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Virginia League of Conservation Voters 2024 General Assembly Conservation Scorecard Released

Fairfax’s state legislators sweep the Scorecard’s honor roll.

Of the 22 elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly who represent all, or a portion of, the citizens of Fairfax County, 19 achieved a perfect score of 100 percent, earning the honorary title of "Legislative Hero” from the Virginia LCV. The remaining three achieved a near-perfect score of 95 percent, earning them the title of "2024 Legislative Leader."

Car Seat Inspections on July 18

Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, July 18, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.

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Sheriff’s Office, ICE Square Off

Springfield rapist of Herndon child sentenced; found to possess child sexual abuse material says U.S. Attorney’s Office.

A June 27 press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia, reported that a “Honduran national who raped a 13-year-old victim was sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and assaulting a federal officer.”


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Moving from Lawns to Eco-friendly Gardening

With evolutionary advantage, native plants have adapted natural defenses to local challenges like drought and pests.

With evolutionary advantage, native plants have adapted natural defenses to local challenges like drought and pests.

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Travel to Heaven from Fairfax?

New bakery makes bliss with dough

New bakery makes bliss with dough

Britepaths Receives Food Lion Charity Donation

Britepaths Receives Food Lion Charity Donation


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Relaxing Place for Coffee, Food and Conversation

It’s The Commons Fooderie in Fairfax City’s Old Town Plaza.

It’s The Commons Fooderie in Fairfax City’s Old Town Plaza.

Melanie Zipp is Fairfax’s Assistant City Manager

Melissa Shinaberry promoted to city clerk.

Melissa Shinaberry promoted to city clerk.

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Local Author Does Book Signings and Promotional Events

After ‘My Time with General Colin Powell’ hit the shelves last year, road trips, signing events and smiles.

Local author


Deer Must be Managed in Arlington: Residents Asked to Weigh In

To Kill, Sterilize, Repel, or Contain?

Deer Must be Managed in Arlington: Residents Asked to Weigh In

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Tour of Amazon’s New Butterfly Garden

Butterfly Garden added to 2.5 acres of Amazon Met Park

Butterfly Garden added to 2.5 acres of Amazon Met Park


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Helping the Potomac River Heal

Research by George Mason University scientists at the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center supports the Potomac River.

Helping the Potomac River Heal

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Small and Mighty

Little League Softball makes history with state tourney appearance.

Little League Softball makes history with state tourney appearance.

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Let the Music Play

Garden Party raises funds for ASO.

Garden Party raises funds for ASO.


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Alexandria Boat Clubs Hoist Sails Together on the Waterfront

Comradery was intertwined with a history lesson.

A crew member welcomes the Old Dominion Boat Club members aboard.

Arlington Transit Implements Fare and Route Changes

Arlington Transit Implements Fare and Route Changes

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’Kibbutz Blinken’ Keeps Angry Vigil for 150 Days and Counting

Multi-generational, multi-ethnic protesters want Blinken to take action

Multi-generational, multi-ethnic protesters want Blinken to take action


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Aces Extend Record to 18-7

APD Chief Pedroso throws out first pitch.

Baseball in Alexandria