Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
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Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses
Federal grant paves the way.
Federal grant paves the way.
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Environmental Stewardship: Making a Difference
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
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National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicates Respite Room
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
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National Trails Day
County recognizes 10th anniversary of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
National Trails Day
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County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball
Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.
Pickleball
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Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
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‘It Was a Labor of Love’ in Arlington
Pierogi burgers spur donations to World Central Kitchen for work in Ukraine.
World kitchen
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County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget
Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.
Budget
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Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award
With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.
local band
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New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
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Macy’s Closing in Ballston, Laying Off Staff Locally
Arlington store is one of five closing nationwide.
Macy's Closing
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Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar
Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.
The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”
Rep. Don Beyer Meets with Small Business Owners
Small Business Saturday reminders to shop small year round.
Small Business
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Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Hunger Is Closer Than You Think
Food For Neighbors celebrates Its seventh anniversary and over 425,000 pounds of donations
Food
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National Park Service User Survey Comes to an End
Paved Trails Study looks at six trail networks in metro area including Mount Vernon.
This fall, the National Park Service gathered information for the Mount Vernon trail improvements as part of the “Paved Trails Study” in the National Capital Region that included the George Washington Memorial Parkway, C&O Canal National Historic Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, Rock Creek Park trails and others in the National Mall and Historic Parks area.
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Fairfax County Plugs in First Electric Trash Truck
New truck is quiet and spews no diesel fumes.
Electric trash truck
Blood Donations Needed
Blood Donations Needed
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From Aqualung at Wolftrap This Month, Ian Anderson’s Rock Flute Delivers
The flute is the core of Jethro Tull’s deep-sea diver sounds.
By Mike Salmon
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
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Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
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Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
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Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
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Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
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Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
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Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand
FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.
FABB
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America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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Local Band’s First Music Video Filmed on a DC Rooftop
”Running To You,” is complete, click the link at the end of the story.
https://youtu.be/wRj43NeO3JE
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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas
Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.
Floods
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It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George
The local band now has a video.
Summer of George hits it big this summer
Eli Lev’s Music has Worldly Influences
Musician with local roots comes back for shows in October.
Eli Lev
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Park Volunteers Awarded for Efforts Against Invasive Species
Their efforts are recognized with a Elly Doyle Park Service Award for 2022
Invasive species
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New Bike-Ped Bridge Gets Boost with RAISE Funding
River crossing is needed for safety.
Bike Bridge Proposal
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Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George
Summer’s Here and Possibly Time to Stay Put
Fairfax County has plenty of options for a “stay-cation” this summer.
Summer Stay-Cation
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