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‘Give them Strength, Fortitude and Compassion’

Criminal Justice Academy graduates 43 officers.

The graduates of the 60th session of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy included the police department’s first Asian female, a former fire department deputy chief and a Bulgarian immigrant whose family tended vineyards.

Chantilly’s Gabe Luebbe Receives National Honor

Senior named to Army All-American Marching Band.

Not only is Gabe Luebbe a talented and accomplished musician, but he’s now been named a member of the U.S. Army All-American Marching Band.

Obituary: Allie Johnson-King, 108, Dies

Allie Johnson-King was born on Christmas day, 1904, in Alabama. She had been a resident of Fairfax County since moving from Ohio in 2002.

Miracle Makeover at Lynbrook

Microsoft volunteers join the school community effort.

On Saturday, Nov. 2, more than 150 volunteers from Microsoft joined the non-profit Monkee See-Monkee Do (MSMD) at Lynbrook Elementary as the Lynbrook Leprechauns became the beneficiaries of a miracle school makeover.

‘Avenue Q: School Edition’ Opens Thursday at West Potomac

Beyond the Page Theatre Company of West Potomac High School takes the stage Thursday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. for the first of five performances of “Avenue Q: School Edition.”

Delegates Share at Synagogue Forum

Congregants of both Agudas Achim Synagogue, 2908 Valley Drive, and the Beth El Hebrew Congregation, 3830 Seminary Road, gathered at Beth El Hebrew for brunch and a political forum Sunday, Oct. 13.

Letter: Getting Facts Right

Steve Daly writes about his concerns with the federal deficit ["Frightened by Runaway Government," Connection, Oct. 31-Nov.6, 2013].

Clifton Democratic Women Collecting for the Needy

The Democratic Women of Clifton and Northern Virginia (DWCNV) will meet Sunday, Nov. 17, from 3-5 p.m., in the Clifton Town Meeting Hall to launch the holiday season with projects benefiting area residents and children.

Veteran Election Staff Ensures Efficient Processing

Chief Election Officer at Silverbrook Elementary Krystyna Kolesar said turnout exceeded expectations.

By 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5, the veteran team of election officials at Silverbrook Elementary School in Fairfax Station had successfully processed 1,000 of its 3,000 registered voters.

Pathway Homes Sponsors Walk To End Homelessness

Roger Brown, a Navy veteran, ended up homeless when he lost his job. After sleeping on cots at shelters, "couch surfing," and often spending the night on the street, Brown found his way to Pathway Homes, a non-profit organization that provides housing and support services to over 400 adults with mental illness throughout Fairfax County.

Beauty Found After a Catastrophic Event

Hub Theatre presents ‘Carried Away on the Crest of a Wave’

Finding new plays for local area audiences is something Helen Pafumi, Hub Theatre, artistic director relishes. She seeks out plays that will fascinate, rivet and enthrall.

Cuccinelli Visits Old Stomping Grounds

Virginia Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial hopeful Ken Cuccinelli came home to the Centreville/Clifton area Tuesday morning, Nov. 5, visiting some local precincts on Election Day.

The Art of Storytelling

For Thanksgiving weekend, and their last show of 2013, Better Said Than Done storytellers will perform "Legendary: tall tales, bigger than life people and family legends."

‘Smooth’ Voting at Robinson Secondary

Processing enhancements helped precinct team to stay efficient.

By 4:15 p.m., the precinct voting station at Robinson Secondary School had already processed 1,432 voters out of those 4,458 registered. Only a few hours from the polls closing, they were well on their way to finishing with 1600-1800, according to Assistant Chief Election Officer and Fairfax resident Teri Ayers.

Where Have All Of Tyson’s Forests Gone?

It is happening over and over again. Piece by piece, our natural landscape is being taken away from our families. Whose neighborhood will be affected next?

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