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Letter to the Editor: Hate Crimes Have No Place in Our Communities

In recent weeks there has been an alarming increase in acts of anti-Semitism at Jewish Community Centers, cemeteries, and schools, and at Muslim Community Centers and mosques.

Week in Springfield

Springfield Man Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution

Springfield resident Cristan Taylor, 48, has received a three-year prison sentence for conspiracy to distribute cocaine.

Letter to the Editor: Privy to ‘Miracle Cures’

Thank you for your article about the Feb. 24 Town Hall that Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) skipped.


Week in Great Falls

Great Falls Senior Center to Host Laura M. Elliott

The Great Falls Senior Center will welcome Laura M. Elliott as the guest speaker for a March 21 event.

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A Delightful Journey: Cappies Review

Look deep into the mirror, and you may find a whole new world on the other side.

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McLean High Student Wins Statewide Award for Journalism

Melanie Pincus honored by the Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers.

Melanie Pincus and her teacher and adviser, Lindsay Benedict sit in “The Highlander” newsmagazine room at McLean High School.


Letter to the Editor: Community in Peril

The malicious attack that occurred last November at Tysons Corner Mall in which a man used anti-Muslim slurs and then bit another man in the face is an appalling example of violent bigotry.

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McLean Project for the Arts Receives Dominion ArtStars Grant

The McLean Project for the Arts (MPA) recently received a Shining Star ArtStars Award of $10,000 from the Dominion Foundation.

McLean Citizens Urge More Changes to FCPS Pensions

McLean, Great Falls Citizens Associations discuss county teachers’ pension system.

A vocal McLean citizens group wants to see more changes to the pension system for Fairfax County Public School employees.


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Madison Madrigals to Perform in McLean

Not many high school choruses get to both write and commission a piece of music.

Week in McLean

Detectives Search for Human Remains

Fairfax County Police Department detectives have been searching for human remains in two areas in the county.

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Monte Carlo Vienna-style

Vienna Rotary hosts Casino Night and Taste of the World on March 11.

Are ya’ feeling lucky?


To the Editor: Supporting Stand for Justice

Supporting Stand for Justice

To the Editor: Freeze Is Hurting Community

The federal hiring freeze is hurting my family, my neighbors and my community.

Eileen Curtis, Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, to Retire after 23 Year Tenure

The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce announces that Eileen Curtis will retire as President & CEO of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce in mid July 2017, after a successor is chosen.


Letter to the Editor: Power in Unity

With much excitement, I read Feb. 22 commentary titled “What Can I Do?” Author, Kenneth R. Plum, State Delegate (D-36) writes to inform the community about a chance to become involved and more active in civil service.

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Herndon’s Citizen of the Year

Herndon Rotary Club names Blake G. Rose Citizen of the Year at 51st Annual Recognition Banquet.

If you've ever had the opportunity to meet Blake G. Rose, the quiet guy behind the camera lens for Herndon Community Television camera, you'd probably never guess his level of dedication to volunteer service might be unsurpassed in the local community.

A Mixed Bag: General Assembly Session 2017

Commentary

The best way I can describe the 2017 session of the General Assembly is to call it a mixed bag.


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First Metro Area Redevelopment Clears First Hurdle

Stanley Martin Homes hopes to build 64 new condominiums at 625 Herndon Parkway and it just cleared its first hurdle.

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