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Here's a Look at All of the Concerts Coming to MGM National Harbor

Anticipation is growing for the opening Thursday of the new MGM National Harbor casino and resort, just across the river from Alexandria. From Boyz II Men and Bruno Mars later this month to Cher's multi-show stint in the spring, here is a look at some of the concerts coming to the theater there. >>> Read more.

Huge Crowd to Visit Comet Ping Pong on Friday

A Facebook group called "Stand with Comet" is getting people together to pay a visit this week to the embattled pizzeria as a show of support. A total of more than 1,500 people have indicated they are going as of Tuesday afternoon. >>> Read more.

Guatemalan Man Sneaks Into Arlington Over and Over Again

A man who tried to illegally reenter the United States from Guatemala via Arlington has been sentenced to 14 months in prison. Juan Abel Belteton-Barrios, 46, tried to get back into the United States a fourth time, but was discovered in Arlington by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. >>> Read more.

• In case you missed the news while you were away during Thanksgiving, Alexandria was named a top holiday town by USA Today.

• Don't let "porch pirates" steal your holiday presents. FCPD has tips for you to follow so your packages aren't swiped from your doorstep.

• Fairfax County Police were pursuing 3 shoplifting suspects Tuesday in the Tysons area; the car chase ended in Arlington County.

• Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash in northern Arlington on Tuesday afternoon.

• The Richmond Times-Dispatch obtained state employees’ names, job titles and salaries using Virginia's Freedom of Information statute.

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