McLean, VA|News|
Langley Wins 2 Cappies Awards For 'The Man Who Came To Dinner'
Langley High School won two awards for its version of "The Man Who Came To Dinner" at the Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center Monday night.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean High School Wins 3 Cappies Awards For 'Claudio Quest'
McLean High School won three awards for its production of "Claudio Quest" at the Cappies Gala at the Kennedy Center on Monday night.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Historical Society Reaches Goal To Save Ball-Sellers House
The Arlington Historical Society reached its fundraising goal of $6,000 to save the Ball-Sellers House from powderpost beetles.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Demolition Of Old Marriott Headquarters Underway In Bethesda: Report
Crews have started demolishing Marriott International’s former headquarters building on Fernwood Road in Bethesda, according to a report.
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Arlington|News|
Primary Race For Arlington Commonwealth's Attorney Enters Final Week
Incumbent Parisa Dehghani-Tafti is facing a Democratic Party primary challenge from Josh Katcher for Arlington commonwealth's attorney.
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McLean, VA|News|
Juneteenth Observances 2023: What's Open, Closed In McLean
A variety of activities celebrating Juneteenth are taking place around McLean and the D.C. area this holiday weekend.
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Arlington|News|
Juneteenth Observances 2023: What's Open, Closed In Arlington
A variety of activities celebrating Juneteenth are taking place in Arlington and across the D.C. area this holiday weekend.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
25 New Shows Coming To Strathmore: Itzhak Perlman, Wynton Marsalis
Strathmore’s 2023-2024 Music Center season includes a diverse lineup of artists. Tickets for the upcoming season are now on sale.
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Arlington|News|
VHC Health Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony For $250M Outpatient Pavilion
VHC Health celebrated the opening of its new outpatient pavilion with a ribbon-cutting on Monday. Construction on the project began in 2019.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Pollo Campero Fast Food Chicken Coming To Westfield Montgomery: Report
Pollo Campero, a fast-food chicken chain, is planning to open a new location at Westfield Montgomery later this year, Robert Dyer reported.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
FBI Prefers Proximity To Quantico Site, MD Officials Ask Why
The FBI relies on in-person interactions with Quantico staff, which might give VA the lead in quest for new HQ as Maryland leaders ask why.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Tinner Hill Music Festival Brings The Blues And Fun To Falls Church
The Tinner Hill Music Festival returned to Falls Church on Saturday with blues, funk and reggae music, along with food and craft beers.
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Arlington|News|
Miss Virginia, Applause For Graduates, Rugby Champions: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes cheers for high school graduates, local rugby team wins national title and Alexandria hosts Pride prom.
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Arlington|News|
Public Asked To Donate 'Gift Of Life' At Blood Drive In Arlington
Members of the public who donate blood on Monday, June 12 outside Fire Works Pizza in Arlington will receive a lobster bucket hat.
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McLean, VA|News|
Grease Accumulation On Patio Grill Causes McLean House Fire: Officials
A house fire in the McLean area on June 2 was caused by the ignition of accumulated grease on a patio grill, county fire officials said.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Board Candidates Make Last Pitches Ahead Of Primary Election
The candidates running in the primary for Arlington County Board participated in their final debate on Thursday before the June 20 primary.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda's Keep Company Gets $200K Investment From MD Tech Funder
Keep Company, a company based in Bethesda that helps employers better understand their employees, received a $200,000 investment from TEDCO.
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Arlington|News|
When Will The Smoke Clear In VA, DC? 'Code Orange' In Friday Forecast
Some school districts in the DC area are allowing outdoor activities, while others are canceling activities again over air quality concerns.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Man Charged After Shooting During Fight Over Gun: Police
An Arlington man was arrested in connection with a shooting on Wednesday in the Green Valley neighborhood, according to county police.
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Arlington|News|
Funds Needed To Save Ball-Sellers House In Arlington From Destruction
The Arlington Historical Society is holding a fundraising campaign to preserve the Ball-Sellers House, the oldest structure in the county.
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