Burke, VA|News|
Nomination Deadline Coming Up For 2022 Best Of Braddock Awards
Residents of Fairfax County's Braddock District are invited to nominate someone who made a difference in 2022 for a Best of Braddock award.
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Arlington|News|
Freeze Warning: Cold Front To Send NoVA Temperatures Well Below Normal
By Tuesday night, temperatures will turn cold, with freeze warnings issued by the National Weather Service for parts of Northern Virginia.
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Arlington|News|
Suspected Gunman Shot By Officers In Green Valley Neighborhood: Police
A man, who was shot and injured by Arlington police after he refused to drop his gun Friday night, is facing multiple charges, police said.
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Arlington|News|
New Townhomes, Condos Planned For RiverHouse In Arlington By JBG Smith
JBG Smith filed plans with Arlington County to develop new housing, public parks and trails throughout the 36-acre RiverHouse area.
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Burke, VA|News|
Fairfax County Fire Welcomes Public To First Open Houses Since 2019
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue held open houses Saturday that attracted hundreds of people to tour the stations and learn about fire safety.
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McLean, VA|News|
Cappies Review: 'The Man Who Came To Dinner' At Langley High School
A student reviews the Friday performance of Langley High School's "The Man Who Came to Dinner," a comedy featuring an outlandish radio wit.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2 Lanes Of Little Falls Parkway In Bethesda To Become Park Space
Montgomery Parks started work on Monday to transform 1.3 miles of Little Falls Parkway in Bethesda into a park as part of a pilot project.
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McLean, VA|News|
Capitals' T.J. Oshie Sells McLean Mansion For $6.4M To Area Couple
The buyers of T.J. Oshie’s McLean home were Kirk Galiani, founder and co-chairman of US Fitness, and his wife, Maria, according to a report.
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Arlington|News|
NAACP Arlington Branch Opens Nominations For 2022 Awards
The NAACP Arlington Branch is inviting the public to nominate a person or organization for its 2022 awards. The deadline is Dec. 1.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Missing Man, Woman In Bethesda Found Safe, Unharmed
The man and woman were last seen on Saturday at about 2:30 p.m., leaving the 5000 block of Sentinel Drive in Bethesda, police said.
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Lorton, VA|News|
Grand Opening Of Lorton Community Center, Library Attracts All Ages
Hundreds of people gathered in Lorton on Saturday afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of a community center and remodeled library.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
75-Year-Old Alexandria Man Dies From Motorcycle Crash Injuries: Police
An Alexandria man died Thursday from injuries he received in an Oct. 3 motorcycle crash in the Groveton part of Fairfax County, police said.
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Arlington|News|
36-Story Hilton Hotel, With Rooftop Event Space, Planned For Rosslyn
Hilton has signed an agreement to operate a new 36-story, 331-room hotel in Rosslyn that will overlook Key Bridge and Georgetown.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Church Damaged In 2-Alarm Fire, No Injuries Reported
A two-alarm fire broke out at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church in Arlington Friday morning, causing damage to part of the building.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Reconfigured Bethesda 'Streetery' Part Of Compromise To Allow Cars
The "streetery" will provide street dining, while reopening two of the four roadway lanes on Woodmont Avenue in Bethesda to traffic.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
There's Still Time To Catch Fall Festivals Near Bethesda
Fall offers opportunities to have fun outside, including a fall festival in Chevy Chase, trick or treating at Bethesda Row and other events.
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McLean, VA|News|
There's Still Time To Catch Fall Festivals In McLean
Fall offers opportunities to have fun outside in the McLean area, including trunk-or-treats, Dogtoberfest at Shipgarten and more.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington 2022 General Election: Guide To Candidates, How To Vote
The 2022 election in Arlington includes the 8th congressional district, along with local races. The voter registration deadline is Oct. 17.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean 2022 General Election: Guide To Candidates, How To Vote
November's general election in McLean features a race for the 8th congressional district.
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Burke, VA|News|
Burke 2022 General Election: Guide To Candidates, How To Vote
November's general election in Burke features a race for the 11th congressional district.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff