Stories for November 2024

Stories for November 2024

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Saturday, November 30

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Thankful for Team MVD

Thankful for Team MVD

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Head of the Class

Deputies graduate from inaugural Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy Deputy School

Deputies graduate

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Hearts of Love check presentation

Hearts

Wednesday, November 27

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Turning Adversity Into Purpose

Blind models featured in nonprofit fashion show.

Fashion Show

Man Arrested for Woodlawn Assault and Robbery

Man Arrested for Woodlawn Assault and Robbery

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Turkeys Indoors and Out

Turkeys Indoors and Out

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Let There Be Light

Holiday tree lights up Market Square

Tree lighting

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Student-Athletes Honored

ASC names Athletes of the Month.

Athletes

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King Street Pedestrian Zone Expanded

200 block part of a pilot program through 2025.

King St

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Meng Honored as Community Leader of the Year

Meng Honored as Community Leader of the Year

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Early Thanksgiving for a Full House

Early Thanksgiving

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Turkey Week is Here At Last

Turkey Week is Here At Last

Get A Free Tree This Spring

Applications are open now through Jan. 7, 2025

Tree

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Long Bridge Groundbreaking Furthers New Era

Bridge is flagship of Transforming Rail in Virginia Initiative

Long Bridge

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Woman Abducted, Raped on W&OD Trail

Suspect had been released from detention center days earlier; may be linked to more cases.

Suspect had been released from detention center days earlier; may be linked to more cases.

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Ending Teen Food Insecurity

Amazon sponsors Food For Neighbors Event

Amazon sponsors Food For Neighbors Event

Fairfax City’s Small Business Saturday Is Nov. 30

Fairfax City’s Small Business Saturday Is Nov. 30

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Holiday Markets, Entertainment, in Fairfax City

Family fun, as well, at the Festival of Lights and Carols.

Holiday Markets, Entertainment, in Fairfax City

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CFTC Presents ‘Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins’

A new, holiday play geared for both children and adults.

A new, holiday play geared for both children and adults.

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Dancing Reindeer, Elves, Toy Soldiers and Santa

Encore presents its holiday show, ‘Time for Christmas.’

Encore presents its holiday show, ‘Time for Christmas.’

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Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase

Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.

Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.

Thursday, November 21

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‘A Game Changer’

Woodbine opens dialysis center.

Woodbine opens dialysis center.

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‘America's Fastest Teacher’ Named Turkey Trot Grand Marshal

Thanksgiving race to benefit ALIVE!

Turkey Trot

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Yacht Haven Garden Club Holds Fashion Show Fundraiser

Yacht Haven Garden Club Holds Fashion Show Fundraiser

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ASC Welcomes Santana Moss

NFL great helps honor local athletes.

NFL great helps honor local athletes.

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Rethinking Autumn’s Leaves

So many reasons to ‘leave the leaves.’

So many reasons to ‘leave the leaves.’

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Fire Destroys 3 Old Town Businesses

Blaze remains under investigation.

Fire Destroys 3 Old Town Businesses

Wednesday, November 20

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Obituary: Greg Rucker Died

Obit Rucker

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U.S. Air Force Opens Recruiting Office in Mount Vernon

Military service can provide training and skills to recent high school graduates.

Wild Blue Yonder

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Wild Rabbit to Used Car Salesman: Sugameli Plays It All

Returning to Arlington for premiere of ‘Three Mercedes.’

Three Mercedes

Holiday Open House at Water Treatment Plant

Holiday Open House at Water Treatment Plant

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Small Business Saturday: Support Local, Strengthen Community

Business

Tuesday, November 19

Rachel McQuillen Joins Fairfax City Council

Rachel McQuillen is moving from the Fairfax City School Board to a seat on the Fairfax City Council.

Local Nonprofits Need Your Help

Britepaths, Lamb Center seek holiday donations.

Britepaths, Lamb Center seek holiday donations.

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Fairfax Ballet Company Presents ‘The Nutcracker’

Chantilly High student dances with NYC professionals.

Nutcracker

House Passes Connolly’s Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation

House Passes Connolly’s Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation

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‘Reminder of the Painstakingly High Cost of Freedom’

Fairfax City celebrates America's veterans.

Fairfax City celebrates America's veterans.

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John Mason Honored by General Assembly

‘Emblematic of the unflinching spirit of our veterans.’

John Mason Honored

Friday, November 15

Letter to the editor: Rebuttal to Krizek

Letter to the Editor

Thursday, November 14

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Community Partners Rally to End Teen Food Insecurity

Amazon Sponsors Food For Neighbors Event

Amazon Sponsors Food For Neighbors Event

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ALIVE! Celebrates New Food Truck

26-foot truck donated by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

ALIVE! Celebrates New Food Truck

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How Sweet it Has Been

Alexandria Cupcake to transition to online sales Nov. 30.

Alexandria Cupcake to transition to online sales Nov. 30.

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Honoring ‘Old Folks’

Legacy of Robert Dawkins remembered at Hall of Fame ceremony.

Honoring

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Radium Girls Coming Up

Girls girls girls

Wednesday, November 13

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Is Fairfax County’s Co-Responder Program the Right Fit?

Advocates, public cite concerns.

It has been over three years since Fairfax County initiated its pilot co-responder program intended to help police respond to mental health emergency calls. Some county residents are raising multiple concerns about the program.

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Telling All the History of Fairfax County

The theme, “The Power of Place,” permeated the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference on Nov. 2, including the power of places long gone.

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Reimagining of a Classic Story in Futuristic Setting

Centreville High’s Cappies play is ‘Antigone: 3021.’

Theater

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County Honors Its Former Planning Commission Chairman

Peter F. Murphy: ‘Not driven by ideology or politics’

Planning award

Two Dead in Reston Crash

Two Dead in Reston Crash

Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale

Dec. 5 - Dec. 8

Dec. 5 - Dec. 8

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Homecoming Day, Fighting Hornet Style

Community, school spirit, lasting memories, and winning the game in Herndon.

Homecoming Day, Fighting Hornet Style

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

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Read Wins Re-election as Fairfax City’s Mayor

One Council seat is yet to be decided.

One Council seat is yet to be decided.

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‘Like an Adam Sandler Movie with Shakespeare’s Language’

Fairfax High presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’

Much Ado

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Two McLean Parks Slated for Change

The pickleball courts at Westgate Park and Linway Terrace Park are going away.

In a pickle

Thursday, November 7

Wednesday, November 6

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Democrats Sweep Local Elections

Gaskins secures historic mayoral bid; City Council remains 100% Democratic

Elections

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Inova Opens Oakville Health Center

Emergency, primary care available in Potomac Yard area.

Emergency, primary care available in Potomac Yard area.

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Waterfront Listing in Mount Vernon

ISO football fan with deep pockets?

ISO football fan with deep pockets?

2 Critical After Shooting on Columbia Pike

Arlington County Police Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred along Columbia Pike on the evening of Oct. 31, 2024.

Data on FCPD Use of License Plate Reader Technology

The Fairfax County Police Department marks the two-year anniversary of the implementation of license plate reader technology which launched in November 2022.

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New Goodwill Donation Express Opens in Arlington

The Center is open to receive donations Monday-Friday from 11 am-7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am-5 pm. Phone 703-565-2904

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Has Started

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace started Nov 1. This is the time of year that anybody can enroll in new coverage or make changes to their current plan without experiencing a qualifying life event. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

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Robert ‘Old Folks’ Dawkins to be Honored

Memorial unveiling ceremony to be held Nov. 9.

The City of Alexandria will celebrate the legacy of Robert Dawkins, endearingly known as “Old Folks,” at the unveiling of a memorial Nov. 9 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.

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Glebe View Townhouse Project at a Glance

Fairfax Presbyterian Church, at 10723 Main St. and Presbyterian Way in Fairfax City, has donated some 1.6 acres of its land for affordable homes, called Glebe View Townhouses, to be built there. Habitat for Humanity NOVA is the developer, and nonprofit Homestretch/Sacred Homes will own two of the houses. HomeAid will provide building materials and tradesman expertise at reduced prices.

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The 20th Annual Fairfax County History Conference

The Power of Place, Part 1

Where we live, where we grew up, where we are now, it’s “the power of place,” the theme of the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference held on Nov. 2.

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Community Resource Day

CCNA sponsors event for families.

Landmark Church and the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) joined forces to present the Community Resource Day, an event to welcome and support families while providing information on city and nonprofit services available in the community.

Fairfax News Briefs

Briefs

Pathway Homes Honors Mayor Catherine Read

Receives Pathway’s Spirit of Hope award for support of mental health and affordable housing; also honor Shelley Murphy, Cafritz Foundation.

Pathways

Tuesday, November 5

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Election Day 2024, in Fairfax County

Early voting impacts turnout.

Election

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Birds To Find Sanctuary in Area Churchyards

Surfing Bird

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Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs

Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs

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Area Voters Weigh In on Election Day

Area Voters Weigh In on Election Day

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Local People Honored during Centreville Day

Annual awards are presented to worthy recipients.

Day

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‘A Joyous Day Filled with Hope, Progress and Possibility’

Ground is broken for affordable homes in Fairfax City.

Ground is broken for affordable homes in Fairfax City.

Coat Donations Needed Now

Coat Donations Needed Now

Springfield Man, 72, Dead After Motorcycle Crash

Springfield Man, 72, Dead After Motorcycle Crash