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‘He’s Centreville’s Family Doctor’

Beloved physician, Richard Bowles, retires after 42 years.

Physician Richard Bowles Retires after 42 Years

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Economic Uncertainty Casts Shadow Here

Frey gives details in State of Sully talk.

Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) gave his State of Sully address last week, talking mainly about Fairfax County’s economy and transportation issues.

30 Years in Prison for Wife’s Murder

‘There’s nothing to defend this crime.’

Consumed by his own irrational fears and demons, Chantilly’s Tony Tong had threatened to kill his wife for years. In October 2010, he did so; and last week in Fairfax County Circuit Court, he was sentenced to 30 years in pri

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ServiceSource Helps People with Disabilities

Nonprofit ServiceSource helps people with disabilities.

In one section of the ServiceSource Chantilly Center, music therapist Myra Goodrich leads a group of budding musicians playing a cheerful song.

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Centreville/Chantilly: Looking into the Future

Homes, stores, restaurants and a roundabout.

With the downturn in the office market, developers are instead planning to build residential and commercial uses on vacant parcels of land in the Westfields area of Chantilly. Below are details about what’s on the horizon, including plans for a memory-care facility off of Route 50 west.

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Fairfax: Looking into the Future

Several development projects are on the horizon in the City of Fairfax.

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Centreville/Chantilly: ‘The Epitome of a Leader’

Michael Frey honored as Sully’s longtime supervisor.

Heartfelt accolades, fond memories and good-natured ribbing marked Friday night’s Roast and Boast for Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully).

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Centreville/Chantilly: Moving Forward with Local Road Projects

What’s planned for I-66, Routes 28 and 29, Stone, Walney, etc.

Several local road projects are either underway, in the pipeline or nearing completion.

Roundups for the Week of April 29, 2015

Roundups for the Week of April 29, 2015

Burke Home Sales: April, 2015

In April, 2015, 57 Burke homes sold between $811,100-$118,000.

Burke Home Sales: April, 2015

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Crafts, Festivals and Dancing

A sampling of local, fun events this fall.

Below is a partial listing of some fun and exciting autumn events happening in the local area:

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Celebrate Fairfax Honors 2012 ‘Lords and Ladies’

Honorees saluted for community volunteerism.

Celebrate Fairfax kicked off its 30th anniversary with a salute to the 2012 Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees during a dinner and awards ceremony at the Fairfax County Government Center Tuesday, June 5.

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‘Truly a Life-Changing Experience for Kids’

Amputee children, veterans bond over softball.

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Extraordinary Chantilly Enterprise that’s Changing Lives

DRCE helps people with disabilities drive adapted vehicles.

Owned by two military veterans, Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence helps people with disabilities drive adapted vehicles — and change their lives.

Guilty Verdict in Centreville Parking Lot Killing

Jury recommends 10 years prison for Flores Cuchillas.

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‘Whole Segments of Workers Can’t Live Here’ in City of Fairfax

City of Fairfax discusses affordable housing.

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‘That Thing Was Crazy – Like a Monster’ in Centreville

Fire burns 12 townhouses in Sully Station II.

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Warm Welcome for Wegmans in Chantilly

New grocery boasts Burger Bar, tacos, pizza, salads.

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What’s on the City’s Horizon in Fairfax

Multifamily homes, retail and redevelopment.

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Sweet Sounds of Summer Music

Franklin Middle holds 31st annual Band and Orchestra Camp.

Franklin Middle holds 31st annual Band and Orchestra Camp.