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Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
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Historic Herndon Oak Tree Removed
Nearly 200-year-old witness tree 'struggled' and obstructed sight triangle quadrant to the intersection.
In 1823, an acorn from an Overcup Oak tree sent up a shoot at what is now the corner of Elden and Center Streets in the Town of Herndon.
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Reston Included in Continent-wide Butterfly Count Program
Data used to study weather and habitat change effects
Is it a monarch butterfly or an imitator, a white moth, or a cabbage white butterfly?
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Langley High School Saxons Boat Wins Gold at States
Crew Team also wins three Bronze medals at championships
The Langley High School Crew knocked it out of the water when the athletes ended their rowing season on June 19 at the 2021 Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championships regatta hosted by the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Association.
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Multicultural Festival Held in Vienna
The festival featured diverse entertainment and served as a closing to the Liberty Amendments Month.
On July 17, the Vienna Multicultural Festival was held to celebrate the end of the Liberty Amendments Month.
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Vienna Police Highlights July 9 – July 15, 2021
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from July 9 – July 15, 2021.
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Ripe Red Tomatoes, Juicy Peaches Highlight Area’s Farmers Markets
County’s markets are hopping as they go into National Farmers Market Week in early August.
National Farmers Market Week
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Opinion: Commentary: Closing the Digital Divide
Federal funds make this possible by 2024
Last Friday, Governor Northam announced good news for Virginia: $700 million in American Rescue Plan Funding will be invested to achieve universal broadband in the Commonwealth by 2024!
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Summer Camp in Age of Climate Change
Increased safety protocols result from climate change-induced extreme temperatures.
Some of the area’s youngest aspiring thespians are spending part of their summer honing their craft at Arlington’s Encore Stage & Studio’s camps.
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Five Montgomery County Councilmembers on American Legion Bridge to I-270
Montgomery County Councilmembers Hans Riemer, Gabe Albornoz, Andrew Friedson, Nancy Navarro and Craig Rice released the following statement in advance of the Transportation Planning Board vote regarding rebuilding the American Legion Bridge and adding capacity to I-270:
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Can Our Yards Save the Planet?
Plant native plants for pollinators, food for birds and more.
When Tami Entabi moved into her Mount Vernon-area home in 2006, the backyard was a thick mass of intertwined English ivy.
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Weeds and Blind Curves Along the Trail Keep the Volunteers Busy
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are always looking for volunteers when it comes to weed control.
weeds along bike trail
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Picture Restoration Unearths Local History
The Photo Detective investigated Civil War veteran photo at Mount Vernon.
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Hot Summer Climate Flows into the Real Estate Market
With the pandemic shrinking, bidding wars are part of the house buying process.
Hot real estate market
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Rock the ‘70’s Metal Scene with Black Sabbitch
The all-female Black Sabbath: Four women rocking the metal band’s sound and energy.
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Rebuilding Hospitality
Restaurants, hotels and performing arts venues struggle with recovery
Now that the pandemic is fading into a bad memory, Alexandria's hospitality industry is at a crossroads.
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Bryan ‘Bugsy’ Watson Dies at 78
NHL great opened Old Town sports bar in 1983
To anyone who knew him, Bryan Watson was larger than life.
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Opinion: Commentary: Virginia Private Colleges Week
July 26-31 marks Private Colleges Week in Virginia.
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Balloon Releases Could Bring Fines
New law bans the intentional outdoor release of balloons, which can harm wildlife, environment
A balloon with a mind of its own follows a young boy around the streets of Paris amusing all, in the classic French children’s movie, “The Red Balloon.”