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Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified

Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.

Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.

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Herndon High School Hosts Showcase of Bands

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

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‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Needless Government Meddling

Needless Government Meddling

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Herndon High School’s Band Showcase

Herndon High School’s Band Showcase

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McLean HS Counts 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers

Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic heritage

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It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George

The local band now has a video.

Summer of George hits it big this summer

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Park Do’s & Don’ts

Park Rules

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Del. Mark Keam Stepping Down from Virginia House

Timing of special election unclear as Vienna democrat departs for full-time federal job

Timing of special election unclear as Vienna democrat departs for full-time federal job

A Threat to Our Democracy

A Threat to Our Democracy

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Behind-the-Scenes at Cirque du Soleil KURIOS

Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.

Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.

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Student Growth Outpaces Staffing

Number of new teachers hasn't kept pace with surge in enrollment.

Since 2008, Alexandria schools have added more than 4,000 new students. But a new report from the Commonwealth Institute shows staffing has not kept pace. City schools have added only 100 new teachers during that time, and the number of teacher aides has actually declined by 10 positions.

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