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Amazon Lands Major Deal For HQ2 In Crystal City

ARLINGTON, VA -- It's official: Amazon has chosen Crystal City as one of two locations that will split its new second national headquarters, meaning billions of dollars in investment and 25,000 workers for the neighborhood, Amazon has announced. Crystal City reportedly offered $819 million in incentives.

Kids Playing Basketball Robbed In NoVa: Police

Police are looking for two teenagers who they say robbed two kids who were playing basketball in Northern Virginia Saturday evening.

Two Small Earthquakes Shake Virginia

GOOCHLAND, VA — Two small earthquakes rumbled the Goochland area Nov. 9, the same region where a 5.8 earthquake in August 2011 originated that was felt up and down the East Coast, and caused damage to hundreds of homes and structures including the Washington Monument in Washington D.C.

US Marine Murdered Wife In Crystal City Hotel: Allegation

ARLINGTON, VA -- A U.S. Marine from Stafford stands accused of killing his wife following a ball at a Crystal City hotel earlier this month.

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Here's What VA, DC Shoppers Like To Buy At Grocery Store
Council To Consider Dockless Bikes, Scooters In Alexandria
Attempted Theft From Porch, Stolen Car: Falls Church Crime Report
After Delays, King Street Metro Work To Begin In Mid-November
2 Men Shot In Shaw Neighborhood: Report
Suspect Sought For Assaulting Bus Driver In Fairfax: Police
Best, Worst Times To Be On Road For Thanksgiving In NoVA, DC
Man In Critical Condition After Vienna Crash: Police
Taco Bell Cantina To Open By End Of 2018 In Alexandria
Innovation Campus, Other Amazon HQ Impacts Coming To Alexandria

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