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Virginia convention delegation backs Harris; more …
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Fairfax man with visual disability says eliminated bus stops pose a safety concern
FAIRFAX, Va. — A man with visual impairment in Fairfax is raising concerns about a change to his bus route that eliminated stops near his home. Jeff Vieceli moved to a neighborhood along Stringfellow Road near Fairfax County Parkway 12 years ago. One of the reasons was the proximity to the bus stops across from the house.
A look at Fairfax County’s newest resource to combat rising youth overdoses
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — As Fairfax County works to cut down the rising number of young people who overdose on opioids, it has a new resource to help those struggling with substances. The potentially life-saving Youth Medication-Assisted Treatment (YMAT) program is expanding from one facility, to as many as five by the end […]
UVA Health Medical Centers in PWC Receive Three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® Awards
UVA Health medical centers in Prince William County have received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® achievement awards for demonstrating continued commitment to following the up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, which contribute to more lives saved, shorter recovery times, and fewer readmissions to the hospital.
Fredericksburg: Spanberger pushes CSX railroad for answers on train derailment
On the evening of July 20, five cars from a CSX freight train derailed, flattened one building and caused significant damage to a residential complex and personal property in the city of Fredericksburg. During a briefing held by CSX in Fredericksburg yesterday, the railroad company shared that the derailment and...
UVA Golf’s Duangmanee and Lee named All-America Scholars
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW): Fairfax, VA natives George Duangmanee and Bryan Lee both were named 2024 Cobalt Golf All-America Scholars according to the Golf Coaches Association of America. They earned the distinction thanks to excellence in the classroom to go along with their many achievements on the golf course this past season.
ACPD: Man breaks into home, demands resident’s car after showing military ID
A Woodbridge man is facing multiple charges after an alleged home break-in and series of attempted vehicle break-ins. The unusual incident started Wednesday morning just before 10 a.m., in the Arlington Ridge neighborhood. A man showing signs of being emotionally disturbed was walking through the neighborhood and making remarks to...
FOX5’s Zip Trip heading to Del Ray on Friday
D.C. news channel FOX5 is bringing its Zip Trip program to Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood on Friday. Zip Trip is a program that tours locations around the region every Friday over the summer to highlight community activities and the people who make the town. The program is set to run from 7-11 a.m. near St. Elmo’s Coffee in Del Ray (2300 Mt Vernon Avenue).
Shake Shack confirms plans for Reston Town Center restaurant
Shake Shack is expanding north of the Dulles Toll Road for the first time in Northern Virginia. The burger-and-shake chain signed a lease yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon for space in Reston Town Center, a Shake Shack spokesperson confirmed to FFXnow. The new restaurant is slated to open in 2025. Since the...
ScamCops: Fairfax High School Students Design Award-Winning Scam Detection App
Fairfax High School senior Advik Atyam once thought scams couldn’t fool him. That changed in the eighth grade, when he fell victim to a scam while buying and selling computer parts online. “I felt like I was a tech savvy person,” Advik recalled. “I played video games, I knew...
Vipul J. Thakkar Accused Of $1.1M Gold Bar Scheme In MD
A Baltimore County man who ran a $1.1 million government-imposted-related gold bar scheme in Maryland has been arrested, according to police in Montgomery County. Vipul J. Thakkar, 52, of Owings Mills, was taken into custody on Wednesday, July 24 after his 74-year-old victim alerted the authorities about a possible scammer who had been targeting him.
Innovative firsts fill Maryland Comptroller's Chamber update
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Leirman outlined numerous department firsts during her address to the Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce Business Lunch on Monday, July 22. Serving as the state's 34th and first female Comptroller since January 2023, Leirman heralded numerous additional firsts she's introduced to a department she's focused on transforming to become more innovative, accessible, and transparent.
Maryland exploring new options to stop HAZMAT vehicles from using tunnels
Maryland transportation and law officials say they are working on a handful of new options to warn commercial vehicles about restricted routes and enforce laws pertaining to them after traffic changes due to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Maryland Transportation Authority Police Operations Bureau Chief Lt. Col....
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