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Explore George Washington’s 250-year-old Tent

Mount Vernon’s Revolutionary War Weekend is May 4-5.

On May 4 and 5, at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, people can explore a replica of the tent that General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, used from 1775 to 1783 when he led the colonies to independence.

VDOT Warns of Text Message Scams

Text messages claim people owe money for unpaid tolls

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is encouraging people to be on alert for a text message scam, also known as smishing, that is sending requests for payment of outstanding toll charges.

Help Restock Frost Middle School Pantry

Frost Middle School seeks the community’s help to fill its pantry shelves for students in need. Especially welcome are Amazon gift cards or nonperishable food items so the school may continue to provide weekend food to students who might otherwise go hungry.


Infant Immunization Week

Letters to the Editor

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Virginia’s Equine Industry Is Thriving

Here in Fairfax County, we have Frying Pan's Equestrian Center. It is a public-use facility that is part of Frying Pan Farm Park. The center offers rental events, schooling, horse shows, short-term stabling, and multiple trailer-in schooling options.

Human Rights for Who?

Letters to the Editor


Mental Health: 10 Ways to Help

Mental Health

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Chantilly Man Charged in Child Pornography

Chantilly Man Charged in Child Pornography

SoberRides Offered for Cinco de Mayo

SoberRides Offered for Cinco de Mayo


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Baby Animals, Bubbles, Bikes, Music, Hayrides and History in Fairfax

Fairfax City’s HisTree Day is Saturday, April 27.

Tree Day

Senior Living Briefs

Community Foundation of NOVA Grantees Focused on Aging

Senior Living Briefs

“Flourishing After 55”: New Staffing Standards Coming for Nursing Homes

New Staffing Standards Coming for Nursing Homes


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Romantic Comedy about a Strong, Brave Woman

CFTC presents ‘The Heiress of Hawtrey Hall’

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Wonder Wagon Nature Center Ready to Roll

Mobile unit to assure nature learning reaches all

Wonder Wagon

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Road Rage Shooting Results in Arrest

Road Rage Shooting Results in Arrest


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Mother-Daughter Story with Message about Understanding

Westfield High presents the musical, ‘Freaky Friday.’

Theater

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Festive Earth Day Fun on a Sunny, Spring Saturday

Fairfax County’s Earth Day celebration was Saturday, April 20, at Sully Historic Site in Chantilly.

Earth Day

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Plants, Art, Alpacas and a Big Hotdog

Pumped-up gardeners were ready to prowl, peruse and purchase.

Oh I wish I was an Oscar Meyer weiner


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Historic Old Town Alexandria Home and Garden Tour

Tour kicks off Garden Club of Virginia statewide tour

Tour kicks off Garden Club of Virginia statewide tour