Fairfax County continues to lose population, although its out-migration has slowed dramatically. Virginia Beach also continues to lose population, as its out-migration shows no signs of slowing. That city now is losing more people than any other locality in the state.

Newly proposed legislation could make it possible for Arlington to implement major county-government changes. Del. Patrick Hope (D-1) has introduced a bill for the 2025 General Assembly session that would make it possible for Arlington voters and officials to adopt several changes.

Arlington Public Schools are opening on a two-hour delay Wednesday due to extreme cold. The delay — and cancelation of morning field trips — comes after APS opened on time Tuesday. The ...