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Opinion: Commentary: The New Redistricting Process Begins

With the approval of Amendment #1 by 66% of Virginia voters at the ballot box last month, the new redistricting process is now underway and the map-drawing is shifted to a 16-member bipartisan commission.

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ArPets: Sage

They sold their house and left their dog behind. Seriously.

The garbage truck hauled all kinds of junk away, boxes were packed and furniture wrapped.

West Montgomery County Citizens Association

December 2020

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New Spikes, Same Worries in Montgomery County

At least 912 people have died from Covid in County; more than 33,400 cases have been reported.

Covid Cases in Montgomery reached a new high on Nov. 19. 2020.

Bicyclist Dies from Injuries Sustained at Entrance to Great Falls Park: Larry Willis, 53

Larry Willis, 53, critically injured on Nov. 21 at MacArthur Boulevard and Falls Road, at the entrance to Great Falls Park, in a collision involving a bicycle, cyclist struck.

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Kayaker Rescued on the Potomac River

On Tuesday morning, Dec. 1, Montgomery County Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a stranded kayaker on the Potomac River near Riley’s Lock.

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Pumpkins for Piggies at Poplar Spring

This past weekend was the 11th year that a group of friends collected Pumpkins for Piggies in and around River Falls.

Opinion: Column: A Bone To Pick

Not that I'm the most-stressed about it, but I am at least stressed about a bone scan I'm having this week.

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December is Virginia’s Puppy Mill Awareness Month

In February, the 2020 General Assembly unanimously designated December as Virginia’s Puppy Mill Awareness Month.

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Artifacts Tell the Nation’s Story at the New Army Museum

Museum showcases display cases, first hand accounts, newsreel footage and more.

Inside the Army museum

‘Fairfax Peak’ Indoor Ski Slope Jumps Another Mogul

Public comments show mixed opinions for the slope planned at Lorton Landfill.

Fairfax Peak skiing

Students and Parents Navigate Virtual Learning in Fairfax County

FCPS Virtual and In-Person Learning During COVID 2020

Dec. 1 marked the day that Fairfax County Public Schools students in Group 5, those in Early Head Start, PreK, Kindergarten, and some who receive special education services were to at last transition out of distance learning and walk through school doors to receive two days a week of in-person learning.

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Fairfax County Police Patrol on Bikes to Enhance Community Relations

Neighborhood Patrol Units are in every district.

The boots on the ground for the Fairfax County Police Department include the numerous bicycle squads cruising throughout the county, keeping communities safe while interacting with the public on a daily basis.

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Have Yourself a Sober Little Christmas

Batting addictions during the holidays

With the holidays come an increase in imbibing.

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Bringing Joy and Message of Hope to Area Children

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue participating in TOYS FOR TOTS Campaign

The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will be participating in the Annual National Capital Region Fire and EMS Departments’ 2020 TOYS FOR TOTS Campaign.