McLean, VA|News|
Dark Skies Celebration Coming To Lewinsville Park In McLean
The McLean Citizens Association is partnering with the Fairfax County Park Authority to celebrate the importance of dark skies.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Top Chefs Show How To Reduce Food Waste At Competition In Bethesda
Area chefs and drink mixers participated in a competition Friday afternoon at Marriott International’s test kitchens in downtown Bethesda.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
RSV Cases Rise In MD: 5 Things To Know About 'Tripledemic' Threat
As emergency department and urgent care visits for RSV rise in Maryland, health officials are also monitoring flu and COVID-19 trends.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Langley Crew Team To Hold Inaugural Turkey Trot 5K At High School
The Langley Crew Team, winners of multiple state titles, is hosting its inaugural Turkey Trot 5K on Nov. 26 at Langley High School.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Pumpkin Garland-Making Event Coming To Dolley Madison Library
Fairfax County Public Library is holding a pumpkin garland-making event for children on Tuesday at Dolley Madison Library in McLean.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
PetWellClinic Opens First DC Area Location In North Bethesda: Report
PetWellClinic has opened a clinic in North Bethesda, the company’s first of an expected 25 clinics that it plans to open in the D.C. area.
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Arlington|News|
Vandals Smash Nearly 2 Dozen Vehicle Windows Across Arlington: Police
Nearly two dozen vehicles had their windows smashed in neighborhoods across Arlington during an overnight vandalism spree, police said.
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Arlington|News|
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held For Army Navy Drive Project In Arlington
Arlington officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for the Army Navy Drive Complete Street Project in Pentagon City and Crystal City.
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Arlington|News|
COVID Set Back VA In Math And Reading, ‘Nation’s Report Card’ Shows
Math and reading scores of students in Virginia and the rest of the country declined over the past three years, especially in mathematics.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
NoVA Woman Pleads Guilty To Causing Death Of British Teenager
A U.S. intelligence agency employee from VA pleaded guilty in the death of a British teenager while driving on the wrong side of the road.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
New FCPS Head Asked About McLean HS Upgrades, Salad Bars, Environment
Michelle Reid, the new FCPS superintendent, held a Q&A with students in McLean, where the status of high school renovations was discussed.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Suspect Sought In Armed Robbery Of Apple Store At Bethesda Row
Montgomery County Police are searching for a man who is a suspect in an armed robbery of an Apple Store at Bethesda Row Saturday evening.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
GMU Graduate Students Network With Arlington’s Movers And Shakers
Graduate students at GMU's Arlington campus attended Movers and Shakers, a networking event with Arlington’s political and civic leaders.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2022 Candidate Profile: Julie Yang For Board Of Education District 3
Julie Yang is running in the Nov. 8 general election for the District 3 seat on the Montgomery County Board of Education.
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Arlington|News|
GW Parkway Lane Blocked, Dulles Toll Road Crash: NoVA Morning Traffic
Good morning, Northern Virginia. Here's everything you need to know for your Monday morning commute.
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Arlington|News|
$10M Palatial Estate + Classic Turret + Staged Theater: VA Wow Houses
This week's featured homes include a huge religious center in Herndon with space for living and a McLean home with a heated salt water pool.
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Arlington|News|
Family Robbed Of $21K, Passports On Italy Vacation Holds Fundraiser
An Arlington woman is holding a fundraiser for her family who had their luggage, $21,000 in cash and passports stolen while in Italy.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|News|
Leesburg Police Chief Brown To Retire After 26 Years In Policing
Leesburg Chief of Police Gregory Brown announced plans to retire on Dec. 1 after more than 26 years in law enforcement, the department said.
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Arlington|News|
Food, Household Products In Reusable Packaging Available At Giant Food
Virginia and D.C. shoppers can now purchase top brand products in reusable packaging thanks to a partnership between Giant Food and Loop.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Adding COVID To CDC Vaccine Schedule Doesn't Mandate It In Maryland
The CDC does not have authority to require COVID vaccinations as a condition of school enrollment in Maryland and across the United States.
Mark Hand and Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
