McLean, VA|News|
Sunrise Of McLean Village Holds Ribbon-Cutting For New Community
Sunrise Senior Living held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its Sunrise of McLean Village, a three-story complex on Chain Bridge Road.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 2 Springfield Students
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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Arlington|News|
National Merit Scholarships Awarded To 3 Arlington Students
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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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Springfield Man Charged With Sending Money To Female ISIS Members
A Springfield man has been charged with providing financial support to female Islamic State members living in a Syrian refugee camp.
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Burke, VA|News|
Fairfax County Honors 'Trailblazing' West Springfield Girl Wrestlers
Fairfax County honored West Springfield High School's “trailblazing” girls wresting team as the sport keeps gaining popularity among girls.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Outdoor Furniture Company JANUS Et Cie To Open Showroom In Bethesda
JANUS et Cie, a Los Angeles-based luxury outdoor furniture manufacturer, is planning to open a showroom in downtown Bethesda this fall.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Rep. Raskin To Take 'Month Or So' To Decide On Run For U.S. Senate
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-8th) said he is going to take some time before deciding whether to run for the seat of retiring U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin.
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Arlington|News|
Princess To Headline Concert At Netherlands Carillon In Arlington
Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be the featured speaker Wednesday at the Freedom Concert at the Netherlands Carillon in Arlington.
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McLean, VA|News|
Registration Opens For Summer Field Hockey Camp At Langley High School
Registration is now open for players of any skill to sign up for a field hockey youth camp, scheduled for June 20-23 at Langley High School.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Luxury Nail, Beauty Salon To Open Chevy Chase Location In Early Fall
Luxury nail and beauty parlor nailsaloon will be opening its third D.C. area location at The Collection in Chevy Chase in early fall.
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Burke, VA|News|
Cappies Review: 'Something Rotten!' At West Springfield High School
A student reviews "Something Rotten!", which was performed by students at West Springfield High School on Friday, May 5.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Police Investigate Armed Robbery On Wisconsin Avenue In Chevy Chase
Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on May 1 in the stairwell of a commercial building on Wisconsin Ave. in Chevy Chase.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean High School Grad Turned Love Of Music Into A Fulfilling Life
Greg Howard, a 1982 graduate of McLean High School who became one of the top performers and teachers of the Chapman Stick, died on April 22.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Ranks No. 1 In U.S. For College Graduates Starting Career
Arlington ranked as the top mid-sized city in the U.S. for a young adult seeking to start a career after college, according to a new study.
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Arlington|News|
Spring Fling Block Party Coming To Village At Shirlington On May 20
The Village at Shirlington is holding a Spring Fling May 20, when the streets will be closed for a day of vendors, games and entertainment.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Crash Injures 3, Causes Major Delays On Beltway Near River Road
Several lanes on both sides of I-495 near the River Road exit in Montgomery County were blocked after a crash early Monday afternoon.
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Arlington|News|
Most Popular Brunch Spots In U.S. Include 2 Arlington Restaurants
Two Arlington restaurants made a new list of the 100 Most Popular Brunch Spots for 2023 and can be a perfect treat for Mother's Day.
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Falls Church, VA|News|
Culmore Community Day Celebrates Diversity, Promotes Community Safety
While "Safety: A Community Responsibility" was the theme, Culmore Community Day also featured live entertainment, games and free books.
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Lorton, VA|News|
Springfield Motorcyclist Dies In Collision With Car In Lorton: Police
A fundraising campaign has been set up to help the family of Carrington Fitzgerald of Springfield, who died in a motorcycle crash on May 6.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
$300K In Funding Approved By Board To Replace Lake Accotink Playground
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted on May 2 to approve $300,000 in funding to replace the playground at Lake Accotink Park.
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