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RCC Heats Up Over Capital Projects, Tax Rate

Divisions on board spill over.

RCC Heats Up Over Capital Projects, Tax Rate

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From Penniless to Provider

Iranian immigrant who spent first months in America sleeping in car is now head of profitable tax company.

From Penniless to Provider

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On Patrol with the Bridge Incident Response Team.

Good samaritan patrols area highways to keep traffic rolling along.

On Patrol with the Bridge Incident Response Team.

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Church Keeps With Tradition For Oyster Dinner

Church Keeps With Tradition For Oyster Dinner

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A Good First Impression

Mount Vernon girl’s basketball has emerged as a force to be reckoned with.

A Good First Impression

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A Good First Impression

Mount Vernon girl’s basketball has emerged as a force to be reckoned with.

A Good First Impression

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A Good First Impression

Mount Vernon girl’s basketball has emerged as a force to be reckoned with.

A Good First Impression

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Opinion: In Defense of a Raspberry Patch

In the Sound of the Bells

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Still Going Nowhere Fast

Even with thousands of jobs proposed to move to the Engineer Proving Ground, no clear plan is in sight for completion of the Fairfax County Parkway.

Still Going Nowhere Fast

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Great Dogs of Great Falls Offers Variety of Services for Pets

When it came time to choose a second career, Linda Waitkus wasn’t sure what to do. After 30 years of retail experience, including managing the Bloomingdale’s at Tysons Corner, she looked in several directions. But it wasn’t until she went to a meeting of a local women’s club that she got an idea.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: On Council’s Action on School Resource Officers

The principal problem with the city council's 4-3 vote against continuing to provide the Alexandria City Public Schools with school resource officers is that it usurps the elected school board's primary responsibility for maintaining order and discipline in the schools.

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Children's Almanac: Norwood School, Bethesda — Writing

Children's Connection: Norwood School, Bethesda — Writing

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Perfecting Potter

Film Review

Perfecting Potter

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Alexandria Appetite: 3 Gold-Medal Spots to Watch the Olympics

Looking for a restaurant to whet your appetite while you cheer on the USA? Here are three at the top of the list.

After the usual four-year absence, Summer Olympics mania is ready for liftoff again. Looking for a change of scenery to watch your favorite sports? Here are three restaurants that are sure to be gold-medal bets.

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Voters ‘Slow and Steady’ at Reston Polls

At Dogwood Elementary: baked goods, coffee, and left over Halloween candy was on offer to reward the good citizenship.

"No big rush. Just a strong, steady stream." That’s how Craig Dubois described the scene at Armstrong Elementary on Lake Newport Road in Reston as he offered sample ballots – with a Democratic twist - to arriving voters.

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Veterans Day Celebrated at Freedom Memorial

Former Navy SEAL John “Sandy” Pidgeon speaks during annual ceremony.

More than 100 citizens gathered at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month Monday to pay tribute to Americas’ veterans.

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Shackled and Secret: Legislators Consider Availability of Documents on Pregnant Inmates

Should jails be able to suppress information from the public?

Virginia already has a reputation for tightly controlling the availability of law-enforcement documents. Now that reputation may be re-affirmed in the upcoming General Assembly session, when the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association will oppose efforts to share documents about when and how pregnant inmates are restrained.

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Vienna: Outstanding Teacher

Corey Thornblad of Kilmer Middle School honored by FCPS.

Corey Thornblad, social studies teacher at Kilmer Middle School, has been named the Fairfax County Public Schools 2016 Outstanding Teacher.

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How to Support Refugees in Our Community

Clifton’s greatest strength is our ability to come together to support those in need, and some of our residents are doing inspiring work to support refugees both here at home and abroad.

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Homes for Sale

Real estate market is turning into a wholesale retailer.

Homes for Sale