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Welcoming Dr. Angel Cabrera
George Mason University welcomes new president.
Summer may be considered the “off-season” in education, but at George Mason University, major change is underfoot.
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Have Disc, Will Fly — to Dublin
Two Arlington residents to compete in international Frisbee tournament.
The same day that the 2012 Summer Olympics comes to an end, Aug. 12 is also the start of another international sports event, the World Flying Disc Federation’s World Junior Ultimate Championships in Dublin, Ireland. Ultimate Frisbee teams from all over the world will be competing. Two Arlington residents will be a part of the U.S. team: Jojo Emerson and Jay Boyle.
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Be Aware
Forum discusses sexual assault in Arlington County.
At a forum on sexual assault on July 19 at the Fairlington Community Center, Theo Stamos, the Commonwealth's Attorney for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, said that in the 26 years that she has been a prosecutor, she has seen a change in Americans’ attitudes towards sexual assault and domestic violence.
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Women’s Health Care Advances
State Delegate (D-36)
While the debate on the federal Affordable Care Act continues, key provisions of the act are becoming effective. Last week preventive care provisions for women took effect.
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Four Running to Represent You in Congress
Independent Progressive
It was a dreary, threatening-to-rain Sunday afternoon, and I was a bit bored. It dawned on me that I really had not thought about the coming election right here in my own, new congressional district.
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Letter: No Enemies on TJ Admissions Front
Letter to the Editor
I’m writing about the complaint filed by the Coalition of the Silence regarding the lack of representation of Black, Latino, poor, and disabled kids at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, and about why this issue is worthy of immediate community action, regardless of the complaint’s final disposition.
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County Fair Opens
Thomas Jefferson Community Center hosts five-day event.
It's time for the annual Arlington County Fair. Offering a variety of activities for all ages, it includes rides, pig races, competitive exhibits, evening movies such as “The Hunger Games” and plenty of food.
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Column: Derive to Survive
Now that I can taste food again, or rather have food taste like normal again, my attitude is much improved.
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Vienna Optimist Club Honors PFC Kristin Ruddy
On Aug. 1, the Vienna Optimist Club held their annual banquet to honor the 2012 Charles A. Robinson Respect for Law Enforcement Award recipients at the Marco Polo Restaurant in Vienna.
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Letter: Comstock Politicizes Wounded Warrior Event
As a Vietnam Era Veteran and one who has worked as a volunteer with veterans returning from deployments, I read with interest your Wednesday, Aug. 1 coverage of the Yellow Ribbon Fund picnic for wounded military personnel and their families.
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Moonlight Shines in Vienna
“Moonlit Musical,” children’s theatrical production, premiers in Vienna.
What child has never imagined herself to be on-stage, bowing to adoring fans? If you are a child living in Fairfax County, you have a good shot at stardom.
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National Farmers' Market Week Starts in Vienna
USDA launches National Farmers’ Market Week from Vienna’s Church Street farmers’ market.
USDA Under-Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Ed Avalos launched National Farmers’ Market Week from Vienna’s Church Street farmers’ market on Aug. 4.
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Letter: Lifting People Up
Letter to the EditorTo the Editor: In response to the letter from Gina Ryan of Great Falls (“Rejecting a Fairy Tale, Connection, July 25-31, 2012), I would like her to answer a few questions: *Can she
In response to the letter from Gina Ryan of Great Falls (“Rejecting a Fairy Tale, Connection, July 25-31, 2012), I would like her to answer a few questions...
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Expect Unexpected in ‘She Said, He Said’
An innovative look at musical favorites.
In a humorous musical production that bends the rules with "what if" playfulness, Falls Church's Katie Culligan joins forces with another Falls Church resident, pianist Walter (Bobby) McCoy, to give audiences a cabaret evening of "She said, He said: A Cabaret of Musical Theatre Oddities" at the Creative Cauldron on Falls Church.
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Letter: Getting Our Trees Back
Letter to the Editor
When I returned to Great Falls, after only a week away, I was absolutely shocked to find that our small but charming shopping place was completely changed...
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MCA Seeks More Information on Tysons
County’s ‘Strawman’ plan missing key funding details, group says.
The McLean Citizens Association has expressed displeasure with the Fairfax County Planning Commission Tysons Corner’s set of recommendations for Tysons Corner redevelopment. The recommendations, called "Strawman," were released June 13, received public comment June 21 and were re-released July 18.
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Nike Field to Handle 100-year Storm
Drainage in conjunction with turf field expected to hold 100-year storm.
In addition to adding synthetic turf to Nike Field #4, the Fairfax County Department of Environmental Services will add stormwater improvements to the area, which aim to help assuage local storm water drainage issues.
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Obama Campaign Opens in Reston
Office will coordinate volunteers for Herndon, Reston area.
Dozens of volunteers and supporters for the campaign to re-elect Barack Obama opened the new Herndon-Reston office on Reston Parkway, Saturday, Aug. 4, one of six offices opened on the president’s 51st birthday in the Northern Virginia area.
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Cindy’s Legacy Hosts Golf Clinic
Herndon Centennial holds fundraiser.
The Herndon Centennial Golf Course hosted a clinic to benefit Cindy’s Legacy, a local charity dedicated to supporting families of those diagnosed with cancer, which raised more than $1,000 Friday, Aug. 3.
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Top 100: Grant Hill, South Lakes, Basketball, 1990
Seahawks superstar championed Duke to two titles and made the leap to NBA All-Star and Olympic Team.
There was a time before Grant Hill belonged to the rest of the world. There was a time before Hill was a 7-time NBA All-Star and member of the Orlando Magic or Detroit Pistons or even before he was a member of two NCAA champion Duke University basketball teams.