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Virginia school districts address staffing shortages as first day of school approaches
As several school districts across Virginia gear up for their first day of classes -- some schools are starting the semester fully staffed while others are still working to fill gaps in their faculty.
Suspect identified in break-in at Trump's Virginia campaign office
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office has issued an arrest warrant for Toby Shane Kessler after the 39-year-old was allegedly seen breaking into the Ashburn building that houses Virginia's Trump for President campaign.
ArtsFairfax Invests Over $590,000 In Local Arts And Culture Nonprofits
ArtsFairfax is proud to fund 58 local arts and culture organizations to support outstanding arts experiences in Fairfax, an increase of eight additional organizations when compared to last year. FY25 Operating Support Grantees represent all arts disciplines and all nine magisterial districts in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church.
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
On August 9th, 2024, at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching traditional mountain music to children. The event served live performances...
FOCUS summer program marks a decade of engaging middle-school girls in STEM
George Mason University’s popular FOCUS outreach program marks its 10th anniversary this summer and continues to expand its science and tech immersion programs. FOCUS stands for Females of Color and those Underrepresented in STEM, and when the camp is in session, the middle schoolers and their counselors can be seen moving around George Mason’s Fairfax Campus in their brightly colored t-shirts as they immerse themselves in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities from coding and building a robotic arm to viewing distant planets at the Observatory.
Countdown to Kickoff: Battlefield Bobcats
HAYMARKET, Va. (DC News Now) — The Battlefield Bulldogs have not lost a single regular-season football game in three years. One thing they’re still looking for is a state championship title – something they’re determined to get their hands on this year. The team came close last season but lost in state 6B regional final […]
Driver Charged For Causing T-Bone Crash That Left 22-Year-Old Man Dead In Virginia: Police
A driver has been charged weeks after a fatal Fairfax County T-bone crash left a 22-year-old man dead, authorities announced.Woodbridge resident Mukeh Banya, 21, was issued a summons and later released for failure to maintain proper control in connection to the two-vehicle crash that left Jack Gumm…
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria offers microchip guidance to pet owners for National Check the Chip Day
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (DC News Now) — For National Check the Chip Day, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) is reminding pet owners of the importance of microchipping. “Microchips are safe and effective at quickly reuniting lost pets with their family,” AWLA said in a Facebook post. AWLA offered some guidance for microchipping: According to […]
Police ID Armed Man Shot, Killed In Officer-Involved Shooting At Maryland Apartment Complex
New details have been released by the Alexandria Police Department following an officer-involved shooting that left a possibly suicidal man dead earlier this week.Officers were called at around 10:45 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 12 to a home on Maris Avenue after a co-worker asked police to conduct a welfa…
Teen Charged With False Reporting Following Swatting Incident At Virginia Safeway: Police
An 18-year-old has been identified and charged as the person responsible for a reported swatting incident at a Loudoun County Safeway earlier this summer, police say.Leesburg resident Caleb Wolfe, has been charged with false emergency communication to emergency personnel - a misdemeanor - stemming …
Police arrest 2 connected to retail theft crew members; more wanted
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Two men have been arrested in Fairfax County for their alleged involvement in a retail theft crew that targeted high-end boutiques across multiple states. Police continue to search for more members. On July 19, just after 5:30 p.m., detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department...
Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Alexandria (July 2024)
Here in Alexandria, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (July 2024). 616 S Lee St — Old Town — $1,998,900 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,010 sq. ft.) 211 Wilkes...
Cutting Tool Orders Up 2.6% Through First Half of the Year
McLEAN, Va. — Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report compiled in a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute, were $208.1 million in June 2024. Orders decreased 2.9% from May 2024 and were down 4.2%...
Short-term rental analysis shows Alexandria has the second highest AirBnB host rating in Virginia
The City of Alexandria could be moving forward with regulations on short-term rental properties like Airbnb this fall, but a staff report on the topic revealed interesting statistics on who rents in Alexandria. There are around 725 short term rentals operating in Alexandria. There are 460 registered with the city...
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