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Cohen, Mangrum Wed

Dr. Courtney Cohen and Mr. James Mangrum were united in marriage on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 at five o’clock in the afternoon at the Summer Moon house in Corolla, N.C.

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Lockard Channels Garza, Proposes $2.8 Billion FCPS Budget

FY2018 focuses on employee compensation and classroom resources.

Fairfax County Public Schools interim superintendent Steve Lockard is asking for $130.4 million more for the school system’s FY2018 operating budget than the previous year, a 4.9 percent increase, to a total of $2.8 billion.

Letter to the Editor: No Conciliation, then Litigation in Alexandria

Citizens of Alexandria make no mistake; your participation and community discussion with any and all projects related to our schools is truly a waste of time.

Schedule of City of Alexandria Services for 2017 Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All City of Alexandria government offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr., Day holiday. Virginia state offices will also be closed on Friday, Jan. 13, for Lee-Jackson Day.

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Breakfast After the Bell in Arlington

Minor change to morning meal makes major difference in Arlington school.

Tina Oxendine wasn’t sure about the new breakfast program.

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Fairfax: What’s on the City’s Horizon

Multifamily homes and redevelopment

Planned are two, four-story buildings containing 80 condos. Sixteen of the units will be one-bedroom; 48, two-bedroom; and 16, three-bedroom. IDI-RJL Development LLC is building a residential development called The Enclave at the Mantua Professional Center on Pickett Road. The site’s zoned commercial planned development, so both office and condo uses may exist on it.

Crime — The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.

Crime — The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.

Children's Centre View: Westfield High School Civil Rights

The artwork in the Westfield Art Gallery focuses on civil rights, inspired by the summer reading book “March” by U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

The artwork in the Westfield Art Gallery focuses on civil rights, inspired by the summer reading book “March” by U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

Children's Almanac: Norwood School, Bethesda — Writing

Children's Connection: Norwood School, Bethesda — Writing

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Alexandria Clerk of Courts: Voice of Reason

After 16 years as a deputy, Marion Jackson is officially Clerk of Courts in Alexandria General District Court.

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MLK Tribute Embraces Community Involvement in Arlington

Audition attracts potential participants.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Tribute is an extension of Arlington’s celebration of diversity.

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Surviving Brain Injury

New book shares stories of strength and inspiration.

A new resource is available to those who’ve been touched by traumatic brain injury (TBI) called “Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration” by Amy Zellmer.

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Fairfax: ‘Just Pause and Don’t Do It’

Residents debate University Drive extension

The City’s proposal to extend University Drive has sparked strong feelings in Fairfax residents. They spoke both for and against it at the Nov. 1 community outreach meeting and before the Nov. 8 City Council meeting. But most of the speakers during Tuesday night’s public hearing were firmly opposed.

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Burke: Surviving Brain Injury

New book shares stories of strength and inspiration.

A new resource is available to those who’ve been touched by traumatic brain injury (TBI) called “Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration.” A collection of 90 stories, mostly by TBI survivors, “Surviving Brain Injury” personalizes life’s trajectory after a blast to the head, a fall or stroke.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 98 homes sold between $1,425,000-$83,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016

Chantilly Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 20 homes sold between $870,000-$255,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: November, 2016

Arlington Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 244 Arlington homes sold between $3,700,000-$106,000.

Arlington Home Sales: November, 2016

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McLean Symphony’s Seasonal Magic

Holiday family concert to be held on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre.

With a full season ahead of them, the McLean Symphony, now in its 45th year, kicks off the holidays with a holiday family concert on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre.

Crime Report from Fair Oaks

The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.

The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.

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An Early Visit from Santa at Potomac Overlook Regional Park

An Early Visit from Santa