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People speak about new car dealership, dog policy at public forum
Residents took their place in front of the microphone during Tuesday’s public forum to voice their concerns over a number of issues. A total of 11 speakers signed up, with four of them speaking on the recent changes to animal ordinances, and three discussing the proposed car dealership at the Route 4 and 235 intersection. Bridget Lawrence of California spoke about the flooding in the Woodland Acres neighborhood, near a...
Police ID 3 Dead In High-Speed, DUI Crash In Fairfax County
Police have identified the three people killed in a Fairfax County crash Tuesday, July 23.The 2024 Acura Integra driven by Corey Rogers, 46, of Reston, was heading south on West Ox Road when Rogers failed to negotiate a turn and struck a cement jersey wall at Route 29 in Legato around 3:55 a.m., co…
Shake Shack confirms plans for Reston Town Center restaurant
Shake Shack is expanding north of the Dulles Toll Road for the first time in Northern Virginia. The burger-and-shake chain signed a lease yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon for space in Reston Town Center, a Shake Shack spokesperson confirmed to FFXnow. The new restaurant is slated to open in 2025. Since the...
Town Council Negotiates a Full Plate at Regular Meeting
With lawns everywhere blonder than green, the current drought under which Front Royal is suffering bore several mentions at the Front Royal Town Council’s regular meeting on July 22, starting at 7 p.m. in the Warren County Government Center at 220 North Commerce Avenue. Councilwoman Amber Morris in her report emphasized that the council did see the drought coming and was not disengaged in any way but was looking for viable options to fight back against nature. One of those options may be McKay Springs which she indicated as a possibility. Then, as if God had heard her speaking, a peal of thunder introduced a torrential downpour.
Pictures, videos, news, and notes from the Washington Commanders Training Camp Day 1
The Washington Commanders are back in Ashburn for the first day of training camp practices. General manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn spoke to the media yesterday, and Quinn was back answering questions before the start of practice. The big news of the day was second-round rookie DT Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton being cleared to practice five days after being placed on the Non-Football Injury list following surgeries to both of his feet.
Notes: AWLA sheds more light on PetSmart Potomac Yard dog deaths
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers early morning, transitioning to possible showers and thunderstorms between 8am and 2pm, and becoming more likely with potential thunderstorms after 2pm. The mostly cloudy day will see a high near 86 and a southwest wind of 3 to 5 mph. The 70% chance of precipitation may produce rainfall between a tenth and a quarter of an inch, with higher amounts in thunderstorms. Wednesday evening, showers and possible thunderstorms will persist before 8pm, followed by a chance of continued activity after 8pm. The mostly cloudy night should have a low around 74 and a 60% chance of precipitation, with rainfall amounts generally less than a tenth of an inch, except for higher amounts during thunderstorms.
One Driver Hospitalized After Head-On Collision In Valley Lee
VALLEY LEE, Md. – On July 23, 2024, at approximately 7:05 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a head-on collision involving two vehicles in the area of Piney Point Road and Peninsulas Court in Valley Lee. Crews arrived on the scene to find two vehicles damaged with airbags deployed in...
Recovering alcoholic to open alcohol-free bar in Franklin County
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — A man who received a second chance at life is reaching back out to help others. “I literally was a dead flower, all but dead, and brought back for whatever reason and bloomed now,” said Chuck Dutrow, the founder and owner of Kindred Spirits Alcohol-Free Bar in Chambersburg, Franklin County.
She dreamed of becoming an Olympian. Now, Ashburn-native Emily Fox is set to help lead the US women’s soccer team
Before heading to Olympic training camp with the U.S. women’s national soccer team, Emily Fox returned home to Ashburn, Virginia, for an extended stay for the first time since the pandemic. As the 26-year-old defender began to clean up her room, she went through some of her old childhood mementos.
Retail Roundup: Dazzle Blow Dry Bar, Hand & Stone, Mohini
Several new retail businesses have opened in Loudoun recently — including a beauty spot, a spa, and a South Asian bridal store. DAZZLE BLOW DRY BAR CELEBRATES OPENING IN LEESBURG. Specializing specifically in blow outs, Dazzle Blow Dry Bar recently held a ribbon cutting for its new location in...
Creole restaurant closes, donut shop coming to Mosaic District
The Mosaic District’s food scene is getting a shake-up. First, Kreole Seafood and Cocktails permanently closed after July 14, less than a year after introducing its Creole-meets-Asian concept. Then, the Florida donut bakery, The Salty Donut, announced yesterday (Monday) that it will open its first Virginia location in the Merrifield neighborhood.
Stanley Elementary names assistant principal
~ Press release provided by Page County Public Schools. LURAY, July 23 ― With more than 20 years of leadership and instructional experience in public education for Harrisonburg City Public Schools, Rockingham County Public Schools, and Northport-East Northport Union Free School District, Lee Purnhagen has been selected as the new Assistant Principal for the 2024-2025 school year at Stanley Elementary.
Co-founder of Fairfax T-shirt and swag maker Custom Ink steps down as CEO
David Doctorow, former CEO of Realtor.com‘s parent company Move, Inc., will assume the chief executive role and join the company’s board of directors in August. CEO Marc Katz, who founded Custom Ink with fellow Harvard University classmates in 2000, will remain chairman of the board. “We’ve undertaken major...
Update on opening of new Trader Joe’s in Leesburg
Work continues quickly on the new Trader Joe’s coming to Leesburg — and we have an update from the corporate headquarters on when they hope to open the new grocery store. Construction crews continue to swarm the space in the Fort Evans Plaza II shopping center. The nearly 15,000 s.f. store was carved out of the space left vacant by the JoAnn Fabric store when it moved to Sterling.
JUST IN: Temporary homeless shelter to open in Reston next week
Fairfax County is moving ahead with plans to open a temporary overflow shelter for people experiencing homelessness in Reston. After weeks of planning, the shelter is officially scheduled to open at 5 p.m. on Monday, July 29 in the North County Human Services Center (1850 Cameron Glen Drive), the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) announced today (Tuesday).
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