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Belle Haven Dockmaster Rides with the Wind
Sailing lessons plant the boating seed for many youngsters in Mount Vernon.
Belle Haven Dockmaster
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Federal Property Up For Sale in Franconia
Past soil contaminations may require extensive efforts.
Real Estate
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New Bike-Ped Bridge Gets Boost with RAISE Funding
River crossing is needed for safety.
Bike Bridge Proposal
Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade
Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade
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Honoring an Accident Victim, Scouts Break out the Garden Tools
Scouts give the triangular island at Sydenstricker Road and Old Keene Mill Road in Burke a makeover.
Performance Bikes on Frontier Drive is Closing the Doors
Options for bike buying and service gets limited in Springfield.
Springfield bike store closes
The Church Oktoberfest Preaches Inclusivity
Multi-ethnic event was a hit in a diverse community.
Oktoberfest at Church includes all
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VRE Parking at Rolling Road Will Be Expanded
Plans to add parking does not include a multi-level lot.
VRE Parking Expansion
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Shopping Center Set for a Facelift
‘New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.
’New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.
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Pay It Forward with Candy Bars Goes Viral at West Springfield
Throw Shine messages captured on Mars Candy video.
Pay It Forward with Candy Bars Goes Viral at West Springfield
Drive Thru Dining Gridlocks Backlick
Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery.
Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery but causes traffic problems.
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Looking for Parkway Improvements
Public is asked for suggestions for the Fairfax County Parkway and the Franconia-Springfield Parkway.
Parkway improvements
Deer Hunting in Fairfax County Controls Herd Populations
Bow hunting program nets hundreds of deer each year.
Deer hunting
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Deer Hunting in Fairfax County Controls Herd Populations
Bow hunting program nets hundreds of deer each year.
Imagine walking through wooded county park and all of a sudden, you see a person armed with a bow and arrow up on a stand in a tree.
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County Eyes Spot for New Fire Station and Affordable Housing
Proposed location has easy access to Richmond Highway and GW Parkway.
Spot found for fire station and affordable housing
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Neon Green Creek Waters Alarm Mount Vernon Residents
Friends of Dyke Marsh were quick to respond.
Dyke Marsh
Pedestrian Bridge Meetings Narrow it Down
Second Braddock Road pedestrian workshop supports bridge crossing Braddock Road.
Braddock Road pedestrian bridges.