Arlington|News|
Ovechkin To Host 800 Arlington Students To Celebrate Goal Milestone
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will host more than 800 children from Arlington Public School at the Capitals practice on Jan. 13.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Burlington Signs Lease To Open New Store At Springfield Town Center
Burlington Stores Inc. will be opening a new store at Springfield Town Center in 2023, joining Lego Discovery Center and other new tenants.
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McLean, VA|News|
Mail Carrier Robbed At Gunpoint Of Collection Box Keys: Police
A U.S. Postal Service mail carrier was robbed Wednesday morning in the Tysons area by two men, including one who said he had a gun.
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Arlington|News|
Democrats JD Spain, Maureen Coffey To Run For Arlington County Board
Two Arlington residents announced plans this week to seek the Democratic nominations for two seats opening on the Arlington County Board.
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Burke, VA|News|
Pedestrian Deaths In Fairfax County Surge To Decade High In 2022
Drivers in Fairfax County struck and killed at least 29 pedestrians in 2022, the most pedestrian deaths in the county since at least 2010.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Virtual Format Returns For Chevy Chase Village Board Monthly Meeting
The Chevy Chase Village Board of Managers' Jan. 9 regular monthly will be held virtually due to an increase in cases of COVID-19 and flu.
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Arlington|News|
2 Suspects Sought In Pentagon City Robbery, Assault: Police
The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place Tuesday afternoon near Fashion Centre at Pentagon City.
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Burke, VA|News|
$1M Virginia Lottery Winning Ticket Bought At Safeway in Burke
A $1 million winning ticket in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle was bought in Burke, according to the Virginia Lottery.
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Arlington|News|
Gun Loaded With 12 Bullets Found In Carry-On Bag At Reagan National
A Virginia man tried to bring a handgun loaded with 12 bullets onto a flight Wednesday morning at Reagan National Airport, according to TSA.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
GW Primary Care Clinic At Bethesda Row Opening Soon: Report
A new GW Primary Care clinic is coming to Bethesda Row and is getting close to opening, according to Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean Woman In Crosswalk Killed By Driver In Downtown DC: Police
A McLean woman was killed last Friday when a man fleeing the U.S. Secret Service in a car struck and killed her as she was in a crosswalk.
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Arlington|News|
NoVA's Kitchen Of Purpose Awarded $80K Grant By Bank Of America
The Kitchen of Purpose, a bilingual culinary training program based in Arlington, received an $80,000 grant from Bank of America.
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Arlington|News|
Gunshots, Damage In Arlington Neighborhoods Investigated: Police
Police responded to reports of gunshots over the New Year’s weekend in Arlington, with property damage reported in the two of the incidents.
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Arlington|News|
DC Men Charged In Separate Incidents Over New Year's Weekend: Police
Two men from Washington, D.C., were charged in connection with separate incidents at businesses in Arlington over the New Year’s weekend.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Suspects In Bethesda Apartment Burglary On Surveillance Video: Police
Police released surveillance video on Tuesday of suspects in a burglary that occurred on Nov. 24 at an apartment complex in Bethesda.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Drivers Call For Removal Of North Bethesda Bike Lanes 'Without Delay'
Drivers are criticizing the way bicycle lanes were added to Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda last year and are calling for their removal.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Claire de Lune Boutique Now Open In Shoppes Of Bethesda: Report
Claire de Lune, a sleepwear boutique, is now open in downtown Bethesda, Robert Dyer @ Bethesda Row reported Tuesday.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean Historical Society To Celebrate 30th Anniversary
The McLean Historical Society is holding an event on Jan. 10 to celebrate its 30th anniversary, according to a Sun Gazette report.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
New Year's Eve 2022 Parties, Events Around Bethesda
Several places across Bethesda are hosting parties and special events on Saturday to help ring in the new year.
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McLean, VA|News|
New Year's Eve 2022 Parties, Events Around McLean
Several places across McLean and Fairfax County are hosting parties and special events on Saturday to help ring in the new year.
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