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Mercia Hobson

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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.

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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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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.

Fairfax County Rejects Virginia Anti-Trans Policies

Anti-Trans Policies

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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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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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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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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

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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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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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Great Falls Farmers Market Remains Open

Creates a community around food.

Creates a community around food.

‘Take a Moment’ for Bike Riders

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

Bike Campaign

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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

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McLean HS Counts 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers

Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers

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8th Annual Paint Great Falls: Plein Air Competition

Local winners among the best.

Local winners among the best.

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Sesquicentennial Celebration for Shiloh Baptist Church

Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.

Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.

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Multicultural Festival 2022

Relocates to Reston Town Center

Relocates to Reston Town Center

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Space Center Planned for Reston

G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10

G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10

Town of Herndon Mayor debate

Town of Herndon Mayor debate

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9-11 Ceremony Planned for Great Falls

All are welcomed.

All are welcomed.

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Behind-the-Scenes at Cirque du Soleil KURIOS

Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.

Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.

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RA’s Dog Paddle 2022

Paws down the best fun

Paws down the best fun

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Annual Middle Eastern Food Festival Is Labor Day Weekend

Church's legendary hospitality welcomes the community.

Church's legendary hospitality welcomes the community.

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Town of Vienna Police Department Headquarters to Open

Ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours planned for Friday.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony and tours planned for Friday.

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Military Appreciation Mondays Are Back

First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.

First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.

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Park Authority Cuts Down 130-plus-year-old Tree

Does felling the tree prevent risk of injury or death?

Does felling the tree prevent risk of injury or death?

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Back to School with FCPS

A snapshot of Aug. 22, 2022

Photos by FCPS photographers Karen Bolt and Donnie Biggs and via social media

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Reshaping Stereotypical Profiling and Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

Local juried art show and auction support recovery.

Local juried art show and auction support recovery.

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Local FCPS Students Head off for SY2022-2023

Keeping students safe getting to and from school.

Keeping students safe getting to and from school.

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National Night Out 2022 Hunters Woods-Style

Intelligence-led policing directs law enforcement resources to where they do the most good.

Intelligence-led policing directs law enforcement resources to where they do the most good.

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Making a Splash at the 2022 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

Event by Reston Historic Trust draws thousands.

Event by Reston Historic Trust draws thousands.

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Great Falls Grange Foundation Town Hall Meeting

Provides update and a look ahead.

Provides update and a look ahead.

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Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church

Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church

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Foust Says He's Not Running in 2023

No fifth term for legacy leader.

No fifth term for legacy leader.

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Meet Virginia's 2022 3M Young Scientist

Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.

Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.

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Cellular Service Disruption at Lake Anne Impacts 9-1-1

Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.

Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.

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Block Party Blast at St. Tim's

Parishioners and community members rock in the sunshine.

Parishioners and community members rock in the sunshine.

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Reston Association Chooses New CEO

One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP

One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP