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Fairfax Native Fulfilling Lifelong Dream With Premier Of Film About Shady Salesman Fairfax Native Fulfilling Lifelong Dream With Premier Of Film About Shady Salesman
Fairfax Native Fulfilling Lifelong Dream With Premier Of Film About Shady Salesman "Jurassic Park" was the movie that Chris Schrack says made him feel like he had to work in the film industry. He was eight years old when he first saw it, and absolutely awestruck. Several decades later, the Fairfax native is preparing for the premier of his third feature film, "For Sale," which will debut Wednesday, May 3 at Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse. "Ever since I was a really little kid I’ve been into film, especially scary movies," Schrack said. "I was four or five years old and really into Halloween and scary movies, always trying to get my mom to let me rent hor…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Best Places To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Northern VA Best Places To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Northern VA
Best Places To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo In Northern VA Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.  Whether it's nachos, tacos or margaritas you're looking for, there are plenty of spots in Northern Virginia to try. Here are some of the highest rated Mexican restaurants on Yelp and Google to try: La Campesina Restaurant, 8442 Lee Highway, Fairfax Taco Zocalo,  1810 Michael Faraday Dr., Reston View this post on Instagram A post shared by Taco Zocalo (@tacozocalo) Poco Loco Mexican Restaurant, 5414 Mudd Tavern Road, Thornburg Tacos El Chilango Food Truck, 1723 14th St N., Arlington Tortas Y Tac…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Massive Athletic Country Club, Workspace To Elevate Arlington (PHOTOS, VIDEO) Massive Athletic Country Club, Workspace To Elevate Arlington (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Massive Athletic Country Club, Workspace To Elevate Arlington (Photos, Video) A sprawling "athletic country club" and workspace dubbed Life Time is readying its Arlington opening. Located at 1440 North Edgewood St., the 113-square-foot, four-story destination features an 85,000-square-foot athletic county club and 28,000-square-foot premium coworking space. A preview space is now open for prospective members. Life Time at The Crossing ClarendonLife Time Life Time at The Crossing ClarendonLife Time The one-of-a-kind athletic country club and its premier coworking destination will be a main anchor for Regency Center’s The Crossing Clarendon, to be comprised of s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Schools
VA Special-Ed Teacher Sexually Assaulted Student For Months: Police VA Special-Ed Teacher Sexually Assaulted Student For Months: Police
VA Special-Ed Teacher Sexually Assaulted Student For Months: Police A special education teacher at a Fairax high school has been arrested by the Major Crimes Bureau’s Child Abuse Squad. James Madison High School learning disabilities teacher Allieh Kheradmand, 33, was taken into custody on Thursday, April 12 after school administration notified law enforcement about her inappropriate relationship with a student. The student had informed school administrators that Kheradmand had had an inappropriate relationship with them for several months. Kheradmand had been a teacher with Fairfax County Public Schools since 2016. She is being charged with four counts of…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Here's What We Know About Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Elderly Couple In Fairfax County Here's What We Know About Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Elderly Couple In Fairfax County
Here's What We Know About Apparent Murder-Suicide Involving Elderly Couple In Fairfax County New details have been released by police officials in Fairfax County after an elderly couple was found dead in what is being investigated as a possible murder-suicide. Officers were called to the 8900 block of Walker Street in Fairfax late on Tuesday, Feb. 29 to conduct a death investigation when a man and woman were both found dead inside an area home. Upon arrival, officers found Janos John Gertler, 86, and Eva Anna Vas, 73, inside suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are on scene of a death investigation in the 8900 blk of Walker S…

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by Zak Failla
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Elderly Couple Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say Elderly Couple Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say
Elderly Couple Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say Authorities say an elderly couple is dead as they investigate a possible murder-suicide in Fairfax County overnight. Officers were called to the 8900 block of Walker Street in Fairfax late on Tuesday, Feb. 29 to conduct a death investigation when a man and woman were both found dead inside an area home. Officers are on scene of a death investigation in the 8900 blk of Walker St, Fairfax. An adult man & female found deceased in the home. Preliminarily, it appears all parties are accounted for & no apparent threat to public safety. Detectives responding to investigate. #FCPD pic.t…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations
Bed Bath & Beyond Closures Include Nine MD, VA Locations Nine Bed Bath & Beyond stores across Maryland and Virginia are among 87 locations scheduled to close in 2023, the struggling retailer announced. That brings the total number of Bed Bath & Beyond locations scheduled to close to at least 162 announced since September 2022. A spokesperson told Axios that the latest round of closures will include all of the company's Harmon beauty shops, as well as five Buy Buy Baby locations. The following locations in Maryland and Virginia are set to close in 2023: Annapolis, 200 Harker Place Suite 200 Fairfax, 12100 Fairfax Towne Center&…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Drug Dealer Who Conspired With Wife To Sell Deadly Drugs In VA Gets Nine Years In Prison Drug Dealer Who Conspired With Wife To Sell Deadly Drugs In VA Gets Nine Years In Prison
Drug Dealer Who Conspired With Wife To Sell Deadly Drugs In VA Gets Nine Years In Prison Federal officials announced that a man who flooded parts of Virginia with deadly fentanyl and methamphetamine while conspiring with his wife and two others will spend nearly a decade behind bars. Fahid Rashid, 32, of Culpeper, was sentenced this week to nine years in federal prison for his role in a drug distribution ring that sold multiple kilograms of meth and thousands of counterfeit pills containing fentanyl, according to officials. Prosecutors say that beginning in June 2020 and continuing through April 2021, Rashid and his cohorts used multiple addresses in Culpeper, Spotsylvania, Fai…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Creeps Targeting Children Busted In Undercover Virginia Sting: Police Creeps Targeting Children Busted In Undercover Virginia Sting: Police
Creeps Targeting Children Busted In Undercover Virginia Sting: Police Seven alleged online predators who targeted their victims through the Internet are facing dozens of charges in Virginia following an undercover operation, the Fairfax County Police Department announced on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Detectives from the department’s Major Crimes Bureau arrested seven men as part of a "Traveler Operation” sting to identify and apprehend online predators that was conducted over several days last month. The men ranged in age from 26 to 52 years old and were charged with a total of 49 felonies. Those arrested: Danial Siridavong, 33, of Woodbridge was arrested on Wed…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Sudden Death Of Northern Virginia Dad Ray Obregon Jr. Sends Shockwaves Through Community Sudden Death Of Northern Virginia Dad Ray Obregon Jr. Sends Shockwaves Through Community
Sudden Death Of Northern Virginia Dad Ray Obregon Jr. Sends Shockwaves Through Community A community is in shock after the sudden death of a young Fairfax father just days before Christmas, according to a GoFundMe created to help support his family. Raymond J. Obregon, Jr., 34, suddenly passed away on Monday, Dec. 19. He leaves behind a daughter, and numerous beloved family members, according to his obituary. "Raymond was a perpetual learner, a faithful follower of God, and a proud father", stated organizer Meghan Leatherwood. "His short time here on Earth has taught us many lessons about love, forgiveness, and faith. Raymond's legacy will live on forever, especially through hi…

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by Annie DeVoe
Police & Fire
Murder Suspect Nabbed In DC Shooting Death Of VA School Worker Christian Monje Murder Suspect Nabbed In DC Shooting Death Of VA School Worker Christian Monje
Murder Suspect Nabbed In DC Shooting Death Of VA School Worker Christian Monje Authorities announced the arrest of a Maryland charged with the murder of a popular Fairfax, VA schools employee who was gunned down on Memorial Day in Washington DC. Montgomery County resident James Carl Jackson, 28, of Silver Spring, has been arrested and charged on a warrant for first-degree murder while armed by the Metropolitan Police Department for his role in the death of Fairfax resident Christian Gabriel Monje earlier this year. The arrest was announced by the agency on Tuesday, Dec. 6. At approximately 4:30 a.m. on Monday, May 30, members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Public Schools Assistant In VA, Target Worker Accused Of Embezzling $10K From Employer: Police Public Schools Assistant In VA, Target Worker Accused Of Embezzling $10K From Employer: Police
Public Schools Assistant In VA, Target Worker Accused Of Embezzling $10K From Employer: Police Authorities in Virginia say that a Chantilly woman working as a Fairfax County Public Schools instructional assistant and part-time Target employee has been arrested and charged with felony embezzlement for allegedly stealing from her second job. Denise Pitkin-Tilson, 55, has been charged with stealing more than $10,000 in cash, gift cards, and merchandise from the Target store in Chantilly while working as a temporary employee there, according to a spokesperson from the Fairfax County Police Department. Pitkin-Tilson also works as an instructional assistant at Eagle View Elementary School…

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by Zak Failla