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We Are the World, at Garfield

Teachers discuss challenges of teaching English as a Second Language.

Garfield Elementary School in Springfield, like all of Fairfax County, has a population that reflects a wide range of backgrounds.

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Marshall High is the Face of Fairfax County

Upwards of 90 countries represented by student population.

The schools that feed into George C. Marshall High School are the academic home to children from all over the world.

Brief: History Conference Focuses on Conflict and Courage

Local historians honored.

Brief: The eighth Annual Fairfax County History Conference was held on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in the City of Fairfax.

Brief: Community Meetings to Help Search for Superintendent

Brief: On Sept. 22, 2011, Superintendent Jack D. Dale announced his intention to retire from Fairfax County Public Schools effective June 30, 2013.

Week in Reston

Find out what is going on this week, Nov. 26-Dec. 1, in Reston.

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This Week in Herndon: Crime Solvers Seek Suspects in Herndon-Area Car Vandalisms

This week in Herndon: Fairfax County Crime Solvers is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects responsible for damaging numerous vehicles parked in an apartment complex over the weekend.

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Brief: Celebrating the Magic of Lift Me Up!

Thirty-seventh Anniversary Gala a Spectacular Night!

Brief: Lift Me Up! therapeutic riding program hosted its annual gala on Saturday, Nov. 17, celebrating the organization’s 37th year of bringing the magic of horseback riding to individuals living with disabilities.

Brief: Fox Mill Walks Raise $5,400 for Reston Interfaith

Brief: The seventh annual Fox Mill Elementary School PTA Walk for the Homeless was held Thursday, Oct. 25.

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LINK Helps Hundreds of Families in Need

Friday, Nov. 16 was an extremely busy day as volunteers were sorting food and clothing and tweets were going out seeking additional food items.

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Brief: ArtSpace to Host Three Local Artists

Brief: ArtSpace Herndon will be hosting three local abstract artists who all use color as a key element.

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Uranium Money Spreads Across Virginia in Radioactive Debate

Upcoming General Assembly session to feature effort to lift ban on uranium mining.

The uranium deposits under the farmlands of Pittsylvania County are miles away from Northern Virginia, but the debate about what happens there is shaping up to be one of the hottest issues of the upcoming General Assembly session.

Brief: Holy Comforter Episcopal Church Sponsors Alternative Gift Fair

Brief: On Dec. 1 and 2, Northern Virginians can make their holiday gift buying more meaningful by shopping at Holy Comforter's Alternative Gift Fair at 543 Beulah Rd NE, Vienna.

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Art & Craft Showcase Attracts Crafters, Shoppers

Many of the artisans at the 30th Annual Northern Virginia Handcrafters Guild Art & Craft Showcase over Thanksgiving weekend are regulars at the show at the Vienna Community Center.

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Shopping for Gifts at Village Centre

What do shoppers, proprietors say?

Check out what gifts these Great Falls stores are selling for the holidays.

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McLean Orchestra Performs Military Salute at Vinson hall

This past Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the McLean Orchestra once again honored America’s veterans with their third annual “Salute to Our Military” concert at Vinson Hall Retirement Community.