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Enforcement Stepping Up at Scott’s Run

Scott’s Run Nature Preserve in Great Falls, Virginia is a fantastic natural resource to be enjoyed by those looking for a quiet place to enjoy a hike...

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Langley High School Orchestra Presents Out of This World

Under a swirling sky of stars projected on the ceiling and before a packed house of exhilarated audience members...

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Bike To Work Day, Month of May Tradition

An upbeat activity for an upbeat month heading into summer.

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'Fauci Should Be Jailed'

Republican candidate for Congress in the 8th calls for incarceration of medical advisor.

The Republican candidate for Congress in the 8th Congressional District is calling for President Biden's chief medical advisor to be "jailed," a comment she made during a candidates forum hosted by the Alexandria Republican City Committee earlier this month.

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Taking on Beyer

Five Republican candidates seek nomination in convention to challenge incumbent congressman.

Usually Republicans have to recruit candidates to run against four-term U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8). Not this year. Five Republicans are seeking the Republican nomination for the 8th Congressional District in a convention later this month.

We Are Better United To Do More (24) For The Community

During the last two years, we have seen small businesses, families, and loved ones devastated by this pandemic. We have united with our neighbors...


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Over the Edge

Rappellers raise funds for New Hope Housing.

Excitement was mixed with tinges of fear as more than 80 volunteers rappelled down the 14-story Crystal City Hilton as part of the Over the Edge fundraiser for New Hope Housing.

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Ride to End ALZ - Nation’s Capital joins cycling fundraising program to support Alzheimer’s, dementia research

The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its first ever Ride to End ALZ in the Nation’s Capital on Sunday, May 15. To date, more than 200 riders from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, as well as from states...

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Taste of Vienna Returns

Fundraiser supports the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.

After a two-year COVID pause, the family-friendly Taste of Vienna, presented by the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, returned on Saturday, May 1, 2022, to showcase the great dishes from local restaurants and food trucks and raise funds.


The Teacher who Taught Me That Teaching Matters

As another school year approaches its close, capped by the annual standardized testing season that hijacks the reasons any teacher teaches, I do what most teachers do...

McLean Cold Case Murder from 2001

Detectives from Fairfax County Police Department Cold Case Squad continue to use advances in technology to examine cases from years ago. New technology is used to identify offenders as well as victims in cases that have reached an impasse.

FCPS to Consider Trust Policy

CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.

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Lane Closures on 495 This Weekend

Road work coming

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No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent

Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.

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Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows

Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?

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Fairfax County Budget Hearings

Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.

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Gala for Children’s Inn at NIH

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Video Games: How Much Is Too Much?

Establishing and enforcing screen time limits

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A Basic Foundation

Education