Arlington|News|
2023 Candidate Profile: Juan Carlos Fierro For Arlington County Board
Juan Carlos Fierro is the Republican candidate for one of the two seats on the Arlington County Board in the November general election.
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Burke, VA|News|
Burke Man Dies After Van Driver With No License Crashes Into Him
A Burke man who was seriously injured in a crash on the Fairfax County Parkway in Newington in early September has died, police said.
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McLean, VA|News|
2023 Candidate Profile: Puneet Ahluwalia For Dranesville Supervisor
Puneet Ahluwalia is the Republican nominee for the Dranesville District on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in the November election.
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Greater Alexandria, VA|News|
One $1M Powerball Winner In VA As CA Player Grabs $1.76B Jackpot
Virginia didn't have a player win the jackpot, but one person took home a big prize from the $1.76 billion Powerball drawing Wednesday.
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Reston, VA|News|
Cassandra Aucoin For At-Large Seat On Fairfax County School Board
Endorsed by Fairfax County Republicans, Cassandra Aucoin is on the Nov. 7 ballot for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Annandale, VA|News|
Peace Group's Application For Booth Rejected By NoVA Korea Festival
Organizers of an upcoming Korean festival in Northern Virginia rejected the vendor application of the D.C. chapter of Korea Peace Now!
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McLean, VA|News|
Restaurants In McLean Inspections: Hair Restraints, Flies, Bare Hands
The Fairfax County Health Department recorded violations at restaurants in McLean during inspections between Sept. 1 and Sept. 22.
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Arlington|News|
Chef Peter Chang | 102nd Birthday | Casual 'Beerstro': NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA includes a woman celebrates her 102nd birthday, Peter Chang to open a new restaurant, and finding the best haunted houses.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Candidate Profile: Albert Vega For Springfield District Supervisor
Albert Vega is the Democratic nominee for the Springfield District seat on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors in the November election.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Teacher Beheaded | Escaped Inmate Search | Morin Reward Jumps: MD News
Morgan State Shootings | Reward Increased To Find Escapee | Anonymous Donor | Supreme Court Hears 'Serial' Case | Bystander Stabbed In Head
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland's Best Halloween Yard Displays: Patch's 2023 Guide
Across Maryland, haunted yards have sprung up. We've got a list of which ones will be up and running through Halloween; submit yours.
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Herndon, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. Schools Employee Arrested On Embezzlement Charge: Police
A Fairfax County Public Schools basketball coach has been charged with embezzling money from a school event, according to police.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Churches Face Higher Fees For Trash Pickup As Fairfax Co. Ends Service
Forced to switch to private companies to collect their trash and recycling, churches in Fairfax County are now paying a higher monthly fee.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
FL Woman Jailed On Multiple Charges After Standoff At Arlington Home
A Florida woman is facing several charges after entering a vacant residence Wednesday night in the Leeway Overlee neighborhood of Arlington.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Row Celebrating Halloween With Trick Or Treat Event
Bethesda Row is hosting a Trick or Treat event on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets are required for each child.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Job Fair At Westfield Montgomery Mall To Host Dozens Of Employers
Westfield Montgomery is hosting a job fair in its center court area, where dozens of employers will be on hand to conduct spot interviews.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Langley, McLean High Among Best Public High Schools In NoVA: Ranking
The two public high schools in McLean ranked behind only Fairfax County’s magnet school as the top public high schools in Northern Virginia.
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Arlington|News|
2023 Candidate Profile: David Henshaw Running For Senate District 40
In the Nov. 7 election, David Henshaw, a first officer for a major airline, is running for the 40th District seat in the Virginia Senate.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
AWLA Pet Calendar Competition Opens With Request For Photos, Votes
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is holding its 2024 calendar contest, with photo submissions and favorite photo votes due by Oct. 30.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
North Bethesda's Diener School Plans Expansion, Campus Relocation
Plans, renderings and a video of The Diener School's new campus will be available at the school's fall festival on Oct. 28.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
