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Column: The Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington

History

Excerpted from “A Son and his Adoptive Father: The Marquis de Lafayette and George Washington” 2006 exhibition at Mount Vernon.

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Misty Blue Says Good-bye to Former Owner

Unconditional love.

In the Aug. 28, 2010 edition of The Almanac, an article featured the "shared custody" of a husky named Misty Blue.

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Superintendent Visits Twain Middle School

The stop is the next to last on Garza’s Listening Tour

The school board has already approved their FY 2015 budget, but concerned teachers and parents continue to voice their concerns as the process to receive county funding moves on. The budget was among several topics addressed at Twain Middle School on Feb. 17, a stop on Superintendent Karen Garza’s listening tour.

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Marker Dedicated at Wolf Run Shoals in Clifton

Site played important role during Civil War.

During the Civil War, Wolf Run Shoals in Clifton served as a major entry point for the Union Army marching north. A marker written by historians James Lewis and Brian McEnany, honoring the site’s rich historical legacy, was unveiled during a ceremony at the site in Clifton on June 21.

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Considering Private School?

Small steps this summer can minimize stress of application process.

The school year has just come to an end … which means it’s the ideal time to prepare to apply to leading independent schools.

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Insider’s Perspective on Glenstone Museum

Potomac Library to feature presentation on Saturday.

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Benefits of Fresh Air in Potomac

Family hosts inner city boy for second year.

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Great Fall Library Promotes Reading Adventure

Once the set number of books is read, the children and teens are given a coupon book as the prize.

The Fairfax County Summer Reading Adventure has kicked off again this year and the Great Falls public library is joining in to give children the chance to turn summer reading into fun prizes.

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Friends Find Ways to Meet and Stay Safe in Potomac

Where there is a will, there is a way, and three high school friends wanted to visit in person in spite of the rules about social distancing. So, Sophie Shapiro, Sheerin Naimi and Maya Rosenberg planned a get together by meeting in the parking lot of Potomac Library Saturday afternoon. “We haven’t met since March,” the Churchill graduates said.

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Senior Living: Just Can’t Wait to Get Back on the Road Again

Vaccinated Seniors plan vacations, trips to reunite with family

Sifting through photos of rafting trips through Labyrinth Canyon on the tranquil waters of the Green River and hiking in the Needles district of Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, Arlene Richter recalls her past travels as she begins planning for new adventures.

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Autumn Thrills and Chills at the Workhouse Arts Center

Workhouse presents two thrilling October events with plenty of Halloween haunting specters.

Haunted house

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Bulletin Board 7/3

Bulletin Board 7/3

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Business Notes

Business Notes

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Comstock Expands Portfolio and Construction Along Metro Silver Line

Comstock’s Herndon Redevelopment pauses for up to two years.

Redevelopment

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$100 Million in Infrastructure Funds for VRE

The Federal Railroad Administration announced recently that it will advance more than $1.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority will receive up to $100 million to design and build the Franconia-Springfield Bypass, a critical bridge that will alleviate congestion on one of busiest railways in Virginia.

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Can Prospective Public School Employees Afford Fairfax?

School pay scale for emerging professions hurts recruitment.

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Holiday Events Not to Miss

Holiday Events Not to Miss

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