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Noise complaints about the pickleball matches at a NoVA park have prompted a city limit on hours the sport is allowed. https://trib.al/u3DhUtb
Vienna Town Council voted to limit hours for pickleball at Glyndon Park, which has been the location of noise complaints.
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A missing 14-year-old girl from Front Royal may be in the Manassas area, authorities said.
The Prince William Health District recorded violations around Manassas and western Prince William County during recent health inspections.
City of Fairfax Police arrested a 30-year-old Manassas man they say took more than $1,700 in unpaid merchandise from Home Depot on Saturday.
A ban on stoves in new construction, which DC has adopted, doesn't seem likely in Virginia. https://trib.al/ApxNe8s
About one-third of Virginia homes use gas stoves. It's unlikely you'll need to replace yours, but health concerns are rising.
A Woodbridge man faces several charges after authorities said he sexually assaulted underage girls after giving them narcotics.
200 years of Black entrepreneurship are the focus of a new walking tour. https://trib.al/AARJQQY
There's a storied history of Black entrepreneurs in the City of Fredericksburg, from wharf operators to barbers and restaurateurs.
A Vienna figure skater has won the U.S. men's championship. https://trib.al/k2fPGyQ
Ilia Malinin, a Marshall High School senior was the men's winner in the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
A woman who got out of a moving vehicle died from her injuries, police said. https://trib.al/Z4EzjOG
A woman from Woodbridge died after she got out of a Jeep that was still moving in Dumfries. The Jeep's driver was charged with DUI.
About one-third of Virginia homes use gas stoves. It's unlikely you'll need to replace yours, but health concerns are rising.
A NoVA law firm suing Alexandria over a minority grant program has in the past worked for former President Trump and other GOP officials. https://trib.al/Hlyu4ao
The law firm whose client is suing the City of Alexandria over its minority grant program was involved in the Trump tax returns case.
Metro will increase the frequency of trains 3 days a week during commute times. https://trib.al/qKzuZUA
Metro plans to increase Orange, Blue and Red Line trains as more 7000-series railcars go into service.
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A dead humpback whale washed up on the beach of Assateague Island, and access to some of the beach has been closed. https://trib.al/GZWwnqZ
The Assateague whale is the latest to wash ashore in the coastal U.S., leaving many experts and sea life enthusiasts searching for answers.
A Loudoun County man has been arrested for taking part in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. https://trib.al/UiVMYyA
A man from Loudoun County has been arrested after he was accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Do you know a star student who is making life better in the community? Here's how to recognize their efforts. https://trib.al/Aso7bw3
Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in Virginia with contributions big and small.
A Giant store in NoVA sold a $1 million Powerball ticket this week. Is it yours? https://trib.al/YObrn6m
A Powerball ticket was bought in Kingstowne that is worth $1 million. Whoever bought the ticket has 180 days from Monday to claim the prize.
Brace yourself for these Metro station shutdowns this summer. https://trib.al/06UbGJZ
Metro is planning shutdowns affecting the Orange and Silver Lines as well as the Green Line over the summer.
A DC teen accused of shooting a Washington Commanders player during a carjacking has pleaded guilty. https://trib.al/BwVj4P7
A 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty in the August shooting and attempted robbery of Washington Commanders player Brian Robinson Jr.
These Virginia colleges have the best online degree programs, as ranked by U.S. News. https://trib.al/kvbzGnP
U.S. News & World Report ranked the best online programs for bachelor's and master's degrees, which included some Virginia schools.
With millions of packages delivered every day, it's inevitable that some will end up at the wrong address. But what do you do?
Travelers from Fredericksburg and TN were stopped for bringing guns to the airport, TSA said. https://trib.al/WExdkGL
TSA officers prevented a Fredericksburg man and a Tennessee man from bringing guns on their flights at Reagan National Airport.
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A ban on guns on Virginia public college campuses and tighter measures on gun storage are advancing in the state Senate. https://trib.al/ncaHAOC
The Senate Judiciary Committee signed off on a measure that would ban most guns from public college campuses in Virginia.
10 pounds of ma*****na was seized from the bag of a Dulles traveler, Customs officers said. https://trib.al/sAtToUm
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers seized two bags of ma*****na worth an estimated $6,500 in Nigeria at Washington Dulles Airport.
Public library and intellectual freedom groups are troubled by a "parental advisory label" bill introduced in Virginia for library books.
Good news in NoVA this week includes record-setting high school golfers, amazing middle school engineers and a jukebox auction for charity.
Restaurant Week, Chocolate Festival, Ice Fest and Lunar New Year events are among things to do in NoVA, DC this weekend. https://trib.al/o7v10tN
This weekend brings Lunar New Year events, McLean Chocolate Festival, Village at Leesburg Ice Fest and more events in Northern VA and DC.
A NoVA man facing Jan. 6 riot charges talked to an FBI agent about his antisemitic beliefs. https://trib.al/9dkHxxK
According to prosecutors, the man convicted for unregistered gun silencers also faces a trial related to the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol breach.
A string of gaming machine thefts from 7-Eleven stores is prompting a warning from police. https://trib.al/ZYWbFyl
Fairfax County Police are investigating a recent string of thefts or attempted thefts of gaming machines.
Comet ZTF, discovered less than a year ago, makes its closest approach to Earth soon. Here's how to watch:
Comet ZTF, discovered less than a year ago, makes its closest approach to Earth on Feb. 1, but start watching for it right now.
The former president of an area education association stole $400K, authorities said. https://trib.al/5V97w7f
The former president of the Arlington Education Association has been charged with embezzling more than $400,000 from the group, police said.
When recreational cannabis is legal, there is less demand for codeine, a GMU study says. https://trib.al/9ZnX0rK
A significant reduction in pharmacy-based codeine distribution was found in states that legalized recreational cannabis use, GMU study says.
These Virginia and DC restaurants and chefs are up for the food industry's top award. https://trib.al/T2Lg1Uz
More than a dozen DC and VA chefs and restaurants have been nominated as semifinalists in the "Oscars of the food world." See them here.
The VA teacher shot by a 6-year-old student plans to sue the school district for lack of action, her attorney said. https://trib.al/1qnaNqY
Teacher Abigail Zwerner reportedly texted a loved one before she was shot, telling them the boy was armed, according to a report.
The Fairfax Co. schools head refuted Gov. Youngkin's view on the delay to notify students about their National Merit status. https://trib.al/br3wMN0
Fairfax Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid denied that the delayed notices to commended students had been a district-wide effort.
A preschool teacher assistant was charged with assault for stepping on a child, police said. https://trib.al/miTNn1A
A teacher assistant at the Washington-Reid Preschool Center was charged after authorities claimed she stepped on a student's leg.
Featured Virginia homes include an $8M McLean home with a heated pool and wine cellar, and a $1.6M Ashburn home with a rooftop terrace.
Top VA news includes "missing middle" zoning, lawsuit against minority business program, top chefs, and casinos near Silver Line bill fails.
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Six volunteer firefighters in Strasburg, Virginia, have been arrested and charged in connection with the gang rape of a 17-year-old that was videotaped and then posted on social media. https://trib.al/dRTA3Ho
Citations issued by government inspectors paint a grim picture of long-term care at dozens of facilities in Virginia. Of the 290 nursing homes in Virgina, 72 have been fined for violations totaling more than $4.7 million. https://trib.al/AAIO4fD
Fueled by grassroots efforts and national fundraising, Danica Roem beat Bob Marshall to become Virginia's first openly transgender elected official. http://bit.ly/2hkqf77
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Mayor and city manager participate in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony reopening the Manassas Farmer's Market for the season!
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Grand tour of the Manassas' Hylton Performing Arts Center.
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