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44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards

Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.

Valor awards

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Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab

Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.

Virginia Room

Changes Coming for Franconia Government Center

Request for Proposals put out to add affordable housing

Lee Dist Government Center


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Writing With Passion in Mount Vernon

MVHS students win Letter to the Editor contest.

Letters

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Ides of Bark Brings Out the Dogs in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon pets ruled at this fourth annual event.

Dog event


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Gum Springs Resident Celebrates 102

Car parade had well-wishers, neighbors and Mount Vernon officers.

Resident turns 102

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‘She Loves Me’

Signature Theatre’s Rom-Com of musicals.

Rom-com musical

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‘I Am a Survivor’ in Alexandria

American Legion honors POW, Vietnam veterans.

Vietnam Vets


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COVID-19

2022 Shape of the Region Conference

‘Finding our way back to mental health.’

Mental health

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Privacy Advocates Urge Veto

Opponents of facial recognition technology call on governor to reject social-media dragnet.

Police departments across Virginia may soon have the ability to use billions of images scraped from social-media sites like Facebook and Instagram to track down suspects, a development that is concerning to critics who say the technology is invasive and a violation of privacy. The governor is now considering the bill, and critics are urging him to veto it or amend it to require a warrant.


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Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month

Column: Gun Violence Still With Us

Gun Violence


Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope

Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope

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Tradition Comes in the Steak and Cheese Sub at Mama Mia’s

After 39 years, the husband-and-wife team are hanging up their spatulas.

Mama Mia's closing


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Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon

Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.

Plant fair

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It’s Nest-Building Season

Nest building