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Socialism or Recovery?

I normally do not write about politics, but this year for me the need is compelling, since the American people will need to decide whether they want our country to continue to shift dramatically toward socialism, or whether they want our country to begin to recover from many years of overspending, taxing and borrowing.

Community Service: A Family Tradition

Best of Reston

Community Service: A Family Tradition

Campaign 101: Experiencing the Political Process

Fairfax: Taste of Fall Nets $80,000 for FACETS

Some 300 people participated in the 17th annual “A Taste of Fall with FACETS,” Nov. 5, at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax. And by evening’s end, they’d contributed more than $80,000.

Balancing Act in Alexandria

A church’s struggle to serve its community and live in it too.

A Ladder of Citizen Participation

A “provocative” model worth revisiting?

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Camps & Schools

Largest Class Ever Celebrates

Bishop Ireton graduates 219 seniors.

Largest Class Ever Celebrates

Primed To Learn about Work

Summer school program matches students with potential careers.

Julia Payne spent a week of her summer calling local restaurants asking them if they would like to hand out coasters and condoms for World Aids Day. She said this with a laugh, remarking on how some people had interesting responses to that offer.

The Chantilly Academy Robotics Team Gears Up

Vienna and Hunter Mill Priorities Discussed

Supervisor Alcorn holds his first Vienna Town Hall meeting.

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Deadline for Nominations for MCC Board

Knockouts on the Menu in Great Falls

Restaurant Review: Mookie’s BBQ in Great Falls

As locals applaud the reopening of restaurants in the DMV, folks craving the ideal summer grub—barbecue—should head over to Mookie’s BBQ in Great Falls.

Power to the Citizens

Part One: Mount Vernon Community Citizens Association