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Businesses Navigate County Planning
German grocery looks to Chantilly.
The German Lidl grocery chain offered to proffer $250,000 for athletic fields and recreational facilities in Chantilly.
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Perspective: High School Diplomats — An unforgettable experience.
Over the past summer, I participated in a program called High School Diplomats (HSD), which is a cultural exchange program between Japan and the United States held at Princeton University.
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Westfield Defeats Woodson in Playoff Game
The Westfield Bulldogs and W.T. Woodson Cavaliers matched up for a first round playoff game on Friday night, Nov. 11, in Chantilly.
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Receiving Good Scout Award
Tyler Schroder, an 8th grader at Rocky Run Middle School, a member of Boy Scout Troop 577 in Clifton and a member of the Order of the Arrow; and Dan Kurtenbach, a committee member of Sully District, Boy Scouts of America, received the honor of being recognized as this year's youth and adult Northern Virginia Good Scout for Sully District.
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Ringing in the Season with ‘Silver Belles’
Signature Theatre stages world premiere musical just in time for the holidays.
Signature Theatre's Ark theater in Arlington is staging the world premiere musical, "Silver Belles," just in time for the holiday season — from Nov. 22 to Dec. 24.
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Girls on the Run in Rosslyn
Local students prepare for 3.1-mile run.
On Nov. 20, Girls on the Run of NOVA will host nearly 2,000 runners with girls from 121 Northern Virginia schools completing the 3.1-mile run alongside family, friends, and the general public.
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Despite County’s Voters, It’s President Trump
Democrats re-elect Beyer but lose the country.
Unofficial Election Results As of Monday, Nov. 14
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Gifts from the Heart
From ‘things’ to to experiences, gifts come in all kinds of packaging.
The Vienna-Oakton Connection offers its readers “part 1” of gift ideas, from small community businesses with personalized service to gifts that benefit the spirit of the heart.
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Blood Donation Drive at Madison High
On Oct. 31, Madison HS held its semi-annual blood drive in conjunction with INOVA.
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Week in Vienna
Week in Vienna
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Holiday Season Kicks Off
Events in Vienna-Oakton serve children and adults, welcome the spirit of giving.
The festive season, of sparkling lights and aromatic baked sweets, of craft bazaars and seasonal holiday music, of good-will and selfless spirit, is upon us.
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An Open Letter to County Officials: Deny John’s Wood Redevelopment
I urgently request that you deny the current Saint John’s Wood Apartments redevelopment proposal because of its serious non-conformities with the Fairfax County Comprehensive Plan.
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Council gives go-ahead to Rust Curve project.
Rust Curve Project Gets ‘Green Light’
The Rust Curve proposal is controversial, with residents on both sides of the issue. But, believing in the many benefits it’ll bring, the Fairfax City Council has given it a green light. The project entails building a continuous brick sidewalk on the west side of Route 123/Chain Bridge Road between Old Town Fairfax and Rust Hill Place. It also replaces the drainage ditch and deteriorating sidewalk along Chain Bridge Road with a new, at-grade curb, gutter and sidewalk.
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Fairfax: Paul VI Presents ‘Don’t Go Near the Water’
In an American embassy somewhere behind the Iron Curtain. The ambassador’s son, a bumbler, is running the embassy when three American tourists – parents and their 23-year-old daughter – run inside. They’re being chased by secret police who accuse them of spying and picture-taking. So they seek asylum and make plans to escape. Featuring a cast and crew of 50, Paul VI High presents the rollicking comedy, “Don’t Go Near the Water.” It takes the stage Thursday-Sunday, Nov. 17-20, in the school theater.
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Vienna: OLGS Wimbledon Tennis Team Ends Winning Season
OLGC – Wimbledon I, ended the regular season with a 12-0 record and had match record score of 72-3 in total games played.
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Additional Factors Impede Efforts To Quit Smoking
Public encouraged to learn about challenges faced by smokers with mental illness who want to quit.
Despite her mental health challenges, Deneice Valentine quit smoking in part by learning to meditate.
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Alexandria Film Festival: A Banquet of 40 Films
Alexandria Film Festival celebrates 10 years.
There are more independent film festivals in the Washington, D.C. metro area now than any other time in the area’s history, and that’s great for cinephiles.
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Alexandria City Council and La Bergerie Win Court Case
Judge upholds city’s arguments.
La Bergerie faced opposition from neighbors when it was announced that the inn and restaurant would be moving into a historic location at 329 North Washington St., but after a legal battle, the Court has ruled in favor of La Bergerie and the City Council.
