Arlington|News|
Tropical Storm Warning Issued For VA Coast: See Latest Forecast
A storm system, named Ophelia if it develops into a tropical storm, has prompted tropical storm and surge warnings for coastal Virginia.
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McLean, VA|News|
Abbreviated Version Of 'The Pirates Of Penzance' Coming To McLean
The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players will perform an abbreviated version of “The Pirates of Penzance” at The Alden Theatre in McLean.
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Arlington|News|
PrettyLittleThing To Bring Pop-Up Shop To Marymount University
PrettyLittleThing will be making a stop at Marymount University in Arlington on Monday, Sept. 25 as part of its fall pop-up shop tour.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Missing Middle Lawsuit Arguments Heard In Arlington Circuit Court
Attorneys for Arlington residents who filed a lawsuit against Missing Middle and county attorneys made their arguments in court on Tuesday.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Ryan McElveen Running For At-Large Seat On Fairfax County School Board
Endorsed by Fairfax County Democrats, Ryan McElveen is on the Nov. 7 ballot for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Storm Expected To Bring Heavy Rain, Winds To MD: See Latest Forecast
An unusual type of storm is brewing that some models predict will produce a soaking rain, with possible flooding, in parts of Maryland.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
6 MD Schools Named National Blue Ribbon Schools For 2023
About 350 schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. Here are the schools in Maryland.
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Arlington|News|
'Exclusionary Zoning' Discussed At NAACP Candidates Forum In Arlington
Candidates for Arlington County Board and General Assembly emphasized their opposition to exclusionary zoning at an NAACP candidates forum.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Potomac, MD|News|
Apricot Lane Boutique Signs Lease At Cabin John Village In Potomac
Apricot Lane Boutique has signed a lease to move into a new retail space at Cabin John Village in Potomac, according to a report.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Free Rita's For a Year Giveaways At Kingstowne Shop's Grand Opening
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is holding a grand opening for its new shop in the Kingstowne area starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Gas Mask-Wearing Bethesda Man Faces Felony Charges For Jan. 6 Attack
A Bethesda man was arrested on several charges, including assaulting a police officer, in connection with the Jan. 6 riots at the Capitol.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical System That Could Affect MD
A tropical storm is expected to target the East Coast at the end of the week, including Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Here's what to know.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Smashburger To Host All-Day Grand Opening Celebration In Kingstowne
Smashburger is preparing to open a new restaurant in Kingstowne that will serve burgers, along with cocktails and beer at a 12-seat bar.
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Arlington|News|
Art Spiegelman To Discuss Oft-Banned 'Maus' At Arlington Reads Event
Arlington Public Library is hosting author Art Spiegelman for an Arlington Reads event on Thursday, Sept. 21 at Kenmore Middle School.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Taste Of Bethesda Returns To Downtown With Wide Variety Of Food, Music
The Taste of Bethesda, a food and music festival, is returning on Saturday, Oct. 7 for its 31st year to Bethesda’s Woodmont Triangle.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
GOP Sues To Get Fairfax Co. School Board Candidate Kicked Off Ballot
Fairfax County Republicans filed a lawsuit to get a Democratic-endorsed school board candidate removed from the general election ballot.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
Suspect In Sexual Battery Of Juveniles In Burke Identified By Police
Detectives identified a man linked to recent sexual battery cases involving juveniles in the Burke area, Fairfax County police said Monday.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2 MD Colleges Among Top 100 In Nation: US News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report greatly changed how it ranks colleges this year. See how the results affected Maryland schools.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Slain Mom Latest | Fugitive's Alter Ego | Jan. 6 Rioter: MD News
$500K Fire Kills Dog | Profiler In Morin Case | Teen Athlete Slain | Arrest In Mass Shooting| Fugitive's Alter Ego | Fire That Killed 6 Kids
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Arlington|News|
Crumbl Cookies | Thingamajig Convention | Hug Pillows: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes a business' 70th anniversary, a women's club fills backpacks, and a college whiz mentors young people.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
