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Pakistani-American hosts interfaith welcome for Syrian refugees
A Pakistani-American philanthropist, Dr. Maqsood Chaudhry, opened the doors of his house for Syrian refugees last week, providing them an opportunity to share their hopes and aspirations with interfaith leaders of metro area. The Syrian men,...July 10, 2016 1478 0 -
Supreme Court throws out conviction of ex-Governor McDonnell
In a unanimous decision likely to have far-reaching political implications, the Supreme Court has overturned conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell on corruption charges. The Republican governor was convicted in 2014 on federal corruption charges...June 27, 2016 795 0 -
Virginia Senator Tim Kaine said to be on Clinton’s VP shortlist
Virginia Senator Time Kaine is said to be on likely Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton’s shortlist for vice president pick. The two other politicians being vetted on the shortlist include Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Housing Secretary...June 22, 2016 1062 0 -
Bear spotted near restaurant in Leesburg, Va.
A bear was spotted outside an Arby’s restaurant in Leesburg in the last few days, possibly looking for some fries during a summer wandering. Leesburg Police Department says there have been “multiple bear sightings in and...June 15, 2016 1157 0 -
McAuliffe on trade mission to Boston, Canada
Governor Terry McAuliffe will lead a four-day marketing mission to Boston and Canada from May 17-20 during which he will meet with senior business executives and government representatives to promote the advantages of doing business in...May 17, 2016 818 0 -
Alexandria, Va.. rated the best downtown in America
Featured Image above : The Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia Photo by Ben Schumin on March 8, 2003. (Used via creativecommons.org/licenses,by-sa/2.5)], via Wikimedia Commons) What is it that makes Alexandria, Va.. an irresistible tourist attraction?...March 11, 2016 3693 0 -
Virginia-based body earns NASDAQ honor
Augustine Anthony Pakistan American Business Association, a Virginia-based body, earned the opportunity to ring the NASDAQ opening bell to mark Pakistan’s 69th Independence Day last week, with Pakistan’s ambassador to the United Nations Ambassador Maleeha...September 6, 2015 1779 0