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‘Showcasing Cuisines from Around the World’

Fairfax City’s summer Restaurant Week is Sept. 4-10.

Restaurant Week

Beneath Franklin Middle School’s many music trophies, the Concert Band plays.

Kabir Sharma with his tuba.

Music Students Make Sweet Summer Sounds

Franklin Middle holds 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp.

The sweet sounds of music filled the halls of Franklin Middle School during the 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp. It ran June 22-July 14, and 350 fourth- through rising 10th-graders attended.

The Elms: Residents and law-enforcement officers celebrate together during National Night Out.

The Elms: Kelly Brennan, son John and 1st Lt. Lucas Salzman with the Sheriff’s Office

Village at Mount Gilead: Some of the residents who gathered at their community’s gazebo.

Sully II: Firefighters from Station 38 pose in front of their firetruck. At far left …

Little Rocky Run: From left are the Sully District Police Station’s PFC Meg Hawkins and …

‘Putting a Face to Those who Protect Our Community’

Centreville communities celebrate National Night Out.

“National Night Out is a good reminder of why we serve and the tremendous support we have from our community – and it’s just fun.” — Capt. Shawn Adcock, FCPD’s Special Operations Division