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Mercia Hobson

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Calling Leaders to Action in Wake of Police Shooting

Ecumenical Service links 60th anniversary of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” with call to action about police use of force.

Police shooting

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Rebuilding zMOD

Jenga-like collapse follows Virginia Supreme Court ruling; reconstruction starts with public hearings.

zMOD

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Public Hearings Coming on County Budget

The voices of McLean Citizens Association and SEIU

Budget

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TJ Team: NASA TechRise Winners

Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.

Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.

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NAACP Rally for Justice

Demanding inclusive and equitable police practices.

NAACP Rally

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

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Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect

Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.

Police shooting video

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2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County

Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.

Peace Awards

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Marking Black History

County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.

Black History

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Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

“Caring company with a passion for food.”

Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

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Rise Against Hunger

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

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What’s Up With the Bus in NoVa?

Plans for more and improved connections, BRT, The One

Buses

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A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

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Teacher Wants to Erase Student Meal Debt

VA Bill H-1967: School meals; availability at no cost to the student

Student meals

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Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

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Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

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German Armed Forces Help Fight Hunger Here

Helps fight hunger.

Hunger

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Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest

Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.

Urban Champions

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Early Voting Underway for VA House of Delegates 35th District

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

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Celebration of Lights: Live Nativity Scene

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

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Seeking Gift Support for Military Families in Need; MAM and Elizabeth Dole Foundation join forces for the children.

Military Appreciation Mondays works with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to make Christmas bright.

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Cookies with Santa: Everyone welcome in Great Falls

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

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Langley HS Renaissance Feaste 2022: Tickets available

Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.

Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.

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German Armed Forces Command in Reston: Assists Thanksgiving Meal Box Donations

German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.

German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.

Threat to Fairfax County Water

Prince William County approves massive data complex

Water Supply

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Olem Re-elected Mayor: Shake up in town council

Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.

Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.

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Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

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Precinct 310, Kirby in McLean; Early Election Day 2022 Midterm

Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.

Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.

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Rotary Club of Great Falls Windfall Giving: $1,000 X 2 in Gift Cards to Cornerstones

Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids

Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids

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76th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade

Floats, entertainment, and small-town charm fill the night

Floats, entertainment, and small-town charm fill the night

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Tree-Planting Memorial for Robin Rentsch- Environmental activist would have smiled

Longtime resident and environmental activist remembered.

Longtime resident and environmental activist remembered.

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2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

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Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

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Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

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Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

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Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

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Next Big Thing: Youth Rugby Registration Open

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

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Sales Open: Great Falls Ornament

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

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Great Falls Farmers Market Remains Open

Creates a community around food.

Creates a community around food.

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10th Anniversary, Great Falls Senior Center Without Walls

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

‘Take a Moment’ for Bike Riders

Pedestrian, bike, and safety campaign: will it be enough?

Bike Campaign

‘Take a Moment’

Pedestrian, bike, and safety campaign: will it be enough?

Bike safety

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‘Hateful, Ignorant and Wrong’

Thousands of students around the state protest Youngken revisions to 2022 VDOE policies.

Protest

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Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale

Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale

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Herndon High School Hosts Showcase of Bands

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional