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Batters Up for the Mount Vernon Varsity Singers
Choir travels to Fredericksburg to sing the National Anthem at a Minor League baseball game.
MV Choir
Comstock Files Revised Plan for Herndon Downtown Center
Herndon Town Council Public Session, August 8
At the Aug. 8 Town Council Public Session, Scott Robinson, director of public works, acting as town manager, presented the Town Manager Report. Robinson reported that Comstock (Herndon Venture L.C.) filed a revised site plan for its mixed-use development in Herndon’s downtown.
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News Briefs
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Breaking Down Virginia's Gaming Landscape
Balancing expansion with responsibility.
In recent years, Virginia has witnessed a significant expansion in its gaming industry.
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July 4 Holiday Featured a Ship Announcement at Mount Vernon
New Navy ship will be named for French general Marquis de Lafayette
Navy Ship
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Vienna Teen Intends to Plead Guilty
Cruz Colindres accused in Fairfax man’s death.
Vienna teen charged with killing a 20-year-old Fairfax man waived his right to that hearing.
Cash from County’s Carryover Funds
$100K may be coming for each district’s unfunded capital improvement projects.
Who can apply for this and other funding may surprise you.
County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program Opens Dec. 1
2023 homelessness statistics show 10 percent increase in people experiencing homelessness at the Point in Time count.
Hypothermia
Clean Out, Drop Off: E-Care on Saturday
Get a head start on spring cleaning with Arlington's Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) event on Saturday, March 23. The free clean-out and drop-off event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Wakefield High School (1325 South Dinwiddie Street).
“Flourishing After 55”
Office of 55+ Programs
Workhouse Arts Center Gala and Auction
Workhouse Arts Center Gala and Auction
Arlington Community Foundation Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
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Seniors Thrive in South Fairfax
Dedicated, beautiful 55+ communities like Spring Hill, The Fairfax, Gum Springs Glen and the new North Hill make the Mount Vernon District a great place to age in place.
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Bailey Resigns School Board
Former councilmember to step down Nov. 30.
“This is not a decision I made lightly.” — School Board member Willie Bailey on his resignation
Home Explosion after Flares Fired
It could be the video of the year, an Arlington house engulfed in a fireball, then blowing up with all the pieces of the house propelled high in the air.
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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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City Budget Will Be Adopted May 1
Since City Manager James Parajon presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget to the City Council and community, the City Council has held several work sessions with City leaders to assess the current state of resources and programs.