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EMS: 30 Years — Thousands Of Lives

Alexandria set the standard for how EMS should function.

EMS: 30 Years — Thousands Of Lives

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Name’s the Same Atop Potomac Chamber

After two terms as president, real estate agent Andy Alderdice passes the torch to entrepreneur Andy Ross.

Name’s the Same Atop Potomac Chamber

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A Hike and a Journey

River Falls women hiked the Grand Canyon to raise money and awareness to fight leukemia and lymphoma.

A Hike and a Journey

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Honoring Mimi's Memory

Thelma 'Mimi' McDonald memorialized for love of life, family, community.

Honoring Mimi's Memory

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Family Makes it on the Trail

Scott Jenkins, son Tracy hike Appalachian Trail over summer.

While it’s said that a journey begins with a single step, for the Jenkins family of McLean, their 2,000-mile plus journey began by literally climbing a mountain.

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Being Muslim in Fairfax County

Immigrants face the challenge of balancing Islamic faith and American culture.

Over the years, Muslims from different countries migrated and settled in the Fairfax County area; however, the children of immigrant parents often struggle the most because they have to balance their Islamic faith along with the influence of American culture.

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Pathways to a Successful Future

Local students can enroll in Cybersecurity and Engineering Technology programs.

In the coming weeks, freshmen, sophomores and juniors in Fairfax and Woodson high schools and Robinson Secondary School will be planning their class schedules for fall. And before they do, Joan Ozdogan, career experience specialist at Chantilly Academy—a Governor’s STEM Academy—wants them to know about two new programs they might want to take.

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Machete Attack a 'Tipping Point'

Officials see larger concerns connected to gang-related incident.

Machete Attack a 'Tipping Point'

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EMS: 30 Years — Thousands Of Lives

Alexandria set the standard for how EMS should function.

EMS: 30 Years — Thousands Of Lives

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Vale Schoolhouse, Center of Community

The Oakton building continues to serve the community after over a hundred years.

Vale Schoolhouse, Center of Community

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Fairfax Station: First Decoding Dyslexia 5K Held at Burke Lake

Raising awareness, advocating for more services in schools

When Fairfax resident Calvin Rizek was in first grade, he remembers not being able to read along with the class, but “just flipping pages, like everyone else.”

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Letter: Deeply Scarred by a Raccoon

To the Editor

As dusk came the sky was a heavy mixture of black and large slowly counter-clockwise rotating swirls of light gray.

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Arlington: Nunez Leads W-L Boys’ Soccer to First State Championship

Senior scores two goals in state final win over First Colonial.

The Washington-Lee boys' soccer team won its first state championship on Saturday.

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Over 50 and Playing Basketball

Women's NOVA Fifty and Over Basketball League enjoy friendships and travel.

If you're over 50 and a woman, you're never too old to play basketball.

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Yost, Defense Propel Woodson to Region Final

Cavaliers beat South County, to host Freedom.

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After Two Liver Transplants, a Marathon

Steve Nugent, 53, of Vienna runs in Marine Corps Marathon.

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17 Screenings for Alexandria Film Festival’s Feature and Short Films

Annual event returns Friday.

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Killing the Death Penalty

Lawmakers consider bill to abolish capital punishment in Virginia

Virginia has executed people longer than any other state, a tradition that stretches back into colonial days when Captain George Kendall was executed for treason. Over the years, the commonwealth has executed more than 1,300 people. Now, Virginia may be about to join 22 other states that have abolished the death penalty.

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Recycling Efforts Gain Steam in Fairfax County

Purple bins and increased efforts may be needed.

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Local Teens Make Washington International Horse Show Work

Show engages local teenagers to brainstorm, help with Kids’ Day, Barn Night and more.

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