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Column: Expand Early Voting Now in NOVA

The success of early voting in the 2016 Presidential Election reaffirms my conclusion from visiting 12,000 homes last year — Virginia should expand early voting.

Settlement Prompts Reforms in Arlington

In addition to a $250,000 settlement to the victim, the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office will be forced to implement $300,000 worth of new equipment and policy changes after failing to provide adequate communication services to Abreham Zemedagegehu, a deaf Ethiopian man.

Viewpoints in Shirlington

Asked on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 27.

‘What Is the Best Gift You Have Ever Given or Received?’


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Getting into the Holiday Spirit in Annandale

Just the thing to put people into the holiday spirit is “Christmas Undercover.”

Roundups: Centreville and Chantilly

Roundups: Centreville and Chantilly

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How To Help Our Neighbor’s Child in Centreville

Now in its 25th year, the nonprofit Our Neighbor’s Child (ONC) provides financially struggling, local families with new toys and clothes for the holidays.


Murphy Is Officer of the Month in Sully District

PFC Brendan Murphy has been selected as an Officer of the Month for the Sully District Police Station.

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Chantilly's Westfield Advances to Regional Final

On Saturday, Nov. 26 the Westfield Bulldogs (10-2) traveled to Norman F. Bradford Stadium to face the Madison Warhawks (11-1) in the quarterfinals of the 6A North playoffs.

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Girls on the Run 5k in Chantilly

Girls from three Chantilly schools completed the Girls on the Run 5k presented by Cigna on Saturday, Nov. 19.


Crime Reports from Sully District

The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.

The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 5-10.

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 5-10.

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Arlington’s Jake McGuire’s ‘Little Book That Could’

Local photographer is marketing his book during transition year.

Jake McGuire, wearing Irish tweed, a colorfully striped tie, and pocket handkerchief, is a self-confessed opportunist; he is a man who sees possibilities everywhere.


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Missing Person Alert in Arlington

Arlington County Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing adult.

Facing Addiction, Tools in Fairfax County

The following information was provided by the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.

The Surgeon General released the first-ever report on Facing Addiction in America on Thursday, Nov. 17.

Coat Drive for the Needy in Montgomery County

Share the gift of warmth this holiday season.

A local charity is joining forces with an area music center to help ensure that Montgomery County’s neediest residents are warm this winter.


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WHC Sisterhood Holiday Boutique Celebrates 30 Years in Potomac

Since 1986, the WHC Sisterhood Holiday Boutique has provided area residents with the opportunity to discover “one-of-a-kind” gifts or personal treasures, to meet and greet old friends, to have lunch or dinner at the Café (or better yet, to take home brisket and kugel) or bid on Silent Auction items.

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Craft Show Offers Gift Possibilities in Cabin John

The Clara Barton Holiday Craft Show, on Sunday, Dec. 4, will display pottery, woodwork, glass, things to eat, things to wear, and things to read — all sold by the local artists, artisans, and authors who made them.

Norwood to Add Pre-K Class in Bethesda

Norwood School, an independent, coeducational school in Bethesda, will add its first pre-kindergarten class beginning in September of 2017.


Association Honors Dimas Chavez of Potomac

Dimas Chavez of Potomac was honored as one of three Eastern New Mexico University Foundation and Alumni Association’s Outstanding Alumni last month.

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Gift Ideas in Arlington

What Arlington residents want to give…or get...for the holidays.

It was a cold, windy day at the Farmer’s Market near Courthouse.