Arlington|News|
Cash Buyers In Arlington Squeeze An Already-Tight Housing Market
An increase in the number of people who pay cash plus low inventory and steep home mortgage costs are making it harder on homebuyers.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
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Annandale, VA|News|
Apartment Fire Displaces 22 People In Annandale, 2 Taken To Hospital
About 22 people were displaced from their homes in Annandale when a fire damaged an apartment building on Little River Turnpike.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
New Fire Truck At Springfield Station Delivers Improved Performance
Springfield Fire Station 22 placed a new fire truck into service on Monday, replacing an old truck that had logged more than 170,000 miles.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean Citizens Association To Host Local FCPD Leaders At Crime Forum
The McLean Citizens Association is hosting a forum on Feb. 15 where leaders of the McLean District Police Station will discuss crime trends.
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Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
5K Fun Run In Kingstowne To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health Issues
The ConnerStrong Foundation and Franconia Supervisor Rodney Lusk are hosting an inaugural 5K race and fun run in Kingstowne on March 25.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Retiree Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Bought In Kingstowne
A Fairfax County man claimed the $1 million Powerball prize he won after purchasing the winning ticket in Kingstowne, the VA Lottery said.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Surveillance Photos Show Bethesda Burglary Suspect: Police
The Montgomery County Police Department released surveillance photos of a man suspected of a commercial burglary in Bethesda.
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Arlington|News|
Housing Reparations Policy Viewed As Better Option Than Missing Middle
A reparations program could help residents of Arlington and their descendants harmed by racist housing decisions, a nonprofit leader says.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Falls Church, VA|News|
Traffic Detours Planned In Falls Church As VDOT Replaces Bridge
VDOT will be closing a section of South Oak Street in Falls Church starting Monday, Feb. 13, so it can replace the bridge over Tripps Run.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
Top McLean Realtor Team Joins Chantilly-Based Samson Properties
Stansfield Signature, a real estate team in McLean, has joined forces with Samson Properties, hoping to expand their client portfolio.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Wants Next Poet Laureate To 'Awaken The Poet In All Of Us'
Arlington County is seeking a new poet laureate who will serve a two-year term and advocate for poetry and the literary arts in the county.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
MOCO Officials To Discuss 'Road Diet' On Bethesda's Tuckerman Lane
Officials are holding a public meeting on Feb. 15 to discuss plans to reduce Tuckerman Lane in Bethesda to one lane in both directions.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
La Coop Coffee To Celebrate Grand Opening Of New Arlington Location
A D.C. coffee shop is opening a new location in the Arlington Forest neighborhood, with plans for a grand opening celebration on Saturday.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
3 Impersonation Scams: Arlington Police Offer Tips For Avoiding Fraud
Scam artists use figures of authority and emergency situations to create a sense of urgency and fear in the caller, Arlington Police said.
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Arlington|News|
Uniform Punishment Of 'Disruptive' Students Opposed By NoVA Groups
Parents and teacher groups are opposing a Virginia education bill to establish a uniform system of discipline for "disruptive" students.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Bethesda-Chevy Chase, MD|News|
Lidl Plans To Open New Grocery Store In Downtown Bethesda
Lidl is planning to open a new grocery store in a space in downtown Bethesda that was the former home of Safeway, according to a report.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
Fairfax County Selects 6 Historical Markers To Honor Black Experience
Fairfax County identified six historical markers Tuesday that were chosen to honor the Black and African American experience in the county.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
West End Alexandria, VA|News|
Suspect Arrested In Stabbing Of 29-Year-Old Man In Alexandria: Police
The Alexandria Police Department arrested a man in connection with a stabbing that occurred last Saturday evening on South Reynolds Street.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
New License Plate Technology Helping To Solve Crimes In Fairfax County
A new type of license plate reader technology adopted by the Fairfax County Police Department is already yielding positive results.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Arlington|News|
Arlington Police Open Application Period For Community Police Academy
The Arlington County Police Department is accepting applications for its Community Police Academy, an eight-week educational program.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
