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Arlington sinkhole damages road

A small sinkhole opened in a culvert beneath Arlington cemetery road.

Brake testing underway for new streetcars

The testing prepares the three vehicles for service on H Street and Benning Road NE.

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Suspect with Coach bag might have robbed two banks

(Courtesy of Fairfax County police / An image of the suspect in the Fairfax County bank robberies.)

The same woman might have robbed two Northern Virginia banks, Fairfax County police said.

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Fauquier County community calendar, July 21-28, 2013

Events include book discussions, sports activities, concerts and nature programs.

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Fauquier County pet adoption

(Susan M. Carter)

Dogs, cats and a variety of other animals in need of homes are available from the Fauquier SPCA.

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Loudoun County community calendar, July 21-28, 2013

Events include farmers markets, concerts, a car show and an art exhibition celebrating Loudoun wines.

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Loudoun County and Fauquier County sports announcements

Officials and players of all ages are sought for league and recreational teams.

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‘1 Million Cups,’ a forum for start-ups, comes to Loudoun

(Jim Barnes / For The Washington Post)

Coffee fuels networking sessions at which entrepreneurs put their heads together for the benefit of all.

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Loudoun County news in brief

Government Reform Commission honored; Loudoun is “StormReady”; elementary school receives award.

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Loudoun County and Fauquier County health calendar

Events include blood drives, support group meetings, health screenings and services for seniors and parents.

 

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The death of Prince Rams (Part 5): Capital case begins in Prince William

Rams’ request for a new lawyer leaves him unrepresented as he faces capital murder charges.

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Key witness in Joaquin Rams murder case in Manassas City speaks publicly for first time

A woman who was in the home when Prince McLeod Rams allegedly was drowned says it didn't happen, Joaquin Rams is innocent.

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Mark Dain, ringleader of real estate fraud that swindled Fairfax teachers, hundreds others, pleads guilty

The founder of a firm which sold hundreds of vacant lots in the Carolinas with "no money down" is prosecuted five years after the scheme collapsed.

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Leesburg's beach is saved -- MacDowell Brew Kitchen allowed to keep their sandy oasis

The brewpub agrees to seek rezoning and architectural clearance, and the town allows them to sell alcohol on the town's right-of-way.

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Va. woman at center of guardianship fight

Margaret Jean Hatch, 29, who has Down syndrome, seeks the right to live independently, at odds with her parents’ wishes.

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Candidates trade barbs onstage in the heated race for Virginia governor.

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Only the 70-year-old pilot was injured in the accident that damaged two mobile homes.

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The 20-year-old plan for Clarksburg Town Center

Montgomery’s decisions on competing home sites could be a turning point.

Pr. George’s water shut-off averted

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission said Wednesday it had found a way to divert water around a massive water main.

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