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Washington Irving Pyramid Challenge Has Record Turnout

This year’s Washington Irving Pyramid Challenge had the largest turnout in its 11-year history: 864 children from the six elementary schools that feed into Washington Irving Middle School gathered on the school’s grounds for the race.

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‘This’ll Really Put Us on the Map’

Fairfax City Council OKs $4 million Old Town Square project.

The Fairfax City Council has green-lighted the long-anticipated, Old Town Square project and awarded a $4 million contract to F.H. Paschen Techtonics Corp. to make it a reality. But for awhile, it was touch-and-go.

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‘Girls on the Run’ Empowers Seven Locks Elementary Girls

Creating a lifestyle.

“I would never have become a runner if it weren’t for ‘Girls on the Run,’” said third grade student Amanda Oliver. “I used to hate running and now I love running with my new friends. It’s tough, but it teaches you to keep plugging and always be positive.”

Handbook Guides Parents Through School System

Handbook Guides Parents Through School System

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Aging in Arlington

Residents share struggles of the elderly in region.

The Legislative Forum on Aging was themed as a fireside chat with the elected representatives, something Carol Downs, chair of the Northern Virginia Aging Network (NVAN), joked she could remember.

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Get Out Your Inner Cowboy, Cowgirl, or Cowlick for Arlington Thrive

Event offers a chance to recycle eyeglasses, electronics.

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Letters to the Editor 8/8/12

Letters to the Editor

Community

Community

Langley Hill Friends Protest Torture

Members of Langley Hill Friends Meeting protest inhumane interrogation tactics with peaceful CIA demonstration.

Langley Hill Friends Protest Torture

Planning Process for Laurel Hill Under Way

Planning Process for Laurel Hill Under Way

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Chantilly: ‘I’m Just Thrilled To Be Here’

Blakley takes helm at Sully District Police Station.

Right from the start, Bob Blakley planned to become a police officer. Born in Clearwater, Fla., he joined the Police Explorers in 10th grade. And when his family moved to Georgia the next year, he started an Explorer post there. “People say it’s a calling,” said Blakley. “I just knew that’s what I wanted to do.”

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Join with WFCM during Hunger Action Month

Local nonprofit provides food for 400 families a month

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Appetite: Plant-Based Cottage Bakery Coming to Del Ray

Ah, the smell of pastries – there’s really nothing like it.

Once More with Feeling

The General Assembly will meet again to tackle transportation, but conflicting plans may gridlock solutions

Once More with Feeling

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Lake Werowance residents ask tht a watershed improvement district be established.

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Lake Werowance residents ask that a watershed improvement district be established.

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Great Falls Creamery, Where Summer Doesn’t End

Icy treats pair well with Great Falls Park.

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Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

For tens of thousands of families in our area, uncertainty and need are distant from the celebrations and plenty that so many of us associate with this holiday period.

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Sept. 11, Economy Still Top Issues

Sept. 11, Economy Still Top Issues