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Opinion: Commentary: Collective Bargaining Means a Seat at the Table so Fairfax County Employees Can Improve Services, Jobs

The pandemic is showing just how much we depend on each other -- no matter who we are, where we’re from or the color of our skin.

Opinion: Commentary: Reform at America’s #1 High School Is Good for All, Including Asian Americans

As part of the proposed 2020 budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Northam charged all academic year governor’s schools to set diversity goals and develop a plan to meet them.

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Centreville and Chantilly Look Toward the Future

Homes and transportation projects are on the horizon.

With an eye toward the future, several land-use and transportation projects are in the works in Centreville and Chantilly.


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It’s a Dog’s Life (and a Good One) in Arlington

Does Fluffy like grass?

Be Prepared in Arlington—Election Day is Almost Here

It is easy to vote, but voters must pay attention to the details surrounding each method.

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Arlington Life: Newcomers and Community Guide

Arlington Life: Newcomers and Community Guide


Arlington Restaurants—Around Town

Whatever your taste, you are sure to find it in Arlington.

Opinion: Some Arlington Nonprofits

Give Locally in Arlington

Give Locally in Arlington

You Can Be Part of the ‘Arlington Way’

Opportunities to get involved in Arlington are diverse and fun.

There are more than a hundred ways to get involved in Arlington.


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ArPet: Mona Leasha from Lost Dog and Cat

I lived in a very crowded shelter in Oklahoma for a while.

Petition to Charge for Plastic Bags in Arlington Needs Signatures

Arlington would be the first county in Virginia to put a price on plastic bags.

There is an easy way to reduce the amount of plastic in Arlington residents’ lives.

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Potomac: Where Newcomers Become Neighbors

Newcomers to Potomac hoping to learn about the area and make new friends have no further to look than the Potomac Area Neighbors Club, a long-standing women’s organization, a group that truly has something for everyone.


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Potomac Almanac Guide to The Potomac River

Potomac is bordered by more than 12 miles of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, including the towpath and the Potomac River.

Where to Give Locally in the Potomac Area

Nonprofits with local missions need your help in this dire crisis

We list many kinds of nonprofits in and around Potomac: food banks, animal adoption, arts, environment, housing; find what appeals to you, and pitch in.

Potomac Day Cancelled This Year

There will be no scouts leading the parade down River Road, no bands, no fancy convertibles, and no candy thrown out for children to scramble for.


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Update on COVID in Montgomery County and Potomac

As of Saturday, Sept. 26, the Maryland Department of Health reported that 22,275 Montgomery County residents have tested positive for Covid-19 and more than 804 people have died.

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Nature in Potomac

Potomac was not intentionally planned for large houses but it is how many people define us.

Opinion: Commentary: Why I Love Potomac

I love Potomac because it’s a community of people who care about one another.


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Houses Selling Fast as Inventory Drops in Potomac

Community, larger homes and yards, nearby parks, great schools drive demand.

Residents love Potomac for many reasons: good schools, convenient to all of Montgomery County and D.C., peaceful neighborhoods, and the sense of community.

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Opinion: Commentary: Welcome, We’re Lucky to Call Fairfax County Home

Welcome to Fairfax County.