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23rd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Parade viewing areas along one mile of the Old Town Alexandria waterfront

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A Novel Idea

Book vending machine unveiled at Naomi L. Brooks Elementary.

“This is a remarkable addition to our school.” — Naomi L. Brooks principal Suzanne Hess

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Route 29 Northbound Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared-use Path Opens

Improves safety, connectivity, and mobility.

Nov.19 is World Day of Remembrance 2023 for road traffic victims.


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"The Snowman in Concert"

"The Snowman in Concert" is back at James Madison High School.

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South Lake Seahawks Remain Undefeated

Westfield led with 4:30 to play in the 4th quarter, but South Lakes scored on a 65-yard TD and held off Westfield to take the 28-24 nailbiter.

The Westfield Bulldogs (7-2) took on the unbeaten South Lakes Seahawks (9-0) on Nov. 3 in Reston.

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Westfield High’s Cappies play is ‘Miss Holmes’

What if Sherlock and his assistant were women?

Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing new spin on the story.


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Female Olympic Rowers Break Barriers to Win

Centreville High presents ‘Girls in the Boat’

Centreville High’s upcoming play, “Girls in the Boat,” tells the stories of the U.S. women’s Olympic rowing team as it breaks down barriers for women in sports and eventually wins its first gold medal.

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Life-changing, Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund

Fall Soiree awards held.

Life-changing Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund.- Fall Soiree awards held.

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Well Heeled

The Shoe Hive celebrates 20 years.

“This was not very thought out – it was all very spontaneous and here we are 20 years later.” — The Shoe Hive owner Elizabeth Todd


County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program Opens Dec. 1

2023 homelessness statistics show 10 percent increase in people experiencing homelessness at the Point in Time count.

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Stuff the Bus, Virtually

Stuff the Bus, Virtually

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Franconia District School Board Candidate Back on the Ballot

Candidate, Dems, and GOP respond to last minute court ruling and reversal.

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, the Fairfax County Office of Elections requalified Fairfax County Franconia District School Board Candidate Marcia C. St. John-Cunning based on a ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court that afternoon. A Fairfax County judge allowed two additional petition sheets to count toward St. John-Cunning’s required signature threshold to be a qualified candidate.


Parking-Spot Dispute Leads to Shooting

Fairfax County police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened in Centreville last Thursday, Oct. 26, in The Meadows community.

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LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Opens in Reston

A different cinema experience

Come for any or all: what’s on the big screen, the restaurant food and drinks, or to chill for a bit and enjoy the view from the balcony overlooking Market Street.

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Fairfax High Presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’

A fresh, new take on a classic love story.

Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 60, Fairfax High is presenting “Romeo and Juliet.” But this version is set in a different time period than the original and has a surprising amount of humor.


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Costumes, Cruisers and Candy at Trunk-or-Treat

Fairfax County police held their fourth annual Halloween Trunk or Treat at the county Government Center

Fairfax County police held their fourth annual Halloween Trunk or Treat at the county Government Center

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VolunteerFest 2023

Much good in a single day.

The 2023 VolunteerFest, the signature event of Volunteer Fairfax, took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and drew an impressive turnout of more than 400 dedicated volunteers completing 26 projects with community support.

Agreement on Coal Tar Contamination

Caused by gas plant from late 1800s through mid-1900s near corner of North Lee Street and Oronoco Street

The City of Alexandria, in partnership with the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN), has reached a settlement to remediate the remnants of coal tar contamination that occurred as part of the operation of the Alexandria Town Gas manufacturing gas plant from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, located near the corner of North Lee Street and Oronoco Street.


Early Voting Continues Through Saturday, Nov. 4

Those who wait until the last minute to vote do so at their peril.

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New Coats Distributed to Families in Need

“Building resilient and sustainable communities takes all of us in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors working together.” — Amelia Chasse Alcivar of Hilco Redevelopment Partners