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Tom Susco Completes 8-Year Run
Susco ran a half-marathon or full marathon in all 50 states to honor his brother, and encourage organ donations.
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ArPets: Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation Awarded Grant to Make More Space for Animals in Need
In a world crawling with millions (and millions) of homeless animals, the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) is on a vital mission: to spare as many possible dogs and cats from suffering and unnecessary euthanasia.
A Special Win for Michael Wardian
After running 262.5 miles over the course of two and a half days straight, without sleep, Wardian won the first-ever Quarantine Backyard Ultramarathon.
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Why We Rescue
The miraculous story of Gabby and her Valley poodle pups – adopt, don’t shop.
There wasn’t a single dry eye at Gabby’s long overdue family reunion in early June.
Yorktown Grads at UVA Develop Coronavirus Tracker
Former Yorktown High School classmates, now at Stanford and Virginia Tech, join in the massive undertaking.
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Klaus Comes Home in Arlington
Where was this green-cheeked conure for 49 days while it was making its way 57 miles to the AWLA in Arlington?
Bird on the loose
Paralympic Swimmer Competes on World Stage
Arlingtonian Alyssa Gialamas most recently competed at Parapan American Games.
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On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Marathon runner
ArPets: Wendy’s Birthday Celebration
Sixteen years ago, Arlington resident George Hobart walked into the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s animal shelter and, right away, a five-year-old Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier mix named Wednesday caught his eye.
‘Walking-on’ Field of Dreams for Herndon Native
Oakton High graduate Justin Bartee looks forward to NCAA Division 1 Challenges.
Ten Year Old Creates Tomorrow’s Lemonade Stand
LaunchPad encourages entrepreneurial spirit
Inspirations for big, booming businesses can come from anywhere, just as the entrepreneurial spirit can grow in all types of people.
Vienna: Finding Himself Onstage
A Vienna native hosts, produces and performs in a variety of stand-up comedy shows.
Allan Sidley, who recalls growing up “on the mean streets of Vienna, Virginia” has always had a knack for making people laugh.
New Law Protects Pets in Abusive Households
AWLA’s Safekeeping program provides temporary shelter.
Due to a new law, as of July 1, a judge can make decisions regarding a pet’s care and custody when they have been in abusive households.
Herndon Native, Oakton High Grad Elizabeth Dean Rocks European Radio
Herndon native and Washington, D.C. resident Elizabeth Dean’s voice has been rocking European radio.
Making Space Not So Far Out of Reach
Herndon teen creates “The Nozzle Theory” video; in top 15 of 12,000.
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