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‘We Hear Things We Never Want to Hear’ in Sully District

What it’s like being a Fairfax County dispatcher.

In times of crisis, dispatchers are a lifeline between callers needing help and the first responders who can provide it.

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‘I’m So Happy, Now That This Is Here’ in Fairfax City

Peachwave Frozen Yogurt opens.

Happily eating his cotton-candy-flavored frozen yogurt topped with blueberries, strawberries and Gummy Bears, Harry Ihnat, 3, was too busy to speak.

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‘High-Quality Care and Education for Children’ in Fairfax City

Main Street Child Development Center helps both students and parents.

Main Street Child Development Center provides affordable childcare for low-income families in Fairfax City and Fairfax County.

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‘Though Things Were Hard, He Persevered’: Memorial Brick Installed to Honor Juwaan Espinal

Juwaan Espinal’s life was cut short at age 22, but he left a lasting impact upon all who knew and loved him.

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‘This Gives Me the Opportunity to Follow My Dreams’

ITServe Alliance donates new laptops to Britepaths.

Valentine’s Day was Feb. 14, but a sweet treat came a few days earlier for Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths.

‘A Way for Us to Get Back on Track’ in Fairfax City

Fairfax City manager unveils proposed FY 22 budget

Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer unveiled his proposed City budget for FY 22 at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting.

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‘He’s Devoted His Whole Life to Being a Pastor’ in Centreville

CPC members discuss Bromhead’s merits, their favorite memories.

Retiring after more than three decades as pastor of Centreville Presbyterian Church (CPC), Rob Bromhead’s final day there was last Sunday, Feb. 28.

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‘Family-Friendly Event with a Lot of Cool Cars’ Coming to Chantilly

Casey’s Car Show & Spring Fest raises money for Ellie’s Hats.

Cool cars, tasty food, fun for all ages – and the chance to raise money for a good cause – that’s Casey’s Fourth Annual Car Show & Spring Fest.

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‘Timeless Story of Friendship, Love and Growing Up’

Fairfax High Presents ‘Little Women, the Musical’

Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, “Little Women” describes the lives of the author and her sisters, growing up during Civil War America.

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‘We Made Memories that We Will Cherish Forever’ at Fairfax High

Class of 2021 graduates

Because of the pandemic, the music was recorded, and the ceremony was held on the football field instead of inside the field house.

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Helping Poor, Homeless For a Quarter Century

The Lamb Center celebrates 25th anniversary.

The Lamb Center celebrates 25th anniversary.

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‘Practicing Hard Will Take You Places’

Fairfax High student Sara Young in Army All-American Band.

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It’s Almost Time for Turkey Trot

5K run, 2K walk raise money for Life with Cancer.

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‘We Want to Go Far, Serve More People’

Britepaths honors supporters, volunteers in its new home.

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‘This Is Bold and a Great Opportunity’ in Fairfax City

Developer hopes to build hotel along Main Street.

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Raising Money in Her Sister’s Honor

Festival to Fight Cancer features races, games and superhero costumes.

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‘Using 21st-Century Technology on a 19th-Century House’ in Fairfax City

Uncovering Civil War graffiti at Fairfax’s Historic Blenheim

At Fairfax City’s Historic Blenheim, technology is meeting history, and Mike Toth is the modern-day archaeologist making it happen.

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Peer Support Service Dogs Provide Comfort, Stress Relief in Fairfax County

Pilot program helps police officers cope with a dangerous job.

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‘A Legend in Selfless Service to Northern Virginia’

Art Little honored by both the City of Fairfax and NOVA Parks.

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‘Teamwork, Safety and Aggressive Criminal Patrol’ in Sully District

Pfeiffer is Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Year.

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