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Families who live in Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing communities received free back-to-school supplies from Amazon on Tuesday. trib.al/y9tigEL
Fairfax County arts agency presents more than $590,000 in operating support grants to 50 nonprofit arts and culture groups. trib.al/GZUHYwD
One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.) trib.al/nq4TywF
After some areas saw flash flooding Monday, the National Weather Service says there's another threat from heavy rainfall Tuesday. trib.al/ILYdmJL
The FCPS superintendent said a legal review found its policies can continue amid state "model policies" affecting trans students. trib.al/eueeRaj
House hunting in the Burke area? Check out Patch's weekly real estate roundup. trib.al/fzwhEGh
The mother of a first-grader at Richneck Elementary School accused of shooting his teacher has pleaded guilty to child neglect, gun charges. trib.al/iIT9wej
Located on a wooded lot on a quiet cul-de-sac street, this lovely home in Burke features four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. trib.al/ze2wt6v
Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/kU06gln
Two people were arrested in a Lorton shopping center parking lot after they were found sleeping inside a car that had been reported stolen. trib.al/pCfwxFt
Fairfax County government is cautioning residents of more sightings of the invasive spotted lanternflies, which can be harmful to plants. trib.al/57tVMrJ
Gun are not allowed in carry-on luggage and "airline employees should certainly be aware of that," Reagan National's security director said. trib.al/z0ptjRA
Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/2IhTvhl
Severe thunderstorms are possible in VA with damaging winds and the chance of large hail and a tornado, the National Weather Service says. trib.al/azXmPUH
Just two small, scenic towns in Virginia made the list of the best tiny towns in the country. trib.al/opxmrLy
Wondering what's on the market? Check out what the newest houses in and around Burke have to offer. trib.al/MFPk2Qm
Are Virginia residents thriving in wellness? Take a look at this latest study, which measures health indicators. trib.al/pKGg9Hd
Good news in NoVA this week includes Reclining Liberty breathes free, Lego Discovery Center opens and Jake's Ice Cream wins statewide award. trib.al/NE67oeA
A Maryland man crashed a large truck and a stolen ambulance into several cars in Arlington before ending his rampage in D.C., police said. trib.al/keyMg0s
Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/Uka8c4q