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Mercia Hobson

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Community Matrix: Path to More Equitable Policing in Fairfax County

Police Reform Matrix Working Group shares recommendations at public safety committee meeting.

Police

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NAACP School Board Forum

Hunter Mill school board candidates Melanie Meren and Paul Thomas answer tough questions.

School Board

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School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP

Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.

School Board

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Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum

At-large school board candidates answer tough questions.

School Board

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‘The Last Cavalry Sword’ by McLean Author

A nonfiction book by C. Anthony Burke

Book

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Shoppers Welcome the Opening Days at County Farmers Markets 2023

Last night in the ground, next day on your plate.

Farmer's Markets

Democratic Primary June 20; Early Voting Starts May 5

Could new faces, new districts alter the political landscape?

Election

Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Johnson’s Death

Former FCPD Sgt. Wesley Shifflett won’t face criminal charges, at least now.

Shooting verdict

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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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Three-Day of Budget Public Hearings

Out in force, crying out for help from Fairfax County.

Budget Hearings

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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

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45th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards.

Celebrates nearly 200 first responders who went above and beyond.

Valor Awards

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

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GFCA Responds to Overturning of z-MOD

Virginia Supreme Court voids ZMOD; back to 1,200-page zoning ordinance

GFCA

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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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Alcorn Kicks Off Re-election Bid

Incumbent on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Hunter Mill District gets enthusiastic kickoff.

Alcorn

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Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Some Employees

Adoption of resolution shifts labor relations.

Schools

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Residents Oppose Demolishing 113-year-old Buildings in Herndon

Wrecking ball posed to demolish house in historic district; heritage value vs. owner rights.

Old Buildings

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Engineering With Empathy

Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need

FCPS

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Rise Against Hunger in Herndon

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

Hunger

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A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

Miss America

Board of Supervisors Seeks to Raise its Salaries

Supervisors Herrity and Alcorn vote no.

BOS salaries

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Double Homicide in Herndon

Investigation underway.

Homicide

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Proposed Budget Has a Long Way To Go

Average homeowner would pay about $120 more a year in property taxes.

Budget

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Pet Connection 2023

New Pets Extend Families

New Pets Extend Families

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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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Recognizing Covid Heroes

Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.

Covid heroes

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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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Williams Trophy Presented to Silver Line

Washington Airports Task Force honors Fairfax and Loudoun counties, Town of Herndon, MWAA, and WMATA.

Silver line

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Highlights of Board of Supervisors Meeting

Lower real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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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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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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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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Three Businesses Open in Historic Downtown Herndon

Fill in the missing specialty niche.

Herndon Businesses

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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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Herndon Town Council Sworn In

Herndon Town Council Sworn In