Arlington|News|
Arlington School Board Candidate Withdraws From Race
Erin Freas-Smith, a candidate for Arlington School Board, has withdrawn from the race, citing family health issues.
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Arlington|News|
The Commentary Joins Aslin Brewing In Craft Brew Dinner Series
The Commentary Social House in Arlington is hosting the third five-course dinner in its Craft Brew Dinner Series with Aslin Brewing.
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Arlington|News|
Missing Middle Opponents Urge Planning Commission To Withhold Support
Missing Middle proposal opponents argue the plan will not make more housing available to vulnerable and low-income members of Arlington.
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Burke, VA|News|
2nd Annual Fire Drill 5K Coming To Burke Lake Park In May
Registration is now open for the Burke Volunteer Fire Rescue Department's the 2nd Annual Fire Drill 5K/1M at Burke Lake Park on May 6.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MD Sisters Push Girls To Explore Careers In Construction, Engineering
Three sisters from Bethesda are encouraging girls to explore futures in construction and are holding a "Build a Bridge" TikTok contest.
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Arlington|News|
Art Spiegelman, Alison Bechdel Headline New 'Arlington Reads' Series
Art Spiegelman and Alison Bechdel are headlining Arlington Public Library’s new program that focuses on top authors of graphic novels.
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Arlington|News|
Sexual Assault Of Teenage Girl In Arlington Investigated By Police
The Arlington County Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the sexual assault of a teenage girl.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Chopt Preps For Opening Of New Restaurant In Cabin John Village Center
Chopt will hold a pre-opening charity event a day before it opens on Tuesday, March 14 in Potomac's Cabin John Village shopping center.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Chamber Highlights IRS Warning About 'Dirty Dozen' Tax Scams
The IRS lists its “Dirty Dozen” Top Tax Scams to warn taxpayers about financial offerings that tax authorities have found to be abusive.
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Arlington|News|
Vienna Man Killed In Crash At Rosslyn Tunnel In Arlington: Police
The Virginia State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred early Saturday morning on Interstate 66 at the Rosslyn Tunnel.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
12th Grader Resonates Kindness As Volunteer: Bethesda Star Student
Along with her academic excellence, Bethesda-Chevy Chase 12-grader Kamalani volunteers in the community. Here's why she is a star student.
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Burke, VA|News|
Irish Dance Champion Shows Strength Of Character: Burke Star Student
Star student Ciara, who attends Nativity Catholic School, demonstrates strength of character when participating in Irish Dance competitions.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Vandalism, Police Training Take Over Abandoned MoCo School
Chevy Chase residents are concerned about vandalism at the old Rollingwood Elementary School after a French international school moved out.
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Arlington|News|
Man Charged With Hitting Females On The Buttocks In Arlington: Police
A man accused of hitting two females on the buttocks was arrested Sunday in Arlington's Courthouse area and charged with sexual battery.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Bunny Photos, Mad Hatter Tea Party Coming To Springfield Town Center
Springfield Town Center will be celebrating the start of spring with Bunny photos and a tea party with the Mad Hatter and special guests.
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Arlington|News|
Maureen Coffey Receives Union Endorsement For Arlington County Board
Maureen Coffey, a candidate for Arlington County Board, received the backing of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local.
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Burke, VA|News|
Saundra Davis Enters At-Large School Board Race In Fairfax County
Saundra Davis of Burke announced her candidacy Monday for one of the three at-large seats on the Fairfax County School Board.
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McLean, VA|News|
Officer-Involved Shootings In Fairfax Co. To Be Reviewed By Consultant
Fairfax County police hired an outside consulting firm to examine all officer-involved shootings in the county over the past two years.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington's Kitchen of Purpose Celebrates Relaunch Of Community Cafe
Kitchen of Purpose has remodeled its cafe in Arlington as the nonprofit seeks to bring in new customers and raise awareness of its mission.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Response To Antisemitism's Rise In MOCO Discussed At Forum
About 200 people attended a forum in Montgomery County to discuss ways to confront the increase in incidents of antisemitism in the county.
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