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River Farm Preservation Efforts Gather Momentum
NOVA Parks and Northern Virginia Conservation Trust hope to purchase River Farm to keep it open to the public.
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Biking and Trail Use Continues to Grow in Northern Virginia
Pit Stop gathering is out, but Bike to Work Day is still on for May 21.
It’s been 20 years since Bike to Work Day began, and it grows each year, showing that there is another side to commuting that uses no gas, has health benefits and is fun, even if it’s only one day a year for many.
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Gutter Politics
City Council candidates campaign on fixing Alexandria's flooding problem.
None of the candidates for Alexandria City Council are for flooding, which has swamped the city's aging infrastructure in recent years as a series of major storm events have repeatedly submerged parts of Alexandria.
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Knife-Wielding Man in Assault at Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque
Man is charged with hate crime after lunging at guard
Shortly before Monday’s afternoon prayer at the Dar al Hirjah Islamic Center near Seven Corners in Fairfax County, a man who was not part of the Muslim community began harassing those outside the entrance of the mosque waiting to pray.
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Fairfax County Community Presses New Police Chief and Chairman for Answers
Citizens call for starting over on police chief, not being part of Davis' “redemptive” career journey.
On day four in his new position as Chief of Police Fairfax County, the ghosts of Kevin Davis' law enforcement past clung heavily in the County's public arena of the May 6 virtual Community Input Session hosted by Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay (D-At-large), Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Rodney Lusk (D-Lee).
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Survey: Fewer Families with Children Were Experiencing Homelessness
The number of families with children experiencing homelessness decreased by 52 percent between 2020 and 2021, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Point-in-Time survey.
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Federal Help for Restaurants and Shuttered Venues
Two new federal funding sources are now available to help local businesses.
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Opinion: Commentary: What President Biden's American Jobs Plan Means to Virginia
The Biden administration recently released its American Jobs Plan which includes 2.25 billion dollars of national investment in infrastructure and services.
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‘Using Our Community to Tell Real Stories’
Woodson High presents the musical, ‘Working.’
As everyone learned during the pandemic, America’s workers play vital roles in keeping the country running.
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Fun in the Sun in Chantilly at Casey’s Car Show & Spring Fest
Casey Automotive’s Fourth Annual Car Show & Spring Fest was Sunday, May 2, in Chantilly.
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Opinion: Commentary: Beyer Submits Community Project Funding Requests
To support Northern Virginia infrastructure, police reform, health care
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) submitted requests for federal funds for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
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Cappies Review: Circle of Life Goes On
Herndon High presents Cowboy’s #2
Life can be so short, but when you're a cowboy it can feel like forever.
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Mount Vernon Bike Trail Resurfacing Work Temporarily Closes Trail
Missing segments of this trail will be part of a bigger project.
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Workhouse Arts Center is Opening to Commercial Entities as Attractions
A restaurant and brewery were among the desired occupants they are seeking.
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June Graduation Concludes the Year of Uncertainty
School system has all the graduation ceremonies lined up for early June.
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Ten-Year-Old Advocates for Sidewalks Along Georgetown Pike
Creates and releases an online community petition
Ponteha Aryavand, 10, of Great Falls introduced an online community petition in mid-April for a continuous yet undetermined length of sidewalk along Georgetown Pike in Great Falls.
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Wellbeing: Meeting Increased Mental Health Needs
Affordable treatment options highlighted during National Mental Health Month
Resulting from the tumultuous and emotionally charged past year, there's been an uptick in reported mental health conditions.
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City Election: Yo Yo Road Diet
Four Democrats support four lanes on Seminary Road.
The lingering resentment over Seminary Road bike lanes comes with a price tag, somewhere between $300,000 and $700,000 — a cost four City Council candidates say they’re willing to pay for returning four lanes of traffic to the street.