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Michael O'Connell

Field Editor at Patch

Host and Producer at It's All Journalism

Field Editor at https://t.co/2X5PVswx03, Host of @AllJournalism Read all about the Silver Line Casino: https://t.co/1VWBlGkQny

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  • 2 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    MCLEAN, VA — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around McLean. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in McLean and the surrounding areas.

  • 2 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    ARLINGTON, VA — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Arlington. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in Arlington and the surrounding areas. July 4 Festivities For 2025 Many people will be heading to D.C. for the big 4th of July Celebration on the National Mall.

  • 2 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    FAIRFAX CITY, VA — Independence Day falls on a Friday in 2025, kicking off a star-spangled three-day weekend packed with fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun in and around Fairfax City. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going on in Fairfax City and the surrounding areas. July 4 Festivities For 2025 The City of Fairfax's Independence Day Parade and Fireworks began in 1967.

  • 2 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    FAIRFAX CITY, VA — A water main break has closed down westbound Main Street in the City of Fairfax from Roberts Road to Blenheim Boulevard, according to an alert sent at 3:07 p.m. on Wednesday. The break has caused severe damage to the roadway and motorists are being asked to use alternate routes if traveling through the city. This is a developing story that will be updated as more information becomes available. Refresh to view updates.

  • 2 days ago | patch.com | Michael O'Connell

    RESTON, VA — Sixty-four restaurants in Virginia have been recognized for their wine programs, including five from Reston. They join more than 3,800 establishments worldwide as winners in Wine Spectator’s 2025 Restaurant Awards. Award winners are from all 50 states and more than 80 countries and territories.

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Michael O'Connell @BossOfTalking
26 Feb 25

One year ago, someone stuck a poster with a mockup of the #TysonsCasino in the front door of my home, the place I live with my family. I filed a police report. Nothing came of it. It could be kids having a prank. Who knows? The current iteration of the referendum legislation was https://t.co/XqLC1g6EPE

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Michael O'Connell @BossOfTalking
11 Feb 25

RT @bluevirginia: Nope, VA Del. @HollySeiboldVA most definitely is NOT happy with the Tysons casino bill https://t.co/kJH370Sn76 h/t @vapla…

Michael O'Connell
Michael O'Connell @BossOfTalking
11 Feb 25

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