Silver Spring, MD|News|
Silver Spring Bank Robbery Suspect Seen Wearing Red Cap: Police
The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a Silver Spring bank early Friday afternoon.
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Burke, VA|News|
Burke Lake Park To Host Inaugural 'Friendly' Ghost Town In October
Burke Lake Park’s entire activity area will be transformed into a "friendly" ghost town from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 29 and Oct. 30.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Woman Charged With Pepper-Spraying Driver In Traffic Dispute
An Arlington woman was arrested Thursday on charges of pepper-spraying a man after they became involved in a traffic dispute, police said.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MD Gun Violence Prevention Groups Wage Campaigns To Reduce Gun Deaths
Maryland is seeing an increase in gun deaths across the state and a spike in firearm sales since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Attorney Goes On 5-Day Jeopardy! Winning Streak
An Arlington attorney earned $160,251 during a five-day winning streak on Jeopardy! that ended on Friday's show.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Celebrate National Queso Day At Moe's Southwest Grill In Kingstowne
Moe’s Southwest Grill in Kingstowne is celebrating National Queso Day on Tuesday, Sept. 20, with a free side of queso and prizes.
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Arlington|News|
I-66 Debris Spill, Disabled Vehicle Delays: DC, NoVA Morning Traffic
Good morning, Northern Virginia. Here's everything you need to know for your Friday morning commute.
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Arlington|News|
Admission Is Free At These Virginia Gems On Smithsonian Museum Day
Smithsonian Magazine’s 18th annual Museum Day will be held Sept. 17. The event gives free access for one day to museums across the country.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Faherty Brand To Hold Opening Weekend Celebration At Bethesda Row
Faherty Brand, a family run clothing company, is opening a new store at Bethesda Row on Friday, its first store in Maryland.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
New Season Of 'Survivor' Features Walt Whitman High School Graduate
The 43rd season of “Survivor” on CBS will feature a cast member who grew up in Bethesda and graduated from Walt Whitman High School.
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Burke, VA|News|
Tentative Railway Labor Deal Good News For NoVA, DC Commuters
The tentative deal means the Virginia Railway Express will not have to temporarily shut down at a time when VRE ridership is increasing.
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McLean, VA|News|
Potomac School Honors Teachers At Assembly Ringing In New School Year
With a record 1,069 students enrolled for the new academic year, The Potomac School in McLean held its annual opening assembly on Sept. 9.
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Arlington|News|
Students In Arlington Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists
Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.
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McLean, VA|News|
MPAartfest In McLean Central Park Canceled: Update
The McLean Project for the Arts has canceled the 16th annual MPAartfest on Sunday, Oct. 2 in McLean Central Park.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Seniors In Bethesda Named 2023 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Students In Springfield Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists
Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.
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Burke, VA|News|
High School Seniors In Burke Named 2023 National Merit Semifinalists
Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.
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McLean, VA|News|
Students In McLean Named 2023 National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program, less than 1 percent of high school seniors, will be eligible for 2023 scholarships.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda-Chevy Chase HS Soccer Teams Holding Car Wash Fundraiser
The girls' soccer teams at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School are hosting a car wash on Saturday to raise funds for nonprofit A Wider Circle.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Put On Lockdown, No Gun Found: Police
After searching Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Montgomery County Police found no gun on campus after a report of an armed person.
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