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Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

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Paranormal Specialist Pens Book of Local Hauntings

"Haunted Northern Virginia" may evoke eerie feelings or hairs standing on end.

"Haunted Northern Virginia"

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Fairfax County Urban Rescue Team Continued to Battle Flood Damage

Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.

Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.

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Hospital Project Underway in Franconia

Officials break ground for full-sized hospital in growing area.

Hospital Project Underway in Franconia

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Orange Hunt Celebrates 50 years

Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.

Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.

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Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida

Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida

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New Food Bank Distribution Center in Newington

New Food Bank Distribution Center in Newington

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Local Film Festival is Peppered with Big Names and Ideas

Films focus on positive change and the world around us.

Films focus on positive change and the world around us.

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Good Shepherd Housing Marks a Milestone

Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.

Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.

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Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title

Mike Salmon

The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.

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Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

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Springfield Town Center Celebrates 10 Years as a Destination

Springfield Town Center

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Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.

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Dominion Energy & Park Authority Connect to Help Ospreys

Nest box platforms installed at Laurel Hill Park

birds

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Rocking the Poise in Springfield

Local teen wins crown at recent national American Miss Pageant

Modeling

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Bluegrass in Fredericksburg

A Documentary

Bluegrass music documentary

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Franconia Residents Win Medals

Franconia Residents Win Medals

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Local Youth Land Bronze in Fly Fishing

WSHS grad won a fishing medal from Youth Fly Fishing World Championships.

Fishy

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Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base

New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.

New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.

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Scooter Safety Under the Microscope

This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.

This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.

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Sediment Study Underway at Lake Accotink

Sediments determine future management strategies for Lake Accotink that could go several ways.

Sediments

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Torri Huske Wins Olympic Gold in Paris

Arlington swimmer wins in Paris.

Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4

Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.

Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.

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Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses

Federal grant paves the way.

Federal grant paves the way.

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Furniture and Clothing Top the List of Donations for Newly Placed Residents

Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.

Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.

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Residential Plan Hatched for Central Springfield

First step of a several-year process laid out by planners.

First step of a several-year process laid out by planners.

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Environmental Stewardship: Making a Difference

County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.

County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.

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Local Author Does Book Signings and Promotional Events

After ‘My Time with General Colin Powell’ hit the shelves last year, road trips, signing events and smiles.

Local author

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National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicates Respite Room

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony

Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony

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Beyond Sustenance Farming in Northern Virginia

Only a few take on the challenge of marketing farmed products

Only a few take on the challenge of marketing farmed products

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Workhouse Arts Foundation Appoints Keith Gordon as New President and CEO

Workhouse Arts Foundation Appoints Keith Gordon as New President and CEO

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Springfield Student Named LEGO’s 2024 Mini Master Model Builder

Springfield Student Named LEGO’s 2024 Mini Master Model Builder

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Three Pedestrians Killed By Train at Lake Accotink

One struck, two fell off bridge to their deaths.

One struck, two fell off bridge to their deaths.

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Springfield Bike Store Burglarized Twice

Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.

Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.

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Students in Lorton Win Praise from Harlem Globetrotters

School basketball court turned into ‘Court of Creativity’ in Lorton.

Globetrotting to Lorton

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National Trails Day

County recognizes 10th anniversary of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail

National Trails Day

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Big Box Store Replaces Big Box Vacancy in Springfield

Bob’s Discount Furniture is moving into the Bed, Bath and Beyond space

Furniture Store Coming

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May Day, May Day, Fire in Lorton

Smell lingered for miles.

Fire in Lorton

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County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball

Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.

Pickleball

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County Budget FY 2025

Budget

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Baguettes and More Coming to Central Springfield

Local owner has all summer to perfect the new Paris Baguette.

Baguette

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Spring Ballet is a Final Show and New Beginning

Some Metropolitan dancers’ final show opens doors to careers in dance and entertainment careers.

Spring Ballet

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Southern Springfield Grows

Projects underway on Loisdale Road include transportation, government and car dealers

Southern Springfield

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Living Legend Carolyn Lewis

Educator improving the lives of others.

Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.

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County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget

Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.

Budget

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Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center

Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center

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Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award

With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.

local band

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Aspiring To Be Super Dog

Beer ad dog

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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton

Ledo and Taco Rock

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