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East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group

New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.

Medical Group

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Offering a Variety of Mixed Martial Arts

Kaizen MMA opens new location in Old Town Fairfax.

Martial arts

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A Powerful Event that Touches All the Emotions

Women’s Storytelling Festival is March 14-17 in Fairfax City.

Women's stories

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High School Students Learn about Job Possibilities

Career fair at Chantilly High is huge success.

Jobs

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Fairfax Man Charged in Fatal Car Crash

Police say he was drunk and driving 110 mph.

Police say he was drunk and driving 110 mph.

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Rob Stalzer Retires as Fairfax City Manager

Reflects on his career in public service and gives thanks.

City Manager Retires

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Laszlo Palko Hired as Fairfax City Manager

He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.

He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.

Fairfax City’s Proposed FY 25 Budget Unveiled

Recommends a 1-cent, residential real-estate tax hike

Fairfax City Budget

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Senior Living: Helping Seniors Age Safely and Successfully

Home for Life 2024 Expo is slated for April 12.

Senior living

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Fulfilling a Long-Ago Promise ‘Unevenly Applied’

Fairfax City’s VMBDA helps minority businesses succeed.

Minority Busin

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New Life Breathed into Historic Building

Fairfax City welcomes Commonwealth Brewing Co.

Brewery

Learn about Fairfax County Police Department

Learn about Fairfax County Police Department

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Trident Systems Expanding its Chantilly Operation

It will invest $3.7 million to produce space electronic systems.

Trident Systems

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NOVA PRIME Physical Therapy Opens in Chantilly

Filling a gap in women’s health care here.

Healthcare

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‘Shining Example’ of Commitment to Duty in Centreville

PFC Jacob Juranek is Sully Police Officer of the Year.

Officer of the year

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City of Fairfax Mourns its Former Mayor

John Mason: ‘Gifted leader’ and champion of the arts.

Mayor dies

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Mason Is Praised for Regional Leadership

Friends, colleagues recall his governance and consensus-building.

Besides all he did for the City of Fairfax, former Mayor John Mason also played an important part in the county and region.

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Mountain View High Holds Winter Graduation

Principal Catherine Stone gives advice to the students.

Grads running wild

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Murder, Romance, Revenge and Amazing Songs

Not Just Dance presents dramatic musical, ‘Sweeney Todd.’

Sweeney Todd

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Data Center Tax Revenue Versus Quality of Life

Residents decry pollution, constant hum, human and environmental costs.

Data Center push back

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Supervisors Approve Massive Chantilly Data Center

They say strong proffers, high standards will improve it.

Data Center

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Learning about Police Animal Protection Unit

Officers deal with everything from dogs to bats to snakes.

The Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Protection Unit has some 30 officers, and Sgt. D.L. Cook, a field supervisor with that unit, recently spoke about its responsibilities.

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Officer of the Quarter: PFC Jackson Russell

PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for October, November and December 2023. He was honored at the Jan. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).

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Cupcakes and Candies and Cookies, Oh, My!

Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers Festival is Feb. 2-4.

Chocolate

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Modern, All-Female Play Full of Laughter and Joy

City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents the comedy, ‘POTUS.’

Theater

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Supervisors to Decide on Chantilly Data Center

Public hearing is set for next Tuesday, Jan. 23.

Penzance wants to build a 402,000-square-foot data center off Route 50, Stonecroft Boulevard and Auto Park Circle in Chantilly.

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Three Fairfax City Nonprofits Receive Grants

They each help others and stimulate the local economy.

Grants

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Warm Welcome for Lucy Loves in Fairfax City

A fun place for handmade items, vintage clothes, original art.

Lucy Loves

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QUI Korean BBQ Makes a Big Splash in Fairfax

Customers love the delicious food and cool ambience.

Restaurant opens

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Robertson Indicted for Murder of Fairfax Man

Judge hears recording of his confession during hearing.

Murder

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Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care Opens in Greenbriar

Offers walk-in, virtual and scheduled appointments.

Urgent care opens

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Heartfelt Chanukah Celebration in Fairfax City

Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.

Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.

Fairfax News Briefs

News Briefs

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Don’t Leave Keys, Valuables in Your Car

Auto Crimes detective discusses vehicle thefts.

With auto crimes a continual problem in Fairfax County, Police Chief Kevin Davis established the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit in March 2022. And in its first year, its officers charged more than 175 people with felonies and seized 20 guns.

Detectives Investigating Fatal Car Crash in Centreville

An early morning car crash last week in Centreville killed a 30-year-old man and sent another to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

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See The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra

Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax Ballet present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Dec. 16 & 17 at 4 p.m. at GMU Center for the Arts.

Nutcracker

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Fairfax City Rings in the Holiday Season

Tis the season

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Former Centreville High Teacher Writes Children’s Book

Partial proceeds will aid Maui wildfire relief.

Falling snow can be a magical thing – beautiful, exciting and ethereal – especially to a child. But for 5-year-old Kiki, who lives in Hawaii, it’s only a dream.

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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend

Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.

More than 20 musicians will perform Friday night, 5 p.m. start; Saturday, noon and 5 p.m. starts; and Sunday, noon start.

Centreville Motorcycle Crash Kills Lorton Man, 27

Centreville Motorcycle Crash Kills Lorton Man, 27

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Fairfax High Seniors Create PERIOD Club

School Club

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Fairfax’s Small Business Saturday Is Nov. 25

Fairfax’s Small Business Saturday Is Nov. 25

Smith Reelected as Sully Supervisor

In last week’s election for Sully District supervisor, Democratic incumbent Kathy Smith beat Republican challenger Keith Elliott.

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Joyful Ribbon Cutting on a Cold, Brisk Day

Route 28 widening in Centreville is nearly done.

Area motorists may now rejoice because the road has been widened from four to six lanes between the bridge over Bull Run (south of Compton Road), at the Prince William County line, and the Route 29 Interchange in Centreville.

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Residents, Scouts Fill WFCM’S Food Pantry

On Saturday, Nov. 4, Boy Scouts in the Sully District collected 50,416 pounds of food for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry in Chantilly.

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Britepaths Seeks Donations for Families in Need

Help put food on their tables during the holidays.

Food donations