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A Par-fect Lineup of Summer Tournaments
Bring the heat at upcoming golf tournaments hosted by Golf Fairfax this July. Celebrate the patriotic vibes and light up the greens to celebrate July Fourth at two Red, White and Blue Tournaments:. Burke Lake Golf Center (Saturday, July 6 at 8 a.m.): Teams of two ages 7 and up...
Spectrum Healthcare Resources Lands $373M DHA Deal to Provide Medical Care Services
The Defense Health Agency has awarded Spectrum Healthcare Resources a $373 million contract to provide primary and medical specialty care services for Tricare beneficiaries in the National Capital Region. Under the agreement, the company will help the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center operate ambulatory care centers, which will cater to...
Scorpion Rose Rocks the Block in Fairfax City
Rock band Scorpion Rose performed on the Old Town Square stage, last Friday night, June 28, during Fairfax City’s monthly Rock the Block extravaganza. Attendees listened and danced to the music, while enjoying a variety of food and beverages from local vendors on a hot summer night.
Alexandria man seeks answers after his dog dies while boarding at PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — An Alexandria man is seeking answers after his beloved 3-year-old dog died while boarding at a PetSmart in the Potomac Yard shopping center. Andrew Noles said before going on a trip to New York last Thursday, he dropped off Clark, an Aussiedoodle, at the “Petshotel” inside the PetSmart store. Noles said Clark had stayed at the facility in the past without any problems.
Vienna church to host town’s first large-scale solar project
A Vienna church hopes to soon draw energy from both the sun and God as it embarks on what appears to be the biggest solar panel project in the town so far. With permitting almost complete, workers are slated to break ground on a solar photovoltaic canopy in the Church of the Holy Comforter’s parking lot at 543 Beulah Road NE in mid to late July, contractor Govan Builders says.
George Mason University’s new CIO comes from CIA
George Mason University has named Charmaine Madison, a former Air Force tech chief and current CIA official, as its new chief information officer. George Mason University on Monday announced that Charmaine Madison, deputy chief of the CIA’s IT enterprise group, will become its vice president of information services and chief information officer.
Crab Festival taking place in Gainesville, Aug. 17
Steamed crabs will be arriving in Gainesville next month. On August 17, the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. (PWCAC DST) is running a Crab Festival. The annual event will occur at The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm, 15850 Sunshine Ridge Lane, from 3 p.m. to...
He was a trailblazing Black businessman in Occoquan. A century later, a street bears his name.
A block in historic Occoquan now serves as a tribute to one of the town’s trailblazing African Americans. Occoquan officials on Saturday assigned the honorary designation of “Ogle Harris Way” to the 100 block of Poplar Alley. Mayor Earnie Porta and descendants of Harris – a prominent...
'I'm blessed that they gave me the opportunity' | Alexandria Fire Chief sworn in, making history as the first Latino Fire Chief
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A celebration was held inside Alexandria City Hall Tuesday night, as the new fire chief was officially sworn in. Felipe Hernandez Jr. was sworn in as Alexandria's next Fire Chief, and first permanent Latino Fire Chief. "I think it's important to be a representative, especially for...
Indoor ‘parkour’ gym for kids and adults replacing The Energy Club in Shirlington
An indoor playground business is opening a location aimed at both kids and adults in Shirlington. Scramble Parkour will be opening at 2900 S. Quincy Street, according to permits. It replaces The Energy Club gym, which closed last year amid a decline in membership. Scramble‘s two current locations — in...
D.C. man held for 18 days after allegedly dropping friend at Alexandria jail in stolen Mustang
A 34-year-old D.C. man was held without bond in the Alexandria jail for 18 days last month for allegedly dropping off a friend at the jail in a stolen car with an illegal firearm. On June 3, the Alexandria Police Department used a GPS to find a red Ford Mustang...
Louisa County excited to host VA State Little League Major Baseball Tournament
LOUISA COUNTY, Va. (WVIR) - Louisa County will soon host some of the best little league baseball players in Virginia. District 14 and Louisa Little League will be hosting the 2024 Virginia State Little League Major Baseball Tournament in Louisa County later this month. The tournament will run July 18-23...
‘Leave the fireworks to the pros’: Officials beg civilians to play it safe this Fourth of July
Independence Day is on the horizon and people across Virginia are getting ready and making plans to celebrate -- but if those plans include setting off any fireworks, plans may need to change.
Bay Region’s Drought Conditions Prompt Fireworks Ban, Fishing Closure
A mostly dry past couple of weeks has led to drought conditions in Maryland and Virginia and has led to a rare fishing closure in part of Virginia and Maryland. One Virginia town on the Bay has even banned lighting off fireworks because it’s so dry. According to the...
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