Police blotter: Bank robbed; man mugged leaving restaurant
Two robberies and an attempted robbery were reported over the weekend in the Richmond Highway area, according to the police.
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New Dunkin’ Donuts on Telegraph Road opens
The first drive-thru Dunkin' Donuts in the greater Richmond Highway area is open, and a grand opening celebration is planned for Friday.
New name, refined mission for “United Community”
United Community Ministries announced Friday that it has changed its name to "United Community."
Mount Vernon RECenter renovation meeting this Sunday
The Park Authority is holding a public meeting Sunday to discuss the progress and timeline of the Mount Vernon RECenter renovation project.
Huntington Metro, other stations south of airport closed this weekend
The Huntington Metro station, along with the other five Metro stations south of Reagan National Airport, will be closed on Saturday and Sunday.
Magic Wok Cafe in Belle View closes, Japanese restaurant to move in
Magic Wok Cafe in the Belle View Shopping Center has closed, and it appears another restaurant is already poised to move in. A sign on Magic Wok Cafe’s
Two Lee District candidate forums coming up
The four candidates in the Democratic primary for Lee District Supervisor will be participating in two candidate forums in the coming days.
Police blotter: Fairhaven Avenue 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint
A 7-Eleven in the Penn Daw area was robbed at gunpoint Monday night, according to the Fairfax County Police.
In wake of fatal crash, Beyer urges quick completion of GW Parkway study
Rep. Don Beyer said he asked the National Park Service to move faster on its George Washington Parkway traffic study.
Local farmers markets opening this week
Two area farmers markets kickoff their seasons this week, starting with the McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market on Wednesday.