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Thousands To Untrash The River
More than 228 tons of trash removed last year; volunteers needed.
Every spring, Jim Heins hikes the entire C&O Canal, starting in Cumberland and ending in Georgetown.
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Four Brave Girls Take Immediate Action to Help a Friend in Distress
One year ago, on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, during their lunch hour at Fox Mill Elementary School in Herndon, four fourth grade Junior Girl Scouts jumped to the aid of their classmate as she found herself choking on a piece of food. Using the skills that they had just learned a few months prior, in a First Aid class they attended with other Junior Troop’s members from Fox Mill, the four girl scouts (ages 9 and 10) immediately jumped into action.
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Scared, Hopefully Not to Death
One of my greatest fears (or regrets, if I am in fact the cause of my own decline) is that my own stubbornness, stupidity, “male blockheadedness” and/or refusal to believe/pay attention to signs, symptoms, indications and instructions/health advisories from my oncologist about my health will lead to my premature death.
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Celebrating Farmers Markets
National Farmers Market Week highlights benefits of supporting local farmers.
Eight-year-old Jelp Shinholster spun a “quiz wheel” Sunday at the Lorton farmers market and watched in anticipation as it determined which category of question or riddle he would have to answer. Shinholster was one of many kids who earned prizes for correctly answering questions in an educational challenge as part of National Farmers Market Week.
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Lake Accotink Lives On
Dredging the lake and applying preservation measures is a victory for Accotink.
Lake Accotink
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Corner Deli Transformed into an Upscale Eatery
Corner Deli Transformed into an Upscale Eatery
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Preparing for Pandemic
County Health Department prepares for possibility of flu pandemic.
Preparing for Pandemic
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Health Notes
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Loudoun Picks New Extension Agent
Childs keeps his focus on agriculture.
Loudoun Picks New Extension Agent
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Farmer Serves on State Board
Poland continues traditions, looks to new ideas.
Farmer Serves on State Board
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Democracy in Middle East No Guarantee
What happened over 200 years in the United States will evolve over time in Iraq as well, panelists agree
Democracy in Middle East No Guarantee
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Faculty, Staff Sad, But Understanding
Westfield High Reacts to Campbell's Decision
Faculty, Staff Sad, But Understanding
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Falls Residents Oppose Path Location
Supporters, county officials say hiker biker path provides connectivity and safety.
Falls Residents Oppose Path Location
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Democracy in Middle East No Guarantee
What happened over 200 years in the United States will evolve over time in Iraq as well, panelists agree
Democracy in Middle East No Guarantee
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The Little Red Schoolhouse That Could
Springfield one-room schoolhouse gains historic status on National Register.
Nearly four years after deciding to shut down the popular elementary school because of shrinking enrollment, mounting parental pressure and ardent emotional appeals swayed Fairfax County’s School Board to re-open the rural community school.
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Little Theater of Alexandria Stages ‘Laughing Stock’
This play-within-a-play comedy promises tons of chuckles.
The Little Theater of Alexandria (LTA) is staging "Laughing Stock," a play-within-a-play, from Sept. 5-26.