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Music Connects in Herndon

Virtual recitals strengthen stretched ties.

Will Meinert (bass) and Emily Misch (soprano) of Herndon are opera singers performing and streaming recitals and short productions with a mix of discussions.

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Scouting for Food Nov. 14

Things have changed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Roberta Gosling, co-founder of the South Lakes High School Food Pantry said, “Since COVID-19, the SLHS PTSA Food pantry has pivoted to a contact-free distribution system.

Fairfax County Police Chief Resigns

Praised by many, Roessler also faced criticism and calls for resignation

Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. announced his resignation last week, effective February 2021.

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Off To The Races in Great Falls

Great Falls recently staged a pandemic version of a Derby: ladies in big hats, a sunny sky, six races with thirteen horses apiece, and big prizes for the winners.

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Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Restaurant of the Week: Mamma’s Kitchen

Mamma’s Kitchen, located at 7601 Fordson Road, is the passion of chef/owner Marianna Johnides, where she brings wonderfully flavored Mediterranean cuisine to Alexandria, made from the freshest, most delicious ingredients prepared in simple, accessible ways.

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Coats for Kids in Mount Vernon

Firefighters and Friends give away 3,000 new coats

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief John Butler joined volunteers at Penn Daw Fire Station 11 Oct. 29 to organize and distribute thousands of new winter coats for children in need as part of the Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue annual coat drive.

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Wildlife in Trouble? Experienced Team to the Rescue

The call from distraught Alexandria city employees was urgent.

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Burke Gets New Grocery Store

In a line that rivaled those for recent early voting, about 200 shoppers awaited the opening of the new Lidl grocery store in Burke at the Rolling Valley Shopping Center on Old Keene Mill Road on Oct. 28.

Seth Goldman to be Featured Speaker

Jack Moline lecture set for Nov. 8

Seth Goldman, founder of Eat the Change, will be the featured speaker Nov. 8 at the annual Rabbi Jack Moline lecture series.

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Appetite: Hangry Panda, Food Trucks Navigate New Avenues

It’s no secret that times are tough across the restaurant industry nationwide.

‘Eagles Can Soar Beyond These Skies’

Lanier Middle renamed for NASA figure, Katherine Johnson

The City of Fairfax School Board voted unanimously Monday night to change the name of Lanier Middle School to Katherine Johnson Middle School.

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Teaming Up for a Terrific Trunk-or-Treat in Centreville

On Oct. 28, Fairfax County police and sheriff’s officers, plus local businesses, hosted a drive-through Trunk-or-Treat in Centreville’s Bull Run Regional Park.

Fairfax County Leaders ‘Strategically Eliminated Citizens’ Voices’

Residents vent to Helmer, Marsden about Braddock, Old Lee Roads

Upset that neither Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors, nor VDOT, seem to care about residents’ objections to proposed “fixes” for Braddock and Old Lee Roads, Kathleen Leggette hosted her own, town-hall meeting.

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Halloween Takes on a New Look in Arlington

Leftover heating pipe, plywood, bungee cords and a couple of hours, and you have a couple of Halloween treat chutes.

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ArPets: Meet Wobble, The Much-Loved Tripod Cat

They were already running late.