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Hardening older FCPS Entrances to Secure Them from Shooters
Multilayered approaches to keep children safe in schools
School shootings
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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls
Strong arts community benefits businesses.
The Arts of Great Falls, a community-supported nonprofit organization, welcomed its new executive director, Meralee Fredenburgh...
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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls
Strong arts community benefits businesses.
Strong arts community benefits businesses.
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Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Local FCPS Students Head off for SY2022-2023
Keeping students safe getting to and from school.
Keeping students safe getting to and from school.
Friday Night Live! 2022 Rocks Herndon
Free family event draws summer crowds.
Free family event draws summer crowds.
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Mount Vernon 35th Annual Town Meeting
District tradition returns in person and a virtual option.
Mount Vernon Town Meeting
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Town of Vienna Police Department Headquarters to Open
Ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours planned for Friday.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours planned for Friday.
Herndon Considers Parking on Town Streets
Safety and quality of life concerns noted, along with new ordinance and towing rules.
Parking on Street
Herndon Elementary Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Celebrating 60 years of BEElonging.
Herndon Elementary School (HES) held its 60th Anniversary Celebration (1961-2021) on Sunday, April 24.
New Trail Signs Installed at Runnymede Park in Herndon
Eagle Scout candidate's project extends beyond local.
eagle Scout
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Arlington County Lands $80 million
NVTA Invests $625 Million FY2022-27; Six Year Program Adopted
With the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) unanimous vote on June 14 to adopt the $624,882,714 FY2022-2027 Six Year Program...
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Fundraiser for Great Falls Grange Foundation
One month in, ribbon-cuttings and action begins.
The Great Fall Grange Foundation held its first fundraiser, For the Love of Great Falls, on Friday, May 6, at River Bend Golf and Country Club, raising nearly $100,000...
Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
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Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church
Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church