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JUST IN: Temporary homeless shelter to open in Reston next week
Fairfax County is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Reston. After weeks of planning, the shelter is officially scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29 in the North County Human Services Center (1850 Cameron Glen Drive), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced today (Tuesday).
Salsa and bachata event planned for Jones Point Park to celebrate Peruvian Independence Day
An open event planned by Sabor Latino DC will fill Jones Point Park on Sunday with salsa and bachata music and dancing. The event celebrates Fiestas Patrias on July 28 and 29th — the celebration of Peru’s independence from the Spanish Empire in 1821. The event is scheduled...
Governor signs measures to ensure higher education funding for military dependents for next two years
“We are grateful that the governor and General Assembly agreed to provide funding in the state’s budget to help Virginia’s public colleges and universities offset the cost of VMSDEP for the next two years,” said VCCS Chancellor David Dore. “Until now, there had been no state appropriation to compensate our institutions of higher education for the cost of the tuition they are required to waive.”
VDACS grant program intended to address invasive blue catfish population
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) is accepting grant funding applications for a program designed to address the growing population of an invasive fish species in and around the Chesapeake Bay.
New apartments for adults with disabilities, families, older adults coming to Columbia
New multifamily housing is coming to Hickory Ridge in Columbia. Mission First Housing Group, in partnership with the Howard County Housing Commission and the Autism Society of Maryland, is set to start work on a 76-unit affordable apartment community for adults with disabilities, older adults and families in Columbia. The...
Root For These 24 Maryland, Virginia Athletes Repping Team USA At Paris Olympics
A total of 24 athletes from Maryland and 15 from Virginia have all qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. Athletes from Maryland set to sport the Red, White, and Blue during the Olympics:. Phoebe Bacon,...
Martinsburg Native Scores Dancer Role In ‘Hamilton’ Touring Company
Martinsburg native Sabrina Harrison grew up dancing at a local studio. She took that passion for dance with her into college, and now into a full-time career in New York City. Next month, Harrison will join the touring cast for the musical “Hamilton,” and she’ll be dancing on stages across the United States. Eastern Panhandle Reporter Jack Walker spoke with Harrison to discuss her upbringing in West Virginia, and her career so far.
People speak about new car dealership, dog policy at public forum
Residents took their place in front of the microphone during Tuesday’s public forum to voice their concerns over a number of issues. A total of 11 speakers signed up, with four of them speaking on the recent changes to animal ordinances, and three discussing the proposed car dealership at the Route 4 and 235 intersection. Bridget Lawrence of California spoke about the flooding in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, near a...
Police investigating construction site death this morning at Landmark site
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is investigating a death at the former Landmark Mall construction site around 7:30 a.m. this morning. A vehicle was involved in the death of a 30-year-old male who suffered a vehicle-related head injury at the 5701 Duke Street construction site, according to scanner traffic. This...
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