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Western Fairfax Christian Ministries, Churches Feed Families for Thanksgiving

With the help of volunteers, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) distributed Thanksgiving Food Boxes to 600 local families in need.

Poplar Tree Road Bridge Now Open

The Poplar Tree Road extension and bridge over Route 28 in Chantilly has just opened, connecting Walney and Stringfellow roads on the east side of Route 28 with Stonecroft Boulevard and Westfields Boulevard on the west side.

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Pancake Breakfast in Fairfax City Helps Children with Cancer

Fundraiser for Ellie’s Hats, this Saturday, June 1.

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Pedestrian Fatality in Fairfax City

Pedestrian Fatality in Fairfax City

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Chantilly Library Turns a Page

Ribbon-cutting signals start of new chapter.

When the ribbon was cut last week to celebrate the changes at the Chantilly Regional Library, it marked the beginning of a new era there. It was also the culmination of years of planning and work.

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Centreville Day Citizen of Year

Harsh honored for work with Brain Foundation.

A Centreville resident since 1973 and someone who’s made a difference in the lives of others, Trudy Harsh was honored Saturday as the 2013 Centreville Day Citizen of the Year.

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Community’s Help Needed Providing School Supplies

Britepaths is collecting backpacks, cash and calculators for students.

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Fairfax City Rings in the Holiday Season

Tis the season

New Children’s Show Set for Chantilly High

New Children’s Show Set for Chantilly High

Area Students Receive Young Women Awards

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) recently awarded its highest honor for young women, a Personal Progress Medallion, to four local high school students.

Suspended Sentences for Sports Betting Operation

Suspended Sentences for Sports Betting Operation

Bicycle Master Plan Meeting March 6

Area residents can help set the course to make Fairfax County a bicycle-friendly community by attending a public meeting on the countywide Bicycle Transportation Master Plan. It’s slated for Tuesday, March 6, from 6:30-9 p.m., at the Sully District Governmental Center, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly. People may drop in anytime, and there’ll be a presentation at 7:30 p.m.

Two Choral Events at Centreville High

The sounds of music will fill the air at two upcoming choral events at Centreville High. One features four a cappella groups and the other spotlights the school’s choir students.

Local Man Pleads Guilty to Murder

He killed his father in Centreville.

Gbassay “Omar” Koroma was slated to stand trial for murder, May 7, in Fairfax County Circuit Court. Instead, he pleaded guilty in March and will be sentenced next month.

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Happy 30th Birthday to Walney Visitor Center

In a nod to yesteryear, children were churning butter and hand-cranking ice cream, Saturday morning, in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly. But it wasn’t because the electricity was out — these activities were part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Walney Visitor Center.

Grill Causes Townhouse Fire in Fair Oaks

Fire officials say a fire Monday night at a Fair Oaks townhouse was accidental, but damage is estimated at more than $10,000.