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What They Are Saying: State and National Leaders Praise Cell Phone-Free Education
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 33, which directs the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education. Leaders across the Commonwealth and the nation reacted to the continued commitment towards protecting the health and safety of Virginia’s […] The post What They Are Saying: State and National Leaders Praise Cell Phone-Free Education appeared first on The Virginian Review.
Top 5 Things To Do In McLean-Vienna-Falls Church With Kids This Week
Every Thursday, Macaroni KID McLean-Vienna-Falls Church shares our picks for five things to do with your kids in town over the coming week. Here are Macaroni KID McLean-Vienna-Falls Church's picks for the five things to do with kids this week. Click on the links for all the details! As always, this is a very small sampling of all the awesome things to do, so please check out the full event calendar here!
Swim instructor arrested for assaulting child at Virginia recreation center, police say
WOODBRIDGE, Va. (7News) — A swim instructor was arrested for sexually assaulting a child during swim lessons in 2022, according to the Prince William County Police Department. In June of 2024, officials said they began an investigation into a sexual assault that was reported to have taken place at...
Big blossoms in peak bloom in DC at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens’ Lotus Festival
This year, the theme is on the art of the lotus and water lilies. The lotus is “a very sacred flower in the Chinese culture, as well as Asian cultures,” said Sheena Foster, executive director of the Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. During the festival, there will be...
Some DC bars to stay open 24 hours, serve alcohol late during summer events
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — In just over a week, athletes from across the world will compete for their country, hoping to bring home a gold medal. If you want to cheer them on at home in the District, you can stay out all night. As part of emergency legislation Mayor Murial Bowser signed, certain […]
‘Coach Jen’ breaks barriers with Aces
Jen Hammond, the Aces’ associate coach and catching specialist, has become one of the hardest working baseball coaches in Northern Virginia. Yes, you heard that right: baseball. Her expertise has helped to develop the women’s baseball movement in the region, but also assisted the Aces, who have caught fire,...
American Muslims for Palestine ordered to comply with Virginia AG records request
(The Center Square) — A Virginia court has ordered American Muslims for Palestine to comply with records requests from Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office attempting to investigate whether the group has ties to terrorists. The Americans for Justice in Palestine Educational Foundation, also known as American Muslims for Palestine, is affiliated with AJP Action, a […]
Community members invited to weigh in on 4 new memorials coming to DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — Community members are invited to share their input on four new memorials coming to D.C. in commemoration of Black Washingtonians and other leaders of color. The memorials will be constructed in Wards 4, 5, 7, and 8. The memorial in Ward 4 will commemorate the DC...
Men’s Swimming Sweeps VaSID Major Awards, Garners 20 All-State Citations
FERRUM, Va. - The Washington and Lee University men's swimming team swept the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) major awards, earning 20 All-State citations, including 14 first-team selections. Rising junior Dalton Jobe was named the Commonwealth's Swimmer of the Year, also earning first-team All-State honors in free distance, free sprint,...
Workers at DC's main airports win paid sick leave, continue fight for more benefits
WASHINGTON (7News) — For four years, service workers at D.C.'s main airports have been leading a campaign in hopes of receiving basic employee benefits. Now, the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority (MWAA) is enacting a first-ever policy that would provide paid sick leave to airport workers. The major win is a relief to many, but the fight is not yet over.
Montgomery Co. passes bill to enforce tenant safety regulations after deadly Silver Spring apartment fire
The measure was prompted by the fire at the Arrive Silver Spring apartment complex that took the life of 25-year-old Melanie Diaz last year. “We were working with members of the public and listening to their stories and what they went through during that event, and realized there was so much we could do here at the county (level) to make sure that there was better preparation for emergencies and better information sharing,” said Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart, who sponsored the legislation.
Occoquan Resident Publishes New Bible Study Work
Occoquan resident Brenda Seefeldt recently published a new Bible study work entitled Trust Issues with God, which has been chosen as one of Barnes & Noble’s “Best Books of 2024 (So Far).”. Features include four weeks of personal study to be completed in four group sessions and four...
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