Arlington|News|
Fire Works Pizza Hosting Blood Drive In Arlington's Courthouse Area
Fire Works American Pizzeria and Bar is partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services on a blood drive on Monday, April 3 in Arlington.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
New Inova Hospital In Franconia-Springfield Approved By VA Officials
The Virginia Department of Health approved Inova's plans to build a new hospital on land next to its Franconia-Springfield HealthPlex.
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Arlington|News|
Planned Demolition Of Arlington Mansion Revives Missing Middle Debate
Arlington granted a demolition permit to the new owners of a mansion in the Donaldson Run community, a decision that has upset neighbors.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington's Teen Police Academy Now Accepting Applications
The Arlington County Police Department will be holding two five-day sessions of its Teen Police Academy this summer. There is no charge.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Franconia District Police Honored For Work On Vehicle Theft Prevention
Fairfax County passed a resolution in honor of the Franconia District Police Station for its work in addressing an uptick in vehicle thefts.
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Burke, VA|News|
Saundra Davis Launches Campaign For Seat On Fairfax Co. School Board
A celebration of Saundra Davis's candidacy for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board attracted 200 people to Burke Lake Park.
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Arlington|News|
Wakefield High School Senior Wins National Gold For Art Portfolio
A Wakefield High senior became the first Arlington student to win a National Gold for Portfolio at the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Design Ideas For New Downtown Bethesda Park Requested In Survey
Residents are invited to take a survey on a new urban park in downtown Bethesda that will be built adjacent to the Elm Street Urban Park.
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Annandale, VA|News|
Annandale Resident Wins $1M In Virginia Lottery's Mega Millions Game
Man Nguyen of Annandale won $1 million in the Virginia Lottery’s Mega Millions after deciding to play the game on a whim.
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Arlington|News|
26 VA Hospitals Recognized For Safety, Experience In New Report
More than two dozen hospitals in Virginia were among hundreds across the country recently recognized for safety and patient experience.
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McLean, VA|News|
NYC's Acclaimed David Dorfman Dance To Perform At The Alden In McLean
New York City’s David Dorfman Dance company will be performing “(A)Way Out of My Body” on Friday, April 14 at The Alden theater in McLean.
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Arlington|News|
Taco Bamba's 2nd Arlington Location Coming To Shirlington This Spring
Taco Bamba will be opening a second location in Arlington later this spring in the Village at Shirlington, the company said Tuesday.
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Arlington|News|
Eviction Of Families Avoided By Arlington Church's Donation Of $200K
Arlington Presbyterian Church donated $200,000 to ensure about 200 families who live in apartments along Columbia Pike will not be evicted.
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Arlington|News|
Our Mom Eugenia Ready To Serve Greek Food At New Arlington Location
Our Mom Eugenia will be opening on Thursday in the Village at Shirlington in Arlington, the Greek restaurant's third location in NoVA.
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Arlington|News|
Suspects Displaying Guns Rob Man On Columbia Pike In Arlington: Police
A man was robbed by three males, two of them who displayed guns, in the Columbia Forest area of Columbia Pike Friday night, police said.
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McLean, VA|News|
Jury Recommends 78-Year Sentence For McLean Woman Who Killed Daughters
A Fairfax County jury recommended Veronica Youngblood receive 78 years in prison for the killing of her two daughters at their McLean home.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Should Act Quickly To Buy Key Bridge Marriott: Candidate
A candidate for Arlington County Board said the county should consider buying the former Key Bridge Marriott for mixed-use development.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Bethesda Green Awarded Grant From Keep Maryland Beautiful Program
Forever Maryland awarded a grant to Bethesda Green and 30 other groups across the state to support environmental education and cleanup.
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McLean, VA|News|
Children In McLean Encouraged To Join Art Teacher's Recycled Art Event
The McLean Earth Day celebration will include a children's recycled art show with art teacher "Miss Pam." Families can sign up to join.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Motorcyclist's Condition Improves After Crash In Springfield: Police
A motorcyclist was seriously injured Sunday night in a crash on the Franconia-Springfield Parkway, according to Fairfax County police.
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