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Schools
These Are Virginia's Top Public Middle Schools: New Rankings Released
Several middle schools in Virginia earned top marks and are among the best in the state, according to a new Niche report. Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School in the Falls Church Public Schools System topped the list, followed by Lylburn Downing, Dorothy Hamm, and Rocky Run middle schools. Earlier this year, Niche also ranked the top public high schools in Virginia, a list that was topped by Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. To determine the "best public schools in America," Niche's ranking was "based on rigorous analysis of academic and student life data from US Depar…
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Noise Complaints Lead To Arrest Of Man With Explosive Devices In Virginia: Fire Department
Noise complaints led to the arrest of a firebug in Arlington County who is facing a host of charges following an investigation by the Fire Marshal, officials say. Charles Peters, 77, was arrested this week following reports of loud noises in the 5700 block of Washington Avenue in Arlington. The initial probe was launched on Tusday, Aug. 20 by the Office of the Fire Marshal following a series of loud noises that were reported by residents throughout Bluemont along the Custis Trail. During the investigation Peters was identified as a person of interest, and he was arrested early on…
Traffic
Multi-Vehicle Crash Ties Up Traffic On I-395 In Alexandria During Afternoon Commute
The afternoon commute was slow for some in Virginia on Monday following a multi-vehicle crash that tied up traffic on I-395 for several miles. Backups were reported as long as three miles in the area due to the crash, which resulted in multiple northbound lanes on the interstate being blocked in Alexandria. Virginia DOT The crash was reported in the area of VA-236 (exit 3/Duke Street). Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-395 NB at Shirlington Circle (Exit 6). Arlington County, VA. 1 left lane open, 3 right lanes blocked. Delays start after VA-236 (Ex 3/Duke St), approximately 2.5 miles. — M…
Police & Fire
Minors Busted Breaking Into Closed Businesses Overnight In Virginia, Police Say
A pair of minors were busted in Arlington County after being caught breaking into closed businesses overnight, police say. An officer on patrol shortly before 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8 found a shattered glass door and two suspects inside a business in the 3500 block of Wilson Boulevard, leading to a pair of foot chases that ended with both in custody. According to the Arlington County Police Department, the first minor refused to stop when officers commanded, and he ran straight into a second officer, who was also ignored, prompting him to deploy a taser to subdue him. A BOLO was then …
News
Crash Clogs Up Traffic On I-395 In Arlington County During Evening Commute
The afternoon commute was hectic for some motorists in Arlington County when northbound lanes on I-395 were closed as first responders investigated a crash in the area. Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on July 22, several lanes were blocked as crews investigated a reported crash that led to delays of nearly three miles, according to officials. The Virginia Department of Transportation says that motorists can expect delays in the area as traffic is only getting by in the two left lanes of the interstate. Multi-Vehicle Crash. I-395 SB at Shirlington Circle (Exit 6). Arlington County, VA. 1 right l…
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Alert Issued For Possible Measles Exposure At Virginia Grocery Store, DC Locations
The Arlington County Public Health Division has issued an alert after being notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who visited a grocery store earlier this month. An out-of-state resident reportedly visited Harris Teeter on North Glebe Road between noon and 4 p.m. on Monday, July 1, and the health department is cautioning that some shoppers may have been exposed. The same person may have also reportedly visited CVS and a LabCorp site in the 2200 block of Wisconsin Avenue NW the following day, investigators are warning. "Measles is a contagious vaccine-preventable vi…
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Bear Cub Killed On I-395 In Arlington (
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Arlington County Animal Control was called to I-395 to remove a dead bear from the roadway over the weekend, authorities said. The bear was spotted near Exit 8C around 2:10 p.m. Saturday, June 15, Virginia State Police spokesman Matthew Demlein said. At 5:48 p.m., a passing motorist said he'd struck the bear but did not stop because he was feeling ill. He was not injured. Meanwhile, a video shared by Angela Chin and posted to WashingtonianProbs on Instagram shows a young bear scampering along the highway. It was not immediately clear if this was the same bear that was struck. …
Schools
Multi-Millions Of Federal Funding Will Bring 116 New School Buses To These Virginia Districts
Hundreds of new, green school buses will be purchased for 18 Virginia school districts thanks to federal funding. The Clean School Bus Program rebate competition is funded by President Biden's Investing in America agenda, helping Virginia accelerate the transition to zero-emission vehicles and replace older, diesel fueled school buses, which have been linked to asthma, the Environmental Protection Agency said. Here's how much funding and how many buses local districts will receive: Loudoun County Public Schools has been selected to receive $3,975,000 in rebate funding to purchase 25 clean …
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