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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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Residents Take 'Java with Jim'

Moran hears from the community.

Residents Take 'Java with Jim'

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'Think Big'

Vienna's James Madison High School holds graduation ceremonies.

'Think Big'

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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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Opinion: Commentary: Working To Stop Human Trafficking

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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

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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Santa to 525 Families

Our Neighbor's Child needs holiday helpers.

Santa to 525 Families

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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.