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Real Estate Fraud Leads to Prison

Lorton woman sentenced to two years behind bars.

A 35-year-old Lorton woman conspired with three other people in an illegal real estate scheme to yield them big bucks. They plotted to take over the titles of homes in Washington, D.C., without the real property owners’ knowledge.

Making The ‘Junk Food Blues’ Music Video

To the tune of jazz, nine children from the Kidz MusiQ Club recorded a music video in Fairfax Sunday, April 14, to the song “Junk Food Blues.”

Tell Your Story with ‘Better Said Than Done’

Storytellers in Northern Virginia troupe “Better Said Than Done” come from all over to tell their stories.

Started in 2011 by Jessica Piscitelli, “Better Said Than Done,” a professional storytelling troupe, has gone from strength to strength over the past two years with a pool of about 45 talented storytellers. But who knew people would be interested in coming out to listen to what they have to say?

Girl Scouts Enjoy Aquatic-Themed Party

Girl Scouts from the Pride of the Potomac Service Unit had a shell of a good time at the Under the Sea Girl Scout Birthday dance, March 16 at Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria.

Fairfax Assault Victim Dies of Injuries

City of Fairfax police say a 63-year-old city resident, William Hays O’Brien, has succumbed to injuries sustained April 16 when he was assaulted in a shopping-center parking lot.

Apple Federal Credit Union Offers Sequester Leniency

Apple Federal Credit Union is prepared to aid those member households that have been affected by the recent government sequestration through offering a limited-time sequester loan.

Innovation Fair at Keene Mill

The 28 student teams brainstormed problems with current products they use on a regular basis and then researched and created solutions to those problems.

Fairfax County Union Officials Say Board’s Budget Fails Staff, Residents

Supervisors maintain cuts necessary to eliminate projected $169 million shortfall.

On the day the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2014 budget, the leaders of Fairfax County’s four public employee unions issued a joint statement saying the budget “failed” staff and county residents.

Charlie Named 2013 Tavern Dog

Charlie, a rescued dog and an American foxhound, took top honors at the annual Gadsby’s Tavern Dog competition Saturday afternoon, April 27, in Market Square.

Institute To Honor Area’s Emerging Black Leaders

Awards spotlight “Top 10 under 40.”

On Tuesday, May 7, the Virginia Leadership Institute will hold its “Top 10 Under 40” awards, to honor 10 of the region’s rising young African American leaders in business, community involvement and politics.

Area Students Win Virginia History Day Awards

Students from three Fairfax County public schools earned awards at the 2013 Virginia History Day competition, held in Williamsburg.

Local Couple Writes ‘Love at First Flight’

Book captures their lives, from a pilot’s stories to courtship.

Three years after beginning the writing process, Alexandria residents Bud and Fran Orr saw the official release of their book “Love at First Flight” in bookstores and online book offerings. A true story surrounding their courtship and marriage during the Vietnam War, “Love at First Flight” hit Amazon.com and the shelves of Barnes and Noble in January.

‘We Are the World’ at Dranesville Elementary

International Night features world music, dance, food and exhibits.

For the 11th time, the halls were alive with the sound of music at Dranesville Elementary’s International Night Program on Friday, April 26, from 7 until after 9 p.m. The cafeteria was entertainment central. After Principal Kathy Manoatl got things started, the evening began with five first grade classes delighting the assembly with their individual performances of songs from Russia, Latin America, Germany, Indonesia and France.

FISH Honors Peggy LeReche

Peggy LeReche of Herndon, administrative assistant at Dominion, was honored as one of the outstanding volunteers at FISH (Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help).

Charles Esten: From Alexandria to 'Nashville'

May 3 show at the Durant Arts Center features Esten's new, original songs, benefits The Alexandria Scholarship Fund.

"Now that I'm in Nashville the thing that I'm loving the most is co-writing. You walk into the room and you shake hands with someone you've never met before and you walk out four hours later and you've got this thing … sharing ideas and everything, it's almost magical, like a miracle." — Charles "Chip" Esten of ABC's hit show "Nashville"

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