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New Hope Housing Recognizes Volunteers

Glimpse many ways volunteers make a difference.

Glimpse many ways volunteers make a difference.

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Community Turns Out for Green Valley Day

Community Turns Out for Green Valley Day

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Great Falls Author Unravels an Eight-Generation Truth

"The Politzer Saga" tells the story of a remarkable family whose history was shrouded in secrecy when they came to the U.S.

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Hunger Action Month

Why Is Food Insecurity Still An Issue?

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Amazon Delivery Vans Support Local School, Fight Teen Hunger

Hundreds of local volunteers joined Food For Neighbors in the fight against teen food insecurity.

Teen Hunger Event

September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide Prevention

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A Win For Virginia

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Home Sick in Alexandria

Outdated apartment complexes gush greenhouse gas emissions.

Apartments outdated

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A Home to History

History

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Our National Park

George Washington Memorial Parkway has at least 25 species of mammals, 243 birds, six native turtles, 99 trees and 591 wildflowers.

GW Park

ALIVE! Kicks-Off Hunger Action Day on Sept. 15

Join City of Alexandria for West End Food Hub Event

Join City of Alexandria for West End Food Hub Event

Alexandria Newcomers & Community Guide 2023-24

Alexandria Newcomers Guide

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Star Search in Alexandria

Celebrities and athletes have called Alexandria home.

Stars in Alexandria

No Miracle in Virginia Student Test Scores

There was more than a week delay in announcing Virginia student test scores this year. Last week we learned why.

How One Data Center Will Change Fairfax County … For the Worse

A rezoning to accommodate the tallest data center in Fairfax County is up for a vote by the Planning Commissioners at a Public Hearing, Sept. 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 12000 Government Center Parkway (application RZ 2022-SU-00019/SE 2022-SU-00038). It will be adjacent to a resource protection area and a tributary to our drinking water, within earshot of a residential community, and of a size that is completely out of character for the area and threatens airport navigation. If approved, it will set a dangerous precedent.

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Exercising Democratic Rights to Reduce Cafeteria Waste

A group of students from Great Falls Elementary and Cooper Middle Schools collected over a hundred signatures for a petition on reducing cafeteria waste. They then delivered the petition to Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Don Beyer’s offices on Sept. 1.

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What’s on the Road Ahead for Centreville, Chantilly

Transportation projects and affordable senior homes.

In hopes of easing traffic congestion in the local area, several transportation projects are either planned or underway in Centreville and Chantilly.

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Great Falls Community Assoc. To Hold Election Forum

On Sept. 27, at 5:30 p.m., the Great Falls Community Association will hold an election forum at the Grange for members and the public. The six Dranesville Supervisor, House, and Senate candidates will discuss Great Falls issues relevant to their offices.

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Updates for McLean/Vienna

Updates for McLean/Vienna

Popular Entertainment Spots and Nearby Eats in South County

Interesting places to pair food and fun

The south county areas of Springfield, Lorton, Clifton, Fairfax and Fairfax Station are fortunate to have interesting attractions to enjoy for entertainment, exercise, nature and history.