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The Fix-It Crew
Two Hayfield students win a state auto mechanic competition for speed and quality of repairs.
The Fix-It Crew
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Now Open For Business
Herndon's official day-labor center opens amidst protests and camera crews.
Now Open For Business
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A Toast To Excellence
Bailiwick Inn restaurant receives prestigious award in the world of wine, fine-dining.
A Toast To Excellence
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Bulova, Campbell Reach Out to Voters
Door-to-door walks, community events, volunteer work key among Braddock District race strategies.
Bulova, Campbell Reach Out to Voters
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Preparing Network of Healthy Streams
Environmentalists excited about stream restoration project.
Preparing Network of Healthy Streams
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Hearing the Impact on Victims
Malvo’s attorneys challenge execution of juveniles, victim impact statements.
Hearing the Impact on Victims
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The Fix-It Crew
Two Hayfield students win a state auto mechanic competition for speed and quality of repairs.
The Fix-It Crew
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Boulevard Extension, Ramps Questioned
Westbriar-area residents upset over proposals for new exit ramps.
If remarks by residents and applause from the audience were an indication of the emotional climate at the open house meeting hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Transportation on May 31 at Westbriar Elementary School, the consensus was that the plan to extend Boone Boulevard, destroying Tysons’ only remaining forest, was a bad proposal that never should have gone to the table. That a developer – JGB – supports the position of homeowners, brought two traditionally-adversarial fronts together in a moment of unity.
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Community Services Budget Under Scrutiny
$8 Million budget hole threatens programs, public review underway.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, which provides social services to thousands of the county’s most vulnerable residents and has come under fire for an $8 million budget shortfall, was given a temporary reprieve by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
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Obituary: James T. Moore Senior Remembered in Arlington
Barber, a leader in the Hall’s Hill community, now a legend
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Fairfax Jewish Group Explores Israeli Identity
Six-week course offers insight into Jewish attachment to Israel.
Fairfax Jewish Group Explores Israeli Identity
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Sweet Smell of Success
Norman Cole Jr. plant in Lorton receives fifth platinum award.
Sweet Smell of Success
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‘How a Community Comes Together’
A progress report on the Centreville Labor Resource Center.
It still has a long way to go, but things are definitely looking up for the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC).
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Multi-Tasker Alimena Takes Up McLean Orchestra Baton
Multi-Tasker Alimena Takes Up McLean Orchestra Baton
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One-Arm Bandit, Artificial Turf, Meals Tax and Metro
Public hearing on proposed budget next Tuesday, April 28.
Herndon's Town Council will host a public hearing next Tuesday, April 28 to give residents the opportunity to speak on all matters in this year's proposed budget and town plans.
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Arlington: On the Frontlines Against Homelessness, Part One
A-Span is one of several organizations active in county.
At the offices of A-Span, on South Nelson Street, perched over the Arlington Food Assistance Cooperative (AFAC), Ayana Bellamy and David Ordonez talk about their passion: reaching out to the homeless and getting them into housing.
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August in Antarctica Gets Warm Reception
People flock to Richard Byrd Library’s 55th Anniversary Celebration.
The Richard Byrd Library recently held a warm celebration for the Antarctic explorer for whom it was named. The library’s 55th anniversary celebration brought community members together to learn more about Byrd and the South Pole, and to appreciate the great impact the explorer had on the nation. The first of the two celebratory components was a talk by author Guy Guthridge, who was avidly received by a group of more than 115 adults. Guthridge discussed the life and legacy of Byrd, and explained his extraordinary expeditions in the South Pole.
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W-L Volleyball Earns ‘Statement’ Win Over Madison
Generals come from behind to win five-set thriller.
Washington-Lee extended its winning streak to nine matches.
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Letter: One One-Hour Debate Inadequate
For those of us who attended the first and only one-hour debate between Mayor Euille and challenger Andrew MacDonald on Tuesday, Oct. 2, it was indeed civil with good questions from the sponsors and audience, but lacked substance regarding many of their answers.
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Centreview: Training Canine Companions
Tucked away on a graying back road in Long Island, N.Y., is a different kind of college campus. With wide grassy play yards and kennels instead of dorm rooms, this college is one for the dogs.