McLean, VA|News|
Trick Or Treaters Invited To McLean Volunteer Fire Station
The McLean Volunteer Fire Department is welcoming youth to trick or treat at the station from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 31.
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Arlington|News|
Carjacking On Columbia Pike In Arlington Under Investigation: Police
Arlington County police are investigating an armed carjacking that occurred Friday night in the 5500 block of Columbia Pike.
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Arlington|News|
Missing Middle To Help House Hunters With '6-Figure Income': Realtor
A local Realtor is seeing a lot of people making "decent money" who cannot get into the Arlington market because of lack of housing supply.
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Annandale, VA|News|
2023 Candidate Profile: Mark Vafiades Running For Senate District 35
In the Nov. 7 general election, Mark Vafiades, a longtime civic activist, is running for the 35th District seat in the Virginia Senate.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Chip City's New Cookie Shop In Bethesda Nears Grand Opening Date
Chip City will be opening a new cookie shop in downtown Bethesda, its first location in Maryland, on Nov. 3, according to a report.
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Burke, VA|News|
Beaver Boogie 5K To Raise Money For Friends Of Lake Accotink Park
The Friends of Lake Accotink Park is holding the inaugural Beaver Boogie 5K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday, Nov. 26 at 10 a.m.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
First Frost Advisory Forecast For Maryland With Brief Cold Snap: NWS
Colder weather is arriving as the National Weather Service issued its first frost advisory for large parts of Maryland overnight.
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Arlington|News|
80 Authors Participating In Local Author Fair At Arlington Libraries
Arlington Public Library is hosting its inaugural Local Author Fair on Saturday, Nov. 4 at its Central and Columbia Pike libraries.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Driver Runs Down Officer | Priest Ousted | Cop In Jan. 6 Riot: MD News
Rachel Morin's Kids | Judge Slain In Driveway | Firefighter Dies | $48M For Harlem Park 3 | Priest Accused | Driver 'Intentionally' Hits Cop
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Arlington|News|
New Duck Donuts | Halloween Ready | Homecoming Spirit: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA includes a new 884-acre state park, a Halloween window-painting festival, and a homecoming parade's celebration of music.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
GMU Launches Entrepreneur-In-Residence Program With Arlington County
George Mason University has established a new Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program, with initial funding from Arlington Economic Development.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MoCo Councilmember Jawando Ends Campaign To Replace Cardin In Senate
Montgomery County councilmember Will Jawando announced Friday he is dropping out of the race to replace Ben Cardin in the U.S. Senate.
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Arlington|News|
Bomb, Death Threats Lead Muslim Group To Cancel Event At VA Hotel
A banquet planned by a Muslim civil rights organization for Oct. 21 has been canceled after an Arlington hotel received bomb threats.
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Burke, VA|News|
Saundra Davis For At-Large Seat On Fairfax County School Board
Saundra Davis, an independent endorsed by Fairfax County Republicans, is on the ballot for an at-large seat on the Fairfax Co. School Board.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
VA Weather: Nor'easter Poses Thunderstorm Threat To Start Weekend
The latest track shows an earlier start — and earlier finish — for wet weather in the D.C. area associated with a weekend nor'easter.
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McLean, VA|News|
Water Main Break In McLean Leads To Loss Of Water Service
A water main broke early Friday morning on Kirby Road in McLean, leading to residents losing water service and traffic getting detoured.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Man Charged With Assault After Overnight Standoff: Police
An Arlington man was taken into custody at his residence in the Buckingham neighborhood after assaulting two people, police said.
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Rockville, MD|News|
MoCo Cop Assaulted Police During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot: FBI
A Montgomery County police officer was arrested Thursday and charged with assaulting police during the 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
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Arlington|News|
Lawsuit Against Arlington's Missing Middle Allowed To Move Forward
A judge ruled Thursday that a lawsuit filed by homeowners against Arlington's Missing Middle Housing reform can move forward to trial.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Latest Details On Nor'easter Forecast For MD This Weekend
Rain, urban flooding and wind are likely across Maryland this weekend as a nor'easter forms along the East Coast, meteorologists said.
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