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Stratford U. taking over Baltimore culinary school
A private school in Baltimore that teaches cooking skills and hospitality management is handing over control of its operations to a Virginia University.
Police: Serial 'butt slasher' flees country, turns up in Peru
It is a strange series of crimes -- young women slashed on their rear ends as they shopped at area malls. Now, the man who police think is responsible has turned up in another country.
Holiday drunk driving enforcement
Col. David Rohrer, Chief of Fairfax County Police
Ramp reopens at Tysons Corner in northern Virginia
A ramp linking two important commute routes in the heart of Tysons Corner in northern Virginia has reopened.
Funeral for U.S. Park Police sergeant to impact traffic
The funeral service for United States Park Police Sergeant Michael Boehm will be held today in Burke, Va. and police are warning area drivers to expect traffic.
Funeral set for Park Police sergeant who died
A U.S. Park Police sergeant who died on duty as he responded to an injured man in the District of Columbia is being laid to rest.
Back to the drawing board on Fort Hunt Park
It's a case of ball fields and picnic tables versus a secret history.
The BRAC Impact spurs development along historic Route 1
The relocation of thousands of military personnel to Fort Belvoir is beginning to spur the predicted economic development along historic Route 1.
Mount Vernon continues 'Christmas Camel' tradition
If you are looking for something to do this Christmas day, the former home of a president is open and hosting a special visitor.
You may spend your next vacation in space
For your next vacation, how about trading in your bathing suit for a space suit?
For returning troops, horses can help rehabilitate
In Clifton, Va., 17 horses help rehabilitate wounded warriors and others with disabilities.
Fairfax rappers offer their take on the Festival of Lights
The young trio from Fairfax Station have produced yet another holiday spoof on a hit single. Their new song "Menorah Hearts" uses the beats of Gym Class Heroes song "Stereo Hearts," featuring Adam Levine, and offers a chance for the boys to teach their friends about the festival of lights.
Md. man sentenced to life for role in Va. killings
A Maryland man was sentenced to life in prison Friday for his role a 2008 triple slaying that has been called one of the most vicious attacks in the region in recent times, one that went unsolved for more than two years.
Purse thief plaguing D.C.-area churches
The same woman may be responsible for stealing purses during services at about 10 churches in the D.C. area, authorities in Loudoun County say.
Thief steals purses and wallets in churches
The thief has hit at least 10 suburban churches in Maryland and Virginia since September.
Surveillance cameras approved in Fairfax Co. schools
The Fairfax County School Board voted late Thursday evening to approve surveillance cameras inside schools.
GMU names Angel Cabrera as its next president
George Mason University's Board of Visitors voted unanimously Thursday to select Angel Cabrera, who heads an international business school in Arizona, as its new president.
Fairfax police announced wrong charges for man
Fairfax County police say they incorrectly announced that a Vienna man had been charged with murder in the death of his 2-month-old daughter.
Competition between local counties fierce but friendly
The economy in the Washington region is still better than many places across the country, but the potential cut backs in federal workers and federal spending has intensified the need to diversify the workforce.
Vienna man charged with killing infant daughter
A 21-year-old Vienna man has been charged with the murder of his infant child.
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