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Potomac: Seeking Cleaner Water from Middle of River
Residents hear proposal for adding new offshore water intake.
Many don’t worry about where their water comes from, but as part of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), it’s Simon Baidoo’s job to worry. For the last decade Baidoo has been project manager over one proposal in particular: adding a new offshore intake to the Potomac Water Filtration Plant.
Mount Vernon: Quander Road Stream Reconstruction Coming
Intention to stop massive sediment runoff flowing into Dyke Marsh
It’s safe to say Dyke Marsh should not be orange. Yet about two years ago, that’s what members of the group Friends of Dyke Marsh who lived in the River Tower condo building observed.
Springfield: Richard Byrd Library’s CoderDojo a Success
Program for children extended through October 2017.
More than three dozen children attended the second CoderDojo class held at the Richard Byrd Library in Springfield on Saturday, July 16.
Burke, Mount Vernon: Copperthite Race Track Receives Historical Marker
2,000-person grandstand once stood in Burke.
More than 100 years since Copperthite Race Track opened in Burke, harnessed race horses once again trotted back and forth on the same grounds, now inhabited by the Burke Nursery and Garden Center.
Wanted: Fixer-Upper for Historic Home in Lorton
Hannah P. Clark property is part of the Resident Curator Program.
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Backpacking the World Landed Couple in Alexandria
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became their way of life
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became the way of life for one couple
People at Work: WoofPurrfect Refocuses Pet Product to Fighting Coronavirus
Susan O’Malley chases her brown tabby, Mikey, across the hardwood floor in the dining room overlooking the Potomac with a bottle of 3% food grade hydrogen peroxide to clean up Mikey’s mess. “He is really my bad boy.”
Fairfax County Park Authority to Honor Six Volunteers
The Fairfax County Park Authority will honor six individuals and groups with 2020 Elly Doyle Park Service Special Recognition Awards at a virtual volunteer celebration in November.
Montgomery County Private Schools Free to Open
Decisions and models vary from school to school.
After almost two weeks of policy twists and turns, private schools in Montgomery County can open the 2020-2021 School year either virtually or with in-person classes.
Arrest Made in Arlington Trail Assaults
Over the weekend, the community provided numerous tips and investigative leads which led to the identity of the suspect involved in a series of incidents along Arlington trails.
More Ways to Vote in Fairfax County
Fairfax County opened thirteen new early voting locations, giving voters more opportunities to cast their early votes ahead.
Opinion: Commentary: Alexandria School Board Must Vote to Get Police Out of Schools
All children deserve to go to school and feel safe and supported.
Montgomery County Public Schools: Possible In-Person Schooling in Early 2021
The Montgomery County Board of Education met Friday, Nov. 6 to discuss, among other issues, to consider returning students to in-person classes in stages early next year.
Show Biz Author Got His Start in Fairfax
Marshall Terrill has written more than 25 books and he’s not done yet.
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Opinion: Commentary: Finding Solutions in the General Assembly
Both the Senate of Virginia and the House of Delegates have released proposed budgets and we will vote on the budget soon.
Stones Tribute Band Won’t Leave the Piggy Bank “Shattered, Shattered”
Tribute bands have the look and the sound but not the price.
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