Gov Says 'No' to Confederate Flag, Washington Redskins Fight for Name, Bear Spotted at Vienna Playground: News Nearby

PHOTO: A bear was spotted Monday at a playground in the 1300 block of Trap Road in Vienna. Resident photo posted by Fairfax County Police on Facebook

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• Governor Calls for End to Confederate Flag License Plate in Virginia
• Judge Hears Arguments on Redskins’ Free Speech Claims
• Bear Sighted in Vienna, Made No Human Contact
• Officers Allege Cameras, Microphones in VA Changing Room: Report
• Charles Severance to Face One Trial for Three Murder Charges
• Utility Pole Explosion Leaves McLean Woman Shocked, in Pain
• Virginia Ranked Among Top 25 Best States for Road Trips
• Free Summer Movie Series for Kids Starts This Week
• McLean’s ‘Castle on the River’ to be Auctioned
• Get Free Tickets to Opening Ceremonies for 2015 World Police & Fire Games

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• James Madison High School Principal Mark Merrell Announces Retirement
• Suspect in Mansion Murders Has Cousin Who Made Threats: CNN
• Fairfax Connector Routes in Tysons, Reston to Require Detours on June 24
• Police Seek Owner of Lost Cash
• Reston’s Bacon ‘N Ed Chef Cooks Up Some Romance on ‘Date Lab’
• Grand Jury Indicts Woman for Involuntary Manslaughter in Death of Step-Grandmother
• Resident Answers Knock, Finds Masked Gunman at Door: Police
• Mosaic District and Jammin’ Java to Host Free Weekend Concerts
• Police: Suspect Flashes Woman and Teen in Dumfries Areas
• Police: Man at Home Depot Fights With Police
• Fight at Local Store Leads to Three Arrests
• Police: Girl Grabbed By Man on Bicycle