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- Advocates Urge Supervisors to ‘Invest in Fairfax’
- Attorney General Speaks to Seniors about Fraud Prevention
- Fairfax County Police Advocate for Pay Raise
- Families, Community Advocate For Special Education Graduates
- Promoting STEM in Schools, Budget Hearings
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- Lake Braddock Boys' Basketball Falls to Colonial Forge in 6A State Semifinals
- Lake Braddock Secures State Tournament Berth
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- Letter: School Budget: Different Perspective
- Editorial: Celebrate Earth Day
- Dying of Curiosity
- Commentary: Why I Support Medicaid Expansion
- Opinion: Maintaining a Viable, Diverse Community in Fairfax County
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- Advocates Urge Supervisors to ‘Invest in Fairfax’
- Fairfax County Police Advocate for Pay Raise
- Achievement Gap Addressed at Budget Hearings
- Families, Community Advocate For Special Education Graduates
- Promoting STEM in Schools, Budget Hearings
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Letter: School Budget: Different Perspective
Letter to the Editor
"Challenging discussion on the Fairfax County FY 2015 Budget" is another attendee’s perspective on the Lee District Feb. 26 meeting at which the FCPS and Fairfax County budgets were presented.
Springfield Home Sales: March, 2014
In March 2014, 132 Springfield homes sold between $850,000-$215,000.
Springfield Home Sales: March, 2014
Attorney General Speaks to Seniors about Fraud Prevention
Seniors learn tips for avoiding scams.
Senior citizens have increasingly been the victims of recent fraud and scams. Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring taught seniors how they can avoid these crimes at Greenspring’s Fraud Prevention Expo on April 11 in Springfield. Herring advised seniors to be suspicious of any cold calls or direct mail solicitations, as these are often fraudulent. The attorney general’s office has a consumer protection division, which can help seniors or anyone who has a concern or dispute with a business or service.
Lorton Residents ‘Ride to Conquer Cancer’
Kim and James Reno, West Springfield High School graduates, hope to raise $5,000 each.
West Springfield High School graduates and current Lorton residents Kim and James Reno are putting in long hours training for the upcoming Ride to Conquer Cancer. The two-day, 150-mile bike ride will take them through the D.C. area as they raise money and awareness for cancer research. Both Kim and James need to raise at least $2,500 dollars, but are aiming for $5,000 each.
Burke Resident Recognized for Volunteer Service
Wayne Chiles, a member of Springfield Rotary Club, raises awareness of ShelterBox.
President Barack Obama, along with ShelterBox USA, has recognized Burke resident Wayne Chiles with the President's Volunteer Service Award as a result of his efforts to help victims of disasters throughout the world. Chiles has worked to raise awareness and funds for ShelterBox, an organization that provides shelter for those affected by disasters and humanitarian crises.
