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Mercia Hobson

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New TJ Policy Invalidated in Fairfax County

Policy is discriminatory, writes judge in win for plaintiff, Coalition for TJ and Pacific Legal Foundation.

TJ School

Great Falls Town Hall Held on Grange Plans

Residents updated by Supervisor Foust.

Town Hall

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Putting Wheels Under the DMV Skating Community in Reston

Sacred Roller Skate Supply Opens in Herndon

Roller skating

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Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really

One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.

Senior dogs

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Mount Vernon 35th Annual Town Meeting

District tradition returns in person and a virtual option.

Mount Vernon Town Meeting

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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System

Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.

EMS transitions

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FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results

Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.

Vaccination at Schools

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McLean Postal Employee Publishes Children's Book

Book encourages an interest in ancient Peruvian history and heritage.

Children's book

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Great Falls Scouts March in Inaugural Parade

Represent all Scout Troops in Virginia

Scouts in parade

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Work’n His Tail Off in Reston

Therapy dog supports students at local FCPS school

therapy dog

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Herndon Considers Resolutions Touching Three Centuries, 1900-2100

A go for carnival, improvements for multimodality, education funds of $100K

Herndon funds

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Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences

Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.

Housing

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Oakton Alumna Breaks U.S. Marathon Record

Discipline and courageous inner conversations fuel perseverance.

Marathon runner

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The 2022 State of the Hunter Mill District, Fairfax County

Supervisor Alcorn shares insights with media during virtual coffee.

Virtual coffee

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‘Winter Winds’ Blow at Reston Art Gallery & Studios

Exhibit features works by the eight in-house artists at RAGS.

Reston gallery

Herndon Considers Parking on Town Streets

Safety and quality of life concerns noted, along with new ordinance and towing rules.

Parking on Street

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Time to Hang up Bird Feeders

GFCA host noted

Birds

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Looking Back and Ahead in Great Falls

Great Falls Citizens Association releases special report on land use issues.

Look back

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Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts

FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy

Bike ruling

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Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'

We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.

Masks

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FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2

County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.

Executive order

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Great Falls Native Is U.S. Ambassador to Algeria

Langley journalism teacher gave her confidence for international affairs.

Ambassador

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Herndon, a Look-Back and What's to Come

Start of long-delayed downtown redevelopment tops accomplishments.

A Look at Herndon

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Local Camping and Outdoor Store Opens in Herndon

Good Wolf Gear buys new and used gear and apparel.

Camping gear

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New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools

FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.

Mask Mandates

MCA: Build Pedestrian Bicyclist Friendly Projects in McLean

$100 million available countywide over six years.

Bike Ped Projects

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Matters of Importance to Great Falls in 2022

Supervisor John W. Foust's perspective.

Stuff happening in Great Falls

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Move in Day for Fire and Rescue Station 25 in Reston

New and improved station in Reston nearly doubles the size of its predecessor.

New Fire Station

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Return to School 2022

After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging

Returning to school

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FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron

Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”

School with Covid

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Bicyclist and Pedestrian Killed in McLean as 2021 Closes

Separate crashes kill two vulnerable road users.

Bicycle fatality

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Proposed Lake Anne Plaza Beautification Plan

It's not coming up roses.

Beautification plan

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First Snow of the 2022 Season

Schools close for the third day on Wednesday.

Snow in Reston and Herndon

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Status: ‘Under Construction’ Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project

'Breathing new life into the heart of Herndon.'

Construction

2022 Real Estate Forecast

Real Estate Forecast

2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast

Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.

Realtors Forecast

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Herndon Winter Market 2021 Celebrates Holiday Season

Arts & crafts, local beer, Glühwein, food and live music attract 11,000 to the one-day event.

Herndon Winter Market

Herndon Town Council Approves Resolution

Accepts $5 million grant; the Dig is ON in Herndon.

Herndon dig

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So Close to Lake Anne Plaza's Beautification

LARCA must state its intentions as 2nd deadline looms.

Lake Anne Plaza

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Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing-Along in Herndon

Santa appears a no-show.

Tree Lighting in Herndon

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Jingle on the Lake Returns to Reston

Santa arrives by pontoon boat.

Reston Lake Festivities

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Two People Critically Injured in Herndon Fire

44 displaced when electrical event sparks fire; no working smoke detectors in apartment.

House Fire

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Share Inc. of McLean Request the Community's Help

Gift cards and more needed for clients this holiday season.

Share Inc

Optimist Club of Greater Vienna Announces Winners of the 2021 Carol Waite Brennan Youth Appreciation Award

Six remarkable, local high school seniors recognized as role models in school and the community.

Vienna optimist club

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31st Annual Tree Lighting at the Village Field

The Great Falls Celebration of Lights returns.

Tree lighting