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Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award
With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.
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Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting Celebrates 37 Years
Supervisor Storck leads a tour from above in a virtual helicopter.
Mount Vernon town hall
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City of Fairfax Mourns its Former Mayor
John Mason: ‘Gifted leader’ and champion of the arts.
Mayor dies
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Grad Speaker Shares Her Personal Challenges
Calls Mountain View ‘a safe environment where I could thrive.’
Mountain View ‘a safe environment
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Mason Is Praised for Regional Leadership
Friends, colleagues recall his governance and consensus-building.
Besides all he did for the City of Fairfax, former Mayor John Mason also played an important part in the county and region.
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“Flourishing After 55”
Office of 55+ Programs
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Celebrating Black History Month in the Mount Vernon District
History is all around us in Fairfax County, and especially when you live here in the Mount Vernon District!
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Senate Version of Potomac Yard Arena Proposal Hits a Speedbump — or Roadblock?
Last November, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced his proposal to relocate the Washington Wizards NBA team and the Washington Capitals NHL team from DC across the river to a $2 billion arena to be built in the City of Alexandria’s Potomac Yard neighborhood.
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Crossover Report
Concerns on transit infrastructure, labor agreements and the impact on our greater metro area lead to “no” vote on the Arena bill.
We have officially reached Crossover in the 2024 General Assembly session! Now, we in the House will turn our attention to the bills that the Senate has sent to us to consider.
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Investing in Families with Solutions that Work
Fifty-percent of Americans have less than $400 in their bank accounts, putting them one emergency expense from a devastating financial crisis. In Alexandria and south Arlington, more than 30% of families are unable to cover basic needs.
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Pohick Church, Still Thriving after 250 Years
“As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our church home, let us admire the witness of our spiritual ancestors – not because they are pillars of morality and perfection -- but precisely because they are not. Because they answered the call anyway and entered into a lifetime process of transformation that formed them into true leaders.” — The Very Rev. Dr. Lynn Ronaldi, Rector
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Open Letter to Ted Leonsis from Andrew Macdonald
Potomac Yard not suitable for Arena.
We want to make sure that there is no misunderstanding that many Alexandrians are angry about the prospect of Virginia taxpayers having to pay to build your sports arena at Potomac Yard.
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Monumental First Step
Va. House passes bill to advance Potomac Yard entertainment complex; local opposition continues.
“Today’s vote is an important milestone in the efforts to bring a sports and entertainment district to Potomac Yard.” — Mayor Justin Wilson
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Mountain View High Holds Winter Graduation
Principal Catherine Stone gives advice to the students.
Grads running wild
