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Banks and Eateries Play Musical Chairs in Vienna
Some here are switching places while other bank branches are closing across the country.
Banks closing
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Lake Accotink Park Has a Place in the Community’s Heart
60th Anniversary celebration to honor the park with an interesting past.
Lake Accotink
Bridge Rehabilitation Will Mean Five Weeks of Detours
Alban Road in south Springfield will be closed at Accotink Creek bridge.
Bridge project
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Dam Awareness Rises in Hurricane Season
Dams in Fairfax County are under the regulator’s magnifying glass.
Dams in Fairfax County
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Lake Accotink Heading for Wetlands Designation?
Dredging cost increases might put the lake out of reach.
Lake Accotink
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‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’
Documentary Looks at Disabled, Achievements and Passage of the ADA
Crip Camp
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I-66 Express Lanes Open out to Gainesville
Officials cut ribbon on the $3.7 billion express lanes project where tolls and carpooling are part of the picture.
Express lanes
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The Beat Goes on with "Daddy-O” Art Show
Workhouse Art Center’s show culminates with bongo and guitars on March 18.
Art at the Workhouse
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Kids Are Stars of Lego Discovery Center Groundbreaking
The new Lego Discovery Center will open next summer in Springfield.
Lego Discovery Center
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Torpedo Factory Artists Take Their Works On the Road in Alexandria
Show at Mark Center is one of many planned for other parts of Alexandria.
Art Show
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Bulldozers Roll for New Government Complex in Franconia
When completed, there will be several entities in one location.
Ground clearing
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Highs and Lows Hits a High with New Store in Springfield
Mount Vernon store paves way to Town Center location with an international flare.
High-Low
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Off-The-Beaten-Path Is Cervantes Secret in south Springfield
Artisan coffees accent the Central American theme with an industrial look.
Cervantes Coffee
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Candlelight Tour Highlights George Washington’s Christmas in Mount Vernon
The setting is Christmas time in 1772.
Mount Vernon tour
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Valentine’s Day Is Short on Planning Ahead
Last Minute Valentine’s orders are par for the course in Mount Vernon
Valentine's Day Planning
Burke Veteran Inspired by Recent Mail Call
Honor Flight artwork makes up display at South Run Rec Center.
Veterans Day
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Huntley Meadows Haunted by Car Burglaries
Increased lighting and police patrols are on the suggestion list.
Car Burglaries
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Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George
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