Man Pleads Guilty to Firing Bullets at Pentagon
The man accused of firing bullets at the Pentagon and other military installations in Northern Virginia pleaded guilty in federal court today. Yonathan Melaku, 23, of Alexandria, pleaded guilty to...
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Moran: Proposed Cuts Will Keep Military Strong
President Obama's call for a leaner U.S. military with a more focused mission is receiving plaudits from local congressman Jim Moran (D). Moran's Northern Virginia district, which includes the...
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Arlington Seeks Contractor to 'Dump Bodies' -- Updated on 1/6/12 -- This article has been corrected. Earlier: Among the "just in case" categories of contracting work for which Arlington County is...
‘Live Fire’ Test To Be Conducted at the Pentagon
Don't be surprised if you hear what sounds like gunshots near the Pentagon this weekend. The Pentagon's police agency is planning to conduct a "live fire calibration test" between 6:00 a.m. and noon...
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State Change Could Cost Arlington Millions -- A proposed change in the way Virginia determines how much localities are reimbursed for road maintenance could cost Arlington $9.2 million per year...
Sunday Road Closures for Army Ten-Miler
You may have to alter Sunday morning driving plans if you plan to travel on some major roads near the Pentagon. Tens of thousands of runners will be hitting the streets for the 27th Annual Army...
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Somber Anniversary at the Pentagon -- A crowd of 1,600 people -- including survivors and loved ones of victims -- gathered at the Pentagon yesterday to mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 attacks....
Sunday Road Closures Include I-395, Route 110
Anyone driving in the Pentagon City area on Sunday, the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, should expect numerous road and highway closures. Arlington County Police, Virginia State Police and...
Events Planned to Commemorate 9/11 Anniversary
While the softball tournament was canceled due to soggy fields, all other events planned to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks are still on for this weekend, rain or...
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DCA Workers Injured By Lightning Strike -- Two workers at Reagan National Airport were injured after lightning struck near American Airlines Gate 32. The injuries were not considered...
Washington Blvd Closed Briefly Due to Suspicious Item
A suspicious item prompted authorities to briefly close Washington Boulevard between I-395 and the GW Parkway around 10:00 this morning. The item was located along the fence line of the Pentagon...
Major Road Closures Planned for 9/11 Event This Week
The annual America's 9/11 Foundation Memorial Ride will be rolling into Arlington on Friday, and several road closures are planned to accommodate the large number of motorcyclists expected to...
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Police Investigate BB Gun Bike-By Shooting -- Arlington Police searched for a pair of young men on bikes last night after one of them allegedly shot a woman in the arm with a BB gun near the...
Discounted Registration for 9-11 5K Ends Today
Registration for the Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9-11 Memorial 5K Run will get more expensive after today. The annual race will be held on Sept. 10 this year. Registration is $25 today,...
Bike/Pedestrian Underpass to Columbia Island Marina Now Open
A bike and pedestrian pathway between the Mt. Vernon Trail and Columbia Island Marina/Lyndon B. Johnson Memorial Grove is now open. The pathway opened less than two weeks ago. It runs under...
