Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Container Store Signs Deal To Open Store At Springfield Plaza: Report
The Container Store has signed a deal to open a new store at Springfield Plaza on Old Keene Mill Road, according to reports.
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Burke, VA|News|
Teen Killed, 3 Others Hospitalized In Crash On Burke Centre Parkway
A teenager was killed and three other teens were hospitalized with serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday night in Burke.
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Arlington|News|
Police Accuse DC Man Of Sexual Assault At Arlington's Courthouse Metro
A D.C. man was arrested Monday night in connection with a sexual assault that occurred in the Courthouse Metro Station, according to police.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington To Spend $1.5M To Buy House In Westover For Flood Mitigation
Arlington agreed to pay a resident in Westover $1.5 million to purchase their home in order to demolish it for flood mitigation purposes.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Closure Of Ramp Planned From Telegraph Road To Fairfax County Parkway
The ramp from Telegraph Road to southbound Fairfax County Parkway in Newington will be closed from July 20 through July 31, VDOT said.
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Arlington|News|
Artist Creates Tote Bag Designs Inspired By Arlington County Fair
A local artist, who goes by able6, has designed tote bags for the Arlington County Fair, which was first held in the summer of 1977.
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Tysons Corner, VA|News|
Police Arrest 'Retail Theft Crew' From Philadelphia At Tysons Mall
Officers recovered about $15,000 worth of stolen merchandise from a "retail theft crew" accused of theft in the Tysons area, police said.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Restaurants Across MoCo, NoVA Participating In Black Restaurant Week
Greater Washington, D.C. Black Restaurant Week is dedicated to celebrating the flavors of African American, African, and Caribbean cuisine.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
The Salt Line Seafood Restaurant Opens New Location In Bethesda
The Salt Line, a seafood restaurant with locations in Washington, D.C., and Arlington, has opened a new restaurant in downtown Bethesda.
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Arlington|News|
3 Baltimore Men Charged With Theft Of Catalytic Converter In Arlington
Three Baltimore men were arrested in Arlington early Saturday morning in connection with theft of a catalytic converter, police said.
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Arlington|News|
Pet Adoption Event In Arlington Starts Early Due To Crowded Kennels
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington's kennels are at capacity, leading the league to start a special adoption event a few days early.
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Arlington|News|
Ranked Choice Voting In Arlington Scuttled By Vote Counting Confusion
Arlington officials cited confusion as a reason for nixing ranked choice voting. Del. Patrick Hope expressed dismay with the decision.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Marriott Execs Set Social Responsibility Goals For New Bethesda HQ
Marriott focuses on sustainability and important social issues at its downtown Bethesda headquarters as well as at its global properties.
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McLean, VA|News|
Blood Drive Coming To McLean Volunteer Fire Department In Late July
The McLean Volunteer Fire Department is teaming up with Inova Blood Donor Services to hold a blood drive on Friday, July 28.
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Arlington|News|
Use Of Ranked Choice Voting Rejected By Arlington For General Election
The Arlington County Board decided Saturday against the use of ranked choice voting as the method for the county board election in November.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Taps Tannia Talento To Serve Rest Of Katie Cristol's Term
The Arlington County Board approved Tannia Talento's nomination to fill the seat vacated by Katie Cristol who left the board in early July.
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Arlington|News|
1st Round Draft Pick, 'Reclining Liberty', $1M Winner: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes a "Reclining Liberty" statue, TJ students' walking cane, and high schooler's MLB 1st round draft dream.
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Arlington|News|
What Looming UPS Strike Would Mean For VA Consumers And Businesses
Thousands of UPS drivers in Virginia could go on strike by the end of the month if they’re unable to resolve differences with the company.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
New FBI Headquarters Delayed By GSA As Virginia, Maryland Wait
Selection of the site for the FBI's new headquarters — which VA, MD lobbied for — will be delayed by an increased focus on cost and equity.
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Burke, VA|News|
Fairfax County Holding Selfie Contest For Park and Recreation Month
The Fairfax County Park Authority is holding a selfie photo contest from July 24 to July 28 to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month.
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