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Historic Huntley Opens to Public

Site available for rent starting this August.

After more than 20 years of planning, the federal-style villa that was built in 1825 for Thomson Francis Mason, a grandson of George Mason, is now open to the public.

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In Search of a ‘Forever Home’

Humane Society of Fairfax working for animal and human welfare.

Look up Petfinder.com on your Internet browser page.

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Child Care Meeting Draws Vocal Crowd

Debate focuses on discrepancy in state, county regulations.

Judging by the crowd and the occasional calls for order, the topic under discussion in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center was a hot one.

Editorial: Readers Respond on TJ Admissions

"Stop making smart 8th graders feel inferior because they are not admitted."

Readers responded to last week's editorial, which cited a civil rights complaint about the apparent lack of access to gifted and talented programs and admission to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.

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The Best Cat a Girl Could Have

Four years ago, Esme Bass moved to Springfield and adopted Jack, the bow-legged, cross-eyed cat that belonged to the previous owner of her apartment.

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Springfield’s Chat Room

Some things never change at Bob's Barber Shop.

I got my first haircut at Bob’s Barber Shop in the early 1970s. Not much has changed since then.

Weekly Entertainment (Burke/Fairfax/Fairfax Station/Springfield)

July 27-August 10.

Entertainment in Burke/Fairfax/Fairfax Station/Springfield.

A Celebration to Bark About

What is everyone woofing about? Pet Valu is hosting a grand opening of their store in Springfield, on Saturday, Aug. 4.

A ‘First Person’ Story on Holocaust

Greenspring resident Michel Margosis to speak at Holocaust Museum.

Holocaust survivor Michel Margosis is one of an estimated 1400 unaccompanied European children brought to the United States from 1933 and through World War II.

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Consumer Confidence on the Rise in Washington Region

Survey participants perceive regional economy better than broader national picture.

Consumer confidence is on the rise, according to results of a new survey by the Greater Washington Board of Trade.

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Local Real Estate: Sold in May 2012, $650,000~$699,999

Local Real Estate: Sold in May 2012, $650,000~$699,999

Springfield Home Sales: June, 2012

In June 2012, 205 Springfield homes sold between $805,000-$125,000.

Springfield Home Sales in June, 2012

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Heading to States

West Springfield Little League 9-10 American All-Stars Head to States.

West Springfield Little League American All-Stars win district title.

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Pedaling with Pals

Potomac Pedalers provides group rides for area cyclists.

Cyclists of all ages and ability levels can participate in group rides with the Potomac Pedalers.

Fairfax Station Swims Past Fairfax

Area Swimming Report

Fairfax Station, Hunt Valley, Little Rocky Run, Burke Station win.