Burke, VA|News|
Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2023 In Burke
Can Catholics eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day? Here's what The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has to say.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
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McLean, VA|News|
Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2023 In McLean
Can Catholics eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day? Here's what The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has to say.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2023 In Arlington
Can Catholics eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day? Here's what The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has to say.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Ways To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2023 In Bethesda
Can Catholics eat corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick's Day? Here's what The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has to say.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean's Ethan Zhou Places In Top 10 Of Regeneron Science Talent Search
Ethan Zhou, a student at McLean High School, received a $70,000 award for placing 7th in the national 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Social Media Star BLCKSMTH To Hold Workshops During Residency At MCC
The workshops with social media star BLCKSMTH at McLean Community Center are free and open to the public, and registration is not required.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Franconia District Park Renamed By Fairfax County Park Authority
The Park Authority approved the name change of Franconia District Park to distinguish it from the recently renamed Franconia Park.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Capping Missing Middle At 6 Housing Units Harms Black Residents: NAACP
The national office of the NAACP asked the Arlington County Board why it voted to remove 8-unit buildings from its Missing Middle proposal.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Major Gas Leak Causes Traffic Disruptions, Odor In Ballston Area
A gas leak in Arlington was brought under control Wednesday evening after causing road closures in Ballston for most of the afternoon.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Lorton, VA|News|
Man Charged With Pointing Laser At Fairfax County Police Helicopter
Fairfax County police charged a 25-year-old man accused of pointing a laser from an apartment balcony in Lorton at a police chopper above.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Jeni's In Shirlington Reschedules Grand Opening Ice Cream Celebration
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is holding a rescheduled grand opening celebration at its new shop in Arlington on Tuesday, March 21.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
George Mason Univ. Throws Support Behind Moving FBI HQ To Springfield
University President Gregory Washington cited GMU's academic programs that align with FBI interests in promoting Springfield as the new HQ.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Civitan Flea Market To Kick Off 2023 Season On April 1
The Arlington Civitan Flea Market, one of the largest in the region, begins its 2023 season April 1 at the W-L High School parking garage.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Metallica Buys NoVA Pressing Plant With Resurgence Of Vinyl Records
Metallica, the legendary hard rock band, acquired a majority interest in Furnace Record Pressing, a vinyl record manufacturer based in NoVA.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Latin American, Caribbean Festival Coming To McLean Community Center
The Fiesta del Sol Cultural Festival, a free event in McLean, will feature live music, art and craft exhibitors, dancing, and lots of food.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Ireland's Four Courts In Arlington Hopes To Reopen In August: Report
Ireland’s Four Courts is hoping to reopen in August after a driver crashed his car into the Arlington pub and restaurant, 7News reported.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Franconia Residents Protest Redevelopment Of Rose Hill Shopping Center
Residents of Franconia are worried they will lose valuable retail options if the proposed redevelopment of the Rose Hill Plaza is approved.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Volunteers Needed To Drive Seniors In McLean, Arlington, Falls Church
Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church is seeking volunteers to drive seniors to medical appointments and the grocery store.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
NoVA Blasted With Wind Gusts Near 50 MPH: NWS
A wind advisory is in effect for Northern Virginia and D.C. through early Wednesday morning, with gusts up to 50 mph possible, the NWS said.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Airbags, Tires Stolen From Vehicles In Pentagon City: Police
Airbags and tires were stolen from Honda and Toyota models parked in the Pentagon City area late last week, according to Arlington police.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
