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At Ease program creates a more accessible space at Fort Belvoir Army museum
Tomorrow, the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA) will close early to the general public. However, it will remain open for visitors who have any type of sensory issues. The program is called At Ease. It will take place between 4 and 6 p.m. While the museum offers daily options for anyone with an accessibility issue, At Ease is a more intimate experience. During past programs, some visitors have wandered through the entire museum without seeing another guest.
Downed wires shuts down Route 28 in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Downed wires in Fairfax County have shut down Route 28 in both directions at Centreville Road. According to VDOT, drivers are advised to seek alternate routes after downed wires shut down a major roadway in Centreville, Virginia. No word on the cause of the downed wires. There could be potential traffic in the area, more than normal.
Fairfax County Public Schools boundary line debate sparks parental concerns
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax County Public Schools is debating how they will draw new school boundary lines, which could affect where existing students go to school. The vote to revise Policy 8130 has yet to happen, but one group called FairFacts Matters is prepared to sue. The group has set up an online fundraiser to mount a legal challenge. It has already raised more than $25,000.
Parents weigh in on Virginia's proposed school cellphone ban
The Virginia Department of Education’s first community meeting about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s order to limit cellphones in schools statewide was held at Osbourn High School in Manassas Thursday. The conversation boiled down to how do state leaders and school districts move forward with a solution to tackle the...
Multiple ramp closures planned due to the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project
Fairfax, Virginia – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that several ramps will be closed next week to finish construction work as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. The closures are scheduled from Monday, July 22, through Friday, July 26, generally from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Drivers are advised to follow the signed detours during these times.
Tallest structure in DC: It may not be what you think.
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — With a skyline that consists largely of memorials and monuments, there are a number of impressive structures in D.C. When it comes to the tallest, it may not be the one that first comes to mind. (PAUSE FOR YOU TO THINK OF ONE) If the image that popped into your […]
Many Maryland delegates back Hogan’s decision to skip convention amid split with Trump
MILWAUKEE – Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is running for the Senate, was not here this week as fellow Republicans from his state cheered Donald Trump’s third nomination as the GOP presidential standard-bearer. Many Maryland delegates appeared comfortable with Hogan’s decision. “His tickets are at home....
Fairfax County paw parents can get their pets microchipped for free during National Lost Pet Prevention Month
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — For the remainder of July, paw parents in Fairfax County can get their pets microchipped for free, thanks to the county’s shelter. In honor of July being National Lost Pet Prevention Month, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering free microchips at the shelter’s Vaccine and Microchip Clinics. […]
Political experts analyze Biden’s press conference performance
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News crews dissected President Biden’s performance during his hour-long press conference with local political experts. The President had a lot on the line heading into the press conference, many voters and analysts alike said the president had to perform better than he did during the last debate, and the political experts we spoke with were confident he was able to do just that.
Prince George’s County to build eight new schools next month
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Prince George’s County is one approval away from receiving eight brand new schools in the county. The county council approved that measure on Tuesday. It was voted on weeks prior but didn’t receive enough to pass at the time. The project will cost $800 million which will […]
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