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Two juveniles are in custody in connection with a shooting Tuesday in a bathroom at a McDonald’s restaurant on Franconia Road, police said.
A new veterinary clinic founded by veterinarians with ties to Montgomery County and D.C. opened on Tuesday at Westfield Wheaton Mall.
After its corporate owner filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier this year, Buy Buy Baby stores closed across the country.
Gunston Middle School in Arlington was placed on lockdown Tuesday afternoon while police investigated the credibility of a threat.
Arlington County Public Health officials recorded violations at several food establishments during inspections between Oct. 25 and Nov. 7.
The Arlington County police are hosting the ninth annual Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive as a way to help children this holiday season.
Certain types of fruit sold in Maryland and several other states are being recalled due to salmonella concerns.
Fairfax County is now accepting applications from seniors to get on the waitlists for affordable housing properties in the county.
U.S. News & World Report rated more than 15,000 nursing homes in its annual report. Here’s how it rated Maryland's nursing homes.
A security guard has been charged in the shooting of a teen who had entered the fenced-off Key Bridge Marriott site on Sunday, police said.
A Republican motion was rejected to prevent Marcia St. John-Cunning from getting sworn in to serve on the Fairfax County School Board.
Rooted 3, a vegan restaurant with the motto “food for mind, body and planet,” will be opening soon in Bethesda, according to a report.
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
Restaurants open for Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 23, offer a range of dining experiences, from fine dining to fast casual to fast food.
A new Italian restaurant called Corso Italian is coming to where Cheesetique now calls home in the Village at Shirlington in Arlington.
The Arlington County Board voted Saturday to approve the Langston Boulevard Area Plan after opponents raised concerns during public comment.
Before Thanksgiving arrives later this month, Patch is encouraging readers in Virginia to share what they are grateful for this year.
