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‘There’s a Family Whose Hearts Are Broken’

17 years in prison for 17-year-old’s murder.

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‘Inspiring Others to Continue His Legacy’

Sully Police Sgt. Ryan Lindenbaum honored in memorial golf fundraiser.

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Bringing Closure to a Civil War Mystery in Centreville

Historic marker dedicated to soldiers that were found there.

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‘Interesting Opportunity and Prudent First Step’ in Fairfax City

Council OKs e-scooter pilot program.

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Local Students Make Sweet Summer Music in Centreville

Franklin Middle holds 34th annual Band and Orchestra Camp.

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Centreville and Chantilly: What’s on the Local Horizon

Homes, shops, restaurants and more.

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Celebration of Art and Community in Fairfax

Britepaths seeks art, volunteers and sponsors for upcoming event.

Art

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American Legion Post 1995 Honors U.S. Flags

American Legion Post 1995 Honors U.S. Flags

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‘When Trust Is Broken’

Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.

Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.

Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified

Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.

Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.

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Laszlo Palko Hired as Fairfax City Manager

He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.

He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.

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Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music

47th annual celebration is Saturday, Oct. 14.

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‘We Hope People Help Us Feed Our Neighbors in Crisis’

Souper Bowl food drive to benefit Britepaths’ pantry.

Souper Bowl food drive to benefit Britepaths’ pantry.

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‘Laughing from Start to Finish’ at Westfield

Westfield High presents ‘The Play that Goes Wrong.’

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Former Centreville High Teacher Writes Children’s Book

Partial proceeds will aid Maui wildfire relief.

Falling snow can be a magical thing – beautiful, exciting and ethereal – especially to a child. But for 5-year-old Kiki, who lives in Hawaii, it’s only a dream.

The Horrors of Heroin Use

Three local residents share their stories.

It’s not easy to stand in public and bear one’s soul about life’s most tragic moments, but that’s what Tayler Gibson, Greg Lannes and Greg Richter did recently. Addressing the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), they described in detail how heroin had affected their lives.

Virginia Tech Tragedy: Five Years Later

Erin Peterson’s family then and now.

For Celeste and Grafton Peterson, on April 16, 2007, the world as they knew it changed forever. That was the day their daughter — and only child — Erin was killed in the massacre at Virginia Tech.

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In Case of Emergency

A look at Fairfax County’s 911 center.

Being a dispatcher in Fairfax County’s state-of-the-art, 911 center sounds like an exciting job. It’s also stressful, tiring, rewarding and, at times, harrowing.

Centre View Roundups for May 17

More MathCounts Success Coached by Rocky Run Middle School’s MathCounts coach, teacher Melanie Roller, Virginia’s MathCounts team came in fifth last week in national competition. And one of the team members, Rocky Run eighth-grader Robin Park, was ranked 11th in the U.S. in the individual standings. In March, Rocky Run’s MathCounts team won the state championship, and Robin, the team captain, finished second in the state. So he got to compete on Virginia’s team in Nationals, May 10-11, in Orlando, Fla., with the other three highest scorers in the state, and Roller coached them.

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Honoring Jeffrey; Helping Others

Angel Kisses 5K/2K is this Sunday.

Jeffrey Virostek was 2 when he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). He went into remission after aggressive treatment and a bone-marrow transplant; and for nine months, he was able to just be a little boy again, playing with friends and enjoying his family.