Burke, VA|News|
Burke Man Charged In Crash That Killed Teen, Injured 3 Others: Police
A Burke man was arrested in connection with a July 18 crash on Burke Centre Parkway that killed a teenage girl, police said Tuesday.
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Arlington|News|
Attempted U-Turn Leads To Crash On North Arlington Street
Arlington County police closed a portion of N. Harrison Street after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. No injuries were reported.
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Arlington|News|
Southbound Side Of GW Parkway Remains Closed Due To Downed Trees
The southbound side of the George Washington Parkway between I-495 and Spout Run Parkway is expected to remain closed due to tree removal.
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Arlington|News|
VDOT Seeks Input On Changes To Route 50, Washington Blvd In Arlington
VDOT is seeking community feedback on possible improvements to Route 50 and Washington Boulevard near Fort Myer in Arlington.
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McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. Begins Work On Energy Upgrades At Spring Hill Rec Center
Fairfax County officials held a ceremony last Wednesday to mark the start of several improvements at the Spring Hill Rec Center in McLean.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Fun Activities At Springfield Town Center's 'Fuel For School' Event
Springfield Town Center is holding a back-to-school event on Saturday, Aug. 12, with family-friendly activities and entertainment.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Restaurant Inspections: Insects, Mouse Droppings, No Soap
Arlington County Public Health recorded violations at several facilities around Arlington during recent restaurant inspections.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Vuori's First DC Area Location Opens At Bethesda Row
Vuori, a popular performance apparel brand, has opened a store at Bethesda Row, its first location in the Washington, D.C. area.
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Arlington|News|
18 VA Hospitals Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News Ranking
Eighteen hospitals in Virginia are among the best in the country, according to new rankings released Tuesday by U.S. News & World Report.
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Arlington|News|
Dark Star Park Day Celebration Returns To Rosslyn
Rosslyn is celebrating Dark Star Park Day Tuesday morning, when the public is invited to watch the shadow alignment of poles and spheres.
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Arlington|News|
VA State Police Competes For Spot In 2024 Trooper Cruiser Calendar
The Virginia State Police sought a spot in "America's Best Looking Trooper Cruisers 2024 Wall Calendar" after getting featured 10 years ago.
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Arlington|News|
GW Parkway To Remain Closed To Clear Fallen Trees From Storm
The northern section of the George Washington Parkway is expected to remain closed for a few more days as crews work to clear trees.
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Arlington|News|
2 Men Convicted Of Sexual Battery Await Sentencing In Arlington
Two men were found guilty by juries in separate sexual battery cases in Arlington, according to the Office of Commonwealth's Attorney.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Teas Me Bubble Tea Shop In Bethesda To Hold Grand Opening Party
Teas Me Bubble Tea in downtown Bethesda is holding a grand opening party on Sunday, Aug. 6, with food and music.
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Arlington|News|
VDOT Begins $4.1M Rehab Project On Bridge Over I-66 Near Rosslyn
VDOT has begun rehabilitation work on the 21st Street N. Bridge over I-66, a project that is scheduled for completion in late 2024.
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Arlington|News|
Storm Aftermath: Arlington Residents Deal With Tree Damage, Outages
Saturday's destructive thunderstorm left Arlington residents assessing tree damage and dealing with power outages in parts of the county.
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Arlington|News|
Storm Knocks Down Trees, Causes Widespread Power Outages In Arlington
Severe storms tore through Arlington Saturday afternoon. The GW Parkway will be closed from Spout Run Parkway westward due to downed trees.
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Burke, VA|News|
Hit-And-Run Driver Seriously Injures Burke Woman At Jiffy Lube Live
Prince William County police are searching for a driver who crashed into a 23-year-old Burke woman in the parking lot of Jiffy Lube Live.
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Arlington|News|
Dunkin' Awards, Pride Month Honors, Hallmark Opening: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes Dunkin' scholarships, Pride Month organizers honored, and Call Your Mother Deli aims for new location.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Man Charged In Mirror Thefts, Damage To 104 Vehicles: Police
An Arlington man has been charged in connection with a series of thefts and damage to vehicles across the county, according to police.
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