Mark Hand is a journalist for Patch.com, with a focus on local news in the Arlington and Leesburg areas of Virginia. His work covers a range of topics, including crime, local events, politics, and weather forecasts. Mark's articles provide important information and updates to the communities he serves.
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Mark Hand's coverage is heavily focused on local news, crime, and community events in the Maryland area. He frequently covers evolving stories, breaking news, and seasonal events. Pitches should focus on providing insights or access to local sources related to ongoing developments in Bethesda or surrounding areas.
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By: Mark Hand
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By: Mark Hand
Two people died Thursday night when a wrong-way driver traveling on U.S. 460 near the Candler's Mountain Road exit crashed head-on into another vehicle, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.
By: Mark Hand
When Gates Flag & Banner Co. needed someone to climb a flagpole in Lynchburg, they knew the perfect person to call.
By: Mark Hand
A dedication ceremony will be held at Monument Terrace on Veterans Day for the placement of a new bronze plaque paying tribute to members of the military who served during the global war on terrorism.
By: Mark Hand
Local election results from the Lynchburg registrar's office began to show up on the state elections website shortly after 11 p.m. on Election
By: Mark Hand, Emily Barber
A new bronze plaque honoring Lynchburg residents who served during the Gulf War and the global war on terrorism was unveiled Monday at the top of Monument Terrace.
By: Mark Hand
Officials with the National Center for Healthy Veterans at Valor Farm in Altavista plan to rebuild the center’s main barn that burned to the ground over the weekend by this time next year — in time for a Veterans Day 2025 service.
The Lynchburg Police Department will be conducting a one-day test of a new encrypted radio system on Thursday. Full implementation of the encrypted radio system is expected by early December.
By: Mark Hand
Lynchburg City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night to establish a Lifelong Learning Committee to improve communication between members of city council and the Lynchburg City School Board.
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