Arlington|News|
California Man Caught With Loaded Handgun At Reagan National Airport
A California man was arrested by police after he was stopped by TSA officers at Reagan National Airport with a loaded gun in his bag.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
$1M Donated To American Kidney Fund By Bethesda Resident's Foundation
The foundation of Bethesda resident Robert Schattner, who died in 2017, has donated more than $1 million to the American Kidney Fund.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
2 Adults, 4 Juveniles Accused By MoCo Police Of Targeting 80 Stores
Montgomery County police arrested two adults and four juveniles suspected of "pack theft," with $78,000 in losses at one retailer.
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Arlington|News|
'Reclining Liberty' To Make Yearlong Rest Stop At Arlington Art Museum
"Reclining Liberty," a 25-foot-long statue, will be on display in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington starting on Aug. 5.
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Arlington|News|
Former School Board Member Nominated As Cristol's Interim Replacement
The Arlington County Board will consider the nomination of Tannia Talento at its Saturday meeting to fill the seat vacated by Katie Cristol.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Kia Dealership Coming To Ground Floor Of Condo In Bethesda: Report
A new Kia dealership is coming to downtown Bethesda, with a showroom planned to open on Wisconsin Avenue, according to a report.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Pedestrian In 'Life-Threatening Condition' After Crash In Springfield
A pedestrian was seriously injured after getting hit by a car Wednesday evening at an intersection on the Franconia-Springfield Parkway.
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Arlington|News|
Heavy Downpours, 60 MPH Winds Possible Across NoVA, DC: Forecast
Flash flooding and 60 mph winds are possible in Northern Virginia Thursday, with a chance of large hail along I-81, according to the NWS.
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Arlington|News|
Teens Charged In Connection With Fentanyl Overdose Death In Arlington
Two 19-year-olds were arrested in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of a man in the Courthouse area of Arlington County in March.
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Arlington|News|
'Gentle Creatures' or 'Monsters'? Residents Debate Deer In Arlington
Residents expressed widely divergent views on deer in Arlington at a forum Tuesday, where sharpshooting and archery hunting were proposed.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Maryland Federation of Art Exhibit On Display At Bethesda's Gallery B
Gallery B in Bethesda is hosting a juried exhibition of work by Maryland Federation of Art members and consisting of 45 selections.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Man Found Not Criminally Responsible For Killing Stepfather
A judge found Sergio Koyangbo, 21, of Bethesda guilty but not criminally responsible for the 2022 stabbing death of his stepfather.
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McLean, VA|News|
3 NoVA Teens Awarded $36K For Dedication To Building A Better World
Three teens from Northern Virginia each won $36,000 from the Helen Diller Family Foundation in honor of their work "to repair the world."
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
23 MD Companies Named Among America's Greatest Workplaces 2023
Twenty-three companies headquartered in Maryland were named to the America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 rankings released by Newsweek.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington's Broyhill Mansion Listed For $10M With New Zoning In Effect
The Broyhill Mansion property in Arlington is on the market again, this time for $10 million, with the potential to build 36 housing units.
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Arlington|News|
Synetic Theater Informed By Landlord To Vacate Crystal City Location
Synetic Theater is looking for a new home after learning from its landlord that it must vacate its current space in Crystal City in 2024.
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McLean, VA|News|
Arlington Chef To Open Full-Service Restaurant In McLean In Early 2024
A new restaurant called Neutral Ground Bar + Kitchen is planning to open on Old Dominion Drive in McLean in early 2024.
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Arlington|News|
Rehabilitation Work Begins On Bridge Over I-395 In Shirlington Area
VDOT has begun rehabilitation work on the South Abingdon Street bridge over I-395 to improve safety and extend the life of the bridge.
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Arlington|News|
First-Ever Sip And Paint Event Coming To Pentagon City Mall
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is hosting its first-ever complimentary Sip & Paint event on Thursday, July 13 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean, Great Falls Students Win College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
More than 3,000 students received college-sponsored National Merit Scholarships financed by 153 U.S. colleges and universities.
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