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Custom home builder offers new million-dollar houses in Great Falls
Some more multi-million-dollar homes are taking shape in Great Falls. The McLean-based company Artisan Builders announced last Tuesday (July 23) that it’s developing a new residential subdivision off of Georgetown Pike called Falls Farm. The neighborhood along Falls Farm Court will consist of 14 custom-built houses on lots that average two acres in size.
‘Crime is out of control,’ rages Target shopper as store forced to close after thieves smashed up front in horror attack
A TARGET customer claims crime is running rampant in one important US city. Consumers had to cancel their shopping plans after damage to the store forced its closure. On July 29, 2024, Fox meteorologist Jennifer Delgado took to X to report on crime at a Washington DC Target. She shared a photo and video showing […]
Manassas Dunkin’ Celebrates 25th Anniversary with 25-Cent Donut Offer
Local Virginia-based Dunkin’ franchisee group Vigario Management will host a community celebration honoring its Centreville Road Dunkin’s 25 years of service to the Manassas community! From 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3, guests can visit the Manassas Dunkin’ at 8985 Centreville Road to enjoy a 25-cent donut offer with purchase*, as well as donut decorating, Dunkin’ merchandise giveaways, a special appearance from Dunkin’ mascot Cuppy, live music, face painting and more!
Free summer concerts underway in the parks
We’re heading into the homestretch of summer, but the Starlight by Spotlight concerts in local parks are still going strong. The free shows, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at the amphitheater in Mason District Park, feature various styles of music. At the most recent show, Plunky...
Chantilly named third-best place for families to live in the U.S.
Fortune magazine has named Chantilly the third-best place for families to live out of 2,000 cities across the U.S. This is the first time that Chantilly has appeared in the annual rankings, which began with 25 locations in 2022. The 2023 and 2024 rankings expanded to 50 communities — one from each state — with Alexandria representing Virginia last year.
Man stabs his wife to death in their Fairfax home, police say
FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — A man stabbed his wife to death in Fairfax, Virginia Monday evening, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. Detectives said that the man stabbed his wife inside their home in the 3900 block of Highland Oaks Drive in Fair Lakes. The woman, later identified as 77-year-old Karen Dorbayan, was taken to a local hospital, where she later lost her life.
Why the Seine and James rivers have similar overflow issues
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The James River has something in common with the River Seine half a world away. Parts of both are too dirty for swimming, with the men’s Olympic triathlon postponed Tuesday because bacteria levels were too high. “Paris also has a combined sewer system just like...
'Shut them down!'; DC activists want southeast liquor store closed after triple shooting
WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. activists have taken to the streets of Southeast to help improve a block they call trouble. One week prior, on July 23, three women were shot outside O'Connor's Liquor Store, and now the activists want to shut it down. On the corner of Minnesota Avenue...
Police Respond to Stabbing in Montgomery Village
According to Fox 5’s Allison Papson, police responded to the 18400 block of Lost knife Circle in Montgomery Village for the report of a stabbing at 6:56pm on Tuesday, July 30. 8:40pm update: Montgomery County Police report that a preliminary investigation has revealed an adult male victim was stabbed...
Four robbery suspects arrested after walking past crime scene as police investigated
WASHINGTON (7News) — Four robbery suspects were arrested Tuesday morning after they walked past a crime scene while D.C. police were investigating, according to officials. Officers were flagged down around 12:30 a.m. by a man who said he had been robbed in the 1100 block of U Street, Northwest, officers said.
Manassas approves new noise ordinance with stricter limits
The city of Manassas just got a bit quieter with its new noise ordinance. The City Council voted for changes to the ordinance upon the amendment’s second reading during a July 22 meeting. "We've been working over the last two years, tracking various noise-enforcement issues throughout the city and...
Inova to Start Construction on New Alexandria Hospital in August
For more than a year, construction workers have been laying the groundwork — literally — for a new hospital in Alexandria. Utilities, sewer systems, significant land grading and other prep work is nearly complete at the 51-acre site of the former Landmark Mall. The first building to start construction will be the new Inova Alexandria hospital, the Washington Business Journal reported.
The Secret Plan to Strike Down US Gun Laws
Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. This story was published in partnership with The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. For decades, McLean Bible Church has served as the place of worship for many of DC’s...
Matt About Town: The need for speed! Va. teen chases dream of becoming an F1 or IndyCar driver
It’s the story of a talented Arlington teen — with a certain set of skills and a need for speed. In today’s episode of “Matt About Town,” WTOP’s Matt Kaufax zips down to the Driver’s Club at Dominion Raceway in Thornburg, Virginia, where he found out if he has what it takes to be a professional racing driver. (Spoiler: It’s way tougher than some may think!)
Pinpoint Weather: Hot Wednesday with isolated storms
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Daily shower and storm chances will remain in the forecast through the weekend. Expect hot and humid conditions across Southwest and Central Virginia for several days. Patchy fog may impact the Wednesday morning commute. Otherwise, a mix of sun and clouds is slated for the day. Morning temperatures will start in […]
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