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Car Seat Inspections on July 17

Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, July 17, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.

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Remembering the Past

Juneteenth ceremony held at Douglass Memorial Cemetery.

Crowds gathered in Douglass Memorial cemetery June 21 to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, with descendants of those buried there recalling family legacies of the African American quest for freedom and equality.

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Celebrating Pride

Representatives from the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office talked with attendees at the June 28 Pride Fair in Market Square.

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Speed Cameras Will Be Operational During Summer School

The Arlington Public Schools Summer School Program will run from July 7 through Aug. 1, 2025.

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Rev. DeLishia Davis Leaves Behind Legacy Beyond Calloway

The Arlington community celebrated with joy but some sadness the departure of The Rev. DeLishia Davis as the pastor of the historic Calloway United Methodist Church.

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Food for Every Child This Summer

Community News at a Glance

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Home of the Brave

Flags for Heroes on display at Cedar Knoll.

Flags for Heroes on display at Cedar Knoll.

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Celebrating Juneteenth in Gum Springs

Juneteenth

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From Mount Vernon to the U.S. Supreme Court

Marker recognizes unconstitutional racial discrimination in Northern Virginia

Marker placed in Mount Vernon

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Placemaking Plans Put in Motion at Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting

Two blocks that house the hospital, police, fire and supervisors’ office are under the microscope.

Mount Vernon placemaking

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Fairfax City’s the Place to Be for Fourth of July

Gigantic parade, fire-station fun, music and fireworks.

July 4

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Solar Energy in Virginia

Fairfax County’s use growing

Fairfax County’s use growing

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Fairfax City Councilmember Hardy-Chandler Honored

She receives the Juneteenth Legacy of Freedom award.

Awards

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Fairfax City Holds Annual Juneteenth Celebration

‘Inequality didn’t vanish when the chains were broken.’

Juneteenth

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Reston Town Center North Public Meeting

Presentation caught some attendees and speakers off guard.

Presentation caught some attendees and speakers off guard.