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Keep It Simple in Arlington

County manager proposes two cent tax rate increase.

One cent for Metro. One cent for Arlington Public Schools.

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Snapshot in Arlington

Letter to the Editor: Much to Do

A new report from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association paints a troubling picture of our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.

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The 25th annual Feel the Heritage Festival

The 25th annual Feel the Heritage Festival

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Celebrating Heritage at Drew Community Center

Exhbits include little known accomplishments in Black history.

Who was Charles Drew?

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Raising a Service Dog

Canine Companions for Independence puppies will assist people with disabilities.

Even for those who consider themselves “dog people” through and through, like Arlington resident Jeanna Sullivan, the process of raising a puppy for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) can be unexpectedly fulfilling and life-changing.

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for March 5-11

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for March 5-11.

Fisette Will Not Seek Re-Election

Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette has decided not to run for re-election to the board this year.

Pierce To Leave Arlington Community Foundation

Arlington Community Foundation Executive Director Wanda L. Pierce will step down as executive director in March after more than 8 years of leading the foundation.

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Prayer Vigil at ICE Office

Rising Hope pastor speaks about arrests outside church.

On the morning of Feb. 8, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers showed up across the street from Rising Hope Mission Church on Russell Road in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria.

Fairfax County Solicits Public Input on Environmental Vision

Online survey open through March 6.

Fairfax County is preparing to update the Environmental Excellence 20-Year Vision Plan (Environmental Vision) and the public is urged to weigh in via an online survey.

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Chief to Release Name of Officer in Herndon Shooting

Risk assessment is complete.

The risk assessment of the officer involved in the fatal Jan. 16 shooting of Mohammad Azim Doudzai is now finished, according to a Feb. 24 release from Fairfax County Police.

U.S. Marshals Warn Public of Jury Duty Phone Scams

The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a nationwide telephone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers or law enforcement officials seeking to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty.

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Annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance in Centreville

The girls from Centreville Elementary School danced the night away on Friday, Feb. 17 at a Hawaiian Luau with their fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers, uncles and in one case, an older brother.