Pedestrian Killed, More Bear Sightings, New Grocery Store Chain: News Nearby

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New Bear Sightings in Vienna and Oakton Areas: Police

Fairfax County Police have been notified of two additional reports of bear sightings in the Vienna/Oakton area, police said late Thursday. Two small black bears were seen crossing Oakton Road Wednesday morning, police said. This location is near Waples Mill Meadow, Difficult Run Stream Valley Park and Tattersall Park. >>> Read more.

Publix Grocery Store to Enter Northern Virginia: Report

Popular grocery store chain Publix Super Markets Inc. says they are looking at locations across the entire state of Virginia, according to company spokeswoman Kim Reynolds. The Publix grocery store has a cult following down South. Some of the reasons: The stores are "incredibly clean," for one thing, according to an article by Buzzfeed. >>> Read more.

Pedestrian Killed in Manassas Area Wreck Thursday

A pedestrian was killed after he was struck by a car Thursday afternoon, according to Prince William County Police. The name of the adult male has not been released. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after the wreck in the 6600 block of Davis Ford Road. >>> Read more.

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