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Letter: Keeping Young Minds Engaged in Summer

To the Editor

Summer means warmer weather and time for vacations. But it’s also a time when the average student loses nearly two months of academic knowledge.

Centreville/Chantilly Brief: State Police Charge Three in Incidents along I-66

Virginia State Police have charged three men on various charges in relation to two separate incidents at the same scene along Interstate 66 near Exit 52 in Fairfax County on June 29.

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Virginia Run Achieves Two Victories

The Virginia Run Riptide achieved two victories during the fourth week of the NVSL summer season with a win at Wednesday’s Divisional Relay Carnival and a hard-fought win of 232 to 188 over the Cottontail Cobias on Saturday.

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Arlington: Residents Express Frustrations over Process

Public commentary voiced on Saturday, July 16, about the county’s plan to put a temporary Fire Station 10 on the Wilson School/HB Woodlawn playing fields reflected common themes heard around North Arlington last week.

Editorial: Voting, for Former Felons and Others

In a Democracy, we’re best served by more voter participation.

Today, the Virginia Supreme Court will hear an expedited challenge to Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s (D) restoration of the voting and civil rights of more than 200,000 Virginians who were convicted of felonies, served their time and completed any supervised release, parole or probation requirements. The restoration of voting rights moves Virginia into the mainstream.

Burke Resident Charged with Supporting, Attempting to Join ISIS

Burke resident Haris Qamar, 25, was arrested Friday, July 8 and charged with attempting to aid the Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, in the form of providing material support and resources.

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Springfield Veteran Celebrates 95th Birthday

Starts the day by leading an exercise class.

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  • By Alexandra Tecco/The Connection
  • July 14, 2016
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Fairfax City: Creating ‘Little Dresses for Africa’

Fairfax Academy’s Fashion Design class helps Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority provide dresses for African girls.

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  • By Alexandra Tecco/The Connection
  • July 14, 2016
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Mount Vernon Snapshot: WPHS To Host Musical

The Rambunctious Theatre Company is teaming up with Beyond the Page Theatre Company to present "The Last Five Years" starring David Jarzen from West Potomac High School and Robinson Secondary's Madyson Hanton.

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Fairfax County: Four Arrested at Natasha McKenna Protest

Racial justice group calls for Sheriff Kincaid to fire deputies.

Four demonstrators were arrested Monday morning at a protest outside the Fairfax Courthouse for the February 15 in-custody death of Natasha McKenna.

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Mount Vernon: Ethiopian ‘Political Football’ Lands at MVHS

Protesters attempt to disrupt Ethiopian-American football league game.

It was graduation day at Mount Vernon High School on June 16 and some parents were annoyed. A group of protesters had gathered outside the school. “It’s graduation day for our kids,” the parents complained to the protesters. “Can’t you go somewhere else?” The protesters responded that they were there because children in Ethiopia can’t always get to high school, or graduate, without dying of hunger, or being arrested or killed for their political beliefs.

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Four Arrested at McKenna Protest

Racial justice group calls for Sheriff Kincaid to fire deputies.

Four protesters were arrested Monday morning at a protest outside the Fairfax Courthouse over the February 2015 in-custody death of Alexandria resident Natasha McKenna.

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Faircrest Cyclones Swim into First Season

Area’s newest swim team embraces its community’s diversity.

The newest swim team in the area, the Faircrest Cyclones, located between Fairfax, Chantilly, Clifton and Centreville, is gathering a large following of parents and members in their first season.

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Reston: Cleaning Up the Tetra Mess?

This week’s update on Tetra property; interviews for public members of review board to be conducted July 18.

Reston 20/20 Identifies Key Issues for RA’s Investigation of the Lake House Purchase and Renovation

The Reston 20/20 Committee has sent to the RA Board of Directors a paper identifying eight key issues it believes must be investigated in the upcoming audit of the Lake House purchase and renovation.

Herndon: Candidates Announced for Mayor, Town Council

Current Councilmember Jasbinder Singh announced at the end of June that he will run against Mayor Lisa Merkel for the Town’s Mayor position in the upcoming Nov. 8 election.

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White Kitchens Are a Trend with staying Power

The clean, crisp look of a white kitchen has staying power and versatility, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association.

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Obituary: Remembering Hunter Watson

Hunter Brooks Watson, 20, remembered for lighting up the room with his unforgettable smile and laugh.

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  • By Danielle Grae/The Connection
  • July 12, 2016
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Arlington: Lift Off for Potomac Gondola

A look at the initial feedback from citizens and advice from an existing gondola system.

The Georgetown-Rosslyn Gondola baffles people. The proposed tram alongside the Key Bridge has drawn a mixture of interest and confusion.

Weekend Events: July 7-10

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