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Virginia’s prestigious women’s college bars transgender women from enrollment
Sweet Briar College, a distinguished private liberal arts institution for women, has announced a controversial new admissions policy that excludes transgender women from joining its campus for the upcoming academic year. This decision places Sweet Briar among the few remaining women’s colleges in the United States to adopt such a...
Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them
Trump said of prominent Black supporter Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) "That one is smart!" — adding "You have smart ones" without specifying what the "ones" were. The post Trump Tells Rally Crowd ‘You Have Smart Ones’ And Black Congressman Byron Donalds Is One of Them first appeared on Mediaite.
‘Racism is still alive': Man says Chick-fil-A printed racial slur on meal label instead of name
When Marquise Vanzego got his food from the La Plata Chick-fil-A drive-thru last Friday, he was shocked by the racist name printed on the label. The Charles County man says the label he received had the word "monkeys" printed instead of his name. "It was devastating," Vanzego said. "It just...
One Dead, Three Hospitalized In Temple Hills Crash, Police Say (Developing)
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on Aug. 31, the northbound lanes of Branch Avenue were closed between Beech Road and Auth Way in Temple Hills during a crash investigation. According to the Prince George's County Police Department, two vehicles crashed at the intersection, sending four of to the hospital. One of...
Data: Apartment-rental costs in Tysons priciest across region
Tysons recorded the highest median apartment-rental rate across the Washington region in August, according to new data, with tenants typically spending 4 percent more than they did a year before. The median apartment-rental rate of $2,666 for the month in Tysons compares to $2,203 for the Washington region as a...
Marine Corps Base Quantico training schedule
September 3, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Live Fire Demo 50Lbs and Below (Frag) September 4, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 5, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. September 6, 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Live Fire Range Operations 200Lbs and Below. September 9, 8:00 a.m....
‘Serial’ podcast case: Murder conviction stands; judge orders hearing redo
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Adnan Syed’s murder conviction still stands after Maryland’s highest court Friday ordered a redo of the hearing that freed him. The court ruled that the earlier proceeding violated the rights of the victim’s family, marking the latest development in a legal saga that gained widespread attention through the hit podcast “Serial.”
Friends of Tysons-Pimmit Library holding fall book sale
Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library will host its next quarterly book and media sale Sept. 5-8 at the library, 7584 Leesburg Pike. A wide array of items will be available for purchase from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Donations of items are welcomed in advance of the...
Scammers posing as Winchester deputy chief
Residents are being warned about scammers impersonating Winchester Deputy Police Chief Berry. These fraudsters are contacting locals with false claims about “legal matters” and/or threatening arrest or demanding payment of a bond. If you receive such a call, hang up immediately and do not share personal information, including...
Field Hockey Battles VCU to Double Overtime in Season Opener
RICHMOND, Va. – On Friday afternoon the Eagles and the Rams battled it out through four scoreless periods of regulation and a fifth scoreless overtime period before the Rams found the back of the goal in the 72nd minute. The American University field hockey team ended up falling on the road to VCU, 0-1, in double overtime in its first contest of the season.
Capital One Center aims to open urban parks in Tysons next year
Construction continues at Capital One’s headquarters campus in Tysons, this time to turn vacant land near the McLean Metro station into urban parks. Work on the future Capital One East and “Block D” parks has been underway for months. In addition to providing open space and recreational amenities, the projects will deliver hundreds of new parking spaces, though it’s unclear whether the lots will be free or paid.
Tracking strong summer cold front
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Remaining warm and muggy this weekend. A summer cold front arrives from the west through Sunday. This will cause a chance for a shower, downpour and thunderstorm. Followed by a significant weather pattern change for the first week of September. Low clouds, fog and drizzle this...
How Fairfax County’s public schools’ leadership hides poor-performing students
Fairfax County’s public school leadership is using “equal outcomes” and “equity” measures to hide low performance among its students, particularly the students who are learning English. As a result of the Biden administration’s porous southern border policy, coupled with Fairfax County’s sanctuary policy that passed in January 2021, our local school district is flooded with […]
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