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Back to Business in Ballston
Nine new projects to provide retail, office and residential.
As the Ballston Mall slowly begins to continue towards new life, all across Ballston new development plants are emerging.
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Fairfax County: Former Police Officer Torres sentenced to 12 months for killing John Geer
Torres released five days following sentencing due to time already served
For the first time in its three-quarters of a century in existence, a Fairfax County Police officer has been convicted and sentenced after an officer-involved shooting death.
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Arlington: The More Things Change at H-B Woodlawn ...
A new principal at H-B embraces an old school tradition.
H-B Woodlawn is a little different.
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Arlington Snapshot: Police Chief-for-the-Day
“Do you Nathnael Abrahams, solemnly swear?” Nathnael was being sworn in as 2016 Police Chief-for-the-Day at the Arlington County Justice Center Plaza on June 21 by Deputy Chief Andy Penn.
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McLean: Hunter Watson, 20, Dies in a Car Crash
Family, friends to celebrate Watson’s life and memory on July 9.
Family, friends to celebrate Watson’s life and memory on July 9.
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Alexandria Column: Local Maker Spotlight
From the Old Town Boutique District
The movement to shop small and support locally-owned businesses is alive and well in the DMV area, and that includes supporting the makers themselves.
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Drinkwater, Pelegrin Honored
Sully names Officers of Month.
The Sully District Police Station and its Citizens Advisory Committee have recognized two Officers of the Month for April. They are Sgt. Justin Drinkwater and Auxiliary Officer Antonio Pelegrin.
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Fatal Crash in Vienna
Officers responded to the 8700 block of Park Street on Friday, June 17, at around 7:36 a.m. for a report of a traffic crash involving a single-vehicle.
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Vienna: Pet Adoption Expo Finds Forever-Homes for Homeless Animals
Organized and sponsored by the Vienna Arts Society, adoption event pulled together adoptables and families looking for a furry family member.
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Obituary: Prolific Author, Robert F. Dorr, Dies
A source of energy, inspiration and courage to the Great Falls creative community.
When author Robert F. Dorr took his last breath on Sunday, June 12, 2016, not only the writing world but the entire, larger community whispered a final farewell and breathed a sigh of sadness right along with him.
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Commentary: Congress Must Act to Stem Gun Violence Epidemic
Last week, America woke to what has become an all-too-common nightmare. A man driven by hate and armed with assault weapons carried out our nation’s worst mass shooting.
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End of an Era at Chantilly High
Theater Director Ed Monk is retiring.
It’s the end of an era; Chantilly High Theater Director Ed Monk is retiring. He’s bringing down the curtain on his career here after 31 years with Fairfax County Public Schools — 26 of them at Chantilly.
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Arlington’s Loss with Death of ‘Mr. Reilly’
A Remembrance
Dr. Reilly Lewis passed away from a sudden cardiac arrest in his home in Arlington on June 9.
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Apartment Fire Kills Beloved Fairfax Resident
Community mourns Bill Patton, 74.
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Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna’s Police Department from June 3-9.
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Herndon Police Officers Train with Fairfax Fire & Rescue
Two menacing Dodge Charger sedans come to a stop, a dark silver one in front of the other, all black with gold lettering that reads Herndon Police. Officers from the cruiser get out, and begin barking commands at the driver of the suspicious car in front.
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Week in Fairfax
Area crime reports
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Potomac Yard Metro Project Moves Forward
Lingering doubts around parking surround Potomac Yard approval.
After years of planning, Potomac Yard Metro is starting to come together. But for many local residents, the arrival of the new Metro station comes with some remaining hurdles.

