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Stop Sewage in Potomac River? Just Takes Money

City speeds Oronoco Bay sewage review, but still 10 years away.

Every year, Alexandria dumps 11 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac through Outfall 001.

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Santa Run Takes Over Vienna Neighborhoods

Antique fire truck brings Santa and his elves to Vienna streets in annual tradition.

It’s December ... it’s cold and blustery; it’s dark late afternoon … it’s time for the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department’s annual one-week Santa Run through the streets of Vienna.


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ADAMS Hosts Interfaith Event: Finding Common Ground

US Attorney General participates in Interfaith Event at All Dulles Area Muslim Society.

“When one is threatened, we are all threatened. That’s the pledge we made as citizens.”

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‘A Simple Gesture’ Goes a Long Way To Fight Hunger

People throughout Northern Virginia are signing up to be a part of the “cool, green bag” movement.

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Independent Review of Reston's Lake House Questioned

The Reston Association Board of Directors met on Dec. 7 to discuss contract issues with the company that was selected to review the association’s handling of the Lake House, a property acquisition and renovation that went over budget and has yielded revenue shortfalls ever since it was purchased in July 2015 for $2.6 million.


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Extraordinary Chantilly Enterprise that’s Changing Lives

DRCE helps people with disabilities drive adapted vehicles.

Owned by two military veterans, Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence helps people with disabilities drive adapted vehicles — and change their lives.

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Providing Immigrants with Jobs, Safety and Dignity in Centreville

Centreville Labor Resource Center celebrates fifth anniversary

When the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) holds a celebration, it does so with people, food, music and fun.

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Chantilly's Westfield: State Champions — Again

Defense stalls Oscar Smith in double overtime

Before perennial powerhouses Westfield and Oscar Smith met for the Virginia 6A State Championship, many expected another close game.


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Chantilly Defeats South County

The Chantilly Chargers faced South County High School in a non-conference game on Dec. 7 in Chantilly.

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Firefighters Respond to Clifton House Fire

Fairfax County firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 6800 block of Compton Heights Circle in the Clifton area of Fairfax County on Thursday, Nov. 24 at approximately 12:24 p.m.


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Chantilly's Westfield falls to Yorktown, Lake Braddock

The Westfield Bulldogs opened the season with losses to Lake Braddock and Yorktown.

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Learning about Egypt at Poplar Tree Elementary

Poplar Tree Elementary School third grade students researched different aspects of Ancient Egypt and prepared artifacts and presentations for their Egypt Museum.


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Chantilly Girls Win on Senior Night

The Chantilly Chargers girls basketball team defeated the West Potomac Wolverines 57-22 on Dec. 9.

Crime Report from Fair Oaks

The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.

The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.

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Get Ready to Welcome Santa in Cabin John Area

Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department escorts Santa through area neighborhoods.


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Potomac's St. Francis Episcopal Church Gains New Rector

Interior of the church recently renovated

St. Francis Episcopal Church, located on River Road in the heart of Potomac, welcomed a new rector for the first time in 27 years.

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Reflections Contest Winners at Potomac Elementary

Potomac Elementary School students show their certificates for the Reflections arts contest.