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'I was scared for my life': Woman who survived attack caught on video demands justice
WASHINGTON (7News) — The unmistakable scream of terror at the beginning of the video showing two girls attacking Kate Rios is a reminder to her of how quickly she can become a victim of a violent crime. On Sunday, Rios was walking from the Metro stop to a first...
Man charged with assault after pointing gun at person in Southeast DC
WASHINGTON (7News) — A man was arrested and charged after pointing a gun at a person in Southeast D.C. on Monday, July 22, according to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officials. Officials said around 1 p.m., Douglas Proctor, 46, of no fixed address, drove up to a person in the...
Washington & Lee professor talks Salvador Dalí in segment of NPR’s ‘All Things Considered’
Washington and Lee University professor of art history Elliott King was featured in a July 18, 2024 segment of the popular NPR show “All Things Considered.”. The roughly two-minute segment played an interview with King from an earlier NPR article titled “An AI Salvador Dalí will answer any question when called on his famous ‘lobster phone.’” The article and subsequent radio segment focused on how the Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to allow visitors to ask questions of the famed surrealist artist who died in 1989. Named “Ask Dalí,” this new museum installation features a copy of Dalí’s famous Lobster Telephone sculpture which visitors can pick up and ask a question. Dali’s AI-generated voice will respond with an answer using generative AI technology.
Local leaders push for lease negotiations to prevent loss of Leesburg non-profit
LEESBURG, Va. (7News) — UPDATE: 7News On Your Side with an update to a story we broke earlier this month about the future of a Northern Virginia non-profit that helps people with disabilities. The Arc of Loudoun is embroiled in a lease disagreement with its landlord, The Paxton Trust, that could lead to The Arc moving. Now, a group of local and regional leaders are speaking out, hoping both sides will return to talks. The Arc's lease runs out at the end of August.
Drivers rushed to hospital after 2-vehicle crash in Lorton, police say
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Two people were rushed to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash in Lorton early Thursday morning, authorities said. Officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the crash at Gunston Cove Road and Sophia Road. Police said both drivers were taken to...
Fairfax County Enhances Community Education with New Stream Restoration Signs at Rocky Branch
– Fairfax County’s Stormwater Management team, in collaboration with the Park Authority, has installed new educational signs at Rocky Branch tributary in Ashlawn Park. This initiative, led by freshwater ecologist Danielle Wynne, aims to enhance public understanding of the stream restoration project in the area. “These signs help the...
Ash Grove Resident Curator Applications Accepted Through Aug. 24
The Fairfax County Park Authority continues to accept resident curator applications for the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of the historic Ash Grove house located at 8881 Ashgrove House Lane in Vienna. A new submission deadline has been set for Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 by 5 p.m. The Resident Curator Program...
Family Films Come to the Silver Screen at Sully Historic Site in August
Fairfax County Park Authority introduces another season of Starlight Cinema. Come enjoy this outdoor movie series with feature films for the entire family as well as pre-movie entertainment. Pack your picnics, blankets and chairs, and head out to enjoy movies under the stars — for free — all month long this August.
Two Gar-Field grads headed to Summer Olympics
Besides Battlefield graduate Lauren Hoffman, two other Prince William County high school graduates will be participating in the Summer Olympics. High school: Gar-Field (1992 graduate) Sport: Rowing. Olympic connection: Head U.S. Men’s Sweep Coach. Did you know? Galvanek is a member of Gar-Field’s Athletic Hall of Fame. In 1991,...
Tee Off Together: Special Deals for Family Golf Month
Golf Fairfax is celebrating Family Golf Month this August. Golf Fairfax is happy to provide environments and experiences where golfers can spend quality time with their loved ones on the greens this August. We are also committed to the development of junior golfers by providing an introduction to the game for beginners and encouraging the continued growth of experienced players and fostering a love of the game.
Virginia's latest viral highway sign: "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN"
For anyone still debating whether Virginia is the South, just look at our highway signs.The latest to go viral is telling drivers that "ALL Y'ALL NEED TO SLOW DOWN.""Virginia fed up," said an X user, whose Wednesday post has been viewed over a million times.VDOT in Northern Virginia responded with a Taylor Swift GIF of her looking smug.The big picture: People are seeing them everywhere from NoVa to Chesapeake and Bristol to Richmond.VDOT spokesperson Jessica Cowardin tells Axios it's part of a national speeding prevention campaign that uses "unique messaging."Yes, but: Virginia's highway signs have been the best in the game for a minute.VPM news editor Meghin Moore captured one in 2021 that said "2 MUCH TURKEY? SEAT BELTS S T R E T C H."And let's not forget "DRIVING FAST AND FURIOUS? THAT'S LUDACRIS."What's next: Friday's the last day all y'all might see the viral sign while driving, but if you miss it, there's always this bumper sticker from Amazon to hold you over.
Thousands watch Chincoteague wild ponies complete 99th annual swim in Virginia
CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people gathered in Virginia to watch the Chincoteague wild ponies make their annual swim across the Assateague Channel, the 99th year of the popular tradition. The ponies made the short swim across the channel Wednesday as the crowd erupted in cheers. Foal No....
Back-to-school dates announced for southern West Virginia
GHENT, WV (WVNS) — Back-to-school dates were announced for counties in West Virginia and Virginia. The dates can be found on the school calendars at each of the counties Board of Education websites. The 2024-2025 back-to-school dates for counties in southern West Virginia and Virginia include: August 15, 2024 August 19, 2024 August 22, 2024 […]
Pied Piper Theatre to perform ‘Anastasia’ tonight, tomorrow
The ARTfactory’s Pied Piper Theatre Intensive will present “Anastasia the Musical, Youth Edition” on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas. A reimagined look at one of history’s biggest unanswered questions, “Anastasia the Musical” delves into what happened to Grand...
Virginia residents continue to volunteer for hurricane relief operations in Texas
A Danville nonprofit is still assisting victims in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. God’s Pit Crew volunteers have been dispatched to Houston, Texas, for nearly two weeks to assist with much-needed relief work. “It was only a category one hurricane, but it caused significant damage in this area,” said...
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