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Manassas City Schools welcome students back with new policies, teacher pay raises
MANASSAS, Va. (7News) — Manassas City Public Schools welcomed students back on Monday, Aug. 12. The system has nine public schools that serve 7,157 students. The district’s enrollment is 69% Hispanic, and half of students are economically disadvantaged.The student/ teacher ratio is 15:1. Over the summer, buildings have...
First and only primary school in LCPS to open with technology lessons in mind
STONE RIDGE, Va. — Loudoun County Public Schools is set to start next week with two brand new schools: Henrietta Lacks Elementary School and Watson Mountain Middle School. Henrietta Lacks ES will also be the first and only primary school within LCPS, with kindergarteners to second grade students. It's now the 99th school to open in the county.
Commanders sign Ashburn’s Trace McSorley
Big news for fans of Ashburn’s hometown hero Trace McSorley. The Briar Woods High School graduate and star quarterback on the football team has been signed by the Washington Commanders. The Commanders made the announcement Thursday afternoon. McSorley joins a team with a roster of quarterbacks that includes No....
Dance Moms’ Studio Bleu customers ‘outraged’ business won’t refund canceled classes after suddenly closing
STUDIO Bleu Dance Center — known to fans as the hub for the reality series Dance Moms: A New Era — has come under fire for not issuing refunds to customers after abruptly canceling classes. The U.S. Sun can exclusively report former customers are outraged over the Ashburn, Virginia dance studio allegedly not offering refunds […]
Mars' biggest deal clinched by secretive, deep-pocketed family
MCLEAN, VIRGINIA (Reuters) - A running joke among residents of McLean, Virginia is that the most secretive organization headquartered in their Washington D.C. suburb is not the Central Intelligence Agency, but rather a confectionery and pet products company.
Townhome concept suggested to replace century-old Vienna house
A proposal to replace a single-family home behind the Village Green Shopping Center with townhouses encountered skepticism when the developer brought it to the Town of Vienna Planning Commission last month. Sekas Homes presented two possible layouts for a 10-unit townhouse concept at 128 Nutley Street NW on behalf of...
Report says Patent and Trademark Office comprises lion’s share of upcoming GSA office downsizing
This month kicks off a major downsizing at the Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) in the Carlyle neighborhood. A new report from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) put the exact amount of office space the PTO is shedding at 764k square feet. The PTO is scheduled to finish...
Vietnamese restaurant opens in Fairfax City’s former Old Country Buffet
A new spot for Vietnamese cuisine has opened in Fairfax City’s Fair City Mall. Tucked in the corner of the shopping center near Cinema Arts Theatres is 54 Restaurant Bar & Lounge, a Vietnamese restaurant that says it utilizes fresh ingredients from local farmers. The eatery had a soft opening at 9650 Main Street, Unit 10, on July 18.
Car wash chain offering free car cleaning at locations in Alexandria
Car wash chain Mr Wash is offering free car washes tomorrow (Thursday) to celebrate the back-to-school season. A release noted that customers don’t need to do anything but visit the car wash to participate. The deal is open to anyone, a change from the similar deal last year offered only to teachers, administrators and school faculty.
'Oakton Day in the Park' festivities arrive on Aug. 25
The Greater Oakton Community Association (GOCA) will host its fourth annual Oakton Day in the Park on Aug. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Oakton Community Park, 2841 Hunter Mill Road. The family-friendly event, which attracted some 600 attendees last year, will offer activities for all ages. This year’s festival will feature music by local duo Molly and Mark, food and drink from Famous Dave’s, Taco Rock, Ben & Jerry’s, and Settle Down Easy–Oakton Tasting Room. OWS Wine also will bring wines to taste.
Norfolk casino again on city’s agenda and other Virginia headlines
“Long-planned Norfolk casino once again on agenda for city review.” — Virginian-Pilot “1-year-old Virginia girl killed in Prince George’s Co. crash after Amber Alert, police chase.” — WTOP “Four years after Democrats overhauled Virginia’s elections, Youngkin says they’re safe and fair.” — Radio IQ “Hunter to serve jail time for killing Richmond’s beloved ‘Hollywood buck’.” […]
Richmond’s public spending database no longer accessible
One of the less noticed features of the Virginia Way is the long-running tendency of the commonwealth’s leaders to conduct their decision-making behind closed doors. While the Virginia Freedom of Information Act presumes all government business is by default public and requires officials to justify why exceptions should be made, too many Virginia leaders in […]
Orange Office on Youth accepting Youth Council applications
The Orange County Office on Youth (OOY) is now accepting Youth Council applications for the 2024-2025 school year. The Orange County Youth Council is comprised of youth in grades six through 12. They are appointed to represent the youth population and advise the Orange County Youth Commission and the OOY regarding the needs and interests of young people in Orange County.
Virginia Woman Shocked As Her Great Dane Delivers Stunning 21 Puppies In Just 27 Hours
Giving birth to a litter is always overwhelming, but a pretty special time to female dog owners! If you have witnessed one, then you know that there are very few things in the canine world that could even remotely compare to the beauty of a doggo mom-puppy relationship. In March...
Maryland Leaders Unveil Plans for Chesapeake Bay Passenger Ferry Service
CRISFIELD, MD - County leaders across Maryland are exploring the possibility of introducing passenger ferries to communities along the Chesapeake Bay. A feasibility study, unveiled today, suggests that ferry services could soon be docking in key locations across five counties, including Somerset and Queen Anne's on the Eastern Shore. The...
Maryland nursing home under historic oversight after state investigation
An investigation by the Maryland Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit found evidence of substandard care at a nursing home in Ellicott City. Investigators said problems they found inside the facility showed the company was violating the law and defrauding taxpayers. The owner of the Ellicott City...
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