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How to Keep Children, Teens Safe Online
With children and teens spending so much time online, parents and caregivers need to know how to help them be safe from predators.
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Celebrating Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Importance emphasized in context of recent discrimination and hate crimes.
Educational videos and online trivia questions, organized by the school's Asian-Pacific Islander Heritage Committee, are giving Montgomery College students an opportunity for reflection, while food, music and film offer students at Marymount University in Arlington a glimpse of a different culture.
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Opinion: Commentary: Nominate Mark Herring for Re-Election on June 8
The June 8 Democratic primary is an opportunity to vote for fairness and justice for everyone by supporting Attorney General Mark Herring.
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New Memorial in Lorton Tells a Story Largely Untold
The Turning Point Suffragist Memorial
“Herstory” was made on May 16 when around 100 Northern Virginians applauded the ribbon cutting officially opening the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in Lorton, a project 13 years in the making.
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Snakes — Misunderstood and Mistreated All Too Often
Working diligently in her home office recently, Anita Drummond was jolted from her project when she spotted an eastern rat snake slithering down a nearby tree and through the leaf litter in her Tauxemont backyard.
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People at Work: Small Business Flourishes in Alexandria Despite Pandemic
Everyone loves a good success story, especially during the pandemic.
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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: For Added Road Fat
Even if I don't agree, I can at least respect candidates who defend the Seminary Road "diet."
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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Endorsing for Mayor
Dear Alexandria Voters in the Democratic Primary, We have all been active participants and very engaged observers in the governing of this city.
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Muslims Mark the End of Ramadan
Fasting, prayers and charity observed
Muslims around the world began marking the end of Ramadan last week with the arrival of the festival of Eid al-Fitr, a tradition that dates back more than 1,400 years.
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‘We Want to Help our City Businesses Thrive’ in Fairfax
City approves drive-through windows for McDonald’s.
The Fairfax City Council has given the go-ahead for the McDonald’s at 3195 Old Lee Highway to get a whole new look.
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‘These Investments Will Pay Off in the Future’ in Fairfax City
Fairfax City adopts its FY 22 budget
Fairfax City last week adopted its FY 22 budget.
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Appetite: Off the Menu: Alexandria Restaurant News and Notes
Closures and openings – sometimes with one restaurant over the course of several days! – is the theme of the moment in the Alexandria food scene.
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Exploring the Connections Between Human Beings at Westfield High
Westfield High presents musical, “The Theory of Relativity”
Examining how people are linked through life’s shared experiences, Westfield High presents the musical, “The Theory of Relativity.”
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New Dates for Chantilly High’s Children’s Show
Offering both virtual and in-person shows, Chantilly High is presenting the children’s show, “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt.”
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Suspected Rabid Fox Reported Near Lacey Woods Park in Arlington
A fox exhibiting signs of rabies has been reported near Lacey Woods Park.
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Foster Parents of the Year Encourage Fostering Teens
Teens need guidance, are fun — mostly — and the impact is huge.
Jump ahead: May is Foster Care Month
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Ramadan Warms a Chilly May in McLean and Arlington
A Ramadan primer: different traditions, but a unifying month
According to what country you are from, Ramadan traditions vary, and sometimes, it’s just family preference.
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Opinion: Commentary: Unemployment in a Time of Crisis
The number of unemployed Virginians increased from 145,294 in March 2020 to 482,111 in April 2020 causing unemployment insurance claims to increase ten-fold within a month!