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Arlington: Revisiting Selma and Bloody Sunday

Arlington native and his nephew return to Selma to explore how the struggle for voting rights has changed, but continues, 50 years later.

John Witeck was like many Americans, watching in heartbreak and disbelief as the nation learned of the beatings and violence in Selma, Ala., on what’s become known as “Bloody Sunday.”

Arlington: W-L Boys’ Soccer Wins First Region Title Since 1972

Generals defeat rival Yorktown 3-0 in 6A North final.

The Washington-Lee boys' soccer team beat Yorktown 3-0 on Monday to win the 6A North region title.

Three-year-old Erin Parks with her brother, Ryan, and parents, Michelle and James Parks, welcome the …

Farmers Market Manager Bob Baldwin and Market Coordinator Chelsea Roseberry near one vendor's produce section.

Alexandria: Irreverent Update of Anton Chekhov's ‘The Seagull’

Port City Playhouse presents "Stupid F#@*ing Bird."

The Port City Playhouse is presenting "Stupid F#@*ing Bird" by Aaron Posner June 10-25 in Alexandria.

Alexandria Appetite: Port City’s Derecho Storms Back Into Town

Brewery is hosting annual release party on Friday and Saturday.

The origins of one of Port City Brewing’s most popular beers came from a rather unfortunate situation.

Mount Vernon Snapshot: House Fire

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to the 4300 block of Rock Creek Road for reports of a house fire on Monday, May 30 at 4:16 p.m.

Alexandria: TC Girls' Soccer to Face Battlefield for 6A North Championship

Freshman Bates' 2 goals lead Titans past Oakton in region semifinals.

The T.C. Williams girls' soccer team will face two-time defending state champion Battlefield tonight.

A group of young girls take on one of the many carnival rides at this …

Theft in Springfield Town Center Investigated

Officers from the Franconia District station are investigating a grand larceny that occurred on Wednesday, May 5, at around 3:45 p.m.

Honoring Fallen in Springfield

Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Filler-Corn participated in several Memorial Day events over Memorial Day Weekend.

Fairfax City: In Gratitude and Remembrance

Memorial Day ceremony at Fairfax City Hall honors America’s veterans.

Fairfax: Looking Forward to the Cappies Gala

Fairfax, Paul VI theater directors are proud of their students.

Reston: Science Night at Dogwood Elementary

The schools hosts Science Night with Children’s Science Center.

Commentary: TetraGate—A Million Here, A Million There

Tetra is back. Remember the big brouhaha in Reston last year when the Reston Association acquired the modest office building on the corner of the dam holding Lake Newport’s water?

Fairfax County: High School Senior Addresses School Board on LGBT Issues

Board conducting community review of Family Life Education curriculum recommendations.

Bennett Shoop remembers first being bullied in second grade. He liked to dress all in black, wear weird shirts, be alternative in his outward expression.

Fairfax and Fairfax Station: VFW 8469 and American Legion 177 hold Memorial Day ceremony

Aaron Coffin of Fairfax is proud to say “Happy Memorial Day.” Some people say the national holiday to honor fallen soldiers should be sullen, reflective affair. But the ten-year Army veteran said he wouldn’t want it that way. Nor would anyone he’s served with.

Fairfax Station: Saint Mary of Sorrows Honors Dead American and Irish Veterans

Perched on a hill, the stately white St. Mary’s church overlooks Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Highlighting the cemetery’s 400 or so graves, some dating back to the time of the Roman Catholic church’s first mass in 1860, are American and Irish national flags placed on Memorial Day.

Springfield: Police Continue to Investigate Brookfield Plaza Robbery

Fairfax County Police haven’t announced any further arrests in connection with the May 21 armed robbery that took place at the Dubai Jewelers Store in the 7000 block of Brookfield Plaza in Springfield.

Fairfax: Fire Chief Bowers Involved in Crash

Fairfax County Police and Deputy County Executive for Public Safety David Rohrer are investigating a collision between Fire and Rescue Department Chief Richard Bowers’ county vehicle and another car.

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