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Theatre News: Synetic Theater Announces Season 23: The Exiles
After recently closing the final season of performances at the Crystal City venue where it has presented award-winning theater since 2010, Synetic Theater is pleased to announce a new season of physical theater productions to take place in multiple locations throughout DC, MD, and VA. It is a year of transition for the company, and thanks to partnerships with fellow theater companies and the support of Arlington County, Synetic can continue to provide world-class physical theater to audiences around the Washington Metro Area.
Pa. man who pleaded guilty to rape sentenced to 4 years in prison in Maryland
A Lycoming County man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in a Maryland rape case but the judge suspended all but four years of it in accordance with a plea agreement. Following the jail term imposed Friday, Dylan Matthew Lewis, 25, of the Montoursville area, will be on five years’ supervised probation and must register as a sex offender for life.
Charles County's Sapp seeks Paralympic gold
Charles County resident Lawrence Sapp has rapidly become accustomed to competing at the highest levels of various swim meets and this weekend he will continue his pursuit of a gold medal in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France. Sapp, who had previously competed in the 2020 Tokyo Games (which were contested in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic), will participate in the men’s 100-meter butterfly, which has rapidly become his specialty event. Last year at the World Championships, Sapp finished seventh in the 100-fly, four years...
Quincy Johnson, D'Andre Wint Found Shot To Death In MD Park
Three months to the day that two men were found murdered at a Silver Spring park, the Montgomery County Department of Police announced that a teen shooting suspect has been identified. Quincy Johnson, of Takoma Park, and Lanham resident D'Andre Wint, both 20, were found shot to death at the...
Charles planning board hears affordable housing updates
Though no final recommendations have been made yet, the Charles County Affordable Housing Workgroup shared its progress at the Aug. 19 meeting of the county’s planning commission. “This is sort of a transitory stop on the long journey that is an affordable housing plan for Charles County,” Joel Binkley, a planning supervisor for the county, said. “The goal of the affordable housing task force, or workgroup, if you will, was to develop a comprehensive affordable housing strategy to increase the availability of affordable housing.” ...
J. Crew Factory store may be coming to Tysons strip mall
A discount clothing retailer appears to be coming soon to Tysons, right down the street from both Tysons Corner Center and Tysons Galleria. Pike 7 Plaza will be home to a J. Crew Factory store, according to permit applications submitted to Fairfax County. It will be located at 8387 Leesburg Pike, between the strip mall’s Lidl and DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse stores.
Theatre News: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Announces Transition to Non-Profit and More Exciting Initiatives
At an exclusive media briefing on July 11, 2024, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts announced exciting and significant changes, featuring Patrick A’Hearn, Riverside Center CEO & Artistic Director, and nationally acclaimed actress Sally Struthers. They announced the recent transition of Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to a nonprofit organization, and shared the Center’s ambitious goals for the future. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in Riverside’s commitment to the arts and the community as well as the motivations behind the decision to become a nonprofit, the strategic objectives, and the exciting initiatives planned to enhance accessibility and community engagement with the performing arts.
Partial Lake Fairfax office park overhaul to add mix of housing, possible school site
A developer is charting a new future for the Lake Fairfax Business Center, but it will not include the home of the “Quad God.”. SkateQuest, the indoor rink where world figure skating champion and George Mason University student Ilia Malinin trains, is one of several buildings slated to remain as part of a plan to revitalize the Reston office park with housing, new retail and perhaps, an elementary school.
Police: Conflicting stories emerge after tussle between coworkers
On Aug. 14 at 2:02 p.m., police were called to a business in the 100 block of Branch Road, N.E., in Vienna for a report of a verbal dispute between two employees having escalated. Responding officers heard conflicting stories from the parties, and neither showed signs of injury, Vienna police...
New Dig restaurant at One Loudoun announces opening date
It was just a few weeks ago that we told readers how the new Dig restaurant in Ashburn was aiming for a September opening. Now mark you calendars — because we have the official date. Dig will open the new One Loudoun location on Friday, September 6. The restaurant...
Community rallies to support injured high school lacrosse player’s return to Fredericksburg
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (DC News Now) — Students in the region are starting a new school year, but for one high school lacrosse athlete, getting to go back to school at all is his goal. Gunnar Burns, a senior at James Monroe High School (JMHS) in Fredericksburg, returned home last week – three months after sustaining […]
WATCH: Commanders QB Trace McSorley levels defender and teammates love it
Trace McSorley is living his best life right now. Growing up in Ashburn, Virginia, McSorley was a fan of the Washington NFL franchise. Less than two weeks ago, a dream came true for McSorley when the Commanders signed him to be their fourth quarterback with rookie Sam Hartman injured. McSorley...
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