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Living Legends of Alexandria: The Dynamic Duo
Ginny and Richard Obranovich at the helm of APF
The Alexandria Police Foundation was originally founded in 2002 to provide health insurance for retiring police K9 dogs.
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In the Kitchen in Alexandria: Small Business Changes Course in Middle of Pandemic
Mindy’s delivery dinners spread like wildfire in Del Ray
Erin White has just returned from delivering 50 boxed chicken kabobs, couscous salad and cornbread lunches to hospital workers at Inova Alexandria Hospital on Nov. 17.
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Appetite: Support Restaurants By Ordering Delivery in Alexandria
To give restaurants an extra boost while still staying home, order from establishments that offer their own delivery service.
When it comes to restaurant food delivery, there are two schools of thought: Spend all your dining-out money at the restaurant itself, or spread the wealth by ordering through a delivery service like GrubHub or UberEats.
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Santa on the Fire Truck, Headed Your Way in Potomac
Santa rides the streets again this year.
Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department’s Annual Santa Run is underway.
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Holiday Lights on the Farm in Herndon
Lake Fairfax and Burke Lake bring their displays to Frying Pan Farm Park.
Fairfax County Park Authority recently looked to find ways for people to have a good time during the holiday season with their family.
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The Buck Stops Here in Great Falls
Managed archery on private property for deer control
Landowners with any parcel size in Great Falls have the option to use archery hunting for deer management on their private property, directly addressing the cause of deer damage: too many deer.
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GenOn Site in Alexandria Sold
North Old Town site slated for mixed use development
The Potomac River Generating Station, a shuttered coal-fired power plant in North Old Town, has been sold to Hilco Redevelopment Partners and is slated for redevelopment in a move that city officials hope will provide housing, jobs and improved public space along the Potomac River.
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Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents “A Christmas Carol”
During Covid-19, the show will be seen through live acting, animation, and virtual reality.
Continuing with its holiday tradition (with Covid-19 restrictions), the Little Theatre of Alexandria (LTA) is presenting Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” from Dec. 4-19, 2020 through live acting, animation, and virtual reality.
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Springfield, Lorton Crime and Public Safety Roundups
Springfield, Lorton Crime and Public Safety Roundups
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Lorton Workhouse to Host Winterfest Holiday Market
The Workhouse Winterfest Holiday Market will be held on Dec. 12, 2020 from 12 to 6 p.m.
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55+ Happy Holidays in Arlington
Featured holiday programs for December
Featured holiday programs for December
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ArPets: Sage
They sold their house and left their dog behind. Seriously.
The garbage truck hauled all kinds of junk away, boxes were packed and furniture wrapped.
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West Montgomery County Citizens Association
December 2020
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New Spikes, Same Worries in Montgomery County
At least 912 people have died from Covid in County; more than 33,400 cases have been reported.
Covid Cases in Montgomery reached a new high on Nov. 19. 2020.
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Bicyclist Dies from Injuries Sustained at Entrance to Great Falls Park: Larry Willis, 53
Larry Willis, 53, critically injured on Nov. 21 at MacArthur Boulevard and Falls Road, at the entrance to Great Falls Park, in a collision involving a bicycle, cyclist struck.
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December is Virginia’s Puppy Mill Awareness Month
In February, the 2020 General Assembly unanimously designated December as Virginia’s Puppy Mill Awareness Month.
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‘Fairfax Peak’ Indoor Ski Slope Jumps Another Mogul
Public comments show mixed opinions for the slope planned at Lorton Landfill.
Fairfax Peak skiing
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Students and Parents Navigate Virtual Learning in Fairfax County
FCPS Virtual and In-Person Learning During COVID 2020
Dec. 1 marked the day that Fairfax County Public Schools students in Group 5, those in Early Head Start, PreK, Kindergarten, and some who receive special education services were to at last transition out of distance learning and walk through school doors to receive two days a week of in-person learning.
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Herndon No Longer Torn Between Its Past and Future
Town Council approves its final step toward inking Downtown Redevelopment.
A part of the Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Series.
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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Justice Delayed for Bijan Ghaisar, Justice Denied
In Letter from Birmingham Jail Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, "Justice too long delayed is justice denied."