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Burke Centre VRE Connector Project Meeting Scheduled

The fourth phase of the Burke Centre VRE Connector project will link neighborhoods west of Oak Leather Drive to the Burke VRE station for pedestrians and bikers.

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In Mosaic District

Crime Report: Sully District Police Station

Crime Report: Sully District Police Station

Roundups: Centreville and Chantilly

Roundups: Centreville and Chantilly

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Remembering a Friend in Great Falls

On Saturday, Feb. 11, Mookies BBQ, was transformed by the high-energy sounds of “SilverLine," fronted by Great Falls residents Mike Novak and Jim Volpicelli, along with Mike Helget and Dan Lasik.

Crime Report: McLean District Police Station

Crime Report: McLean District Police Station

McLean Man Arrested for Hate Crime

Robin McGreer, 35, of McLean was arrested on Monday, Feb. 27, for a bias-related attack that he allegedly committed on Nov. 27, 2016, by biting his victim’s face.

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Pure Pasty Competes in World Pasty Championship

Vienna “pasty” chefs take their specialties to competition to the place where pasties were born.

Vienna’s The Pure Pasty Co. is off to Cornwall, England, to compete in the World Pasty Championship on Saturday, March 4.

Crime Report: Vienna Police Department from Feb. 17-23.

Crime Report: Vienna Police Department from Feb. 17-23.

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Great Falls Town Hall Debates $57 Million Gap in School Budget

Where to cut?

The Fairfax County Public Schools projected a $57 million shortfall in its budget for next school year, which will impact the more than 188,000 students that are projected to be educated in the system next school year.

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Fairfax County Board Appoints Police Civilian Review Panel

Residents can submit complaints concerning allegations of abuse of authority or misconduct by Fairfax County police through the panel.

The ongoing goal of increased transparency and accountability for the Fairfax County Police Department now has nine fresh faces. On Tuesday, Feb. 28, the Board of Supervisors announced its appointees to the inaugural Civilian Review Panel, one of the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.

Strategic Plan Part 3: Well-Managed Government

Plan calls for flexible funding and greater accessibility.

Alexandria strategic plan.

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From DEAL to Metal Coffins

Mike Vigil, author and former DEA agent.

Former DEA agent writes book

Character and Courage

Tilelli honors service of Washington, first responders.

Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association

$1 Million in Assistance

Faith coalition straining to help make housing affordable.

Several institutions in Alexandria’s faith community are pushing City Council to increase spending on affordable housing in the FY2018 city budget.