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Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Arlington Detention Facility
Man Dies After Being Found Unresponsive in Arlington Detention Facility
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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend
Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.
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Medical Facilities Expand in the Kingstowne Area
Virginia Hospital Center cuts ribbon on new office alongside other Kingstowne additions.
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Four More Months in Jail for Cruz Colindres
Vienna teen sentenced for Fairfax man’s death.
“It was a tragic accident that no one anticipated.” — Public Defender Dawn Butorac
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Reentry Council Sponsors Winter Giveaway Event
Coats, hats, clothes and footwear were in demand at Walter Reed Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Arlington Community Reentry Council’s Winter Giveaway Event.
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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend
Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.
More than 20 musicians will perform Friday night, 5 p.m. start; Saturday, noon and 5 p.m. starts; and Sunday, noon start.
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United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
United Community’s Board of Directors presents a $50,000 Challenge Match
Until Dec. 31, your impact will be doubled, extending your generosity to even more children and families in our local community.
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United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
United Community’s Board of Directors presents a $50,000 Challenge Match
Until Dec. 31, your impact will be doubled, extending your generosity to even more children and families in our local community.
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NOVA Parks Commemorates Winkler Founder
Celebrates first year of successes at 44-acre conservation gem
NOVA Parks, the City of Alexandria, and its public schools, commemorated philanthropist and environmentalist Catherine Winkler Herman, founder of the Winkler Botanical Preserve, with the unveiling of a new permanent sign on the grounds on Nov. 28.
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Seasonal Joys Blanket the Region
Whatever December holiday you celebrate, there are events throughout Fairfax County to get you in the holiday spirit.
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“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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Lighting Up Del Ray
DRBA tree lighting kicks off holiday events.
Hundreds turned out Dec. 3 for the lighting of the Del Ray Christmas Tree in Pat Miller Neighborhood Square.
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Turnover at City Hall
As the era of Justin Wilson draws to a close, what comes next?
The era of Mayor Justin Wilson is drawing to a dramatic finish, creating an open seat for mayor at City Hall for the first time in 20 years.
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United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
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One Juvenile Passenger Has Died
One of the juvenile passengers from the Nov. 20, 2023 crash on Pioneer Lane in McLean has died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to a police report on Nov. 27.
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Our Neighborhood’s Special Role in Saving Babies from Norovirus
I wanted to share with you, as a neighbor, that our whole community is really involved in this quest to conquer norovirus.
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Tale of Two Independent Bookstores
Shoppers support small business Saturday.
When one shops at a small business, it helps the local economy and the environment. Interest in indie bookstores is thriving as small businesses, according to Statista 2023. After a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of independent bookstores in the United States will reach an all-time high in 2023 at 2,599, reports Statista.
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Protecting Dark Skies Around Observatory Park
Board of Supervisors passes zoning ordinance gently limiting lighting within half mile of Turner Farm Park Observatory.
Among the board-approved action items on Nov. 21 was the Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding outdoor lighting around Turner Farm Park Observatory in Great Falls.
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Where to Give for Local impact
There are literally thousands of ways to give locally. Here are a few ideas. Please let us know what we have missed and any corrections. Send corrections or updates to mkimm@connectionnewspapers.com with “Give Locally” in the subject line.