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Surovell Recognized
Northern Virginia senator is Humane Society Senate Legislator of the Year 2022
Legislator recognized
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Northern Virginia Regional Parks Land Acreage
New parcels grow two parks.
NOVA Parks will mark the acquisition of land to add acreage to two existing parks with ribbon-cutting ceremonies: this week at Occoquan Regional Park, in Lorton, and later, in July, at Pohick Bay Regional Park, located on Mason Neck.
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Volunteer Uncovers Brickwork Mystery in Lorton
Extensive brickwork pathways, lined culverts, and walls found at Laurel Hill Park.
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Laurel Hill Gardens Cut the Ribbon and the Middleman
Garden plots hold promise of food for the table
gardens
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Governor Signs Bills to Protect Research Dogs and Cats
Area Democrats Boysko and Kory work across aisle for bill passage.
Dogs and Cats
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Virginia Legislators Join In Call for Research Dog Adoptions
Several Virginia legislators this week signed their names to an appeal to save 80 beagles used in toxicity tests
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Northern Virginia Parks Lure Vacation Campers
Low risk campgrounds open.
Though making safe vacation choices during the Covid-19 pandemic is challenging, area parks are ready to welcome vacationers with fresh air and de-stressing camping opportunities.
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Proposal: From Landfill to Park Land
Will this park proposal be approved?
After repeated past disappointments, Lorton residents who have looked forward to the prospect of a...
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FIRST Chesapeake District Names Robotic Champions
District teams to compete in international event in Texas
Robotics
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NOVA Parks Commemorates Winkler Founder
Celebrates first year of successes at 44-acre conservation gem
NOVA Parks, the City of Alexandria, and its public schools, commemorated philanthropist and environmentalist Catherine Winkler Herman, founder of the Winkler Botanical Preserve, with the unveiling of a new permanent sign on the grounds on Nov. 28.
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Welcome Pollinators to Improve the Environment
Native plants are your garden’s welcome mat
Pollinators
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Virginia Puppy Stores Face Regulation, Inspection
Public invited to comment on new requirements.
Puppy regulation