McLean, VA|News|
Mars-Hosted Event In DC Provides Free Food, Pet Services To Families
Mars Inc. partnered with Bread for the City and the Humane Rescue Alliance on a free event in Southeast DC to help families and their pets.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Man Faces Multiple Charges In Douglas Park Shooting: Police
A 20-year-old Arlington resident was arrested in connection with a late-night shooting last Thursday in the Douglas Park neighborhood.
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McLean, VA|News|
Fairfax Co. Grand Jury Declines To Indict Officer In Tysons Shooting
A Fairfax County grand jury chose not to indict a police officer accused of fatally shooting Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center.
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Arlington|News|
Girl With Taser, Other Juveniles Rob Store In Pentagon City: Police
With one of them brandishing a Taser, four juveniles robbed a store in the Pentagon City area Sunday afternoon, Arlington police said.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Dwayne Haskins Drugged In Blackmail Plot Before Death In FL: Lawsuit
Former Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins was drugged and robbed before he was fatally hit by a truck, his family contends in a lawsuit.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Edsall Road Ramp Onto I-395 To Close Nightly In Springfield: VDOT
The eastbound Edsall Road ramp to northbound Interstate 395 will be closed nightly, starting Monday night, for bridge repairs, VDOT said.
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Arlington|News|
Tennessee Man With Handgun Stopped By TSA At Reagan National Airport
A Tennessee man was prevented from bringing a .40 caliber gun and two loaded gun magazines with 19 bullets on a flight at Reagan National.
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McLean, VA|News|
Kitchen And Garden Tour To Benefit McLean Volunteer Fire Department
The Woman’s Club of McLean is holding a Kitchen and Garden Tour on Thursday, April 27 to benefit the McLean Volunteer Fire Department.
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Potomac, MD|News|
Potomac Library Celebrates Reopening After Extensive Renovations
MCPL's Potomac Library held a reopening ceremony on Saturday after the branch had been closed since May 20 for extensive renovations.
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Arlington|News|
Hitting Jackpot, Miss Fairfax Volunteer, Free Bus Ride: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes Falls Church's grand marshal, Miss Fairfax Volunteer's positive message and free bus rides for kids.
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Arlington|News|
71 Arlington Runners To Participate In 2023 Boston Marathon On Monday
Seventy-one runners from Arlington will take part in the 2023 Boston Marathon, which takes place next week on Patriots Day.
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Arlington|News|
Cherrydale Farmers Market Opens 2023 Season On April 15
The Cherrydale Farmers Market in Arlington is returning Saturday, April 15 outside the Dorothy Hamm Middle School.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Sit-Ins Sparked Desegregation Of Lunch Counters Across NoVA
The lunch counter sit-ins in Arlington in June 1960 led to the desegregation of lunch counters and restaurants across Northern Virginia.
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Arlington|News|
Sexual Assault In Arlington Possibly Linked To Earlier Assault: Police
The Arlington County Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that occurred early Wednesday morning in the Courthouse area.
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Burke, VA|News|
Braddock Bark Festival Returns To Lake Accotink Park In May
Braddock Bark is returning to Lake Accotink Park for a second year on May 21, letting the public enjoy fun activities with their dogs.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Garden Club of Chevy Chase To Host 2023 Garden Tour In May
The Garden Tour, on May 7, will let the public peek behind the fences of some of Chevy Chase Village’s beautifully landscaped gardens.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Candidates Debate Prosecution Of Teen In Braylon Meade Case
The Arlington Commonwealths Attorney's race turned contentious Wednesday night at a debate between Parisa Dehghani-Tafti and Josh Katcher.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Ranks Among Top 10 Best Places For Wellbeing In US: Study
Arlington ranked No. 6 in the overall wellbeing of its residents, according to a study by health information website the Great Green Wall.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
High Schoolers To Hold 'Circular Economy' Donation Drive In Bethesda
Two high schoolers are holding a donation drive April 29 in Bethesda where the public can donate used items that will be given to charities.
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Arlington|News|
Ribbon-Cutting, Open House Held For Arlington's Renovated Headquarters
Arlington County officials held a rededication ceremony Wednesday afternoon for the renovated Ellen M. Bozman County Government Center.
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