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On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech

On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech

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A Symbol of the Drive to Get an Education

Laurel Grove School Museum

Laurel Grove

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Passion to Help People in Need

Sen. Mark Warner visits WFCM’s food pantry in Chantilly.

Nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) serves 4,500 residents in nine western Fairfax County ZIP codes. With the community’s support, in FY 22 it provided nearly 1 million pounds of food, equal to more than 458,745 meals.

Action Deferred on Reston Comp Plan Study

Public hearing testimony fraught with details, one-offs and major issues.

When the Fairfax County Planning Commission convened for its meeting on Wednesday, June 14, it granted unanimous approval to defer action on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study application PA 2020-III-UP1 Hunter Mill, until June 28. Additionally, the commission approved keeping the record open for written comments through June 28.

Police: Driver Going Over 100 mph Prior to Fatal Crash

The driver of the 2016 Honda Accord involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash on April 21 has turned himself in and is now facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter.

3 Displaced in Belle Haven Fire, 2 Pets Deceased

On Friday, June 9, at 8:31 p.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched for a house fire in the 2300 blk of Windsor Road in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County.

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Fairfax Master Naturalists Team Up for State Park

Mason Neck Park and pollinators benefit

Naturalist

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Rockets Red Glare, Bombs Bursting in Air

Lots of states sell fireworks that are illegal in Virginia.

Illegal fireworks

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Ribbon Cut on Affordable Apartments in Mount Vernon

North Hill is part of Storck’s Embark Richmond Highway vision

New Apartments

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Musical Trio Scheduled to Play at River Farm

Outdoor concert kicks off River Farm activities for the summer.

Musical trio

Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10

Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10

Roundups

Roundups

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‘You Deserve Success’

Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.

Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.

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Prioritizing Preservation

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark

Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark

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The New Potomac Yard Metro Station

Smart and special

“The Coalition for Smarter Growth advocates passionately for projects like Potomac Yard because they create sustainable, livable urban communities with dedicated affordable housing close to jobs and opportunity.” — Bill Pugh