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After decades of waiting, Historic Huntley will finally open its doors to the public next month. Officials with the Fairfax County Park Authority are planning a May 19 launch, a long-awaited opening for a historic property built in the 1820s by Alexandria Mayor Thomson Mason. The old house has been boarded up since being purchased by the Fairfax County Park Authority in 1989, when county leaders set out to restore the villa overlooking Hybla Valley. Since then, county voters have approved two bond referendum ballot items worth $3 million.

Metro and More Coming to McLean

Tysons redevelopment to highlight coming months.

Over the next few months changes will be abound in the McLean area, not least of which will be the arrival of trains on the Silver Line. While the trains themselves will carry people to and from McLean to other areas of the region, the areas surrounding the stations are undergoing many changes themselves.

Q and A: Lake Braddock Graduate Rogers to Pitch for UNC

Rogers originally committed to the University of Georgia before choosing the University of North Carolina.

Greenspring Scholarships Presented

The Greenspring retirement community in Springfield held its annual scholars awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 29. In 1999 Greenspring established the Scholars’ Fund, which provides scholarships to local high school students who have worked in various dining services capacities at the retirement community. In addition to receiving a wage, students may be eligible for scholarships paid directly to the college or professional school of each student’s choice.

Commentary: Combatting Human Trafficking in Our Own Communities

“You’re pretty. You could make some money.” That was the headline of a recent Washingtonian Magazine article about young girls in our region who are lured through social media into the terrifying world of human trafficking.

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Residents walk to raise money in the fight against cancer.

Andrew Macdonald departs for ‘personal reasons.’

Allocation of skate park funds, increased sewer and water rates among approvals.

Robin Ficker’s tax amendment rejected by Circuit Court.

Friends remember Adam Price as someone who would do anything for those he cared about.

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church has started a new informal service to help draw in disenchanted young people.

Angered about the possibility that Tall Oaks pool may one day be considered for closing, fans of the pool protested last week to save it.

Anniversary celebrated with open house, activities and special ceremonies.

Friends remember Adam Price as someone who would do anything for those he cared about.

Mayor and foundation president sign cultural arts center agreement.

Independent candidates propose rail fix for area’s traffic woes.

Voters to decide county's involvement in road design and construction along Route 7.

Students Turn to Web for Homework Help

Hybla Valley villa to become Fairfax County’s newest public park next month.

Tysons redevelopment to highlight coming months.