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Fairfax Honors Retired City Manager Sisson

City Hall Annex atrium will be named after him.

Seven Running for Fairfax City Council

Candidates in their own words.

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‘It Felt Good to Be Recognized and Appreciated’ in Fairfax County

County thanks its Public Works employees with food.

National Public Works Week was May 17-23; and as COVID-19 has revealed whose labor is essential – not just in a crisis, but every day – Fairfax County celebrated workers in a category that doesn’t immediately spring to mind.

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Fairfax City: ‘No Lives Matter Until Black Lives Matter’

People speak their minds during a powerful event.

Not even the 90-degree heat could match the fire and passion of the nearly 3,000 people who gathered Saturday afternoon in Fairfax City’s Old Town Square to show that Black Lives Matter.

‘The Pandemic Has Really Changed Everything’ in Sully District

Kathy Smith discusses the ‘State of Sully.’

What’s happening in the Sully District, land-use cases and COVID-19’s effects on Fairfax County’s budget were discussed during Supervisor Kathy Smith’s (D-Sully) “State of Sully” talk.

‘We Believe We’ll Have a Voice, But We Don’t’ in Centreville

Residents furious about Braddock, Old Lee funding decision.

When VDOT held a Feb. 13 information meeting about safety and operational changes proposed for the Braddock/Old Lee roads intersection in Centreville, five alternatives were presented.

‘No Way to Mitigate Roar of Jet Engines Overhead’ in Sully District

Divided Planning Commissioners OK Stonebrook proposal

Imagine living directly beneath an arrivals path at Dulles International Airport, where jumbo jet aircraft zoom just 950 feet above the homes, 24 hours a day.

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‘Driven by Fire and Determination’ to Graduate at Mountain View High

Celebrating Class of 2021

At the outset of Mountain View High’s graduation, last Wednesday, June 9, at Centreville High, Assistant Principal Catherine Stone noted that it was the school’s 50th graduation ceremony.

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‘We’ve Been Doing God’s Work with Our Hands’ in Fair Oaks

King of Kings Lutheran Church celebrates 50 years.

The past, present and future united during the 50th anniversary celebration of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Fair Oaks.

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From Westfield to the Big Time

Kevin Clay stars in “Book of Mormon’s” national tour.

Westfield High School Alum Writes Book

City of Fairfax Manager Unveils Proposed FY20 Budget

Real-estate tax rate in City of Fairfax is recommended to rise.

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‘The Wise Build Bridges, the Foolish Build Barriers’

Ahmadiyya Muslim women host interfaith dialogue.

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‘Build Community and Improve People’s Lives’ in Fairfax

One-on-one with Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer.

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‘Mamma Mia! Here I Go Again’ in Centreville

Rollicking musical presented by The Alliance Theatre.

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Fairfax: Stombres Takes the Reins – For Now

Appointed interim mayor until after a February 2017 special election.

Before an overflow crowd Tuesday night, the Fairfax City Council named former City Councilman Steve Stombres to serve as interim mayor.

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First Lady Comes to GMU, Campaigns for Clinton

Speaks on Hillary Clintons 'lifelong record of public service.'

Excitement filled the air when First Lady Michelle Obama addressed an enthusiastic crowd, last Friday, Sept. 16, at GMU’s Johnson Center. Speaking on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, she urged everyone to vote and called Clinton the only qualified candidate in the race.

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Musical with “Funny Jokes, Strong Cast” in Chantilly

Chantilly High offers “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.”

Fairfax City Council Adopts FY ’18 Budget

Real-estate tax rate will decrease slightly.

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Carnival, Crafts, Music, Food and Fun

Fairfax Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 14.

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