Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Poverty Rate Soars In U.S.: See Latest Data For MD
A report sheds light on how many people in Maryland are living in poverty as the nationwide rate increased in 2022 by 4.6 percentage points.
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Tysons Corner, VA|News|
32 Stolen Credit Cards, USPS Master Key Found In Car At Tysons: Police
Three suspects from New York were taken into custody in Tysons on Thursday and charged with several counts of credit card theft and fraud.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Halloween 2023: Share Your Haunt For Patch's Tour Of MD Scary Yards
With October around the corner, Patch is compiling its 2023 guide to Maryland's Best Halloween Yard Displays. Submit your yard haunt today.
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Wheaton, MD|News|
Surveillance Video Of Armed Robbery Suspects Released By MoCo Police
Montgomery County police released surveillance video as part of their investigation into an armed robbery at Westfield Wheaton Mall.
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McLean, VA|News|
Downtown McLean Design Guidelines Endorsed By Board Of Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday endorsed new design guidelines to enhance the look of McLean’s commercial district.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Metro To Close 4 Red Line Stations This Weekend For Track Work
Metro will close four stations on the Red Line this weekend to perform track work, with normal service expected to resume Monday morning.
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Arlington|News|
Judge Blocks Zoning Plan Used As Model For Arlington's Missing Middle
A Minneapolis zoning ordinance praised by supporters of Arlington's Missing Middle has been struck down by a judge on environmental grounds.
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Burke, VA|News|
9 Burke Area Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
Nine students from Burke area high schools are in the running for the next National Merit Scholarships in 2024.
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Potomac, MD|News|
24 Potomac Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
Twenty-four students from Potomac high schools are in the running for the next National Merit Scholarships in 2024.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
43 Bethesda Area Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
Forty-three students from Bethesda area high schools are in the running for the next National Merit Scholarships in 2024.
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McLean, VA|News|
40 McLean Area Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
Forty students from McLean area high schools are in the running for the next National Merit Scholarships in 2024.
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Arlington|News|
16 Arlington Seniors Named 2024 National Merit Semifinalists
Sixteen students from Arlington high schools are in the running for the next National Merit Scholarships in 2024.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Mail Theft At Bethesda Apartment Building Investigated By Police
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who stole packages and mail from an apartment complex in Bethesda.
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McLean, VA|News|
Overnight Ramp Closure Planned From I-495 To George Washington Parkway
The ramp from southbound I-495 to southbound George Washington Parkway will be closed during overnight hours on Thursday and Friday.
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Arlington|News|
Food For Neighbors Partners With Amazon To Deliver Food To Students
Amazon teamed up with Food for Neighbors to deliver food to teens during the nonprofit group’s first Red Bag Event of the school year.
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Wheaton, MD|News|
Figure Skating, Ice Hockey Clinics At MoCo Parks Ice Arena Open House
Montgomery Parks is holding an open house at the Wheaton Ice Arena on Sept. 17, where visitors will get a chance to try out ice sports.
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Burke, VA|News|
FCPD Summer Crime Prevention Results; Threat Assessment Unit Created
Fairfax County police officers assigned to the department’s Summer Crime Prevention Initiative made more than 50 felony arrests in August.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Nude Man Dies After Forcing His Way Into Springfield Home: Police
A nude man acting erratically forced his way into a Springfield home early Wednesday morning. He was taken to the hospital, where he died.
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Arlington|News|
Doggie Trick-Or-Treating Returns To Dogma Bakery In Shirlington
Bring your dog dressed in a Halloween costume to Dogma Bakery in Shirlington on Oct. 29 and help raise money for Lucky Dog Animal Rescue.
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Arlington|News|
Write-In, Ranked Choice Voting Survey Results For Arlington Board
Forty-four percent of Arlington voters don't plan to write in a candidate for county board, while 35% will write in a name, a survey found.
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