Thursday, November 30
‘Tangled in the Tinsel’ by Port City Playhouse in Falls Church
17 short sketches capture the “fun side’’ of Christmas.
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Obituary: Fr. Gerard Creedon Dies
Longtime area priest formerly served at Blessed Sacrament and Good Shepherd.
Wednesday, November 29
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LTA Presents 'A Christmas Carol'
Ebenezer Scrooge travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, present, and future.
Christmas Carol
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Honoring Valor and Service
Chamber recognizes Mount Vernon police, fire.
Mount Vernon Police and Fire Honored
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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through December 10
Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through Dec. 10
Tuesday, November 28
Editorial: Careful What To Wish For
Could changes in General Assembly mean some legislative requests from Northern Virginia might not be dead on arrival?
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Giving Homeless a Warm Place to Sleep in Fairfax County
FACETS partners with 50 local faith communities in hypothermia program.
Monday, November 27
Friday, November 24
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Lorton's Stempson House Finds Curator
House with historic ties to be matched with resident who will exchange rent for restoration.
Wednesday, November 22
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Protesting Gun Violence
Universal background checks tops the list for NRA protesters.
Protesting Gun Violence
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Through Love Serve One Another
Thanksgiving Food Baskets distributed by Rising Hope Church.
Thanksgiving Food Baskets distributed by Rising Hope Church.
Tuesday, November 21
Could Empty Office Buildings Be Transformed?
The equivalent of 308 football fields of office space are vacant in Fairfax County.
Monday, November 20
Thursday, November 16
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Expos Spotlight ASTEAM in Mount Vernon
Learning about Aviation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.
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Lorton's Stempson House Finds Curator
House with historic ties to be matched with resident who will exchange rent for restoration.
Appetite: 4 Restaurants for a Thanksgiving Feast
Appetite: Thanksgiving
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‘Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush’
MetroStage presents British-variety music hall entertainment from the Edwardian era.
Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush
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Commentary: Community Engagement in Mount Vernon
The key to the success of improving the Richmond Highway Corridor.
Richmond Highway Project
Wednesday, November 15
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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
Tuesday, November 14
Planning Changes to Fairfax County Planning Commission
Twelve-member commission endures multiple changes through grief, triumphs, retirement and more during 2017.
Monday, November 13
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Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities
Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.
Friday, November 10
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Meet Bishop Ireton's New Director of Theater Arts
School to stage "Twelve Angry Jurors" from Nov. 16-18.
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Called to be Leaven in the World
Interview with Catholic bishop about Church’s role in Northern Virginia.
Thursday, November 9
Commentary: Let’s Grow Early Voting
Commentary
Opinion: Letter to Editor: Unacceptable Risk
Letter to Editor
Opinion:Letter to Editor: In Honor of Veterans Day
Veteran's Day Letter
Opinion: Letter to Editor: Dangerous Bike Routes
Letter to Editor Biking
Opinion: Letter to Editor: A Quality Candidate
Letter: Quality Candidates
Wednesday, November 8
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Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave
Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.
Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.
Tuesday, November 7
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Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter
Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.
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Local Designers Help Light Up the Season
Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.
Monday, November 6
Editorial: Turn Out To Vote
Race at the top of the ticket likely to be very close; your vote counts.
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Renting Out Homes Through the Net in Fairfax County
Proposed zoning rules would allow residents to operate short-term lodging as an accessory use of a home.
Thursday, November 2
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Keeping Youngsters Warm
Firefighters distribute coats, books to local charities.
Fire Station Donates
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New Headquarters Unites Departments for Mount Vernon
Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.
New Public Safety Building
Wednesday, November 1
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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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Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers
Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.
Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.
On the Ballot
A look at statewide candidates and where they get their money.
Voters across Virginia will be headed to the polls Tuesday Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot.
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Supporting Anti-Slavery Effort
Virginia Tire & Auto donates portion of proceeds from oil changes.
International Justice Mission
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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through November 20
Alexandria-Mount Vernon Entertainment Calendar