Annandale, VA|News|
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held For New Annandale Community Center
Dozens of residents joined Fairfax County officials on Saturday to celebrate the opening of the new Annandale Community Center.
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Arlington|News|
Barrier-Breaking Black Army Officer Finally Awarded Medal Of Honor
Retired U.S. Army Col. Paris Davis of Arlington, a Vietnam War veteran, received the Medal of Honor at a White House ceremony on Friday.
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Arlington|News|
22-Year-Old Man Accused Of Robbing Gun Store In Arlington: Police
Arlington County police arrested a man Thursday in connection with the robbery of a gun store on Wilson Boulevard in Clarendon.
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Arlington|News|
Marshmallow Pit, Bunnies And Ballerinas, Broadway Star: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes Candytopia to sweeten Tysons, costumed students read children's books and best small towns to visit.
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Burke, VA|News|
Sandy Anderson To Run For School Board In Springfield District
Sandy Anderson, who attended schools in the Springfield District, announced plans to run for the school board to serve her hometown area.
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Arlington|News|
AWLA Seeking Donations To Care For 16 Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mills
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington is holding a special fundraiser to care for 16 rescued dogs before they are ready for adoption.
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Arlington|News|
Northbound GW Parkway To Close In Arlington To Remove Crashed Car
The northbound lanes of the George Washington Parkway in Arlington will be closed Sunday to remove a car that crashed more than a year ago.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean Native To Open Smoothie Shop In Chesterbrook Shopping Center
South Block, an acai bowl, smoothie and juice shop, will be opening a new location on Monday in the Chesterbrook Shopping Center in McLean.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Public Library To Discuss How To Handle New Period Of Growth
Arlington plans to look at the direction and vision of its libraries that could guide the library system's growth over the next few decades.
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Burke, VA|News|
Walkinshaw Kicks Off Re-Election Bid For Braddock District Supervisor
James Walkinshaw announced he is running for re-election as the Braddock District’s member on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Filmmakers To Discuss Their Documentary Shorts At Bethesda Film Fest
The 11th annual Bethesda Film Fest, featuring seven documentary shorts, is coming to the Imagination Stage in downtown Bethesda in March.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Opens Application Period For Neighborhood College Program
Arlington County is offering a hybrid in-person and virtual Neighborhood College program starting in April. Applications are due March 24.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Man Fires Gun Inside His Westover Apartment: Police
An Arlington man was charged with reckless handing of a firearm Tuesday after gunshots were fired inside his apartment in Westover.
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Arlington|News|
Virginia Superintendent Of Public Instruction Jillian Balow Resigns
Virginia’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Jillian Balow announced her resignation Wednesday in a letter to Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
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Arlington|News|
Angelo Cocchiaro Seeks 'Generational Change' On Arlington School Board
Angelo Cocchiaro, a former student organizer, announced Wednesday he hopes to become the youngest school board member in Arlington history.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Best Money Management Skills In Nation Found In 3 DC Area Communities
Three communities in the D.C. area, known for high-priced homes, ranked in the top 30 of WalletHub's best small cities at money management.
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Arlington|News|
Registration Opens For 8th Annual Marymount 5K In Arlington
Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Marymount 5K on April 1. T-shirts are guaranteed to runners who register prior to March 12.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Cappies Review: Legally Blonde The Musical At Walt Whitman High School
A student reviews Walt Whitman High School's "Legally Blonde," a musical based on the book and the 2001 movie starring Reese Witherspoon.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Free Dental Hygiene Clinic For Children To Be Held In Springfield
A free mobile dental clinic is coming to Richard Byrd Library in Springfield on Saturday to offer dental screenings for uninsured children.
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Burke, VA|News|
Input On Future Of Lake Accotink Park Requested By Fairfax County
Fairfax County wants to get residents' views on the future of Lake Accotink Park, including a new recommendation not to dredge the lake.
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