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Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
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New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
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Sewage Spill Temporarily Closes Lake Accotink in Springfield
Summertime lake activities halted for a short time.
Sewage spill
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Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
Blood Donations Needed
Blood Donations Needed
United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
Healthy Habits and School Supplies Dished Out in Lorton
Classes in session for the 2023-2024 school year.
School bell rings
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Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center
Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center
Death Investigation in Mount Vernon
Death Investigation
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Pumping Wastewater for Clean Water
The unseen system that completes the circle
Pumping Wastewater for Clean Water
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‘You Set the Standard High’
Circuit Court judge Clark retires after 12 years on the bench.
Judge retires
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County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget
Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.
Budget
Fairfax City Is Holding Art Contest
Art Contest