program participants. Hamida Arash, president of Arash Fashion (traditional Afghan clothing), was the master of ceremonies and spoke about the extreme restrictions on women in Afghanistan today and how she persevered to establish her own business in America.
Kingston at McLean Crossing apartments in Tysons (courtesy Berkadia Real Estate Advisors)
Washington, D.C. (Feb. 4, 2026) — Berkadia, a distinguished leader in the commercial real estate sector, announced today that it completed the sale of Kingston at McLean Crossing, a 2018-built, 319-unit multifamily apartment community located in the McLean submarket of Northern Virginia.
Senior Managing Director Brian Crivella, Managing Directors Yalda Ghamarian and Bill Gribbin, and Associate Director Jack Canepa of Berkadia DC Metro completed the transaction on behalf of the seller, LCOR and its partner JLL Income Property Trust. Pantzer, a New York-based owner/operator of multifamily assets across the East Coast, acquired the asset in a transaction that closed on January 30, 2026. The property was 96% occupied at the time of sale.
RICHMOND — As snow makes its way across Virginia early this week, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) wants drivers to keep their guards up for slick roads and to check road conditions before doing any driving, especially during the Tuesday morning commute.
Forecasts indicate that a wintery mix of rain, snow and freezing rain is expected to begin Monday night in the southwest part of Virginia and spread across the commonwealth into Tuesday morning. As rain changes to freezing rain through Tuesday morning, drivers should prepare for slower commutes and plan to leave early or delay travel and take it slow.
MCLEAN, VA – The McLean Revitalization Corporation (MRC) is pleased to announce that longstanding McLean youth sports leader Wayne Loving will be honored as the Grand Marshal of the McLean Winterfest Parade, to be held on Sunday, December 7 in Downtown McLean.
Wayne Loving has been an integral part of McLean Little League for more than 40 years. During that time, he has guided thousands of baseball and softball players, building successful teams, providing youth mentorship with lasting impacts, and strengthening the McLean Little League community.
RICHMOND – The holiday travel season is nearly upon us and Virginia State Police is asking everyone to buckle up every time you enter a vehicle. During the last two Thanksgiving holidays, more than half of the fatal crashes involved someone not wearing a seatbelt, or seatbelt use could not be determined. Last year, there were eight fatalities, and in only two crashes could it be determined that the crash victim was wearing a seatbelt (there was one fatal crash on a motorcycle in 2024).*
Virginia law changed this year to require everyone in a vehicle, no matter where they are seated, to be appropriately restrained. Previously, only those under the age of 18, and those in the front seat, had to wear a seatbelt or be in an age-appropriate restraint.
VIENNA, VA – The Vienna Business Association (VBA) invites the local community to discover a world of health and wellness at “Wellness Wonderland: Renew, Recharge, Share the Gift of Wellness” on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Vienna Community Center.
In addition to exploring the resources and information provided by 50 local health, wellness, and fitness exhibitors the public is invited to hear presentations from various experts – including a keynote by Award-Winning Author, Chef, and Mediterranean Lifestyle Ambassador Amy Riolo – who will talk on various aspects of helping individuals strengthen their overall health and wellness.
Great Clips salons in Reston and Fairfax donate Empowerment Bags for domestic violence survivors to the Fairfax County Police Department (courtesy Great Clips)
FAIRFAX, VA — The Fairfax County Police Department’s Victim Services Division (VSD) joined with Great Clips and Bank of America on Tuesday, October 28, for the second annual Empowerment Bags presentation at Great Clips in Fairfax. Ten members of the Fairfax County Police Department, including Director Saly Fayez and Victim Services Specialist Ilana Wixted, attended to receive donated cosmetics and self-care products gathered throughout October in support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
This year, local Great Clips and Bank of America employees provided enough cosmetics to fill more than 50 Empowerment Bags, which will be distributed to survivors of domestic violence across Fairfax County. Beyond the local business donations, community members also contributed a significant number of additional products — making this the campaign’s most successful year yet.
