Arlington|News|
'Sun Glare' Contributed To Fatal Crash In Arlington Crosswalk: Police
An Arlington police investigation found that "sun glare" was a contributing factor to a fatal crash that killed an 85-year-old pedestrian.
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Arlington|News|
'Click It or Ticket' Starts In Arlington As Part Of National Campaign
Arlington County Police and other law enforcement agencies across the country will increase enforcement of seatbelt laws starting Wednesday.
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Kensington, MD|News|
Star Student Athlete: Kensington's Robert Plays Tennis With Kind Heart
Robert, who was nominated by his mother, has overcome illnesses and is now playing high school tennis at tournaments around the D.C. area.
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McLean, VA|News|
Indonesian Music, Culture Explored At The Potomac School In McLean
Visiting musicians showed students at The Potomac School in McLean about the angklung, an Indonesian musical instrument made from bamboo.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Local Songwriters Compete For $10K Grand Prize In Bethesda Contest
The Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards honors songwriters and musicians in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia. Contest entries are due by Dec. 9.
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Burke, VA|News|
Santa Runs, Meet And Greets, Pancake Breakfast Coming To Burke
The Burke Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is bringing back its Meet & Greets with Santa, Santa Runs and its Pancakes with Santa events.
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Arlington|News|
UVA Shooting: Motive Unclear, Vigil Mourns Slain Football Players
UVA students gathered for a candlelight vigil Monday to honor 3 students who were fatally shot. The accused shooter may have felt picked on.
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Arlington|News|
2 Manassas Men Charged With Airbag Theft In Arlington: Police
Two Manassas men were charged Sunday in connection with the theft of airbags along Columbia Pike in Arlington, according to police.
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Arlington|News|
Best Nursing Homes In VA: 10 Ranked 'High Performing' By U.S. News
Among 288 nursing homes in Virginia, 10 facilities ranked "high performing" for both short-term care and long-term care, U.S. News said.
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McLean, VA|News|
Great Falls Man Dies In Single-Car Crash: Police
A 49-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash Friday morning in the Great Falls area, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Mario Lopez To Host Holiday Celebration At Westfield Montgomery
Actor and “Access Hollywood” host Mario Lopez is coming to Westfield Montgomery Mall in Bethesda on Sunday to emcee a holiday celebration.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Antisemitic Graffiti In Bethesda Denounced By County Officials
Police are investigating antisemitic graffiti that was found along the Bethesda Trolley Trail in Montgomery County on Monday morning.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
District Falafel Brings Middle Eastern Food To Bethesda
District Falafel opened the doors to its new restaurant in Bethesda, allowing customers to enjoy its delicious Middle Eastern food indoors.
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Arlington|News|
Slain UVA Football Players: Model Hoo, Kind Smile, Great Teammate
Three University of Virginia football players were killed Sunday night in Charlottesville. Here's how the victims are being remembered.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Watch World Cup Games At Caddies On Cordell In Bethesda
Caddies on Cordell will be showing World Cup games and featuring daily food and drink specials during this year’s World Cup in Qatar.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Shooting At Clyde's Of Chevy Chase Injures 2 People: Police
Police are investigating a shooting that injured two men at Clyde’s of Chevy Chase on Wisconsin Avenue early Monday morning.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Man Acting Erratically In Springfield Dies On Way To Hospital: Police
A man who was acting erratically Friday afternoon in the Springfield area died on his way to the hospital while in custody, police said.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Man Killed In 3-Vehicle Crash On Fairfax County Parkway: Police
A Maryland man died in a three-vehicle crash Friday morning on Fairfax County Parkway in the West Springfield area, police said.
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Arlington|News|
Passengers With Loaded Guns Stopped By Security At Reagan National
Two men were prevented from bringing loaded guns onto flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport over the weekend, TSA said.
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Arlington|News|
3 UVA Football Players Killed In Shooting, Suspect Apprehended: Police
Three UVA football players were shot to death on campus in Charlottesville Sunday night, and a student is in custody, according to police.
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