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Fairfax County officers arrive in France to assist in Olympic Games security
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — With the 2024 Paris Olympic Games set to start on July 26, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) flew across the Atlantic Ocean to help with the security response. FCPD sent 12 officers and an explosive detection canine to help French police keep the athletes, visitors and staff […]
Two injured after crash in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said two people were injured after a crash in Lorton on Thursday morning. Police said they were at the scene of a two-vehicle crash at Gunston Cove Road and Sophia Road. Officers said both drivers were taken to the hospital. One of […]
Atlantic Coast Mortgage adopts Nextwave CRM
Atlantic Coast Mortgage (ACM) has selected Nextwave CRM as its enterprise platform to streamline operations and enhance customer experience across its 30-state footprint. Nextwave CRM is a customer relationship management system designed specifically for the mortgage industry. CRMnow, the parent company, provides CRM application software and consulting services for residential retail and wholesale bankers.
Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer in Annandale
Bring your furry friend to a Dog Days of Summer event on Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space, 7200 Columbia Pike in Annandale. Doggy games and contests – Show off your pup’s skills in a friendly costume competition. Sign up here. Meet...
9 Changes We Will Soon See in Campus Policing and Public Safety
If you thought the changes campus police have experienced over the past few years were significant, you haven’t seen anything yet. Policing has become the epicenter of recent social and cultural shifts. This upheaval has led many to leave the field, while those remaining struggle to adapt. Predicting the...
Nominees Announced for the 2024 George Washington Prize, One of America’s Most Prestigious Literary Awards
MOUNT VERNON, VA, — Five books published in 2023 and authored by some of the nation’s most respected historians are finalists for the 2024 George Washington Prize. This annual literary award recognizes the past year’s finest works focused on the nation’s founding era, especially works that help advance a broader public understanding of early American history.
CGI Federal Lands Spot on EPA Tech Services BPA
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Research and Development, or ORD, has enlisted CGI Federal to continue performing digital transformation services with a ceiling of $100 million in contract value. Under the Scientific Modeling, Application, Visualization, Computational Science, Software and Statistical Support, or SMAVCS4, blanket purchase agreement, CGI will...
Free ‘Starlight Cinema’ movies coming to Chantilly this August
The dog days of August will bring free movie screenings to the Sully Historic Site (3650 Historic Sully Way) in Chantilly. The outdoor Starlight Cinema events are a part of the “Summer Entertainment Series” organized annually by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA). The authority is also hosting Arts in the Parks, Evenings on the Ellipse, Franconia District Nights and other programs at various parks around the county.
BoatUS Foundation Opens Grant Program for $7.5M Effort to Remove Abandoned and Derelict Vessels (ADVs) from Nation’s Waterways
Organizations have from now until August 12 to apply for grant funding to clean up local waterways. SPRINGFIELD, VA., July 25, 2024—In a nationwide effort to remove abandoned and neglected boats to help clean our nation’s waterways and make them safer for years to come, the Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) Foundation is seeking qualified, diverse and experienced organizations to submit project proposals for funding through Aug. 12.
Weiss Earns Elite Certification Central Fort Bend Chamber leader part of latest Certified Chamber Executive class
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 24, 2024 — Kristin Weiss, CCE, IOM, President & CEO of the Central Fort Bend Chamber, has been designated as a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Virginia, that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry.
City reaches for Summits with latest economic development hire
Fredericksburg has a new director of economic development and tourism. Josh Summits was hired to replace Bill Freehling, whose 10-year tenure ended June 25. Summits, a Pennsylvania native, was the business development manager in Stafford County, where he worked since 2019. He’s spent 15 years working in urban development, community revitalization, and economic development. He begins working in Fredericksburg in mid-August.
Mubadala Citi DC Open brings top-tier tennis to Rock Creek Park
While athletes and sports fans around the globe are flocking to the Paris Olympics, some world-class tennis talent is coming right to D.C. The Mubadala Citi Open, the world’s only combined Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) and Women's Tennis Association (WTA) 500-level tennis tournament, is returning to the District, promising a thrilling week of tennis, local food and drinks, fan experiences and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
Broccoli City Festival: A 2-day festival with a purpose
WASHINGTON — One of the biggest music festivals is back in Washington this weekend. This is when those big names will show up in DC – as part of the Broccoli City Festival. There's more to this two-day event offered outside of the concert. The founders of the...
Union Station cleanup: National Park Service removes anti-Israel graffiti left by protesters
The National Park Service says they're about 90% done cleaning the defaced statues and fountain in Columbus Circle in front of Union Station after thousands of pro-Palestine protesters vandalized the area.
'I was scared for my life': Woman who survived attack caught on video demands justice
WASHINGTON (7News) — The unmistakable scream of terror at the beginning of the video showing two girls attacking Kate Rios is a reminder to her of how quickly she can become a victim of a violent crime. On Sunday, Rios was walking from the Metro stop to a first...
HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title
Howard University seeks more recognition despite a successful 2023 season, emphasizing its talent and questioning its preseason ranking. The post HBCU Football: Howard University fueled by disrespect following title appeared first on HBCU Gameday.
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