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George Allen At Connection Newspapers

Former governor and United States Senator George Allen visits Connection Newspapers as part of his …

Tim Kaine At Connection Newspapers

Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine visits Connection Newspapers as part of his campaign for the …

Daily Marine Patrols

The warm holiday weekend brought the opening of boating season on the Potomac watershed and …

Jeans Day 2012

Rescue or Purebred?

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Defining Year for NOVA Park’s W&OD Trail

Interview with park authority’s executive director

2025 is shaping up to be a watershed year for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's W&OD Trail, also known as the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park and Dominion Energy. It is at a point where the course of events can irrevocably alter the park’s future.

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PETPALOOZA!

Pet Palooza welcomes the summer season with animal related businesses and pet adoption non-profits, educational exhibits and tons of pet-related entertainment.

Affordable Rental Housing Waitlist Applications Open in Fairfax County, Just Until Sunday

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is accepting waiting list applications for both privately-owned and Fairfax County-owned Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units. Applications came online Monday, June 2, 2025 at 8 a.m., and will remain open through Sunday, June 8, 2025.

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Taking on the Climate Change Challenge

Sustain Fairfax outlines simple changes for significant benefits.

Fairfax County is working to address both the cause and effects of climate change.‌ ‌They hope to set an example by government action, and that all residents will discover ways to join in the efforts.

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Large ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Capture Area Attention

Many messages, all support democracy over autocracy

Many messages, all support democracy over autocracy

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Summer in Springfield

There are many great ways to celebrate summer this year in the Franconia District!

Arrest in Fatal Stabbing in Groveton

Detectives from FCPS Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man for a fatal stabbing that happened on June 10 in Groveton.

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Cars Captivate All Ages

Dreary Weather No Deterrent to Car Buffs

Dreary Weather No Deterrent to Car Buffs

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Food for Every Child This Summer

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