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Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week
Virginia Women Could Face Each Other On 'Jeopardy!' This Week If the stars align, two Virginia women could face each other on "Jeopardy!" this week. Laura Blyler Scanland, a nonprofit fundraiser from Newport News, will be on the Tuesday, June 13 episode. Suzanne Goldlust, a marketing manager from Reston, will be on the Thursday, June 15 episode. In order to win tonight's episode, Scanland would need to beat Suresh Krishnan, who is on a five-day winning streak with more than $82,000 already.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Police ID Abductor Dead By Suicide After Violent Virginia Crime Spree Police ID Abductor Dead By Suicide After Violent Virginia Crime Spree
Police ID Abductor Dead By Suicide After Violent Virginia Crime Spree Authorities in Virginia have identified the 45-year-old abductor who died by suicide after a violent crime spree that crossed county lines over the weekend. Dana Paul Roman, 45, shot and killed himself after shooting one person multiple times; abducting and assaulting another; and then carjacking a third in Reston, whom he forced to transport him back to Richmond early Sunday, June 11, Fairfax County Police said. It all began in Henrico, where Roman abducted a victim whom police found suffering a stab wound and facial trauma in a car on the the 12000 block of Thunder Chase Drive in Res…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Best Pizzerias In Northern Virginia Best Pizzerias In Northern Virginia
Best Pizzerias In Northern Virginia Halfway through a day of shopping or a night of partying in northern Virginia, a slice of pizza (or several) will certainly keep you going. Here is your guide to the highest-rated pizzerias in the area. This list was compiled according to the highest rated places on Google and user-review websites. Vinny's Italian Grill, Lynchburg and Harrisonburg Del Ray Pizza, Alexandria Solo NY, Leesburg View this post on Instagram A post shared by SOLO NY PIZZA (@leesburgsolo) Astoria Pizza, Woodbridge Puppatella, Arlington, Reston, Fairfax, Springf…

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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
Police & Fire
Shady Bus Drivers Are Trying To Pick Up Kids In Fairfax County, Police Say Shady Bus Drivers Are Trying To Pick Up Kids In Fairfax County, Police Say
Shady Bus Drivers Are Trying To Pick Up Kids In Fairfax County, Police Say UPDATE: No foul play was suspected in the Reston incident, authorities said. ORIGINAL STORY: Police in Fairfax County were probing reports of suspicious buses trying to pick up children. A short white bus with a blue stripe apparently tried to pick up a student at a bus stop on of Southington Lane in Reston, around 7:45 a.m. Thursday, April 13, county police said. A community member tried to speak with the driver but he shut the door and drove off. The driver was described as a white male with facial hair. Then, about ten minutes later, a similar incident involving a different bus was rep…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Husband Kills Wife, Self At Reston Park, Fairfax County Police Say Husband Kills Wife, Self At Reston Park, Fairfax County Police Say
Husband Kills Wife, Self At Reston Park, Fairfax County Police Say New details have been released after a reported murder-suicide involving a couple in Fairfax County. Patricia Gaverick, 69, and Richard Gaverick, 75, both of Herndon, have ben identified by the Fairfax County Police Department as the pair who were found dead on a trail in Reston on Wednesday, March 22. At approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon, officers were called to Stratton Woods Park on Fox Mill Road, when a community member reported that there was a man and woman unconscious on a trail nearby. Upon arrival, officers say that they found both Gavericks suffering from apparent gun…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say (UPDATED) Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say (UPDATED)
Two Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide In Fairfax County, Police Say (Updated) A death investigation has been launched in Fairfax County after two people were found dead on a trail in Reston, according to police officials. Officers were called at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22, to the 2300 block of Players Pond Lane in Reston, where there was a report of two people who were found dead in an area walking path. Preliminarily, this appears to be a domestic-related murder suicide. Detectives continue to investigate. Follow our blog, https://t.co/XTgRJyl4sD for updates when available. — Fairfax County Police (@FairfaxCountyPD) March 22, 2023 According …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Police ID Man, Woman Killed In Double Fatal Incident In Fairfax County Police ID Man, Woman Killed In Double Fatal Incident In Fairfax County
Police ID Man, Woman Killed In Double Fatal Incident In Fairfax County Police have released additional information after two people were killed on Friday and two others were taken custody during a double fatal in Fairfax County. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called on Friday, Feb. 24 to the 13200 block of Stable Brook Way in Reston, where a 911 caller advised that a man had been shot and a woman stabbed inside the home. Officers are in the 13200 block of Stable Brook Wy in Reston for a shooting. Prelim, a woman was inside a home when she was stabbed. An occupant shot the suspect. One person declared deceased. One taken to hospital…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
House Of Horrors: Two Dead, Two In Custody Following Fairfax County Shooting, Stabbing: Police House Of Horrors: Two Dead, Two In Custody Following Fairfax County Shooting, Stabbing: Police
House Of Horrors: Two Dead, Two In Custody Following Fairfax County Shooting, Stabbing: Police Two people are dead on Friday and two others are in custody after a double fatal homicide at a Fairfax County home nestled in an otherwise quiet cul-de-sac, police said. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called on Friday, Feb. 24 to the 13200 block of Stable Brook Way in Reston, where a 911 caller advised that a man had been shot and a woman stabbed inside the home. Officers are in the 13200 block of Stable Brook Wy in Reston for a shooting. Prelim, a woman was inside a home when she was stabbed. An occupant shot the suspect. One person declared deceased. One taken…

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by Zak Failla
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Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B
Three $1M Powerball Tickets In DMV Area; New Jackpot Swells Up To $1.5B Nobody claimed the top $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot, but three from the DMV area are feeling lucky after winning seven-figure prizes in Wednesday’s drawing. In Maryland, lottery officials say that two $1 million winning tickets were sold, one at the Cross Keys Exxon on Falls Road in Baltimore City and in Calvert County at Giant on Solomons Island Road in Frederick. A Fairfax County lottery player in Virginia also is in possession of a winning $1 million Powerball ticket that was purchased at 7-Eleven on Soapstone Drive in Reston. The winning numbers on Wednesday, Nov. 2 were: 02-11-22-35…

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by Zak Failla
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Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report
Northern Virginia's Best Spots To Celebrate National Taco Day: Report Northern Virginia is home to 14 taco joints that are sure to bring flavor, heat, and zest to your palate, according to Funinfairfaxva.com. Tuesday, Oct. 4 is National Taco Day and there is no better way to celebrate than to treat yourself to some of the most delicious taco eateries in the Commonwealth. Here is a list of some of the best local taco spots: Taco Bamba: Falls Church, Vienna, Fairfax, Springfield Señor Ramon Tacqueria: Chantilly, Great Falls, Leesburg, Reston, Sterling Taco Zocalo: Reston Fish Taco: Tysons Cerrito’s Pupuseria: Chantilly Picante Mexican Restaraunt: Chantilly L…

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by AJ Goldbloom