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Mike Salmon

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COVID-19 Puts Some Into a Time of Need

Area charity organizations are ready to lend a helping hand; donations needed.

Charities

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‘Big Ideas’ Sought for Occoquan Park

Additional land open for a park element that would attract tourism.

Occoquan Park

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Neon Green Creek Waters Alarm Mount Vernon Residents

Friends of Dyke Marsh were quick to respond.

Dyke Marsh

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Mount Vernon Restaurants are Adapting

Carry out and delivery continue.

Dining Restrictions

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Schools Open Doors for Breakfast and Lunch

During the extended closure due to the coronavirus, county schools offer meals.

School lunch during virus

Electricity Blamed for Many House Fires in Fairfax County

Safety precautions can be taken before tragedy strikes.

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Virginia House Passes Bike, Pedestrian and Driver Bills Aimed at Safety

New Assembly makeup allows for more safety legislation.

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Springfield TAGS Circulator Bus Might be on Budget Chopping Block

Local commuter icon possibly going away.

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Local Resident Moonlights as a Floating Trash Picker

Cleaning up the Potomac got Joe Wright international recognition.

SUPGarbageman

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Construction on New Fire Station has Begun

New facility will be modern and energy efficient.

New Fire Station Coming

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Fairfax County Plans at Little Hunting Creek Upset New Homeowner

Plans weren’t disclosed at the time of purchase, he said.

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South Fairfax County Stalker Caught on Doorbell Camera

Technology around the Newington neighborhood is valuable in this case.

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Saratoga Starbucks Will Soon Relocate

Separate building in the same shoping center will have more room for coffee and conversation.

Saratoga Starbucks is moving soon

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Change May be in Store for Belle View Shopping Center

Plans being discussed for mixed use and a modern look.

Belle View Shopping Center

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New Grocery Store Fills Vacant Lot in Springfield

Lidl offers options and new grocery philosophy.

Lidl opens in Springfield

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Healing Journey Up Mount Kilimanjaro

Son’s life was honored by family group on a momentous journey to the top.

Up Mount Kilimanjaro

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Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue

Local flower shop knows the routine on Valentine’s Day.

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Pedestrian Safety is a Focus of Fairfax County Supervisors’ Efforts

The number of pedestrian fatalities in recent months raised concerns.

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Plans for Metropolitan Park Public Space Project

The planners in Arlington are asking for the public’s input on plans for Metropolitan Park Public Space Project at 1400 S. Eads St. & 501 15th St. S.

Metropolitan Park

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Rustic Roads in the Area Get An Update

Preservation program highlights 20 more roads in Montgomery County.

Rustic Roads

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New Lucy Burns Museum in Lorton Highlights the Suffragists and Area History

Workhouse Arts Center now houses a museum that explores two phases of the Lorton Reformatory experience.

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New Richmond Highway Designs Include Bus Rapid Transit System

Dedicated lanes will run down the center of Richmond Highway.

Bus Rapid Transit

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New Heliport for the Fairfax County Police Helicopter is in the Works

Upgraded facility will address the safety and efficiency of this county asset.

Police Helicopter

Searching for a new Superintendent for Arlington Public Schools

Public asked to contribute views: what do you want in a new superintendent?

New Superintendent

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History Surrounds the Newington Train Station Site

The waiting areas inside were segregated at one time.

Newington train station

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New Lucy Burns Museum Highlights the Suffragists and Area History

Workhouse Arts Center now houses a museum that explores two phases of the Lorton Reformatory experience.

Workhouse Museum

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All-Night Graduation Parties Are Coming Fast

Fundraising plays a big part in bringing the whole thing to fruition.

Grad parties.

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Crochet Coffee Sleeves Spread Positive Vibe

Fairfax mother and her children act inspire others with the handmade items.

Crochet Coffee Sleeves Spread Positive Vibe

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Nuclear Reactor at Fort Belvoir is Going Away

Five-year project coming to dismantle and dispose of this lesser known feature of the base.

Nuclear plant at Belvoir

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Golfing at Burke Lake Gets Seniors Out

The Burke Lake Seniors Golf Club is about more than just playing a round of golf.

Burke Seniors Golf Club

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Columbia Pike Crews Got a Surprise After Looking Underground

Unexpected duct work will cost the county over $5 million

Columbia Pike roadwork

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School Time Allotted for Civic Engagement

School Board allows excuse absence for activism.

Schools allow for civic activities.

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Toll Lane Construction on I-66 Calls for Engineering and Patience

Interchange reconstructions are a big piece of the puzzle.

transform 66

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Biking in Fairfax County Gets a New Face for Advocacy

Matt Roberts now behind the wheel for FABB

FABB

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Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best

Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.

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Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best

Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Awards

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Comedians Featured at the Workhouse on New Year’s Eve

Includes Bishop Ireton alumna Kat Radley, who is now a writer on the Daily Show in New York City.

Comedian Kat Radley

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Rebranding Complete at Springfield Golf and Country Club

Upgraded interior moves away from traditional country club features.

country club

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Local Gymnast Lands on the Medal Podium

Brandon Krzynefski wins a bronze medal as part of the Team USA power tumbling team.

Brandon Krzynefski

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First Lady of Virginia Pamela Northam Cuts Ribbon in Mount Vernon

United Community’s newly remodeled Early Learning Center Infant Suite is located in Bryant High School.

United Community

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Transportation Hub Emerging at Reagan National Airport

Amazon and Project Journey are underway in Arlington.

airport

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Parkway Meeting Further Scrubs the Wish List

Problems and solutions presented to a Mount Vernon audience.

Parkway Meeting