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Swim School Opening in Central Springfield
Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.
Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.
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Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book Hits Bestseller List
It’s not all about ‘likes’ and ‘views’ out there.
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book
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National Park Service User Survey Comes to an End
Paved Trails Study looks at six trail networks in metro area including Mount Vernon.
This fall, the National Park Service gathered information for the Mount Vernon trail improvements as part of the “Paved Trails Study” in the National Capital Region that included the George Washington Memorial Parkway, C&O Canal National Historic Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, Rock Creek Park trails and others in the National Mall and Historic Parks area.
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Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield
A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”
Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available
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100 Turn Out for Groundbreaking at Ballfield
Construction Starting for Snack Bar and Restrooms at Woodlawn Ball Field
Baseball
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Mount Vernon District Recognizes Residents for Character
Fairfax County Stephen A. McLaughlin Champions of Character Awards
Champs
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Huntley Meadows Photos and Others in Virginia Wildlife Magazine
Local photographer’s works in the summer spread.
Wildlife photos
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Burke Family Goes All Out with Toys for Tots
Tradition spreads to embrace the holiday spirit with a lesson of empathy.
Toys for tots
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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend
Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.
Earp's
Grad Speaker Shares Her Personal Challenges
Calls Mountain View ‘a safe environment where I could thrive.’
Mountain View ‘a safe environment
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
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New Crumbl Cookies Opens for Cookie Monsters of Kingstowne
For the tollhouse fans it’s just how the cookie crumbles.
Cookie Monsters
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Newington Group Highlights the Need for a Sidewalk
Elected officials come out to see the need firsthand.
Newington sidewalk
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Projects Dot the Map around Mount Vernon
Some planned, some underway and some complete around the district.
Mount Vernon Projects
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Leslie Lautenslager: ‘My Time with General Colin Powell’
Local author tells international stories of her work alongside General Colin Powell.
Local Author
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Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
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Am I wearing the original Ray Ban Aviators?
Glasses bought at second-hand store may have a history.
Sunglasses
Alexandria Newcomers & Community Guide 2023-24
Alexandria Newcomers Guide
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