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Airplane Crash 76 Years Ago Killed 55 at National Airport

World War II surplus flown into flight path by reckless pilot.

Airplane crash

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Celebrate George Washington's Birthday in Old Town Alexandria on Feb. 15

Celebrate George Washington's Birthday in Old Town Alexandria on Feb. 15


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Help On The Way

Kaine and Warner offer tele-town hall meeting Monday.

Fear and uncertainty threaded throughout the Fairfax County federal workforce after an unexpected email with the subject line "Fork in the Road" arrived in their employee email inboxes on Jan. 28, as it did nationwide for over 2.3 million federal employees.

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Year of the Snake

Lunar New Year festival returns to Old Town.

Year of the Snake

Opinion: Message from Mayor Alyia Gaskins on Immigration Enforcement

Message from Mayor Alyia Gaskins on Immigration Enforcement


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Meeting on Georgetown Pike/Great Falls Library Pedestrian Refuge Improvements

Crosswalk project heads toward finalization

A community meeting on Thursday, Jan. 30, at the Great Falls Grange brought the Georgetown Pike - Great Falls Library Pedestrian Refuge Improvements project closer to its construction start date.

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Surovell Defends His Casino Bill

Bill passed the Senate (24-Y 16-N) on Tuesday, Feb. 4.

Opponents question source of $1.8B casino revenue prediction.

Volunteers Needed to Restore Park Habitat

Volunteer Opportunities


Black History Event Planned for Feb. 19

News Briefs

‘State of Centreville’ Set for Feb. 7

Roundups

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Ready Fairfax Takes Part in MLK Day of Service

A labor of preparedness.

A labor of preparedness.


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Bugs and Hisses, Osprey Platforms and Honored with Award

What’s next for Susan Laume?

Susan Laume just received the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Naturalist Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024.

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Liquid Chocolate Offerings Please People’s Palates

Fairfax City’s Chocolate Festival offered chocolate wines, beers, sodas and shakes.

Fairfax City’s Chocolate Festival offered chocolate wines, beers, sodas and shakes.

Inaugural Superbowl Soberride Launched

A local nonprofit organization announced today that free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during this Sunday’s Super Bowl LIX.


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Valentines Day 2025: Love Is in the Air

Couples share their secrets to happiness.

Valentines Day 2025

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Bird-feeding Can Bring Winter Cheer

Bird-feeding Can Bring Winter Cheer

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Helicopter Involved Flew out of Fort Belvoir

Helicopter Involved Flew out of Fort Belvoir


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Tragedy on the Potomac

Local lives lost as first responders aid in recovery.

Local lives lost as first responders aid in recovery.

More Dates to Meet the Police Chief

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire continues to have conversations with members of the Alexandria community.