All That Remains: Old Rt. 7 Bridge Demo Finished
A few photos of the construction and what is left after the removal.
Read more about the bridge: Demo of Old Route 7 Bridge Underway
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Weird News: Cicadas (Or Not), Naked Strolls, Crows in Closets and Kitty Litter in The Pool
Plus, we tell you where NOT to find your next lawnmower.
Editor's Note: Patch has 31 sites in Virginia and D.C., and not a day goes by that something weird isn't happening somewhere in the area. Here's a look back at some weird goings on over the past week. Cicadas Everywhere (Or Not): A line has been drawn, and it isn't residents rejecting the D.C. metro label — it's cicadas that have decided they'd rather avoid the congestion inside the Beltway. We've been anxiously anticipating a crazy spring of buzzing cicadas crawling everywhere. Now, some of us are finding the big bugs crawling out of holes and up trees in Fredericksburg, Woodbridge and lower Fairfax County, but others haven't seen any of this year's brood. Enjoying the Breeze: Manassas City Police have a description of a suspect in …
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Animated Film 'Epic' by Director Chris Wedge: Fail
'Hiring big names was not in the best interest of the film.'
To be fair, director Chris Wedge (of Ice Age and Rio) has created a nature-based fantasy engaging enough that it will find an audience, but when one changes the name of a movie from Leaf Men to Epic, one better come with one's A+ game, no? Epic qualifies for a solid C, which is still a passing grade, but if you brought that home to mom, she would be displeased. This over-plotted muddle with under-drawn characters is saved by a handful of characters' well-defined personalities and the beautifully rendered environments in which they interact. Click here for showtimes at the Alamo Drafthouse or Regal Fox. It doesn't help that director Wedge was comparing his newest with the grandiosity of Star Wars and Avatar. While both those incredibly …
Michelle Elliott
10:00 am on Saturday, May 25, 2013
I liked it. It was sweet and I enjoyed all of the forest creatures and how they were represented. It wasn't overpowered by voices I knew so I was able to give my attention to the characters and not imagine the actors behind the voices. more ›
Friday, May 24, 2013
Ringing In Hope on Memorial Day in Brambleton
The run/walk fundraiser benefits charities that serve the military and their families.
Get your Memorial Day started early Monday with the Ringing in Hope Walk, Run & Fun event at Brambleton Town Center in Ashburn. The family friendly event benefits charitable organizations that serve men and women in the military and their families. Pony rides, a barrel train ride, face painting, children’s art, temporary tattoos, raffle prizes, music, moon bounces and more are planned at the town center, beginning with the 5K race at 8 a.m. The “Bells of the Fallen” will also be on display at Ringing in Hope. The Bells are in recognition of men and women who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation New Dawn, and are part of the Bells of Remembrance Project. This year’s race benefits the …
Where's the Cheapest Gas in Ashburn?
You can use this gas price widget to always find the lowest price of the moment. Pro tip: Gas up early this week to save money.
Click here for a full-screen view of the gas price map. If you don't see a map of our local area, click the magnifying glass in the upper right to enter your address. Nationwide, gas prices were predicted to be lower this summer compared to the last three years, but that won't translate into savings at the pump this Memorial Day weekend, experts said. "Motorists this year are facing rising gas prices heading into the Memorial Day holiday," said Michael Green, a AAA spokesman, adding that Memorial Day 2013 would probably be the most expensive since 2011. In past years, prices have declined heading into early summer as oil refineries produced more gasoline to meet expected summer driving demand. This year, though, Midwest refineries haven't …
Michael Kimmel
3:15 pm on Friday, May 24, 2013
I'm guessing this is a trick headline. Anyone who lives in Ashburn knows there is no cheap gas anywhere in Ashburn. It's kind of odd that there can be such large price differences for gas in stations located the same county. more ›
Memorial Day Weekend Events in Northern Virginia
Memorial Day weekend celebrations Friday through Monday in Northern Virginia.
Memorial Day 2013—the unofficial kick-off for summer—is Monday, May 27, but concerts, fireworks and other events last all of Memorial Day weekend throughout Northern Virginia. Here’s a round-up of what’s happening locally. American Legion Riders Run to the Thunder 2013 The American Legion Riders, Post 177 in Fairfax will host its annual ALR Run to the Thunder 2013 in association with Rolling Thunder. The ride raises awareness regarding those military veterans who may still be prisoners of war and/or missing in action and encourages the public and government to take action in their recovery. Funds raised will benefit the American Legion’s Legacy Scholarship Fund. Sunday, May 26, 7 a.m. Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk to Honor the Fallen Be sure …
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Fast & Furious 6: Trailer, Review, Showtimes
Where and when to see the latest installment.
After five installments of what amounts to one long-running car chase, you'd think Fast & Furious would run out of gas by leg No 6. But the critics seems to like Fast & Furious 6 for what it is: something more than a fast-moving clunker. The most recent rendition has been doing gangbusters in the UK, and it opens in local theaters Thursday. Fast & Furious 6 Trailer Fast & Furious 6 showtimes and theaters in and around Ashburn Rotten Tomatoes says: It's no more sophisticated than previous entries, but thanks to a higher-octane sense of humor and some typically terrific set pieces, Fast & Furious 6 offers another enjoyable ride for fans of the franchise. JoBlo.com says: At the risk of sounding too much like a blurb on a poster, this movie …
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Ashburn Student Wins $1,000 in Nat-Geo Bee
Stone Hill Middle student Akhil Rekulapelli came in fourth in the national geography contest.
One Ashburn seventh-grader certainly knows his way around pretty well. Akhil Rekulapelli, a student at Stone Hill Middle School, took fourth place in the National Geographic Geography Bee that aired Thursday night. While Akhil did not win the top prize, a $25,000 scholarship, he did come home with $1,000 in cash. Sathwik Karnik, of Massachusetts, won the contest, the $25,000 scholarship and a lifetime membership to the National Geographic Society. Sathwick edged out Conrad Oberhaus, of Illinois, who won a $15,000 scholarship. Akhil and Ricky Uppaluri, of Georgia, made the final four, but went no farther. Ricky’s third-place finished earned him a $10,000 scholarship. The Nat-Geo Bee took place at The National Theatre in Washington, DC, and …
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Multi-vehicle Crash Shuts Down Westbound Greenway Lanes
The accident occurred as heavy rain fell at the end of rush hour Thursday night and sent two people to the hospital.
At least two men were transported to the Inova Fairfax Hospital following a multi-vehicle collision on the Dulles Greenway shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday, according to a report from the Virginia State Police. An eastbound BMW crossed the median into westbound traffic and struck a Dodge SUV, according to the report. The BMW continued moving and struck a Mercedes Benz head on. As a result, a Ford Explorer also struck the Mercedes. The accident was between the Loudoun County Parkway and Route 772 exits, and shut the Greenway down for about an hour. Many drivers exited their vehicles while they waited for authorities to clear the lanes. Eventually, drivers were permitted to pass the accident on the left. The BMW driver, who suffered life-…
Blog Roundup: Adorable Rescue Pups, Snack Shacks, and a Golf Fundraiser
Check out this week's new and noteworthy blogs on Patch!
If You’re Headed to a Nationals Game, Check Out these Game Day Tips! Blogger Mark Braibanti offers his game day tips for Nats fans. He covers everything from getting tickets to where to score the best food at Nationals Park. A Teenager Who Doesn’t Want to Drive? Patch blogger and certified Leadership Parenting Coach Sarah Hamaker offers advice to a parent whose 16-year-old son is afraid of driving. Want to blog on Patch? Go to your local Patch site’s homepage and click on “Start a Blog.” For more information, email Patch Community Editor Jessie Biele at Jessie.biele@patch.com. Snack Shack: The Heart of Woodlawn Little League Patch blogger and Woodlawn Little League volunteer Tricia Thompson Jennings talks about how hot dogs, Cokes and …
Rick Koski
4:40 pm on Saturday, May 25, 2013
Just another way for Loudoun County to spend money. No reason it had to come down except perhaps it bothered the golfers. more ›