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Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Office of 55+ Programs
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A Perfect Day for the Pedal-Happy in Hunter Mill District
Two-wheeling ‘Unity in our Community’ at the Inaugural Tour de Hunter Mill
Cyclists of all abilities gathered early Saturday morning, May 15, at Reston Community Center for the inaugural Tour de Hunter Mill.
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Penn Daw Apartments Rising from the Parking Lot
The Belhaven by Fairfield finds a home close to traffic on this busy part of Richmond Highway.
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How to Keep Children, Teens Safe Online
With children and teens spending so much time online, parents and caregivers need to know how to help them be safe from predators.
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Snakes — Misunderstood and Mistreated All Too Often
Working diligently in her home office recently, Anita Drummond was jolted from her project when she spotted an eastern rat snake slithering down a nearby tree and through the leaf litter in her Tauxemont backyard.
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People at Work: Small Business Flourishes in Alexandria Despite Pandemic
Everyone loves a good success story, especially during the pandemic.
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The Way of the Sword Demonstrated in Lorton
Workhouse Observes Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Lorton’s Community Market took a choreographed step into the times of ancient Japanese martial arts last weekend, recognizing May’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
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Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Office of 55+ Programs
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Arlington Honors Fallen Police Officers
Acting Arlington County Police Chief Charles Penn stands in front of a plaque “In Valor There Is Hope” in the plaza outside police headquarters reading the names of the seven fallen ACPD officers on Monday, May, 10.
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Foster Parents of the Year Encourage Fostering Teens
Teens need guidance, are fun — mostly — and the impact is huge.
Jump ahead: May is Foster Care Month
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NPS Shares Road Diet Plan for GW Parkway
Virtual meeting on May 10 gives road users a voice; more than 700 people have commented.
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Biking and Trail Use Continues to Grow in Northern Virginia
Pit Stop gathering is out, but Bike to Work Day is still on for May 21.
It’s been 20 years since Bike to Work Day began, and it grows each year, showing that there is another side to commuting that uses no gas, has health benefits and is fun, even if it’s only one day a year for many.
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New Charitable Event Kicked Off Mental Health Awareness Month
Kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month, a new golf tournament hosted by Alliance Executive Search and CBRE on May 3 raised more than $26,000 to benefit PRS, a leading behavioral health nonprofit serving Northern Virginia.
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Opinion: Commentary: Beyer Submits Community Project Funding Requests
To support Northern Virginia infrastructure, police reform, health care
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) submitted requests for federal funds for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.
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Mother’s Day Reflection: Our Mothers Had Few Rights, Much Courage
Reflecting on mothers from a different era
All my friends were losing their mothers, and this year, it was my turn.
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It’s Freshest and Tastiest at Herndon and Reston Farmers Markets
Local Fairfax County Park Authority Markets open.
The 2021 Fairfax County Park Authority Reston Farmers Market and Herndon Farmers Market recently opened under COVID-19 guidelines.
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Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County School Board Protects Immigrant Families
Today, the Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to develop a School Trust Policy aligning the school division with Fairfax County’s Trust Policy.