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Manassas City Schools welcome students back with new policies, teacher pay raises
MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — Manassas City Public Schools welcomed students back on Monday, Aug. 12. The system has nine public schools that serve 7,157 students. The district’s enrollment is 69% Hispanic, and half of students are economically disadvantaged.The student/ teacher ratio is 15:1. Over the summer, buildings have...
Dance Moms’ Studio Bleu customers ‘outraged’ business won’t refund canceled classes after suddenly closing
STUDIO Bleu Dance Center — known to fans as the hub for the reality series Dance Moms: A New Era — has come under fire for not issuing refunds to customers after abruptly canceling classes. The U.S. Sun can exclusively report former customers are outraged over the Ashburn, Virginia dance studio allegedly not offering refunds […]
Mars' biggest deal clinched by secretive, deep-pocketed family
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA (Reuters) - A running joke among residents of McLean, Virginia is that the most secretive organization headquartered in their Washington D.C. suburb is not the Central Intelligence Agency, but rather a confectionery and pet products company.
Townhome concept suggested to replace century-old Vienna house
A proposal to replace a single-family home behind the Village Green Shopping Center with townhouses encountered skepticism when the developer brought it to the Town of Vienna Planning Commission last month. Sekas Homes presented two possible layouts for a 10-unit townhouse concept at 128 Nutley Street NW on behalf of...
Report says Patent and Trademark Office comprises lion’s share of upcoming GSA office downsizing
This month kicks off a major downsizing at the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in the Carlyle neighborhood. A new report from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) put the exact amount of office space the PTO is shedding at 764k square feet. The PTO is scheduled to finish...
Vietnamese restaurant opens in Fairfax City’s former Old Country Buffet
A new spot for Vietnamese cuisine has opened in Fairfax City’s Fair City Mall. Tucked in the corner of the shopping center near Cinema Arts Theatres is 54 Restaurant Bar & Lounge, a Vietnamese restaurant that says it utilizes fresh ingredients from local farmers. The eatery had a soft opening at 9650 Main Street, Unit 10, on July 18.
Car wash chain offering free car cleaning at locations in Alexandria
Car wash chain Mr Wash is offering free car washes tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate the back-to-school season. A release noted that customers don’t need to do anything but visit the car wash to participate. The deal is open to anyone, a change from the similar deal last year offered only to teachers, administrators and school faculty.
'Oakton Day in the Park' festivities arrive on Aug. 25
The Greater Oakton Community Association (GOCA) will host its fourth annual Oakton Day in the Park on Aug. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oakton Community Park, 2841 Hunter Mill Road. The family-friendly event, which attracted some 600 attendees last year, will offer activities for all ages. This year’s festival will feature music by local duo Molly and Mark, food and drink from Famous Dave’s, Taco Rock, Ben & Jerry’s, and Settle Down Easy–Oakton Tasting Room. OWS Wine also will bring wines to taste.
Maryland Leaders Unveil Plans for Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Service
CRISFIELD, MD - County leaders across Maryland are exploring the possibility of introducing passenger ferries to communities along the Chesapeake Bay. A feasibility study, unveiled today, suggests that ferry services could soon be docking in key locations across five counties, including Somerset and Queen Anne's on the Eastern Shore. The...
Virginia Megachurch Gives $1 Million to Rescue Children in Ghana
A Baptist missions organization has received a $1 million donation from a Virginia megachurch, boosting its efforts to help girls in Africa. Lott Carey, a predominantly Black organization long known as the Lott Carey Baptist Foreign Mission Society, has traditionally had fundraisers as part of its annual gathering, which occurred this past week in Memphis, Tennessee.
LOCATED: DC firefighter last seen in New York located, police say
WASHINGTON (7News) — The search for a 34-year-old Washington, D.C. firefighter last seen in the Bronx, New York on Monday is over. On Friday morning, D.C. police saidWilliam Virgil Jones III was located. Initially, police said he was last spotted in the500 block of 169th Street in the Bronx...
SNP continues cleaning up from Debby
LURAY, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- The Shenandoah National Park is still cleaning up from the heavy rainfall that moved through the area last week. The tropical storm remnants caused several trails to washout or become blocked by fallen trees. The park says nearly all of the hiking trails are still...
DC Theatre Week Is Back This Fall With Discounted Tickets and Free Events
DC Theatre Week is back this fall, offering discounted tickets ($20, $40, or $60) to productions around the region from Thursday, September 26 to Sunday, October 13. The promotion, which launched in 2016, was inspired by DC’s popular Restaurant Week, when dining spots around town offer discounted menus. Tickets...
Kennedy Street Crew used COVID-19 loan to buy drugs in bulk, leader admits in plea deal
WASHINGTON — A leader of the notorious Kennedy Street Crew pleaded guilty to drug conspiracy charges Thursday as part of a deal that will send him to prison for at least a decade. Kenneth Ademola Olugbenga was one of more than a dozen alleged members of the gang, also...
Speeding Stop On I-70 In Frederick Lands Three From PA Behind Bars For Drug Possession: Sheriff
What started as a speeding stop on I-70 earlier this week resulted in three behind bars for multiple drug possession charges in Frederick when a police K9 led to the seizure of crack/cocaine. Those charged:. Jasen Jermain Robinson, 50, of Waynesboro, PA;. Christina Marie Davis, 42, of Waynesboro, PA;. Pamela...
Chambersburg Hall of Fame: Dave Myers’ records stand test of time
He may have a common name, but the legacy left by Dave Myers as an athlete at Chambersburg was nothing but uncommon. Myers was a standout athlete in four sports for the Trojans before graduating in 1966, and he led a very interesting life after his playing days were over.
Shenandoah Acting Grad Co-Stars In Film With Matt Damon
Shenandoah University graduate Scout Backus ’17 (Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting/Shenandoah Conservatory) appears in the Apple TV+ movie, “The Instigators,” starring Matt Damon and Casey Affleck. Backus plays the role of “Colani” in the Doug Liman-directed heist comedy, which debuted on Apple’s streaming service on Aug....
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