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Virginia’s Finest Shine at the State Fair

Virginia’s Finest Shine at the State Fair

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Bringing Home the Gold

Paralympian Trevon Jenifer Visits Boys and Girls Club.

Bringing Home the Gold

Old Town BID Voting Completed

Property owners reject BID proposal.

Property owners reject BID proposal.


The Rockets to Perform at Rock the Block

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Junk Fee Warning: Rent at Your Own Risk

Are the 2024 Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act updates on your lease?

In Virginia, tenants, prospective tenants and landlords should know that the 2024 General Assembly introduced several bills to amend the Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (VRLTA). The following story is the first in a series addressing tenant-related bills in Virginia that were enacted on July 1, 2024.

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Opening of North Potomac Yard Park

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Trunk-or-Treat Event is Oct. 23

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Virginia Communities Can Apply for Climate Adaptation Grants

Chesapeake Bay Foundation: Grants highlight Importance of Virginia’s RGGI reentry and investment in climate resilience.

Another round of grant funding opened recently for projects that strengthen communities’ resilience to climate change and protection from extreme weather. These grants are funded through the Community Flood Preparedness Fund.

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‘What Women Do Is Figure Out How to Make It All Work’

Advice for success given at Economic Empowerment Luncheon.

More than 120 people attended the Sept. 25 Women’s Economic Empowerment Luncheon at the Sherwood Center in Fairfax.


Affordable Housing Awards

The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority is the recipient of several recent national awards, recognizing its leadership, innovation and equitable strategies in affordable housing.

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Octoberfest in Great Falls

The Rotary Club of Great Falls hosted a lively, fun Oktoberfest event on Oct. 4 in conjunction with the Grange Foundation, bringing together community members including local residents, charities and businesses for an evening of fun, food and fellowship, all while raising funds for local initiatives.

Boysko Is Humane Champion

The Humane Society Legislative Fund recently released their 2024 Virginia Humane Scorecard, which grades sitting lawmakers’ votes on animal protection issues.


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Seven Corners Pedestrian Dies Weeks after Crash

Marks 17th pedestrian fatality, year to date in Fairfax County.

Sunday, Oct. 13, marked the 17th pedestrian fatality in Fairfax County in 2024.

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Eight Local Children Are Missing

Could a CODI Alert have helped return them home?

The Virginia State Police launched its "Critical Operation for a Disappeared Child Initiative," (CODI) Alert Program nearly a month ago, on Sept. 26.

Arrest in Fatal Vehicle Crash in Tara-Leeway Heights

Arlington County Police made an arrest in a fatal vehicle crash that occurred during the early morning hours of Oct. 12, 2024.


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Civil War Camp Day

Fort Ward showcases living history.

Fort Ward showcases living history.

ASC to Host Washington Commanders Night Oct. 16

Athletes of the Month to be honored.

The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club October Athletes of the Month from all four City of Alexandria High Schools will be honored as the tradition continues at the ASC Washington Commanders Night Oct. 16 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.

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Munitions to Masterpieces

Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates 50 years.

Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates 50 years.


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Artrageous! 29th Art on the Avenue takes over Del Ray.

29th Art on the Avenue takes over Del Ray.

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McGuire Named APD Chief

Texas Assistant Chief to begin Nov. 25.

Texas Assistant Chief to begin Nov. 25.