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Tiny horse with a big impact to be honored by Virginia town
He’s blond, short and has a weakness for molasses. And he’s being honored for his work as a community ambassador for the Cloverleaf Equine Center in Clifton, Virginia. On Saturday, Teddy, the 16-year-old miniature horse, will be the subject of a mayoral proclamation citing his contributions to the community.
Commanders will honor creator of team's former logo as family members consider withdrawing opposition to RFK Bill
WASHINGTON — Many Washington Commanders fans call it the spiritual home of the franchise: RFK Stadium. And now, WUSA9 has learned the Commanders are making progress in removing a major roadblock from the path of the team potentially moving back to D.C. “It's really an exciting step forward,” said...
Person dies in four-vehicle Fort Washington crash, Route 210 closed
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (DC News Now) — First responders were called to a major crash on Route 210 on Friday. Officers responded to the area of Fort Washington Road and Indian Head Highway at about 6:15 p.m. Four vehicles were involved in a crash there. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) said one of […]
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
Prince William taking Howison soccer complex from 'good to great'
As Prince William's soccer community expands, the county is having its facilities grow with it. County representatives broke ground at the Howison Soccer Complex at 14716 Minnieville Road outside Dale City on Thursday. The site is set to have $5.2 million in new construction expansions and facility improvements with the...
Purcellville Residents Raise Concerns About Zoning Ordinance Historic Overlay, Duplex Changes
Purcellville residents voiced concerns about several proposals in the draft Zoning Ordinance proposed by the Planning Commission during a public hearing on the document Thursday night. A majority of the speakers live in homes that would be impacted by the plans to expand the Historic Corridor Overlay, which would make...
Residents of Greene, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock eligible for septic repair costs
All residents living in the Culpeper Soil and Water Conservation District (CSWCD) area now are eligible for reimbursement of fifty percent of the expense of pumping, maintaining, repairing or replacing on-lot onsite sewage disposal systems. Effective July 1, CSWCD received additional funding to expand its current septic system program to...
International Gold Cup Adds Grade 1 Race to NSA Circuit
The Virginia Gold Cup Association revealed plans for its second new Grade 1 race of the year, to be run as part of the $410,000 card at the International Gold Cup races taking place at Great Meadow in The Plains, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 26. The $150,000 William H. Allison...
Neighborhood Aldi is Hiring – Apply online (Updated)
Aldi is now hiring for full-time and part-time positions at the new store that will be opening at 5300 South Dakota Avenue NE (at Kennedy Street NE) in fall 2024. New Aldi Store Hiring Poster (South Dakota Avenue NE) Individuals must apply online. Current opportunities posted on Aldi’s career site:...
Restaurant week set for Sept. 4-8 in the Town of Purcellville
Purcellville is set to sizzle this September with the launch of its Inaugural Purcellville Restaurant Week. Sponsored by Silas Redd, owner of Mister on Main and Nostalgia Boutique, this highly anticipated event promises to showcase the vibrant and diverse culinary scene of this charming small town. From Sept. 4 to...
At Franklin Park this weekend: “Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families”
“The DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID), the place management organization that oversees 140 blocks of the downtown area, today announced the return of Kids World, a free two-day event designed for young children, teens, and families. On July 27 and July 28, Franklin Park and “I Street” will be completely transformed, hosting 30 immersive activations that promote literacy, performing arts, health and fitness, creativity, science, nature, entrepreneurship and more.
Battlefield grad Lauren Hoffman hurdles her way to Paris Games
Lauren Hoffman’s introduction to the hurdles occurred under spartan conditions. Instead of using a track with actual hurdles, she learned the art of running and jumping by clearing three “Open House” signs stuck in the common area in her Dominion Valley cul-de-sac. Chances are the real estate...
Former Jefferson County Orchard Rezoned For Industrial Use, Sparking Concern
Some residents of Jefferson County have raised concerns over the future of an old apple orchard, which was this month rezoned for industrial use. The nearly 200-acre plot in the town of Ranson was previously reserved primarily for agricultural and residential usage, according to the Jefferson County Foundation. But on...
Drunken Antics At Solomons Tiki Bar Lands Pair From Virginia Behind Bars: Sheriff
Craig Michael Conway, 53, and Alina Pitts, 30, both of Arlington, got some beer muscles while at the Tiki Bar on Charles Street in Solomons, landing them both behind bars. According to the Charles County Sheriff's Office, deputies were called to investigate an active fight in progress at the popular bar, and upon arrival found Conway accosting and approaching on security staff.
Two rescued after car plunges off 75-foot embankment in Southeast D.C.
WASHINGTON (7News) — Early Friday morning, first responders pulled two people from a car that jumped over a railing and fell off a steep embankment in Southeast D.C., D.C. Fire and EMS Department (DC FEMS) officials confirmed this morning. Shortly after a call came in to DC emergency services...
Free ‘Starlight Cinema’ movies coming to Chantilly this August
The dog days of August will bring free movie screenings to the Sully Historic Site (3650 Historic Sully Way) in Chantilly. The outdoor Starlight Cinema events are a part of the “Summer Entertainment Series” organized annually by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA). The authority is also hosting Arts in the Parks, Evenings on the Ellipse, Franconia District Nights and other programs at various parks around the county.
New graves discovered at Centreville’s Bull Run Park
Bull Run Park in Centreville is often associated with the Civil War. However, decades earlier, the land was the site of the largest individual emancipation of enslaved people in American history, occurring decades before Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. An 18th century African American cemetery sits inside Bull Run Park near the Atlantis Water Park, the first and largest integrated pool in the 1960s. Several years after the discovery of a Black family cemetery, 11 more graves were discovered on July 11, bringing the total at the site to 102.
Charlottesville’s Dave Matthews in DC to protest Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, DC (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Dave Matthews Band played their very first show together in March 1991 at Trax in Charlottesville to benefit the Middle East Children’s Alliance, and Matthews Wednesday was in DC protesting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit. He said he’s ashamed his tax dollars went to Netanyahu being hosted by our government, and able to address Congress. He said Netanyahu is a barrier to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank being able to live happy, productive lives.
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