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High School Cons
Scam artists claiming to be local high school students came to Avenel last week and have been reported in D.C. and McLean.
High School Cons
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Parents Begin Prepping for Round Two
County staff to present possible scenarios on boundary changes on Monday.
Parents Begin Prepping for Round Two
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Local Teen Battles Cancer
Liberty Middle student overcomes obstacles on road to recovery.
Lisa McCaffrey describes her son Andrew, 13, as “an active, social kid who enjoys movies, video and board games and just hanging out with his friends. He’s a Boy Scout, likes being out and about and is very caring — he has a big heart.”
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Madison Softball Playing Shut Down Ball
Warhawks edge Saxons 1-0 behind stellar defense and one-hit pitching gem by Kelsey Ross.
Since its eight-game win streak ended with a loss at Liberty District opponent Stone Bridge High in Ashburn on Friday, April 27, the Madison High Warhawks girls' softball team has gotten back into the win column with a pair of district shutout wins. Both victories came last week.
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Democrats Sweep Alexandria City Election
Moving local elections from May to November helped solidify one-party rule.
Three years ago, “Plunkee the Elephant” helped an independent and a Republican unseat two incumbent Democrats on the Alexandria City Council.
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Week in Fairfax
Things happening in the Fairfax area.
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Homicide on Washington Street
One block of Old Town goes into lockdown as officers investigate a murder.
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Commentary: Surovell’s 2016 Legislative Agenda: Part II
Last week, the 2016 General Assembly gaveled into action.
The Rules Committee assigned me to three committees.
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Mount Vernon: West Potomac Softball Looking for Conference 7 Supremacy
Orleans’ pitching heroics help Wolverines beat Majors in opener.
West Potomac softball is off to a 4-0 start.
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Mount Vernon: West Potomac Softball Looking for Conference 7 Supremacy
Orleans’ pitching heroics help Wolverines beat Majors in opener.
West Potomac senior Jayne Orleans headed to the dugout to get warm after pitching five innings during the Wolverines’ season opener against Mount Vernon on March 18.
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Home Improvements for the Holidays
Local contractors say there is time to spruce up your house and yard.
Changing temperatures and falling leaves are a signal the holidays are near. From Thanksgiving through the New Year, homes are filled with guests and schedules are stacked with parties. Getting one’s home guest ready by the holidays may be daunting, but it’s doable with proper planning and realistic expectations, say local contractors.
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Joint city-schools capital planning task force tours proposed public school project sites.
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Locals Revisit the Civil War at Fort Willard
By 1865, Fort Willard was southernmost of 68 forts and 93 batteries armed with over 800 cannons protecting Washington.
In 1862 and 1863, at the apex of today’s Belle Haven community, Union soldiers at Fort Willard were on the lookout for enemies coming up the Potomac River or approaching along Accotink Turnpike.
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‘We Believe in Quality Food and Service’ in Fairfax
Tandoori Nights offers South Indian and Nepalese cuisine.
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Another Option Coming for Commuters Inside the Beltway
The I-395 Express Lanes are opening soon, and tolling will begin.
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Advice for Buying Jewelry for Mother’s Day
Experts offer suggestions for choosing the perfect piece for Mom.
Mike Grantham of North Potomac shuffled from one jewelry display case to another. His eyes surveyed each row of sparklers: yellow and white diamonds, deep blue sapphires and blood-red rubies.
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Reaching Out over Assessments
County outreach meeting outlines where taxpayers' money is going.
Reaching Out over Assessments
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Off-Roading in Alexandria
Outdated parking policies lead to selective on-street bans for new properties.
When it comes to parking, not all residents of Alexandria are equal.