Arlington|News|
Fundraiser Held For Family Of NAACP Leader Killed In Turks And Caicos
Keller Williams is holding a fundraiser to help the family of Kent Carter, a Realtor and NAACP official who was killed while on vacation.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Man Fires Shots At Police During Chase Into Fairfax County
A 27-year-old man fired shots at police and drove the wrong way on Route 50 in Arlington Thursday evening before police apprehended him.
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Arlington|News|
What's Open, Closed For Columbus Day 2022 In Arlington
Arlington County government offices will be open on Monday, Oct. 10, although the federal holiday will result in some closures.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Police Investigate Attempted ATM Burglary In Springfield, Other Thefts
Police are investigating an attempted theft of an ATM at a Springfield credit union early Saturday morning and other recent ATM burglaries.
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McLean, VA|News|
New Pickleball Courts To Open At Lewinsville Park In McLean
The Fairfax County Park Authority will officially open new pickleball courts at Lewinsville Park in McLean on Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Hot Foods, Coffee Available At Kingstowne, McLean Farmers Markets
Customers will be able to purchase hot meals from select vendors at the Kingstowne and McLean farmers markets for the rest of the season.
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Arlington|News|
Pedestrian Bridge Linking Crystal City To Reagan National Under Review
Arlington County and VDOT are seeking the public’s input on the type of pedestrian bridge linking Crystal City to Reagan National Airport.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
How Much Snow Will Maryland Get This Winter?
AccuWeather released its forecast for the 2022-23 winter, including what's in store for Maryland and the rest of the mid-Atlantic region.
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Arlington|News|
How Much Snow Will Virginia Get This Winter?
AccuWeather released its forecast for the 2022-23 winter, including what's in store for the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
BBQ Smoke Out Festival Coming To Strosniders Hardware in Bethesda
Strosniders is holding a BBQ Smoke Out Festival in Bethesda on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and at its stores in Potomac and Kensington.
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Arlington|News|
Deadly Tysons Crash, Pedestrian Killed On Rt. 1: NoVA Morning Traffic
Good morning, Northern Virginia. Here's everything you need to know for your Thursday morning commute.
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Arlington|News|
DC Deputy Mayor Accused Of Assaulting Man In Arlington Parking Lot
D.C.’s deputy mayor for public safety and justice, Christopher Geldart, is accused of assaulting a man outside a Gold's Gym in Arlington.
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Arlington|News|
Drive-Thru Starbucks On Langston Blvd To Reopen On Oct. 10
Arlington County’s only drive-thru coffee shop is scheduled to reopen on Monday, Oct. 10 after being closed two weeks for renovations.
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Burke, VA|News|
Fire Prevention Open House Returns To Burke Volunteer Fire Department
Burke Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department is holding a fire prevention open house on Saturday, Oct. 15, a day filled with fun and education.
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McLean, VA|News|
Blood Drive Coming To McLean Volunteer Fire Department On Oct. 11
The McLean Volunteer Fire Department is partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services on a blood drive that will take place Tuesday, Oct. 11.
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Arlington|News|
VDOT Begins Work On $37.7M Rosslyn Tunnel Upgrade Project
Lane closures on I-66 due to the Rosslyn Tunnel project will occur overnight, with at least one lane in each direction open at all times.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Row Arts Festival To Feature 165 Local And National Artists
The 24th Bethesda Row Arts Festival is coming this weekend, featuring more than 165 artists who will showcase a variety of works.
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Arlington|News|
NAACP Arlington Branch Mourns Fatal Shooting Of Kent Carter
Kent Carter, an official with the NAACP Arlington Branch, was fatally shot while on vacation in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Sunday.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Montgomery County Priest Suspended Over Sexual Abuse Allegations
A Maryland priest has been suspended over allegations of sexual abuse of minors in Northern Virginia prior to him becoming a priest.
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Arlington|News|
2 Virginia Cities Among Money’s Best Places To Live
Two Virginia communities were listed among the best places to live in the U.S., according to a new ranking released this week by Money.
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