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A new type of community takes shape in Ashburn
When John Leonard and his wife, Melanie, moved to Ashburn from Leesburg in April, they wanted to wait out the wild housing market before they tried to buy. Leonard, who works in software deployment for Microsoft, wasn’t looking for a cookie-cutter rental home or apartment. “I wanted something unique,”...
Federal contractor owned by Cherokee Nation opens Tysons office
A federal contractor owned by the largest Native American tribe in the U.S. has expanded its presence in the country’s capital region by adding a Tysons office. Cherokee Federal announced Friday (Aug. 9) that it has opened an area office at 8180 Greensboro Drive, Suite 900, in Greensboro Park. The 20,000-square-foot space will host over 100 employees and complement the company’s regional office in Arlington.
Mr Wash offers free carwashes on Aug. 15
Mr Wash Car Wash is offering a back-to-school promotion – free carwashes for all customers on Thursday, Aug. 15. There are two Mr Wash locations in the Annandale/Mason District area:. 5901 Columbia Pike. Bailey’s Crossroads. 3013 Gallows Road in Merrifield. To take advantage of the offer, just show...
Area ag-related businesses eligible for SBA drought disaster loans
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) are available in Virginia for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to drought that began on July 16. The specific primary counties, along with the adjacent localities, makes our entire Charlottesville area eligible. These loans are not available to the actual farmer or rancher, but are for aquacultural producers and nursery operators.
‘It was all on me. It shouldn’t be this way.’: Northern Virginia mother warns of teens being targeted on Discord
Editor’s Note: This article discusses suicide and might not be suitable for all audiences. If you or a loved one are in crisis or looking for help, you can speak with a trained listener by calling the suicide hotline at 988 or texting ‘Hello’ to 741741. VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — One senator is pushing […]
Yellowstone visitor at Old Faithful charged with stealing park truck, drunk driving, property destruction
CASPER, Wyo. — A Virginia man was charged with numerous offenses in Yellowstone National Park last weekend. According to federal court records, Alan Bowling, born in 1967, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Mammoth on Monday and will appear in federal court in Cheyenne on Tuesday. He is charged with theft of a tow truck, drunk driving, property destruction and a handful of other misdemeanors, collectively punishable by up to four and a half years in prison.
Virginia Designates Additional Aid for At-Risk Students
As Virginia schools reopen for a new school year, most of those serving low-income students or those identified as “at-risk” will receive $371.3 million in additional funding over the next two school years, according to the state budget. Lawmakers redirected approximately $650 million each year and added around $180 million yearly to develop the at-risk […]
Reel fun returns: Shenandoah lifts fishing ban after much-needed rainfall
LURAY, Va. — Good news for fish fans: Shenandoah's streams are back in business. After weeks of dry spells, the recent rains have opened the waters for anglers, so it’s time to cast your line and enjoy the flow. Officials say extremely dry conditions and low stream flows...
For Sale | 252 Oakwood Street, SE - $495,000
“Nestled on a quiet block in SE DC, this 4 bedroom, 2 bath semi-detached rowhome is a shining star on the street! 252 Oakwood Drive has it all: a large, fully fenced yard space, natural light coming in from all angles, a fully finished basement, solar panels and so much more! Walking into the front door, the open concept living/dining/kitchen area on the main level opens up the whole layout. Three cozy, light-filled bedrooms are found upstairs. Heading down into the basement, you'll find a fully finished recreation room equipped with a wet bar, a full bathroom, a bedroom, and washer/dryer. The backyard space is expansive, including a patio perfect for hosting friends or family cookouts! Need off street parking? We encourage you to look into opening the back fence and creating a parking pad. Located a 10 minute drive from the Wharf, Nationals Park and Old Town Alexandria, you are at a perfect commuting spot in the District.”
Marshall University Expands Aviation Program To Eastern Panhandle
Marshall University has expanded its degree program for professional pilots into the Eastern Panhandle. This fall, students can pair online classes with in-person training at an airport in Martinsburg. Eastern Panhandle Reporter Jack Walker spoke with Nancy Ritter, director of Marshall’s Bill Noe Flight School, about the program expansion and...
DSU students win 3 of 9 HBCU tourism/hospitality scholarships
Three students from Delaware State University have been awarded $8,000 scholarships to support their pursuit of a degree in tourism and hospitality. Celine Trombi of Wilmington, Hannah Weiss of Townsend and Kaniyah Williams Bailey of Washington, D.C. are the three recipients of the 2024 Destinations International Foundation Historically Black Colleges and University Hospitality Scholarships. They were awarded to only nine ... Read More
Family Chooses Christendom for “Counter-Cultural Education”
“How can you attend college and not lose your faith?” One look at the news is all it takes to see that this question only becomes more relevant with each passing day. According to a survey performed by Barna Research in 2018, roughly 70% of high school students who enter college as professing Christians will leave with little to no faith—a distressing statistic, and one that plagues faithful Catholic families across the country.
Man shot dead in Northeast DC park
WASHINGTON — DC Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at Marvin Gaye Park in Northeast on Tuesday. A Metropolitan Police Department spokesperson said officers were called to the 5200 block of Foote St. NE around 10:18 a.m. for a report of a shooting. Once officers arrived at the scene they found a man unconscious and not breathing in the park area.
Popcorn, candy, clowns! Hideaway Circus’ new outdoor show coming to Fairfax
FAIRFAX, Va. (DC News Now) — The Hideaway Circus is bringing its new outdoor show to the City of Fairfax. On Aug. 24, Van Dyck Park will transform to host the circus’s new “Canvas Sky” show. The presentation will come to life under a large canopy under the night stars. “Canvas Sky” shares the story […]
Opera Returns to Osteria Maria in Front Royal
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