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Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

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Voters Turn Out forSpecial Election

Voters share what motivated them to cast their ballots in Virginia’s 35th House of Delegates.

35th Election

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Vying for a Slice of Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety

Community association hosts meeting with FCDOT; speed cameras with fines coming.

Board Meets on Safety

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Wreaths Across America Day 2022 Comes to Herndon

“TEACH the Next Generation in 2022 and Beyond.”

Wreaths

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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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Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along in the Town of Herndon

Santa arrives by fire truck.

Tree Lighting

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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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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Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

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Meet Tempestt Ware Harmon in Herndon

General manager of The Closet of Greater Herndon shares information on voucher program

Closet

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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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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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FCDC Dems Warn Herndon Voters of ‘Misleading’ Sample Ballot

All sides and academic attorney weigh in

Ballot

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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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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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2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

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Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Candidates for Town of Herndon Mayor Face Off

Critical time for the town

Herndon Mayor face off

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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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FCPS Special Education Programs Fail State Targets

Division to develop enhanced plan.

Special Ed

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Parks Director Completes Visits to 420 County Parks in First Year

Volunteers 'give back together' during National Public Land Day 2022

Parks Director visits all parks in County.

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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.

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Sales Open: Great Falls Ornament

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

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SLHS Food Pantry Supports 250+ Students and Families Weekly

Registration open for benefit 0.5K race to stock the shelves.

Food pantry

‘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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Herndon High School Hosts Showcase of Bands

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional

Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional

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Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale

Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale