Burke, VA|News|
Recipients Of Best Of Braddock Awards Honored At Reception In Burke
Braddock District Supervisor James Walkinshaw hosted a reception on Dec. 7 to announce the winners of the 2022 Best of Braddock Awards.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
- Arlington, VA
- Website
Mark Hand covers Montgomery County, Maryland and Fredericksburg, Virginia for Patch.com.
Mark is a graduate of the University of Virginia. Don't hesitate to reach out to him at mark.hand@patch.com with story ideas or news tips.
Posting Activity
Arlington|News|
Arlington Officials Rally With Starbucks Workers For Union Rights
Starbucks workers rallied in Arlington on Friday to mark the one-year anniversary of the first Starbucks union election victory in New York.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Suspect In Theft Of Electric Wheelchair In Bethesda Spotted In Video
Montgomery County Police released video of a suspect on Monday in the theft of an electric wheelchair that occurred on Oct. 26 in Bethesda.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
TJ Maxx Closing Store At Mazza Gallerie In Friendship Heights
T.J. Maxx is closing its Mazza Gallerie location in the Friendship Heights neighborhood of D.C. on Dec. 24.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Local Hero: Dede Schrader Brightens People's Days, One Card At A Time
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here is Dede Schrader, who runs a charity called Bright Spot to brighten people's lives.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
Local Heroes: Michael Daniel Foley Defended America All His Life
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here is Michael Daniel Foley, who served in Vietnam and volunteered in Burke upon retirement.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
Kings Park Library Book Sale Co-Chairs Named Citizens Of The Month
Two members of the Friends of Kings Park Library were named Braddock District Citizens of the Month after another successful fall book sale.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Elrich Condemns 'Racist' Vandalism At Historic Black Church In Potomac
County Executive Marc Elrich called the recent break-in at the Scotland AME Church another example of “racist and hate-filled vandalism.”
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Patch Holiday Food Drive Aims To Stem Food Insecurity In Arlington
At least 16,670 residents of Arlington, including 850 children under the age of 18, are food insecure, according to Feeding America.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Historic Marker Honors Arlingtonians Buried At Cemetery In Halls Hill
Arlington County placed a historic marker at the Mount Salvation Baptist Cemetery in honor of the Black residents buried in the cemetery.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Strathmore Square Developers To Break Ground On North Bethesda Project
The Strathmore Square project aims to turn the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station into a 2.2 million square foot mixed-use development.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Create Holiday Memories At Canopy By Hilton In North Bethesda
Canopy by Hilton in North Bethesda is inviting guests to stay in its Holiday Lodge for the holidays, a suite featuring twinkling lights.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Police Investigate Sexual Assault, Charge Man With Burglary
Arlington police arrested a man in connection with a burglary and sexual assault that occurred Friday morning in an apartment community.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Squishable To Open Stuffed Animal Store At Westfield Montgomery
A Squishable seasonal shop is coming to Westfield Montgomery for the holiday season, with hundreds of varieties of stuffed animals for sale.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Video Shows Suspects In Burglary Of Historic Church In Potomac: Police
The Montgomery County Police Department released video of suspects in the Nov. 25 burglary of the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Alexandria Man Buys Winning $100K Lottery Ticket At Kingstowne Giant
Augustus Alvarez, an accountant, bought the winning 10X the Money lottery ticket at the Giant Food on Kingstowne Boulevard in Kingstowne.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean's Jimmy Bierman Enters 2023 Race For Dranesville Supervisor
Jimmy Bierman, a McLean resident and former Dranesville District Democratic Committee chair, is hoping to succeed John Foust as supervisor.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Cappies Review: 'Eurydice' At H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program
A student reviews H-B Woodlawn's Dec. 3 performance of "Eurydice," a contemporary take on the Greek tragedy of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Where To See Santa Around Kingstowne This Christmas Season
Santa Claus will be back in the Kingstowne area this holiday season after a couple of years of COVID-19 restrictions.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
2023 Canine Calendar, Music Playlist For The Holidays: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes two dogs at Reagan National featured in a calendar, music playlist for the holidays and Santamobiles.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
