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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.

‘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.

‘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

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.

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

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.”

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
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