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Difficult Run Difficulties
Fairfax County's largest watershed is under review.
Difficult Run Difficulties
Brown Wants Knights to Shoot Through Struggles
O’Connell girls get 3-point-shooting confidence tested in loss to St. John’s.
Brown Wants Knights to Shoot Through Struggles
LTA Stages ‘Key for Two’
British farce with situational and physical humor.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) is staging "Key for Two" from Feb. 25 to March 18.
Virtual Visits Keep Patients Healthy
Telemedicine Reduces Seniors Hospital Visits
Virtual Visits Keep Patients Healthy
Letter to the Editor: Celebrate Flag Day
To the Editor: Flag Day, June 14, although not a national holiday, is important as a reminder of how our country began and what it has become, grown from 13 colonies under English rule to 13 states, which expanded into 50. It is appropriate to fly the flag and remember the best of our heritage, which it represents.
Opinion: Commentary: Virginia’s Budget Focuses on Recovery
Last year was my first on the influential Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, where I was glad to gain direct experience in the allocation of funds and the tweaking of expenses which together create our state budget.
Parents Want Reading Teachers Retained
More than two dozen residents and teachers lobby the School Board during public hearing.
Parents Want Reading Teachers Retained
Letter: Our Fundamental Freedoms
Letter to the Editor
There are some very fundamental freedoms, which we enjoy in America. Government does not give us our freedoms, but one of its purposes under our Constitution is to protect them. One fundamental freedom we have is to worship our God in our own way, or not. Government cannot tell us we cannot and cannot tell us how, or where. Let us be vigilant about this, and not let it be lost, even one pebble at a time.
Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability Adds Leaders at Mount Vernon Meeting
Michelle Evans, the new public affairs director for the Virginia Citizens Coalition for Police Accountability, explained to group members how important it is to like and share and Tweet stories online, related to their goal of increased transparency and accountability.
Horses and the People They Help
If you aren't familiar with how horses are helping people, read on.
Perri Wight Green of McLean was riding horses before she could talk.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Women’s Holiday Soirée Raises $16,000
Local students with financial need rely on community support more than ever.
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria held its annual Women’s Holiday Soiree virtually on Dec. 3 to celebrate women and the power of community.
Bank Becomes Week-long Volunteer Hub
Capital One Financial Corporation’s “One Week” of service benefits local food bank.
Stacks of canned goods and cereal boxes filled a conference room at the McLean offices of Capital One—not what one would expect to find at a financial institution. However, on Monday, Oct. 15, employees were kicking off “One Week” of service by volunteering their time to sort and fill over 625 bags of food for the Lorton Community Action Center (LCAC)’s food bank.
Fairfax: Helping Abused and Neglected Children
Fairfax CASA seeks volunteers who are willing to work with children and families.
Since 1989, Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteers have advocated for over 6,500 abused and neglected children in Fairfax County. Known as Fairfax CASA, the nonprofit organization has been working hard to accomplish their ultimate goal: ensuring that each individual child’s needs are identified and addressed with the goal of living in a “safe and permanent home.”
Guarding Against Identity Theft and Fraud
Police advise residents on how to protect themselves.
With identity theft and fraud being such a major concern these days, police investigator Tom Polhemus and Det. Mike Deane recently presented some ways local residents can protect themselves from becoming victims.
Opinion:Flying Saucers
Think outside the dull holiday dinner get-togethers. Think “Sibling Applesauce”!
Ok, now that I have your attention, I must confess that this piece is not about aliens, at least not the kind that NASA is looking for. Rather it is about creating traditions that may help keep members of your extended family from becoming aliens to you and your immediate family.
Making a Project U-Turn?
City contemplates proposal to change course of a VDOT project that could impact nearby shopping center.
Making a Project U-Turn?
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