Wrong Way Franconia Train, Waterfront Plaza: August In Review

KINGSTOWNE, VA—From business news to police investigations, your neighbors were reading a variety of stories on Kingstowne-Rose Hill Patch in August. A temporary store at the old Toys R Us and support for a family struck by a tree were among the top stories.

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Below are some of the most read stories around Kingstowne from August:

Fairfax County Music Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes Against Kids

A Fairfax County Public Schools music teacher is facing charges for sex offenses against children, the Hanover County Sheriff's Office announced.

Temporary Store Opening At Former Kingstowne Toys R Us

Spirit Halloween, a temporary pop-up Halloween store chain, is opening at the former Toys R Us at 6001 Kingstowne Village Parkway.

Twin Girls And Dad Injured By Fallen Tree In Rose Hill

Twins Caitlyn and Skylar were playing in the backyard with their dad when a tree struck all three of them.

Shoplifters Threaten Worker At Knifepoint In Kingstowne: Police

An employee at a Kingstowne Towne Center business trying to stop a robbery in progress was threatened with a knife.

Festival, Beer Garden Planned For New Alexandria Waterfront Plaza

When the new King Street Waterfront Park opens, it will host the Portside in Old Town Festival from Oct. 12-14 with programming such as pop-up food and drinks, tall ship tours and more.

A Mistaken Detour: Franconia-Bound Train Heads Wrong Way

A Blue Line train headed to Franconia-Springfield instead went on the Orange Line route to Vienna.

Waterfront park rendering via City of Alexandria