Arlington|News|
Man Shot Himself In Arlington, Making It Look Like Robbery: Police
Arlington police said Tuesday a man shot himself in a hotel parking garage and tried to make it appear an attempted robbery had occurred.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Show Featuring Works Of 9 Photographers Coming To Bethesda's Gallery B
Gallery B in Bethesda will be hosting a photography exhibit from March 9 to April 2 that will feature straight renderings to abstract shots.
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Potomac, MD|News|
Cappies Review: 'The Lightning Thief' At St. Andrew's Episcopal School
A student reviews St. Andrew's Episcopal School's "The Lightning Thief," a musical that follows the plot of the first Percy Jackson novel.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
PA Man Charged With Theft Of Catalytic Converters In Bethesda: Police
Thomas Tabbs was served an arrest warrant for catalytic converter thefts in Bethesda and was then released on a $1,000 bond, police said.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Scotland Community Aims To Host MD's Preeminent Juneteenth Celebration
The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival will be expanded in 2023, with three days of music and other activities in Potomac and Bethesda.
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Arlington|News|
Carjacking Suspects Steal Car In Arlington, Abandon It In DC: Police
Arlington County police are investigating a carjacking where two suspects armed with a gun stole a car near the Lyon Village neighborhood.
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Arlington|News|
MD Man Arrested On Robbery Charge At Pentagon City Store: Police
A Maryland man was arrested Sunday on charges of robbery after a struggle over electronics at a store in Pentagon City, police said.
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Arlington|News|
Corner Bakery Closes Arlington Location As Chain Declares Bankruptcy
Corner Bakery Cafe has closed its location in the Courthouse neighborhood after the fast-casual restaurant chain declared bankruptcy.
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Arlington|News|
Arlington Public Schools Proposes 7.1% Increase In FY'24 Budget
Arlington Public Schools is proposing adding $21.99 million to its budget and 114 staffers that provide support to students and schools.
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McLean, VA|News|
Sullivan To Seek Re-Election In New 6th District; Murphy To Retire
Virginia Del. Rip Sullivan will be seeking re-election to the newly drawn 6th House district, where both he and Del. Kathleen Murphy live.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
NAACP Wants Answers In Police Killing Of Tysons Shoplifting Suspect
The Fairfax County NAACP is seeking an independent investigation into the fatal Tysons shooting of Timothy Johnson by Fairfax County police.
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McLean, VA|News|
'I Love McLean Celebration' To Honor Police Officers, Firefighters
The McLean Citizens Association is hosting the “I Love McLean Celebration” on March 11 where local firefighters and police will be honored.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Athleisure Retailer Vuori To Open First DC Area Store At Bethesda Row
Vuori, a performance apparel retailer, is planning to open a new store at Bethesda Row, the retailer’s first location in the D.C. area.
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Arlington|News|
Pirouette Cafe & Wine Bar Combines Feel Of Elegance With Community
Pirouette Cafe & Wine Bar, opened by husband and wife duo Philippe and Jackie Loustaunau, is located in Arlington's Ballston neighborhood.
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Arlington|News|
Missing Middle Housing Supporters Rally To End Single-Family Zoning
Arlington County Board Member Katie Cristol thanked Missing Middle Housing supporters at a rally Saturday afternoon in Courthouse Plaza.
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Arlington|News|
Meatball Madness, Free Ice Cream Scoops, Freedom Rider: NoVA Good News
Good news in NoVA this week includes a top honor for a local civil rights icon, a Meatball Madness tournament, and a cargo of rescued cats.
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McLean, VA|News|
McLean, West Springfield Among High Schools Honored For Press Freedom
McLean, West Springfield and Chantilly High Schools were among 16 U.S. schools selected as 2023 First Amendment Press Freedom Award winners.
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Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Missing 14-Year-Old Girl From Bethesda Found, Safe: Police
The Montgomery County Police Department said Tuesday that a missing 14-year-old girl from Bethesda has been located and is safe.
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Burke, VA|News|
Free Steering Wheel Locks Available For Hyundai Owners In Springfield
The West Springfield District Station is distributing free steering wheel locks to residents who own or lease certain Hyundai models.
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Arlington|News|
Pro-Missing Middle Housing Groups To Hold Rally In Arlington
Community groups are holding a rally in Arlington on Saturday at 1 p.m. in support of the county's Missing Middle housing proposal.
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