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Garbage truck leaves trail of trash on Fairfax County road
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Drivers found themselves hitting the trail, well, avoiding it Monday along Beulah Street in the Alexandria area of Fairfax County. Just north of Hilltop Village Center, people encountered a line of garbage in the roadway that led to a garbage truck that appeared to have lost its contents. […]
‘They Didn’t Find Anything’: Maryland Teacher Who Went Viral After Allowing Middle School Girls to Unbraid Hair Cleared of Wrongdoing By School District
A Maryland middle school teacher who was at the center of an online controversy that surfaced over a video he posted showing his students unbraiding […] ‘They Didn’t Find Anything’: Maryland Teacher Who Went Viral After Allowing Middle School Girls to Unbraid Hair Cleared of Wrongdoing By School District
7 Maryland Towns People Are Fleeing As Soon As Possible
Maryland, known for its picturesque Chesapeake Bay coastline, historical significance, and proximity to the nation’s capital, is a desirable place to live for many. However, like many other states, Maryland is facing population shifts, with some towns experiencing significant declines in residents. This article will examine seven Maryland towns...
Residential Development Coming to South Riding Instead of a Data Center
County leaders last week approved a zoning application to permit 161 homes on land where a data center is a by-right use. The rezoning converted nearly 14 acres from the Planned Development-Housing 4 and Countryside Residential-1 districts to Residential 16 – Affordable Dwelling Unit district. Twenty-one of the 161 homes will be designated as affordable dwelling units.
Germantown Celebrates Economic Boost Thanks to Residents Embracing Local Shopping
Germantown's fiscal year has closed on a high note, with a noticeable uptick in sales tax revenue which experts are chalking up to a simple, yet impactful, local movement: the residents' spirited commitment to shop locally. According to the City of Germantown, the city's FY24 sales tax revenue grew by a cool $499,971—a 3% jump from the prior year, rounding up to a total of $16,534,316.
State highway administration to work on I-70 at the Sharpsburg Pike
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will begin final work on eastbound I-70 at the Md. 65 interchange beginning Monday, July 8. The work will continue through the end of July, weather permitting. Drivers can expect occasional altering single-lane closures on I-70 at night between 8 p.m. and...
Reston to mark 60 years with party, cookout at Lake Newport Pool
Reston Association plans to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Reston’s founding with a community pool party and cookout later this month. The event, free for all RA members and recreation pass holders, is set for 4 p.m. July 20 at the Lake Newport Pool and Recreation Area (11601 Lake Newport Road).
Time to party: Central Pennsylvania, Baltimore and other concerts to see this summer
Mark your calendars and pack up your ear plugs because for the next two months this summer, everybody's favorite artists are heading this way. Whether you're local to central Pennsylvania, or adventurous enough to head to Maryland or Philadelphia, there are plenty of artists coming to the region soon. Central...
Residents endure two weeks without air conditioning at Fairfax County apartment building
Amid a severe summer heat wave, residents of the eaves Fairfax Towers apartments in Falls Church, Virginia, report enduring indoor temperatures as high as 93 degrees for more than two weeks. The situation has left many struggling to cope with the extreme heat in their homes. “It’s horrible,” said resident...
Fairfax County schools cancel all outdoor activities due to heat advisory
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has announced that all of its outdoor activities on fields and courts have been canceled on Monday due to the heat advisory. The school district says all activities scheduled for fields and courts from noon to 8 p.m. have been canceled including the […]
Trial begins for 'missing middle' zoning lawsuit in Arlington
ARLINGTON, Va. — The trial has started for the hotly debated 'missing middle' zoning reform in Arlington County. Several plaintiffs filed a lawsuit against the county to throw out the initiative after it was approved by board members in March 2023. They argue leaders failed to follow proper steps to notify and receive input and conduct enough studies on the long-term impacts.
Virginia moves to end 16-year ban on dredging for crabs during winter
Virginia’s fishery managers have lifted the longstanding ban on winter dredging for blue crabs in the Chesapeake Bay, a seismic policy shift that drew strong criticism from their Maryland counterparts and conservationists. The post Virginia moves to end 16-year ban on dredging for crabs during winter appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Canelones, Uruguay delegation visits Loudoun County amid investigation into travel
ASHBURN, Va. (7News) — A delegation from Canelones, Uruguay visited Loudoun County Chair Phyllis Randall at the government center in Leesburg, Va. Monday as a part of its sister-city relationship. The discussion between the delegation from Canelones, Uruguay, and Randall, Supervisor Juli Briskman, and other Loudoun County representatives centered...
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