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Envisioning ‘After the Apocalypse’

Local novelist explores future of mankind.

In a career spent working in international development, Reston resident David Anderson has seen his fair share of exotic locales and the issues they face every day. And his years of work taught him something.

John E. Petersen, GMU Professor, Dies

John Earle Petersen, 71, a former councilmember for the City of Fairfax and leading authority in the field of public finance, died April 4 of a heart attack at his home in the City of Fairfax. The city has lowered its flags to half-staff in his honor.

Endorsement Recap

Vote on Nov. 8.

Endorsement Recap

FoodRaiser to Be Held Nov. 8 in Fairfax, Partnered with Lorton Nonprofit and Our Daily Bread

Community members of all ages are preparing to gather to take a stand against hunger and need in the Fairfax County area at Our Daily Bread (ODB) and Lorton Community Action Center’s (LCAC) Complete the Circle FoodRaiser, to be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 8 on the Practice Field at Fairfax High School (3501 Rebel Run, Fairfax).

Mount Vernon Column: Make Donations of Healthy Food

Commentary

This week, I want to take a break from writing about policy and make a short important announcement regarding a dire need in the Mount Vernon-Lee area.

Springfield Crime Reports

Notable criminal incidents in Springfield

Nonprofits Launch Housing Challenge

FACETS, five other nonprofits announce effort to get more vulnerable people housed.

FACETS, a nonprofit that opens doors by helping parents, their children and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County—along with five other Fairfax nonprofits—is challenging itself throughout the next year to find homes for even more precariously housed and homeless people. Every quarter the group of six will set new, high goals as part of this Fairfax Housing Challenge (#ffxhousingchallenge) in an effort to end homelessness.

Column: Changing of the Guard at Reston Citizens Association

The recent Reston Citizens Association (RCA) Board election, although it received little media coverage, was an important event for Reston.

Fairfax County: Volunteers compile more than 7,500 pounds in donated food for Lorton Community Action Center and Britepaths.

Wanda Jeter of Lorton has been a volunteer with the Lorton Community Action Center for 20 years. As single mother who’s struggled to provide for herself and four children, she’s also been a client.

Northwest Federal Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Culture of service inspires an all-year giving program.

Lee District Leaders Hold Legislative Town Hall

Elected officials Del. Mark Sickles (D-43), Sen. George Barker (D-39) and Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) hosted a Lee District town meeting Jan. 28 at Island Creek Elementary School near the Kingstowne area of Alexandria.

Strategic Plan Part 3: Well-Managed Government

Plan calls for flexible funding and greater accessibility.

Alexandria strategic plan.

Philippine Suffrage Exhibit Opens in Fairfax

Exhibit highlights Filipino women leaders with links to Washington, D.C.

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Rescue Reston to Hold 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

On Monday, Oct. 3 Rescue Reston will hold its 2nd annual fundraising golf tournament at Reston National Golf Course. Rescue Reston is the citizens’ organization created four years ago to prevent Northwestern Mutual’s plans to destroy 166 acres of recreational open space in Reston.

WFCM Golf Tourney Proves Successful

New event raises more than $13,000 for the nonprofit.

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