Arlington|News|
Tickled Lottery Winner | Dog Krazy | Awards For Valor: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA includes public safety heroes, children share Halloween fun with seniors, $140K lottery winner, and Purple Star Schools.
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Reston, VA|News|
Sobriety Checkpoint In Reston Planned By Fairfax County Police
Fairfax County police issued an alert about a sobriety checkpoint planned for Friday night on the Fairfax County Parkway in Reston.
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Arlington|News|
Armed Robber Strikes Business Near Arlington Government Center: Police
An armed robber targeted a business near the Arlington County government center Thursday night, leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Trick-Or-Treater Ear Licked | Cop Loses Legs | Gun At School: MD News
Pig Heart Recipient Dies | Prayers For Rachel Morin | Viral Feline Disease | Trick-Or-Treater's Ear Licked | Woman Punches Car | Boat Fire
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Burke, VA|News|
New Playground At Lake Accotink Park Celebrated With Ribbon-Cutting
Fairfax County officials participated in a ribbon-cutting on Thursday to celebrate the completion of a new playground at Lake Accotink Park.
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McLean, VA|News|
Fried Eggs, Pest Entry, Sanitizer: Restaurants In McLean Inspections
The Fairfax County Health Department recorded violations at restaurants in McLean during inspections between Oct. 5 and Oct. 17.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean Project For The Arts To Host 'Inspires' Event For Art Lovers
The McLean Project for the Arts is hosting a celebration of the arts on Nov. 18-19 that will serve as the inaugural MPA Inspires event.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Pre-Leasing Kicks Off At High-Rise Apartment Community In Bethesda
A permanent leasing office is now open at The Camille, a more than 150,000-square-foot boutique-style apartment community in Bethesda.
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Arlington|News|
'Stumbling Stones,' New Data Emerge From Enslaved In Arlington Project
The "Memorializing the Enslaved in Arlington" project has so far recovered the history of the lives of 1,400 enslaved people in Arlington.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Backstreet Boys' Nick Carter To Perform At Bethesda Theater
Nick Carter of the Backstreet Boys, who just released his new single “Made for Us,” will be performing at the Bethesda Theater on Nov. 17.
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Arlington|News|
Fridge Grime, Bait Poison, Sanitizer: Arlington Restaurant Inspections
Arlington County Public Health officials recorded violations at several food establishments during inspections between Oct. 10 and Oct. 25.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. School Board Candidate Back On Ballot After Judge's Ruling
A Fairfax County judge ruled that Marcia St. John-Cunning, a Democratic-endorsed school board candidate, could be reinstated to the ballot.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean Area Schools Named Purple Star Schools In 2023
The Virginia Department of Education has named its latest round of Purple Star Schools that meet the needs of military families.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
'Pharmageddon' Could Close Pharmacies: What To Know In Maryland
Pharmacists in several states are participating in a “Pharmageddon” protest of working conditions at CVS, Walgreens and other pharmacies.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Springfield, Franconia Area Schools Named Purple Star Schools In 2023
The Virginia Department of Education has named its latest round of Purple Star Schools that meet the needs of military families.
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Burke, VA|News|
Burke Area Schools Named Purple Star Schools In 2023
The Virginia Department of Education has named its latest round of Purple Star Schools that meet the needs of military families.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Missing Middle Developers 'Spooked' By Lawsuit Against New Zoning Law
Developers are getting "spooked" about submitting EHO applications because of a lawsuit against Arlington County, lawsuit supporters say.
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Arlington|News|
Jury Duty Phone Scammers Posing As Law Enforcement In Arlington
These jury duty scammers will often tell a person a warrant for their arrest will be issued unless a fine is paid, Arlington police said.
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Potomac, MD|News|
Armed Robbery Of Wells Fargo Bank In Potomac Under Investigation
The Montgomery County Police Department is investigating an armed bank robbery that occurred late Tuesday morning in Potomac.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Upper Muse Courtyard For Dining, Working Coming To Pike & Rose In 2024
The new 5,000-square-foot courtyard, called Upper Muse, will feature seating with tables and chairs for people to gather at Pike & Rose.
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