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Historic 'Reeves Farmhouse' set to transfer out of county hands
ARLINGTON, Va. — The echoes of the Reeves Farmhouse’s past might soon blend with the promises of a more inclusive future. After years of planning, the historic property known as Reevesland in Arlington County is set to transfer out of county hands. On Monday, the Arlington County Board...
Man who pushed woman out of moving car near Ballston sentenced
A Maryland man has been sentenced to 45 years behind bars after pushing a woman out of a moving vehicle near Ballston, causing severe injuries. Willie James Clements Jr., 61, was sentenced to 35 years for aggravated malicious wounding, as well as the maximum 10 years for hit-and-run, in Arlington County Circuit Court last week.
Teen arrested in connection to fatal pedestrian crash in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) said it has arrested a teen in connection to a fatal pedestrian crash in Lorton on Saturday night. Police said that at about 10:30 p.m., they responded to the intersection of Lorton Road and Timarand Drive in Lorton for a man who […]
Marco’s Pizza closes location in southern Loudoun
The Marco’s Pizza restaurant in the South Riding/Chantilly area of southern Loudoun has closed its doors for good. The announcement was made today via social media. “It is with a heavy heart I inform you that Marco’s Pizza in South Riding has permanently closed for business as of yesterday,” co-owner Chris Browne wrote. “It has been a pleasure serving the community over the last seven years. Unfortunately, we were just unable to keep up with rising costs and have reached a point where staying in business has become unsustainable.”
Boat Fire Reported in Sparrows Point
-photo courtesy of North Point Volunteer Fire Department- Crews from the North Point Volunteer Fire Department [NPVFD] and the Baltimore County Marine Emergency Unit 269 [MU269} responded to a reported boat fire at Pleasant Yacht Club in the 1800 block of Wharf Road. The Sparrows Point fire was reported on...
Carroll County Times 2024 boys tennis All-County: Liberty’s ‘dominant’ doubles team of Hayden Speace, Arjun Mistry named Players of the Year
After graduating from Liberty, Hayden Speace has a simple message he wants to leave behind for those following in his footsteps on the Lions’ tennis team: “Hard work takes you places.” Speace raved about the work ethic of his doubles partner, Arjun Mistry, calling the junior “one of the hardest workers I’ve ever seen.” Fortunately, Speace had a work ethic to match, and as a result, the team ...
Alexandria School Board Members want a raise
It’s no secret that being a member of the Alexandria School Board is stressful work with little financial reward. Now, a number of School Board Members want that to change. Outgoing Board Member Tammy Ignacio isn’t seeking reelection but wants future School Boards to get higher pay. “We...
Children’s House Montessori School guides parents in their child’s first school experience
Have you noticed your child wanting to interact with others in public?. Does it seem as if your child’s curiosity is growing every day? Is “Me do” becoming a regular phrase in your child’s vocabulary? Has your child begun to show an interest in being social and independent?
Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery Drawing Workshop: Charcoal & Cardboard
Please join Joan Hisaoka Healing Arts Gallery for a free workshop led by their current gallery artist, Courtney Adair Applequist. The workshop takes place July 25 from 7-9 pm at 1632 U St. NW. Courtney Adair Applequist’s solo exhibition (M)other is on view at the gallery through September 8. The...
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