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Opinion: Commentary: Beyer Submits Community Project Funding Requests

To support Northern Virginia infrastructure, police reform, health care

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) submitted requests for federal funds for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.

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Mother’s Day Reflection: Our Mothers Had Few Rights, Much Courage

Reflecting on mothers from a different era

All my friends were losing their mothers, and this year, it was my turn.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Office of 55+ Programs

Office of 55+ Programs


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Moms are Always There, Until They Aren’t…Or Are They?

Reflecting on mothers from a different era

Moms are always there.

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It’s Mom’s Turn: Try Breakfast in Bed

It’s her special day.

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ArPets: Wendy’s Birthday Celebration

Sixteen years ago, Arlington resident George Hobart walked into the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s animal shelter and, right away, a five-year-old Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier mix named Wednesday caught his eye.


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Cappies Review: Circle of Life Goes On

Herndon High presents Cowboy’s #2

Life can be so short, but when you're a cowboy it can feel like forever.

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It’s Freshest and Tastiest at Herndon and Reston Farmers Markets

Local Fairfax County Park Authority Markets open.

The 2021 Fairfax County Park Authority Reston Farmers Market and Herndon Farmers Market recently opened under COVID-19 guidelines.

Opinion: Commentary: Facial Recognition as a Legislative Issue

One of the side-effects of the global pandemic and the resulting quarantine has been the difficulty of recognizing others after months of not seeing each other in person.


Police Investigating Reston Man’s Death at Adult Detention Center

Detectives from Major Crimes Bureau are investigating the in-custody death of 30-year-old inmate Christopher Fojt, of Reston.

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Mount Vernon Bike Trail Resurfacing Work Temporarily Closes Trail

Missing segments of this trail will be part of a bigger project.

Mount Vernon Bike Trail

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Workhouse Arts Center is Opening to Commercial Entities as Attractions

A restaurant and brewery were among the desired occupants they are seeking.

Workhouse additions


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June Graduation Concludes the Year of Uncertainty

School system has all the graduation ceremonies lined up for early June.

Spring graduations

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Ten-Year-Old Advocates for Sidewalks Along Georgetown Pike

Creates and releases an online community petition

Ponteha Aryavand, 10, of Great Falls introduced an online community petition in mid-April for a continuous yet undetermined length of sidewalk along Georgetown Pike in Great Falls.

Opinion: Commentary: Citizens Protect, Define Community

In a May 2021 issue of the Great Falls Citizens Association Newsletter, GFCA president, Bill Canis writes:


Opinion: Column: Cats in the Belfry

Have I mentioned in print lately that we, resident owners of "Belly Acres" in Burtonsville, are back to being a five-indoor-cat household?

Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County School Board Protects Immigrant Families

Today, the Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to develop a School Trust Policy aligning the school division with Fairfax County’s Trust Policy.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Rescind Chief of Police Appointment of Kevin Davis

A letter to Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay.


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Wellbeing: Meeting Increased Mental Health Needs

Affordable treatment options highlighted during National Mental Health Month

Resulting from the tumultuous and emotionally charged past year, there's been an uptick in reported mental health conditions.

Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: Davis ‘Has Our Trust’

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors released the following statement Tuesday, May 4, in support of Police Chief Kevin Davis: