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Baking Variations of the Pasty in Chantilly

What a lucky find in a local farmers’ market in Chantilly: Nyall Meredith of Celtic Pasties, a one-man operation making and baking several variations of the pasty.

University Looks to Fair Lakes

California University of Management and Sciences, with South Baylo University, bought a 54,720-square-foot building in Fair Lakes to operate classes.

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Vote on German Grocery in Chantilly to go to Supervisors

The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended approval of Lidl U.S. Operations, LLC, proposal to amend zoning to permit a 30,000-square-foot grocery store and 18,000-square-foot multi-tenant retail building on 5.09 acres on the 73-acre Chantilly Crossing Shopping Center at the intersection of Lee Road and Chantilly Crossing Lane.

Sully District Police Station Crime Report

The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.

Sully District Police Station Crime Report

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Holidays in the Homeless Services Center in Arlington

Good cheer, warm and supportive environment

Walk into the Homeless Services Center at 2020-A 14th Street N and one immediately feels the good cheer.

Loverde Reflects on 17-Year Ministry

The Most Rev. Paul Loverde, 76, retired this month as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 27-30

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 27-30

Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council President, Awarded

Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council President, Awarded

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New President of Montgomery County Council

Potomac resident Roger Berliner (right) was unanimously selected as the new president of the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 6.

Water, Silt and a Canal-Full of Issues

Brandt updates WMCCA on C&O National Historic Park.

Members of the West Montgomery County Citizens Association got a verbal tour along the C&O Canal from Kevin Brandt, superintendent of the C&O National Historical Park, Wednesday.

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Bringing Joy in Cabin John

Escorted by the Cabin John Volunteer Fire Department, Santa made his annual rounds through area neighborhoods, collecting toys for the National Center for Children and Families, the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots and the Children’s National Medical Center.

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Mom and Daughters Launch Sonoran Rose in Potomac

Boutique shop opened last month.

Potomac is welcoming Sonoran Rose — a new women’s boutique loaded with clothing, jewelry, accessories, home décor and gift items — to the retail space previously occupied by Flora’s Nest.

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So Many Gifts, And So Close in Potomac

Exploring what’s available in the shops at Potomac Woods Plaza and Park Potomac.

Not to bring on a Potomac panic, but soon all holiday shopping must be finished.

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Congratulations Hoover Middle School artists

Hoover Middle School artists who entered this year’s national PTA Reflections art contest were congratulated at a school award ceremony Dec. 16.

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An International Life

Hrand (Randy) Kurkjian, a consultant to developing nations for more than 30 years, including two years as Peace Corps country director in Yemen, spoke on "My Contributions to My Adopted Country" at a Potomac Community Village event at the Potomac Library on Dec. 6.