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Mike Salmon

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Bass Player for ‘Cracker’ Honed Musical Talents in Mount Vernon

Band headlines this year’s Celebrate Fairfax Show in June.

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National Honor for WPHS Theater Teacher

Clark brings real life challenges to the stage.

Some Oppose Plans for New Lorton Community Center

Homeowners bordering the park want open space to stay.

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Honoring an Accident Victim, Scouts Break out the Garden Tools

Scouts give the triangular island at Sydenstricker Road and Old Keene Mill Road in Burke a makeover.

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Upgrades for Mount Vernon Recreation Center

Modernization to the interior and parking are part of the plan.

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Lorton Community Center Jumps a Planned Hurdle

Public Meeting is part of the process.

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Good Deeds Don’t Go Unnoticed in Springfield

Greater Springfield Chamber recognizes Valor.

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Chasing the Dreams on Stage and in Life in Springfield

West Springfield High presents ‘Into the Woods.’

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Campaign for Lake Accotink Goes On

Full house at Lake Braddock debates six options to save the lake.

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Balancing Old School Meals with New School Marketing in Alexandria

Table Talk sampling new age of commerce.

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Lorton Brewery Among Fastest Growing

Elements align for success at the Fair Winds Brewing Company.

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From Mount Vernon to Key West on a Bicycle

One man’s solo adventure.

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Easter Bunny Mania Sets Foot at Burke Lake

Sunny Saturday brings out the springtime fun.

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Bike Trail in Mount Vernon Eyed for Improvements

Links and bridge planned for segments southeast of plantation.

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A Day of Fantasy in Burke

Hogwarts packed the Kings Park Library on Saturday.

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Lost Ring? Call Ringfinder

Fairfax Ringfinder reunites lost heirlooms with owners; gets many smiles in the end.

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Local Filmmaker Earns 2017 Spotlight Horror Film Award

“The Hermit” shot at Cox Farms.

The Hermit horror movie.

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Local Pop Star Rorie Sings Her Way to the Big Time

Local Pop Star Rorie Sings Her Way to the Big Time

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Parking Comes in Various Forms for Holiday Shoppers

Focusing on convenience and security.

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VDOT Presents Frontier Drive Extension Plans

VDOT Presents Frontier Drive Extension Plans

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Rolling Road Widening Takes On New Elements

Rolling Road project

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Shaving for a Cause

Shaving for Cancer

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Honoring Valor and Service

Chamber recognizes Mount Vernon police, fire.

Mount Vernon Police and Fire Honored

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History with Ghost Stories

Clifton Homes Tour this Saturday.

Clifton Homes Tour

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Santa and Wishes Are in Place at Springfield Town Center

Santa at Springfield Town Center

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If a Tree Falls on the Road …

Although drivers and trees avoid each other, a fall could be fatal.

Roadside trees

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Toll Day on I-66 Nears

Starting Dec. 4, EZ-Pass required for rush hours.

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Jones Point Pier Restoration Yields Hands-on Learning

Lessons about ecosystems.

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Jughandles and the Superstreet Concept in Mount Vernon

Examining Route 1 widening plans.

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Target: Roadside Litter

Annual event addresses ongoing problem of discarded trash.

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Telling Franconia’s Story

16th Annual Franconia History Day held on Sunday, Nov. 5

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Mount Vernon Students Praised for Emergency Response

Mount Vernon students react in an emergency

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New Headquarters Unites Departments for Mount Vernon

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

New Public Safety Building

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Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

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Great Pumpkin Seen in Springfield

Halloween weekend at Nalls Produce in the Springfield area.

Great Pumpkin at Nalls Produce

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Fashion Show in Mount Vernon Benefits Community

Yacht Haven Garden Club hosts annual fundraiser.

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The Elusive Trail of the Bunnyman Urban Myth

Fairfax County Library investigator: ‘This Guy Doesn’t Exist.’

Bunnyman Bridge Urban Legend

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Clifton Day Was a Go, Come Rain or Shine

50th anniversary event featured trains and tie-dyes.

Clifton Day 2017

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Oktoberfests and Fall Celebrations Need Oompah

Music of Alte Kumpel captures the season.

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PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas

Turning parking spaces into temporary public places.

PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas

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Woodlawn Stables Settles into New Home

Now Claddagh Farm.

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Seniors Group Celebrates Anniversary

At Gum Springs Community Center.

Gum Springs seniors

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Festival Highlights Burke Centre 40th Anniversary

Burke Centre Festival