McLean, VA|News|
Lidl Donates $1.6K To McLean Food Bank, Recognizes 10-Year-Old Artist
Lidl's McLean store donated more than $1,600 to food pantry Share of McLean, representing the money raised during the store grand opening.
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Arlington|News|
Crash On Inbound Canal Rd., Delays On I-95: DC, 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|
NoVA Housing Market Softens But Remains A Seller’s Market
Even with the Northern Virginia housing market slowing down, it remains a strong seller's market, according to Rob Traister with RE/MAX 100.
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Arlington|News|
Saltwater Pool + Whole-Home Speakers + Elevator Access: VA Wow Houses
This week's featured homes include an Ashburn house with an elevated gazebo and a new Vienna home with elevator access to all four floors.
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Arlington|News|
VDOT To Break Ground On Project Near Long Branch Park In Arlington
A groundbreaking is planned for Sept. 28 to celebrate the start of construction on improvements at Boundary Channel Drive and I-395.
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Arlington|News|
Security Training Exercise At Pentagon To Close Metrorail, Bus Service
Metrorail and bus service at the Pentagon will be closed until about 2 p.m. on Saturday for a security drill at the Pentagon transit center.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Go Ape Hosting 'Frights at Height' Adventure At South Run RECenter
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park, at the South Run RECenter in Springfield, is hosting several fall events in September and October
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McLean, VA|News|
New FCPS Superintendent To Take Student Questions At McLean Event
The McLean Citizens Association is hosting an event with Michelle Reid, the new superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, on Oct. 19.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Resident's Cousins In Puerto Rico Lose Everything From Fiona
An Arlington resident launched a fundraiser for three cousins who lost their homes in Puerto Rico when Hurricane Fiona hit the island.
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Arlington|News|
Bear Chase Brewing Donates $5.5K To VHC Health As 'Thank You' For Care
Bear Chase Brewing donated $5,500 from the proceeds of a summer beer to VHC Health in appreciation for the care received by its brew master.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Smash-And-Grab Thieves Target Jewelry Store In Springfield
Police are trying to determine if an armed robbery at a Springfield jewelry store Tuesday is related to two other jewelry store robberies.
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McLean, VA|News|
Sounds Of Blues, Jazz, Zydeco Highlight MPAartfest Musical Lineup
The musical lineup for MPAartfest 2022, coming Oct. 2, features a wide variety of genres, from jazz to blues to a 15-piece youth swing band.
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Arlington|News|
Missing Man Might Be Arlington Carjacking Suspect, Family Says
The sister of a missing man, who she says was suffering from a mental health crisis, may be the man seen in an Arlington carjacking video.
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McLean, VA|News|
Security Tech Company To Bring 201 Jobs To New Headquarters In Tysons
Pangiam, a travel and security industries tech company, has agreed to invest $3.1 million to establish its global headquarters in Tysons.
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Arlington|News|
20th Gun Of 2022 Detected At Reagan National Airport By TSA Officers
A Maryland man was stopped from bringing a loaded handgun onto a flight at Reagan National Airport by TSA officers Wednesday morning.
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Silver Spring, MD|News|
'Love Your Stuff': Silver Spring Shop Sells Curated Books, Records
Mojomala Books, Records & Cool Stuff has been attracting locals as well as customers from D.C. and Virginia to its Silver Spring store.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Series Of Commercial Robberies Linked To Lorton Teen: Police
A 19-year-old has been charged in connection with a series of commercial robberies in the Springfield and Lorton areas, police said.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Electronic Payments Urged By Chevy Chase Police Due To Mail Thefts
Chevy Chase Village Police are recommending residents make payments electronically rather than mailing checks through the USPS.
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Arlington|News|
Clarendon Day, Other Local Festivals Coming To Arlington This Weekend
Clarendon Day, one of Arlington’s largest festivals, is returning Sept. 24 after getting canceled the previous two years due to COVID-19.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda's Spanish Diner Celebrating World Paella Day Through Oct. 2
Spanish Diner is celebrating World Paella Day at its Bethesda Row restaurant through Oct. 2, with paella and other specials.
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