Arlington|News|
Juvenile Victim Hospitalized After 'Assault By Mob', Robbery: Police
Police are investigating a robbery on Thursday night in the Buckingham area that ended with the juvenile victim needing to be hospitalized.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Robbery Suspect Charged, 2 Robbery Suspects At Large: Police
Three separate robberies occurred in Arlington on Thursday and early Friday morning. The suspect in one robbery was arrested, police said.
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Arlington|News|
'Community Of Readers': Arlington Public Library's Most Popular Books
Six titles in Arlington Public Library’s collection were checked more than 3,000 times in 2023, with one title checked out over 5,000 times.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
$50K Winning Powerball Ticket Sold in Bethesda
A $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold this week at Woodmont Market in Bethesda. Players should check their tickets to see if they won.
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Burke, VA|News|
Smaller Lake Option For Lake Accotink Could Be Feasible: Task Force
A task force found that a smaller lake option for Lake Accotink combined with a managed wetland could be feasible for the man-made lake.
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Arlington|News|
Santa Rides | Holiday Decorations | Hospital Wedding: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA includes Santa thanks schools for donations, holiday display winners announced, and impromptu wedding held in hospital.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Father Kills Toddler, Self | Chipotle Food Fight | Bomb Hoax: MD News
Ku Klux Klan Symbols | Chipotle Food Fight Suspects | Bus Catches Fire | Boaters, Dog Stranded | Exotic Wildlife Seller | Snow Day Snafu
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Arlington|News|
NAACP Renews Call For Feds To Investigate Arlington Jail After Death
The NAACP Arlington Branch renewed its call for the federal government to conduct an investigation into the county jail after another death.
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Burke, VA|News|
Man Charged With 5 Burglaries In 12-Hour Period In Fairfax Co.: Police
A Fairfax Co. man accused of five burglaries in a 12-hour period, including breaking into a 93-year-old woman's home, was arrested Tuesday.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
New Coffee Shop And Bakery To Open In Downtown Bethesda: Report
French Press, a bakery and coffee shop, has leased the storefront at 4918 St. Elmo Avenue in downtown Bethesda, according to a report.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Man Shot In Franconia Dies At Prince William County Hospital: Police
A man who was shot in the Franconia area on Tuesday died later at a hospital in Prince William County, the Fairfax County police said.
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McLean, VA|News|
Fundraiser Held For Family Of Man Who Died In McLean House Fire
Neighbors are holding a fundraising campaign for the family of a McLean father who died in a house fire Monday morning.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Real Estate Settlement Firm Merges With Fairfax's Titleworks
Arlington-based Cobalt Settlements has merged with Titleworks, with the goal of expanding their footprint and combining their strengths.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Tipster's Call Leads To Arrest Of Amazon Fresh Armed Robbery Suspect
An anonymous tip led to the arrest of a D.C. man who is a suspect in an armed robbery of a grocery store in Friendship Heights, police said.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Luxury Nail And Beauty Parlor Nailsaloon In Chevy Chase Ready To Open
Nailsaloon, known for providing non-toxic nail care in a hyper-clean environment, will be opening its new salon in Chevy Chase on Dec. 18.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Teens Charged In Carjacking Of 72-Year-Old Woman In Bethesda: Police
Three teenagers were charged with a carjacking in Bethesda, where a 72-year-old woman had her car stolen after getting tackled from behind.
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Burke, VA|News|
Braddock District Honors Residents, Employees For Their Public Service
Special recognition was given to Fairfax County School Board member Megan McLaughlin and Braddock District staff member Marcia Pape.
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Arlington|News|
Number Of Homes For Sale In NoVA To Get Even Tighter In 2024: Realtors
Realtors expect even tighter housing inventories in Northern Virginia in 2024, although sales prices will rise at a slightly lower rate.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Police Sketch Helps Catch Fairfax Co. Indecent Exposure Suspect
A Dumfries man was charged with indecent liberty in connection with several indecent exposure cases in the Bailey's Crossroads area.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Falls Church's Birch & Broad Shopping Center Wins Top Design Award
Birch & Broad, a newly renovated and rebranded shopping center on West Broad Street in Falls Church, has won a top design award.
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