Arlington|News|
2023 Candidate Profile: James DeVita For State Senate District 40
James DeVita is seeking the Democratic nomination for the new 40th District, which represents about 85 percent of Arlington.
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Arlington|News|
Miranda Turner Wins School Board Endorsement From Arlington Democrats
Miranda Turner won the school board endorsement vote held by Arlington Democrats, receiving 1,004 votes, the party announced Saturday night.
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Arlington|News|
Trailblazing Wrestlers, Prom Memories, Brunch Hotspots: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes trailblazing girl wrestlers, a red carpet for prom guests, and a top-ranked locale for new graduates.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes Stops In And Around Bethesda
The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
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McLean, VA|News|
Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes Stops In And Around McLean
The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes Springfield Stops
The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
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Burke, VA|News|
Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes Burke Stop
The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Bike To Work Day 2023 Includes 10 Arlington Stops
The Bike to Work Day event on May 19 will encourage commuters to ditch their cars and enjoy freebies at bike pit stops.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean's Emma Cox Selected As 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar
Emma Cox, who lives in McLean and will be attending MIT, was among 161 high school seniors selected as 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholars.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Plan To Combat Systemic Racism Released By Montgomery County Schools
Montgomery County Public Schools released a three-year action plan on Thursday designed to combat hate, bias and racism in its schools.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
2023 Candidate Profile: Jose Quiroz For Arlington County Sheriff
Jose Quiroz, who became sheriff in January when Beth Arthur retired, is seeking the Democratic nomination for Arlington County Sheriff.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
People Experiencing Homelessness In Fairfax County Increases In 2023
The number of people experiencing homelessness in Fairfax County jumped by 10 percent in 2023 compared to 2022, the county said Thursday.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
BMW Stolen From Woman In Armed Carjacking In North Bethesda: Police
Montgomery County police are investigating a carjacking in North Bethesda, where a gunman stole a BMW early Tuesday evening.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Chevy Chase Man Pleads Guilty To Embezzling $330K From Trade Group
A Chevy Chase man pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than $330,000 from a trade group as part of a federal wire fraud charge.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Board Candidates Call For Close Monitoring Of Missing Middle
With its potentially wide-ranging impacts, candidates who oppose Missing Middle contend it will need close monitoring when it takes effect.
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Potomac, MD|News|
National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 3 Students From Potomac
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 8 From Bethesda, Chevy Chase
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Man Suspected Of Holding Phone Under Female's Dress In Pentagon City
Arlington police are looking for a man who is suspected of holding a phone under a female’s dress Tuesday night in the Pentagon City area.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 17 McLean, Great Falls Students
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
National Merit Scholarship Awarded To Lake Braddock Student
Winners of the National Merit Scholarship's $2,500 scholarship were chosen from finalists representing less than 1 percent of U.S. seniors.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff