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Route 28 and Route 29 Interchange Ramps Nighttime Closures

July 31, Aug. 1, Aug. 4-8; detours in place during ramp paving.

Weather permitting, the Route 28 (Sully Road/Centreville Road) and Route 29 interchange ramps will have nighttime closures Wednesday night, July 31; Thursday night, Aug. 1 and Sunday night, Aug. 4 through Thursday night, Aug. 8 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. each night for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Second-Degree Murder Yields 28 Years in Prison

Robertson is sentenced for violent killing of Fairfax man.

Although Aaron Robertson was sentenced last week to 28 years in prison for the brutal killing of Fairfax City’s Luis Barahona Reyes, the victim’s family and the prosecutor were hoping for more.

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12.5 Percent Fare Hike Hits Fairfax Connector Riders July 29

On Monday, July 29, fare increases for riding the Fairfax Connector began. Riders will pay 12.5 percent more.


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Fairfax County's Thriving Business Scene

New openings and community impact.

Fairfax County has seen a wave of new businesses opening their doors in recent months, each bringing unique offerings and vibrant energy to the community.

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Tax Free Weekend

Old Town retailers add to sales tax holiday.

As Virginia’s annual tax-free weekend approaches Aug. 2-4, more than 30 retailers in Old Town will participate by covering the sales tax on all purchases including those items not usually part of the sales tax holiday.

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Friendship Firehouse Festival

Historic fire company celebrates 250 years.

A celebration of the 250th anniversary of Alexandria’s Friendship Fire Company will be on full display at the upcoming Friendship Firehouse Festival Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 100 block of South Alfred Street.


United Community Needs 75 Gift Cards

The start of the new school year is just around the corner with Fairfax County Public Schools beginning on Aug. 19.

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Creative Vision

Van Landingham celebrated for Torpedo Factory transformation.

Marian Van Landingham, a former Virginia State Delegate and champion of the arts, was celebrated at her home in Old Town July 13 as the driving force behind transforming the Torpedo Factory into a nationally recognized art center 50 years ago.

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‘The Lost Weekend’

Local gallery hosts Lennon exhibit.

Members of the Alexandria Rotary Club were special guests July 19 at the Nepenthe Gallery for an exhibit by photographer May Pang, who showcased her candid photographs of John Lennon.


Retired Centreville Teacher Publishes Young Adult Novel

Looks forward to receiving reviews from former students and staff members.

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Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name

Now the Northern Virginia Bird Alliance, still a chapter of the National Audubon Society.

Local Audubon Chapter Drops ‘Audubon’ from Name

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Sediment Study Underway at Lake Accotink

Sediments determine future management strategies for Lake Accotink that could go several ways.

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Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Chantilly Ranked 3rd, Best Places for Families

Chantilly ranks high


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Drop Off Extra Produce to Help Needy Families

Drop Off Extra Produce to Help Needy Families

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

Senior Living


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Torri Huske Wins Olympic Gold in Paris

Arlington swimmer wins in Paris.