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FIRST Chesapeake District Names Robotic Champions
District teams to compete in international event in Texas
Robotics
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Surovell Recognized
Northern Virginia senator is Humane Society Senate Legislator of the Year 2022
Legislator recognized
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Virginia Puppy Stores Face Regulation, Inspection
Public invited to comment on new requirements.
Puppy regulation
Election Day 2022 in Springfield
Fairfax County citizens vote early, by mail, and at the polls
Election
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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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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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Governor Signs Bills to Protect Research Dogs and Cats
Area Democrats Boysko and Kory work across aisle for bill passage.
Dogs and Cats
Community Garden Plots Coming to Lorton
Community gardens
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Laurel Hill Park Gets Mass Tree Planting
Over 2,500 Seedlings Go Into Ground in Lorton
Tree planting
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Origins of Historic Lorton Property Still Dark
Secret Garden emerges from shrouds of invasive plants with work of volunteers.
Historic Lorton
Early Voting Options Expand
Secure drop box option joins mail-in and in-person voting starting Sept. 17.
early voting