Despite push from local supporters and government officials, Claude Moore Colonial Farm is set to close Friday, Dec. 21, as no deal could be reached with the National Park Service. The McLean farm had been open since 1973.
(The Washington Post)
President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that will give federal employees the day off on Christmas Eve, which falls on a Monday this year. This follows what past presidents have done when either Christmas Eve or the day after Christmas falls on the beginning or end of the week.
(WTOP)
Though Amazon will be setting up shop near Reagan National Airport, Arlington County leaders and the airport itself said that there are no plans to have more flights arrive at the airport. Residents had been concerned about the potential of increased aircraft noise with the arrival of Amazon.
(Arl Now)
The upcoming National Museum of Intelligence and Special Operations, which is currently slated for a 2021 opening, received a $10 million lead gift from the Office of Strategic Services Society. The museum will honor the intelligence community and highlight the importance of strategic intelligence and special operations.
(Loudoun Times-Mirror)
Washington Redskins player Montae Nicholson, as well as a woman that he was with, have been accused of assaulting a couple in Ashburn on Tuesday. Nicholson and the woman were charged with assault and battery and public intoxication.
(Inside NoVA)
