A Lorton man who brought a woman who had been shot to Inova Mount Vernon Hospital has been charged with her murder, Fairfax County police said. Huy Tien Nguyen, 47, faces charges of second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony in the deadly shooting of his girlfriend, Alison “Kate” LaPorta, 38, of Lorton. Fairfax County police said Nguyen brought LaPorta to the hospital at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday. She was then taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Nguyen told officers the shooting happened in a parking lot, but detectives determined the sho ..read more

A Fairfax County school bus struck the relatively new Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles building on Braddock Road Thursday morning when another driver failed to yield, forcing the bus driver to swerve off the road, Fairfax County police said. Three people — two children and the bus driver — were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Fairfax County police who said the injuries were minor. No one inside the DMV was hurt. #FCFRD units are on scene of a two vehicle crash that resulted in a school bus into a building in the 9800 blk of Braddock Rd in the Fairf ..read more

Caitlin Clark is officially a part of the Indiana Fever — and the hype surrounding the incoming rookie has reached the District. After unprecedented demand, the Washington Mystics announced the team will be moving its June matchup against the Fever to Capital One Arena. The game on June 7 will move from the Mystics home court, Entertainment Sports Arena, which only holds 4,200 fans, to Capital One Arena, which can hold 20,356 fans for basketball events. All other game day logistics remain the same. The game is set to tipoff at 7:30 p.m. and will be broadcast on ION television as part of ..read more

Earth Day is April 22, but the fun begins this weekend. Enjoy eco-friendly festivals, celebrate the start of National Park Week, or experience Culpeper’s finest at Culpeperpalooza. Here’s what to expect from April 19–21.  The Rakim and DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ravi Coltrane Project   April 19, 8 p.m.   A fusion of rap and jazz awaits as hip-hop icon Rakim, Grammy Award–winner DJ Jazzy Jeff, and saxophone virtuoso Ravi Coltrane join forces to deliver rhythmic beats. Backed by a live band, their performance will keep your head bobbing even after you leave. The Kennedy Center: 2700 F St ..read more

Calling all adrenaline junkies. These go-kart courses are for drivers of all ages, even those without real licenses. Enjoy the fresh spring air while racing around the region’s indoor and outdoor tracks. Rev up your engines and head over to these go-kart courses.   Adventure Park USA  From go-karting to roller coasters to bumper cars, there’s no shortage of family-friendly fun at this park. Racers who are 4-feet tall can ride the Rookie Racer track, and there are Double Karts for those who are 5-feet tall and over 18 with a valid driver’s license. The park also features mini go ..read more

This weekend is for the Swifties. After two and a half months of anticipation (and Easter eggs) Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, is set to be released on Friday. And the region is ready to celebrate. You’d be a foolish one if you missed out on a weekend full of Taylor Swift-themed celebrations. Instead, head events around Northern Virginia and DC this weekend. Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Night! April 18, 6:30 p.m. Before the album is released, make a handful of friendship bracelets for album release day. Join One More Page Books as it hosts Swifties f ..read more

April is National Poetry Month, and ArtsFairfax and the Fairfax County Park Authority are kicking off a summer of fun poetry events to get you inspired. Poetry in the Parks is a series of poetry readings and workshops, created by Fairfax County Poet Laureate Daniella Badra, that will span from April 27 to August 17.   “Poetry in the Parks brings together nature lovers and poetry lovers in an incredible way. Last year, we had professional stargazers with a newfound admiration for poetry, and poets who were first-time visitors to a featured park creating outstanding verses,” Badra said. “I ..read more

When Julia Kim was preparing for the birth of her first child, she — like many new mothers — spent the pregnancy preparing. “I took all of their classes. I read all the books. I mean, it was like I was preparing for the SATs. So I was hyper-prepared. At least that’s what I thought,” she says.   After giving birth, though, she says that she felt overwhelmed and in need of support. “There’s got to be a better way,” she recalls thinking.   With that experience in mind, she created Sanu, a postpartum retreat for new parents and their babies that opened early this year in Tysons. The ret ..read more

Inova received another huge donation — $20 million — from the Peterson Family Foundation for Inova Life with Cancer and its emergency room expansion in Fairfax. The Peterson Family Foundation, over the last 30 years, has given Inova more than $50 million. The Petersons run the Fairfax-based Peterson Companies real estate development firm. “Their generous support has made a significant impact over the past three decades and will continue to impact our community for decades to come,” said Dr. J. Stephen Jones, president and CEO of Inova. Of the $20 million gift, $15 million will go toward Life ..read more

Dr. John Deeken says that when he heard 12 years ago that Inova was opening a dedicated cancer center in Northern Virginia, he immediately thought, “I gotta find out what’s going over there.” Shortly before the Inova Schar Cancer Institute opened, Deeken was named president, and as the center approaches its fifth anniversary next month, Deeken says there’s no place like it. Courtesy Curley Company He says the structure of the center was based around the patient’s experience. Dealing with cancer usually means signing on with a bunch of different doctors, and that can mean a lot of driving — or ..read more