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Two teens accused of starting fire at Green Hill Park, causing $230k in damages
FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) said charges were filed against two teenage boys who were accused of setting Green Hill Park on fire last month. On June 29, just before 4:45 p.m., crews with the Frederick County Fire and Rescue were called to the park in the […]
Pop-up exhibit to display remains of 18th-century ships found in Arlington
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — Alexandria celebrates its 275th birthday this year! From April to September, the city is hosting several events to highlight its rich history and recognize this milestone. One event on July 26 is the unique pop-up archaeology, the “Buried Ships of Robinson Landing.” The display showcases the historic models of […]
Suspicious Death Under Investigation Days After Body Found On Fairfax County Path, Police Say
A homicide investigation is ongoing in Fairfax County days after a suspicious body was found on a path in Oakton on Saturday afternoon.Shortly after 3 p.m. on July 20, officers were called to the 9500 block of Route 29, when a walker found a man unresponsive in the area, "with obvious trauma to the…
Police: Men steal food, teens steal beer in separate incidents
Vienna police were on the hunt for the culprits in two recent thefts. • An employee at Giant Food, 359 Maple Ave., E., told Vienna police on July 14 at 8:15 a.m. that two men had filled a grocery bag with various unknown items and left the store without paying for them.
Reston Association extends lake equity study deadline to next summer
Reston Association has granted its Lakes Equity Working Group (LEWG) more time to complete its report on lake usage and accessibility until next summer. The group’s director, Irwin Flashman, told the Reston Association Board of Directors during their July 11 meeting that although the group has made progress, they needed more time to gather comprehensive data.
Police: Fairfax City man charged with firing gun into townhome
A Fairfax City man has been charged with reckless use of a firearm after allegedly firing a gun inside his home last week. The City of Fairfax Police Department says its officers responded to the 10000 block of Whitehead Street in the Old Fairfax Mews townhomes at 12:26 a.m. on July 15 after a resident reported that a gun was fired into their home.
No charges after crowbar attack and stabbing puts Alexandria brothers in hospital
No charges have been filed against two Alexandria brothers who were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fight in the West End earlier this month. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a stabbing call for service at an apartment in the 500 block of N. Armistead Street on Sunday, July 7. Police arrived and found the brothers on the floor of the apartment, according to a recently released search warrant affidavit.
Clothing and Resource Center Opens in Alexandria for Families in Need
ALEXANDRIA, VA-The Center for Alexandria’s Children and the Fund for Alexandria’s Child have teamed up to open a new clothing and resource center. Called ALX Closet, it is located at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive, 5th Floor). Donations are requested because the organizations...
Area hospitals on top of security requirements
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - New state-mandated security requirements at hospital emergency rooms are no worry to Charlottesville-area healthcare providers. According to a state law that took effect at the beginning of July, Virginia emergency rooms must have round-the-clock security or police presence. The law also requires emergency departments, or ED’s...
85-Year-Old Leesburg Cyclist Fatally Struck by Car, Driver Cooperates with FHP Investigation
An 85-year-old bicyclist from Leesburg lost his life on Sunday afternoon after a collision with a car. The accident occurred at approximately 3:39 p.m. on Palm Tree Trail, just north of Beach Park Road, when the man was struck from behind by a vehicle, as reported by Leesburg-News. The cyclist was heading northbound when the incident took place.
Three killed, three injured in Saturday collisions, police say
This story, originally posted at 9:11 a.m. July 22, 2024, was updated at 1:30 p.m. with the identity of the men killed in the Dickerson and Gaithersburg collisions. Montgomery County detectives are investigating three collisions Saturday that took the lives of three people, including a motorcyclist, and injured three others, according to police.
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FCPD identifies victims in fatal Lorton, Great Falls pedestrian crashes
Alcohol and drugs may have played roles in separate vehicle crashes that killed two pedestrians in Fairfax County this past Saturday (July 20), police say. Yesterday (Sunday), the Fairfax County Police Department identified Giomarie Davila-Ocasio, a 26-year-old Reston resident, as the woman who died after being hit by a driver in the Great Falls area of Route 7 (Leesburg Pike). The department also announced that a teen was arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Lorton.
Theatre Review: ‘Heathers: The Musical’ presented by McLean Community Players at The Alden Theatre
The McLean Community Players’ production of “Heathers: The Musical” (book, music and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe) is really good. Though it was hampered by some technical issues with the sound which interfered with a few punchlines, Director Liz Colandene, along with a stellar cast and team, has pulled off a successful production, with some slight changes from the original.
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