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Vienna puts a dent in its day-care deficit
Vienna Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) members on July 17 unanimously granted a conditional-use permit for a family daycare serving up to 12 children at 430 Old Courthouse Road, N.E. The application “responds to an important need in our community for a family day home,” BZA member Robert Petersen said....
IA&A at Hillyer Seeks Exhibition Proposals
Hillyer is currently accepting proposals for solo and curated exhibitions that will take place at Hillyer’s contemporary art space between February 2025 and January 2026. Proposals are open to local, regional, national, and international artists. To learn more visit: https://athillyer.org/call-for-proposals-2025/. By East City Art Editorial Team on July 22,...
ADVISORY: “VERY LOUD NOISE” May Be Produced From NSWC Dahlgren Division Range Testing This Week
DAHLGREN, Va. – NSWC Dahlgren will conduct range testing July 25 from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Testing has potential to produce VERY LOUD NOISE in communities surrounding NSF Dahlgren. Access to the Potomac River Middle Danger Zone (MDZ), as described in 33 CFR 334.230, will be restricted during testing.
A Small Maryland Town Suddenly Became the #2 Worst Place to Live in the Entire State
Elkton, a small town in Cecil County, Maryland, has long been known for its charming historic district, scenic views of the Elk River, and tight-knit community. However, a recent study by 24/7 Wall Street has shattered this idyllic image, ranking Elkton as the second-worst place to live in the entire state. In this blog post, we’ll explore the factors that contributed to this shocking designation and what it means for the future of this once-thriving town.
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.”
Va. Department of Veterans services receives 4 donated minivans to transport vets to appointments
The Virginia Department of Veterans Services recently announced that four veterans care centers in Virginia have received new minivans to take veterans to medical appointments. The new minivans were donated by the Disabled American Veterans Department of Virginia and will be used to transport veterans to and from medical appointments...
Governor Glenn Youngkin to Attend the Farnborough International Air Show
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that he will be attending the Farnborough International Air Show. At the air show, he will meet with aerospace principals, defense companies and other industry leaders. Governor Glenn Youngkin will be visiting England from Sunday, July 21st to Thursday, July 25th. “Our nation’s top aerospace and defense companies […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin to Attend the Farnborough International Air Show appeared first on The Virginian Review.
3 dead in Fairfax County crash
LEGATO, Va. — Three people are dead after a crash in Fairfax County early Tuesday. The crash involved a single vehicle on West Ox Road and Route 29 just before 5 a.m. When officers got to the scene, the driver, only identified as a man, and two women passengers were declared dead. Both directions of West Ox Road and the ramps to westbound West Ox Road from Route 29 were closed for the crash investigation, according to police. Roads reopened around 8:30 a.m.
Adult Male Arrested In Connection With Takoma Park Hit-and-Run Fatal Collision
Suspect charged with failure to immediately return and remain at the scene of an accident involving death. Gaithersburg, MD – Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) have arrested and charged 34-year-old Efrain Diaz Romero, of Silver Spring, with the death of 42-year-old Candido Noe Rojas Rojas, who died in a fatal hit-and-run collision on Monday, June 3, 2024.
Motorized hospital bed sparks deadly fire in Germantown
GERMANTOWN, Md. - Authorities say a motorized hospital bed sparked a deadly house fire that killed a man and displaced several other family members in Montgomery County. The fire was reported on Friday morning on Neelsville Church Road. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer said the fire originated...
The Publisher hotel opens in Virginia
Greenwood Hospitality, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, opened The Publisher, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in Fredericksburg, Va. The Publisher Hotel joins Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio. Built and owned by Fredericksburg-based Vakos Companies, The Publisher Hotel is close to the home of George Washington’s mother, Mary Washington and the Lewis/Washington...
Educators, parents weigh in on Virginia’s proposed cell-phone free classrooms
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The issue of cell phones in the classroom was front and center in Virginia Beach Monday. Dozens of people gathered at Tallwood High School to talk about Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s latest plan to keep cellular devices away from the education process. It’s the Governor’s Executive Order 33.
'Sad all the way around': Third dog death linked to Virginia PetSmart
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (WJLA) — Earlier this week, WJLA reported that two separate dogs died shortly after staying at a Virginia Petsmart boarding facility. Now, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria revealed a third dog has died within a week of staying there. All three dogs were staying at the...
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