Ashburn, VA
Police & Fire
Arsonists Sought In Weekend Loudoun County Blaze: Officials Arsonists Sought In Weekend Loudoun County Blaze: Officials
Arsonists Sought In Weekend Loudoun County Blaze: Officials Authorities in Loudoun County are searching for a pair who they say set fire to a building over the weekend. The couple pictured above went into the building at 22084 Shaw Road in Sterling, which appears to be abandoned, on Sunday, June 4 and started a blaze, authorities said. Anyone who knows them is urged to contact the Loudoun County Emergency Communication’s Center at 703-777-0637 immediately. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group.

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by Cecilia Levine
Ashburn, VA
Police & Fire
Human Remains Found In Northern VA Stream Human Remains Found In Northern VA Stream
Human Remains Found In Northern VA Stream Authorities have launched a death investigation into the discovery of human remains in a stream in northern Virginia. A person walking in the woods spotted the remains in the Sugarland Run Stream in Sterling, around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. The person called local authorities, who responded to the area behind Brookfield Circle and Meadowland Lane (Sugarland Run). The remains were transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, and the gender, circumstances, and cause of death are under investigation. Investigators are aski…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ashburn, VA
Business
Cloud Cake To Croissants: Popular French-Asian Bakery Opens Fourth Virginia Location Cloud Cake To Croissants: Popular French-Asian Bakery Opens Fourth Virginia Location
Cloud Cake To Croissants: Popular French-Asian Bakery Opens Fourth Virginia Location A fast-growing French-Asian bakery has opened its fourth Virginia location in Loudoun County. TOUS les JOURS, which offers more than 300 artisan pastries, gourmet cakes and desserts baked in-store daily, has landed in Sterling, with three others in Annandale, Gainesville and Chantilly.  Located in the Lotte Plaza Market at the Countryside Marketplace, TOUS les JOURS is serving its wide array of baked goods, both sweet and savory, and unique coffee and beverage options to the Sterling community.  The new TOUS les JOURS is owned and operated by TOUS les JOURS alumni franchisee Jung…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ashburn, VA
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
Ashburn, VA
Police & Fire
BOLO: Amazon Van Thief Sought In Loudoun County BOLO: Amazon Van Thief Sought In Loudoun County
Bolo: Amazon Van Thief Sought In Loudoun County Police in Loudoun County are on the lookout for a man who they say stole an Amazon delivery van. The unidentified man hopped in the driver's seat of the vehicle on May 6, riding off from the parking lot at 45077 Flight Crew Drive in Sterling, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office said. The license plate on the 2019, blue van is "UNH5069." If you recognize the individual in these photos or know what area companies use pink uniforms, please contact Detective Roque at 703-777-0201. You may also submit a tip through the LCSO app. The Loudoun Sheriff app is available on the iTunes App Store and G…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
Neighbors
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home These Celebrities Call Virginia Home
These Celebrities Call Virginia Home When it comes to celebrities, Virginia boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the country's most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in the Old Dominion state or once called it home.  Here are some of the most notable ones.  Sandra Bullock (actor) — "Miss Congeniality" was born in Arlington before moving abroad with her family. She returned to the area as a teenager and graduated from what is now Washington-Liberty High School.  Dave Grohl (musician) — The former Nirvana drummer and Foo Fighters frontman is synonymous with the Seattle sound, but he'…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
Ejected Motorcyclist Run Over, Killed By Cars On I-66 In Fiery Crash Ejected Motorcyclist Run Over, Killed By Cars On I-66 In Fiery Crash
Ejected Motorcyclist Run Over, Killed By Cars On I-66 In Fiery Crash A 29-year-old Virginia motorcyclist was killed in a fiery I-66 crash in which he was ejected from the bike and run over by two cars, authorities said. Jeffrey R. Armstrong, of Sterling, was head east on a 2006 Suzuki GSX-R 600 when he rear-ended a Honda Odyssey around 11:25 p.m. Friday, April 21, Virginia State Police said. The crash happened near the 50 mile marker where Armstrong, who was wearing a helmet, was ejected and thrown into the travel lane, authorities said. Both Armstrong and the motorcycle were then struck by two additional vehicles, and the bike caught fire. Armstrong was p…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ashburn, VA
News
'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA 'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA
'Lucky 3' Friends Split $3M Lottery Prize In VA Three best friends are splitting their earnings after their to trip to a Virginia grocery store for a lottery scratcher won them a hefty $3 million. Walter Mendez of Springfield, Delores Vigil of Herndon, and Juan Carlos Fuentes of Herndon are pocketing $625,000 each, before taxes, after buying a winning ticket to the ‘50x the Money’ game at Giant Food at 21800 Towncenter Plaza in Sterling.  “We went to buy groceries,” Mr. Mendez told Lottery officials. “We always stop and play.” As he scratched the ticket, he said to the others, “I think we’ve got something!” The ‘50x the Money’ gam…

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by Valerie Musson
Arlington, VA
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
Ashburn, VA
Police & Fire
Video Shows Dulles Town Center Shooting Suspect's Harrowing Arrest Video Shows Dulles Town Center Shooting Suspect's Harrowing Arrest
Video Shows Dulles Town Center Shooting Suspect's Harrowing Arrest Video of the Dulles Town Center mall shooting suspect being taken into custody is circulating on Twitter as his victim remains hospitalized. Footage shows officers pointing their guns at the suspect, who lays on the ground next to shopping bags and a handgun. The moment police apprehended shooting Suspect at Dulles Town Center today pic.twitter.com/shv0cjQm8k — VAhiphopandnews (@VAhiphopandnewz) April 2, 2023 The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 1 p.m. incident, which closed the Sterling mall. A heavy police presence was reported. The shooting happened in an area of th…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ashburn, VA
Police & Fire
Pets Perish, Person Hospitalized In Critical Condition In Loudoun County Fire: Officials Pets Perish, Person Hospitalized In Critical Condition In Loudoun County Fire: Officials
Pets Perish, Person Hospitalized In Critical Condition In Loudoun County Fire: Officials One person is hospitalized in critical condition and several family pets did not survive an early morning house fire that broke out in Loudoun County, officials said on Tuesday, Feb. 7. Shortly before 4 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, officials say that first responders from multiple agencies in the region responded to Thrush Road in Sterling when a passerby saw smoke coming from a home and alerted authorities. Upon arrival, firefighters were met by heavy smoke billowing out of the back of the residence, prompting a call for assistance from neighboring departments, according to fire officials. Cr…

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by Zak Failla
Ashburn, VA
Lifestyle
25-Year-Old Northern Virginia Crash Victim Remembered As 'Kind, Young Soul' 25-Year-Old Northern Virginia Crash Victim Remembered As 'Kind, Young Soul'
25-Year-Old Northern Virginia Crash Victim Remembered As 'Kind, Young Soul' A Northern Virginia community is in mourning after a 25-year-old man with a “unique sense of humor” and “kind, young soul” unexpectedly died in an early-morning crash in Loudoun County. Sterling resident Jason A. Recinos-Funes was killed early on Monday, Dec. 12 in his hometown, when he lost control and crashed his 2013 Dodge Charger into two parked cars on East Staunton Avenue, leaving a hole in his family and friends’ hearts. “Jason's sudden death has left his family and friends heartbroken,” Isabel Flores, a family friend who organized a GoFundMe campaign on his behalf, wrote. “He was a …

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by Zak Failla