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National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29

In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29, the Opioid Work Group is distributing Opioid Harm Reduction Bags to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl-laced illicit drugs and provide life-saving resources.

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‘Life As I See It’

Local author turns adversity into purpose.

Angela Harris was barely five months into her marriage to School Board member Chris Harris when she began experiencing severe headaches and blurred vision in October of 2019.

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Hayfield High Gym Was Big Enough for Big Names

In the 1970s, celebrity events were common at Hayfield.

In the 1970s, celebrity events were common at Hayfield.

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AARP Offers Free Tax Assistance in Arlington

AARP Offers Free Tax Assistance

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‘Native Gardens’ in Alexandria

DC-based comedy playing now through April 13 at ACCT.

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Health Survey Results in Alexandria

Health Survey Results

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Student Athletes Honored in Alexandria

ASC to host Nationals vs. Mets outing April 27.

ASC to host Nationals vs. Mets outing April 27.

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Sunrise Walks

Sunrise walks

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Senior Services Honors Community Service

Sellout crowd raises $185k for SSA.

Senior Services Honors Community Service

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Break Water Art Exhibit

Nekisha Durrett is latest in SiteSee public art installation.

Break Water Art Exhibit

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Extend Express Lanes on the Beltway?

After public meetings, deadline for public comment is April 21

Express Lanes

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‘Listen to the Citizens; Preserve the Woods’

Fairfax residents have their say about Snyder Trail.

They’re now considering only building half the trail or even canceling the project outright.

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Trash Cleanup Yields 2,505 Pounds

181 volunteers from all over the area converge for mega cleanup.

They found bagged dog poop, a case of empty beer bottles, soiled diapers, soggy socks, combs, cigarette butts, cigarette lighters, a metal grill, a mattress, a shopping cart, lumber, a foam pillow, two tires, fast food debris and bottle caps.

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George Mason’s Historic Season: Women’s Basketball Rises to New Heights

Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis turned a struggling program into Atlantic 10 Conference champions in just four years, leading George Mason University’s women’s basketball team to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.

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Jackson Russell: Sully Police Officer of the Year

Honored for strong work ethic, dedication to the job.

PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s 2024 Officer of the Year.

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