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Saving the Parkway’s Trees

National Park Service forests are at risk of failure in the national capital region and beyond.

English ivy is one of the most invasive and destructive plants in the region.

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Mount Vernon Ladies Receive Spirit of Virginia Award

Governor and First Lady make presentation at the Estate.

“In rescuing America’s most historic home and pioneering the preservation space, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association embodies what it means to uplift the spirit of Virginia.” — Gov. Glenn Youngkin

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Virginia Represents the US in International Art Competition

Virginia Represents the US in International Art Competition

Ides of Bark in Mount Vernon

Ides of Bark

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Fairfax City Receives Willard-Sherwood Update

Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.

Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.

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Fairfax City Seeks Voting-Sticker Designs

Fairfax City Seeks Voting-Sticker Designs

Woodlands Education Center Opens

Woodlands Education Center Opens

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Opposition to Animal Services Changes

Some say proposal not sufficiently studied; no one in the audience at 2 town hall meetings spoke in favor of the proposal.

Animals

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Are Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe?

Crashes involving pedestrians have been increasing over the last three years, up from 144 in 2021 to 191 in 2022 to 233 in 2023.

bikes and peds

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Newly Released Book Chronicles Fall of Saigon 1975

Local author tells of her Vietnamese family’s escape on the last plane out.

Vietnam book

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Expedited Data Center Zoning Amendments

Protecting communities while addressing localities’ concerns.

Data Center

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East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group

New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.

Medical Group

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Tree Walk in Dyke Marsh

Trees

Over $5 Million in New Funds for Gunston Hall

Over $5 Million in New Funds for Gunston Hall

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Honoring Social Workers

Honoring Social Workers