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Area Light Shows Brighten the Holidays
This season, NOVA Parks offers an opportunity to literally “brighten’”spirits with three holiday shows.
New Giant Opens at Springfield Plaza
With no interruption in service to loyal Springfield Plaza customers as promised, Giant opened their new, larger, 50,000 square foot store with enhanced features at the Plaza at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.
Bitter Pill in Fentanyl Response
Should severe penalties or drug education/treatment prevail?
Virginia’s General Assembly, which convened on Jan. 10, for a 60-day ‘long session’, is considering several fentanyl related bills to address the significant rise in synthetic opioid overdose deaths among Virginians. Fentanyl is now Virginia’s deadliest killer.
Volunteers Clean Up Parks, Highways in Fairfax County
Several volunteer groups undertook clean-up efforts around the county on Nov. 14, including the Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team’s (PVT) vine removal at the Central Green under the Park Authority, and the Springfield District Democrats’ (SDDC) road cleanup under the VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program.
Virginia Puppy Stores Face Regulation, Inspection
Public invited to comment on new requirements.
Puppy regulation
What Does It Cost to Buy a Dog?
Virginia observes Puppy Mill Awareness Month
Second article in series.
Fairfax Master Naturalists Team Up for State Park
Mason Neck Park and pollinators benefit
Naturalist
Fairfax County Government Center Reception Highlights Area Charities
Citizens meet County Board Chairman Jeff McKay.
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Former Petland Manager Pleads Guilty
Sentenced on three counts of animal cruelty.
Animal cruelty charges brought against managers of the former Petland-Fairfax pet store reached Fairfax General District Court on Aug. 13.
Gas Explosion Rocks Springfield
A loud explosion broke the quiet in Springfield about noon on Feb. 3, when a gas line exploded on the 8500 block of Hooes Road near the historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse and the Sydenstricker Methodist Church.
Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Springfield Church Feeds Hungry Year Round in Springfield
Volunteers at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church help feed hungry people week after week.
Feeding the hungry
NOVA Parks Seeks Input into 5 Year Strategic Plan
Park users invited to comment before July 8
Park users invited to comment before July 8
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