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You don’t have to be a guest to take a dip at this luxury Virginia resort’s pool
Day passes through ResortPass cost $35 for a weekday and $55 for a weekend. Booking through the online platform grants non-guests access from noon to 7 p.m. Goodstone Inn recently upgraded its pool amenities with new food and drink menus, with hummus and veggies for $15, a grilled chicken sandwich for $25 and shrimp sliders for $28 among pool menu choices. Many ingredients come from Goodstone Inn’s on-site farm.
All 25 high schools in Montgomery County will offer Pickleball as a varsity sport beginning this fall
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Montgomery County Public Schools is expanding Pickleball to all 25 high schools in the county as a varsity sport this fall. In fall of 2023, MCPS became the first county to offer pickleball as a varsity sport as part of a pilot program that provides access and opportunities to students with disabilities.
Maryland receives $2M to support youth homelessness programs
Maryland has been granted $2 million to aid youth experiencing homelessness, with funds directed to services and shelters that make a direct impact. One beneficiary is Sasha Bruce Youthwork’s new center in Hyattsville, which opened as part of their B-E-Z (be easy) Drop-In Program. The program offers essential resources to teens in need.
AEDs added to parks in Fredericksburg, Virginia
In an emergency, someone should begin hands-only CPR first, followed by a call to 911 to gain access to the AED. The 911 operator will provide a special code to open the cabinet, with the AED ready for use. At about $2,000 per unit, they're not cheap. That's where community...
Did the Washingtons Decorate for Christmas?
Throughout Washington’s life, his references to Christmas are few, making it extremely difficult to reconstruct details of his holiday celebrations. That is why we keep Christmas at Mount Vernon quite simple even today. One of the things Mount Vernon staff quickly learned was that many modern Americans are uneasy...
Vienna shows off landscaping with new floral downtown tour
If you’ve driven or taken a stroll down Vienna’s Maple Avenue this summer, you might’ve noticed more pops of color than in previous years. The Town of Vienna wants to draw more attention to the vivid flowers lining its main downtown streets with a new, self-guided “Vienna in Bloom” streetscape tour. The town’s economic development and parks and recreation departments unveiled a map last Friday (July 19) showing the locations of dozens of different flowers and nearby local businesses.
Two men killed in Long Island plane crash at MacArthur Airport identified. What we know
The Suffolk County Police Department identified the two people who were killed in a Long Island plane crash Monday evening shortly after departing from Long Island MacArthur Airport. Pilot Christopher Kucera, 46, of Fredericksburg, Virginia and passenger Zachary Hatcher, 43, of King George, Virginia were pronounced dead at the scene, the police department said. A...
Reston school food pantry hits milestone in fight against hunger
The food pantry run by South Lakes High School’s PTSA has collected 2 million pounds of food and toiletries to help local students and their families. The parents, staff and other volunteers who operate the pantry achieved the milestone during their most recent distribution event held last Thursday (July 18) at the Reston school (11400 South Lakes Drive).
Explore the Mediterranean-Inspired Oasis of Potomac Point Winery
STAFFORD, Va (7News) — Good Morning Washington is hitting the road to Stafford, VA. Join us as we explore the Mediterranean-inspired oasis of Potomac Point Winery. Relax on the welcoming patio and enjoy panoramic views of the vineyard under the warm sun. The bistro offers a delightful array of dishes expertly paired with exquisite wines, creating a culinary journey for every palate.
Hadley Husisian: Natural knack, children's TV sparks Va.-native's goal for Olympic glory
OAKTON, Va. (7News) — Hadley Husisian might be one of the best stumbled-into-it stories there is. Not only was she not supposed to be a fencer, archery was her first goal, but she was inspired to fence by the TV show iCarly of all things. The 20-year-old Princeton University...
City juvenile facing firearms charge after claiming to be shooting victim
A Fredericksburg juvenile is facing a charge of felony possession of a firearm while in possession of narcotics and unlawful possession of marijuana while under the age of 18 after falsely claiming to have been shot in the leg. The Fredericksburg Police Department received a 911 call Tuesday morning at...
Vienna zoning body OKs tango studio on Mill St.
An Argentine tango dance studio soon will begin operating in a light-industrial building in northeast Vienna, following unanimous approval July 17 of a conditional-use permit by the Vienna Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). “This is a great addition to the town – something new, something different,” said BZA member Michael...
26-year-old woman dies after being struck in Great Falls
A 26-year-old pedestrian died July 20 after she was struck by a vehicle in Great Falls, Fairfax County police said. County police around 3:43 a.m. dispatched officers to Leesburg Pike and Downey Drive in Great Falls after receiving a report of a struck pedestrian. The vehicle’s driver initially left the scene, but returned shortly after, police said.
Vienna Planning Commission member wins statewide accolade
Stephen Kenney, a member of the Vienna Planning Commission, has been presented with the 2024 Chandler Award for Citizen Planner of the Year by the Virginia chapter of the American Planning Association (APA Virginia). The award honors an outstanding Planning Commission or individual member for serving as an example for...
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