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McLean: Finding Love, Friendship and Family, A Cappies Review

Oakcrest School's production of “Anne of Green Gables: The Musical.”

A precocious and spunky orphan with red hair, a wild imagination, and a name that begins with "A"?

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Week in Great Falls

Weekly happenings in Great Falls.

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Fashion Show to Support Scholarships for Women

Great Falls Friends and Neighbors continues to support women’s education.

The Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Fund (GFFNSF) is raising money to provide scholarships to women, continuing its long-standing tradition of giving back to the community.

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Letter: Protecting Arts Programs in Schools

To the Editor

After reading the article, “Fairfax County: Parents, Community Supporters Rally to ‘Invest in Kids’ by Tim Peterson (Connection, February 18-24), spending on public education is clearly becoming a huge concern.

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Great Falls: Battling Pain with Courage

Former Langley phenom deals with painful and potentially life threatening effects of UV rays.

JT von Seggern knows how to deal with pain and adversity. He has lived with it every day by just walking outside into the sunshine.

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Editorial: Making Good Choices on Saint Patrick’s Day

Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP), will offer the 2016 St. Patty’s Day SoberRide program, providing free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area next Thursday, March 17.

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Nanny Suites Add Value

High-end live-in quarters attract au pairs and can increase property values.

When Peggy Delinois Hamilton relocated to the Washington, D.C. area and began working full-time after spending eight years as an at-home mother of two children, childcare was one of her top concerns.

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Remodeled Home Tour Set for March 12

Home evolves from center hall colonial to open plan with boldly original finishes.

To satisfy a couple's evolving lifestyle requirements, Sun Design Remodeling dramatically reconfigured the home's first level, introducing a “kitchen-centric” plan that better supports everyday uses and entertainment needs.

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Buying or Selling?

A primer for doing either and avoiding pitfalls.

Here we are, once again right on the heels of the spring/summer real estate season when it seems like “For Sale” signs become the most common lawn ornament or condo window decoration.

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Arlington Letter: Taking Care of All Students

Letter to the Editor

The following letter was sent to Arlington Public Schools’ families and staff.

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Arlington Letter: Primary Contrast

Letter to the Editor

Virginia Democrats have now had their say and we congratulate Hillary Clinton on her victory in [Virginia’s March 1] primary. And we thank Bernie Sanders as well for continuing to run a strong, issue-focused campaign.

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Column: Governor’s First Vetoes and Ongoing Supreme Court Battle

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The 2016 General Assembly will be wrapping up its work this week, and of the more than 3,200 bills and resolutions that were introduced, over 1,350 pieces of legislation have passed both chambers. Those bills are now on their way to Governor McAuliffe’s desk, who has 7 or 30 days to act on them depending on how close to the end of session they passed. The Governor has approved many of these measures but he has also issued vetoes for a handful of bills that he believes are unnecessary or unconstitutional.

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Arlington Column: State Budget Takes Shape

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This past Sunday, the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees unveiled their $109 billion budget proposals for the upcoming biennium.

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Teen Trafficking Awareness Event in Springfield

West Springfield High School and Just Ask Prevention Project will hold an awareness night to address the issue of sex trafficking in the region on Wednesday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at West Springfield High School, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield.

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Arlington: Parks Helps Wakefield Earn State Quarterfinal Victory

Warriors advance to state final four, will face L.C. Bird.

The Wakefield boys' basketball team defeated Deep Run on Saturday.

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Herndon Girls’ Basketball Wins Program’s First State Tournament Game

Hornets to face Cosby today in state semifinals at VCU.

The Herndon girls' basketball team upset 6A South region champion Woodside in the state quarterfinals on Friday.

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Vienna: Hot Start Propels Oakton to State Semifinals

Cougars open with 20-2 run against Woodbridge.

The Oakton girls' basketball team beat Woodbridge in the 6A state quarterfinals.

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Burke and Fairfax: Super Tuesday 2016 Viewpoints

Who did you vote for, and what are some of the most important issues for you in this election?

John Kasich. He’s the more moderate option. I really don’t want Trump to win and I want a more moderate fiscal budget, with more equitable wealth distribution.

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Clifton: Super Tuesday 2016 Viewpoints

Who did you vote for and what are some of the most important issues to you in this election?

It’s important that populist leaders make logical choices, instead of emotional choices. We need someone who will lead our country, make sound decisions, have an actual plan.

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Mount Vernon: ACCT Stages ‘Little Women’

Classic tale traces lives and loves of four sisters during the Civil War.

Aldersgate Church Community Theatre (ACCT) is putting on "Little Women" from March 4-20. Written by Louisa May Alcott, the story traces the lives and loves of four sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. During the Civil War, their father is away serving in the army, leaving his "little women" in the care of their mother. The family, headed by Marmee, must struggle to make ends meet with the help of their wealthy neighbor, Mr. Lawrence, and his high-spirited grandson, Laurie.