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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

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Jack O’Loosa Inspires Young Pumpkin Artists

Jack O’Loosa Inspires Young Pumpkin Artists

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SSA raises $45k at Oktoberfest.

Oktoberfest.


“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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People Coming Together for Good in Time of Need

Fairfax’s American Legion Post 177 helps hurricane victims.

After Hurricane Helene dealt a devastating blow to Western North Carolina – washing away homes and livelihoods and leaving many residents and businesses without drinkable water or electricity – American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax City just had to do something. So it began collecting items for the victims and then delivering them.

Hurricane Relief

As the response and recovery to Hurricane Helene continues, Arlington County’s four public safety agencies are hosting a donation drive to benefit North Carolina residents in hard-hit communities impacted by the storm.


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Supreme Court OKs Virginia Voter Purge

Wednesday morning Oct. 30, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled lower court rulings; the Supreme Court action allows Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) to move forward with a voter purge that will impact Election Day Nov. 5.

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Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story

Set at Goodwin House in Alexandria, story of striving to become a citizen.

Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story

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Democracy in Action Across the Area

Political activists make last push for candidates

Political activists make last push for candidates

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The Closet Celebrates 50 Years

Not your average thrift shop, makes significant impacts; "Kindness goes a long way."

Not your average thrift shop, makes significant impacts; "Kindness goes a long way."

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Romance, High Drama and a Disintegrating Family

Woodson High presents unique take on Shakespeare’s ‘Lear.’

Woodson High presents unique take on Shakespeare’s ‘Lear.’


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Love Runs Amok in Hilarious Shakespearean Comedy

Westfield High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

Westfield High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

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Wait, Halloween Didn’t Originate in the U.S.?

Born of telling tales and rooted facts as seen in Fairfax County, Va

Born of telling tales and rooted facts as seen in Fairfax County, Va

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Children’s Book Festival by A Thousand Stories

The tale of embracing ‘no's’ to receive ‘yeses’ by award-winning author and Emmy Award winner Kwame Alexander..

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Reston, Herndon Community Tree Planting

Growing hope and democracy by ‘people who are different’ coming together.

Growing hope and democracy by ‘people who are different’ coming together.

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Trick or Treat?

Candy treats for kids who brave the path through seasonal ghouls

Candy treats for kids who brave the path through seasonal ghouls