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Man arrested after gunfire reported in parts of North Arlington Full coverage

Arlington police have arrested a man suspected of firing a gun at four locations across North Arlington late Friday night and early Saturday morning. Eric Schaefer, 39, of Arlington, is…

Also: WJLA, FOX 5 DC

This weekend in NoVA

  1. Sun 11:00 AMSTEM Day at Ellanor C. Lawrence ParkEclawrence Park
  2. Sun 1:00 PMApothecary Museum 20th Anniversary Open HouseStabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
  3. Sun 2:00 PMMinton’s Music Jazz JamMinton's Academy of Music · Ashburn
  4. Sun 2:00 PMSTEM: Winter WonderlandMiddleburg Library · Middleburg
  5. Sun 2:00 PMThe Judy Carmichael Trio1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean · McLean
  6. Sun 2:00 PM15 Minute Hands-On History: In Their Own Words – Veterans’ StoriesArlington historical museum · Arlington
  7. Sun 2:00 PMJeffrey Siegel: Popular Piano ClassicsHylton Performing Arts Center, Merchant Hall · Manassas
  8. Sun 6:00 PMHeroes Off Duty Comedy TourCapital One Hall · Tysons

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  1. ARL NowMan arrested after gunfire reported in parts of North Arlington Full coverage

    Arlington police have arrested a man suspected of firing a gun at four locations across North Arlington late Friday night and early Saturday morning. Eric Schaefer, 39, of Arlington, is…

    Also: WJLA, FOX 5 DC

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Alexandria2 in 24h

  1. Alexandria LivingPortraits That Look Back: ‘Facing You’ Opens at The Art League Gallery

    Classical realist Stephanie Tao-Hsuan Chang’s solo show of 30 portraits, hung at eye level so visitors meet each subject’s gaze, opens Friday, Dec. 11, at the Torpedo Factory.

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Fairfax1 in 24h

  1. Springfield ConnectionHolidays Made Special with Blessing Baskets

    Blessing Baskets in Burke

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Tysons & McLean2 in 24h

  1. Tysons Today2026 Holiday Markets

    Shop small and support local business this season. Our area offers a variety of shopping options for unique gifts while getting into the spirit of the holidays. Fine art, crafts, food and drink, and more — the holiday markets on our list…

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  1. Reston PatchGDIT Says Only 20 Of 565 Northern Virginia Workers In Layoff Notices Were Impacted

    GDIT says contract extensions or renewals limited the impact of WARN notices covering 565 Northern Virginia employees to 20 workers.

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Loudoun2 in 24h

  1. Loudoun NowAdvanced Corrective Chiropractic Named Loudoun’s Small Business of the Year

    Leaders in Loudoun’s business community gathered at the National Conference Center on Friday night to celebrate the impact of small businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs.

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Prince William2 in 24h

  1. WTOP‘Their face just lights up’: Veterans honored at Manassas parade

    Center Street in historic Old Town Manassas was lined with people Saturday as high school marching bands, dance troupes and car clubs made their way past the crowds.

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