Arlington|News|
Ashburn Man Caught With Loaded Handgun At Reagan National Airport
An Ashburn man was stopped from bringing a loaded 9mm handgun onto his flight Thursday at Reagan National Airport, TSA officials said.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Teacher Files Complaint Against MoCo Schools For Anti-Palestinian Bias
A Montgomery County teacher who was suspended three weeks ago for expressing support for Palestinians has filed a discrimination complaint.
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Arlington|News|
Christmas Lights | Library Of Things | New Cookie Shop: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA includes a Library of Things, National Cookie Day shop opening, $1,000 food pantry donation, and Christmas light displays.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
'Pure Evil' Child Death | Edibles Sicken Teens | J6 Arrest: MD News
Deer Stuck In Pool | Antisemitic Posts | Cold-Related Death | Principal Accused Of Bullying | Man Stabs Twin Sister | JC Penney Barricade
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Arlington|News|
DC Area Ranked Among Top 50 Real Estate Markets For 2024 In New Report
The D.C.-Arlington-Alexandria region was ranked the 44th top real estate market for 2024, according to a new report from Realtor.com.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Restaurant Inspections: Rat Hole, Raw Chicken, Soiled Nozzle
Arlington County Public Health officials recorded violations at several food establishments during inspections between Nov. 15 and Nov. 30.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Flooding, Gusty Winds In Weekend MD Forecast
A strengthening storm system will replace calm weather on Saturday with downpours and strong winds on Sunday in Maryland, forecasters said.
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Arlington|News|
Beyer To Seek Re-Election In 2024, Stop 'Would-Be Dictator Trump'
Rep. Don Beyer (D) announced Thursday he will be seeking re-election to a sixth term as representative for the 8th congressional district.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Teen Girl Dies Of Drug Overdose At Seven Corners Apartment: Police
Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal overdose of a teenage girl that occurred Monday at a home in the Seven Corners area.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Pickpocketing Suspect Photos Released By MoCo Police
Montgomery County police released photos of two pickpocketing suspects in Bethesda, in the hope that the public will help identify them.
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Arlington|News|
Ex-Arlington Prosecutor Forges Deeper Ties With Virginia's GOP
Theo Stamos, a former Democratic prosecutor for Arlington, was named a top deputy in the office of Virginia's Republican attorney general.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Grinch Holiday Pop-Up Bar In Downtown Bethesda For Christmas Season
The Bethesdan Hotel in downtown Bethesda is hosting a "You Sleigh Me: A Grinch Experience Holiday Pop-Up Bar" through the holiday season.
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Wheaton, MD|News|
Police Fire Pepper Balls At Man Barricaded In JC Penney Fitting Room
After SWAT officers fired pepper balls at a man in a fitting room at a JC Penney in Wheaton, police were able to take him into custody.
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Arlington|News|
Fundraiser Held For Family Who Lived In Other Side Of Arlington Duplex
An online fundraiser is being held to help the family who lived in the other side of the duplex that exploded Monday night in Arlington.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Painting Awards Invites Artists To Apply For 2024 Competition
In the 2024 competition, the first-place winner will be awarded $10,000, second place will get $2,000, and third place will win $1,000.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Falls Church Man Charged In Connection With Rape At Motel: Police
Fairfax County police arrested and charged a Falls Church man in connection with a sexual assault in September at the Quarry Inn Motel.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Snow Flurries Followed By Strong Springlike Storms: Latest MD Forecast
A major storm could be on its way to Maryland, with the potential for thunderstorms and heavy rain across the region over the weekend.
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McLean, VA|News|
Meter, Reader Devices Available From Fairfax Co.'s 'Library Of Things'
Nine types of meter and reader testing devices are now available for checkout at most of FCPL's locations as part of its Library of Things.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Terrain Café At Bethesda Row Closes, Retail Store To Remain Open
Terrain Café at Bethesda Row, a restaurant that offered seasonally changing brunch, lunch, and dinner menus, has permanently closed.
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Arlington|News|
Holiday Gift: Free Wine Bottle Engraving At Foxtrot's Rosslyn Store
The wine bottle engraving at Foxtrot on Saturday will allow people to buy a holiday gift with a personal touch or a bottle for themselves.
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