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Switch to Battery Powered Leaf Blower (or a Rake)

In an effort to reduce the county's carbon footprint, the Park Authority and Department of Public Works and Environmental Services plan to set an example by cutting their use of gas-powered leaf blowers in half over the next year.

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Robert ‘Old Folks’ Dawkins

Founder of African American Hall of Fame dies at 83.

“He did so much in furtherance of recognizing others and never took credit for it.” — The Hon. Nolan Dawkins of his brother Robert

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FCPD Searching for Stolen French Bulldog

Detectives from FCPD Criminal Investigation Division are seeking the community’s assistance to locate a stolen french bulldog.


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Making Merry in Alexandria

Scottish Walk weekend kicks off holiday season.

Scottish Walk

Opinion: Virginia Program Offers Tax Credits for Donations

Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program for Education

Tax Credit


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Gum Springs 190 Founders Day Gala

Gum Springs Gala celebrates 190 years since community’s founding

Gum Springs

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Friendsgiving in Alexandria

Hundreds turn out for community dinner.

Friendsgiving

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A Historic McDonald’s?

Fairfax County Has One

Historic McDonald's


Board Resolutions Honor Residents

Resolutions

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Surovell to Lead Senate Democrats

New Senate Majority Leader

New Senate Majority Leader


Ribbon Cut on Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

Ribbon Cut on Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

Centreville Motorcycle Crash Kills Lorton Man, 27

Centreville Motorcycle Crash Kills Lorton Man, 27


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Nature’s Holiday Decoration

Nature’s Holiday Decoration

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Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield

A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”

Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available

Where to Give Locally

Where to Give for Local impact

Where to Give Locally


Fairfax Funds Innovators

Fairfax Funds Innovators

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Impact of Fairfax’s High Rental Costs and Low Income

Validity of the point-in-time count

Rents out of control