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Spooky Science in Alexandria

Mad Science Expo inspires STEAM learning.

Spooky Science

Centreville News Briefs

News items

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

After 55

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Documenting Butterflies

Volunteers fanned out across Northern Virginia to survey butterflies, part of the North American Butterfly Association’s nationwide count.

Butterflies are free to fly

Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten

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All Fired Up

Friendship Firehouse celebrates 248 years.

The Friendship Firehouse Festival celebrated the 248th anniversary of the founding of the city’s first fire company Aug. 6 at the historic Friendship Firehouse Museum on South Alfred Street.

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GWHS Historic Marker Unveiled

Alumni reflect back on high school years.

Alumni from as far back as the class of 1941 gathered July 23 for the unveiling of the Virginia State Historical Marker recognizing the historic significance of George Washington High School, now GW Middle School, on Mount Vernon Avenue.

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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

The Arts of Great Falls, a community-supported nonprofit organization, welcomed its new executive director, Meralee Fredenburgh...

Prosecutorial Discretion

Northern Virginia prosecutors say they won't enforce abortion restrictions.

Nine prosecutors across Virginia say they will not enforce any new restrictions on abortion, complicating Republican efforts to crack down on reproductive freedom in the wake of the Supreme Court decision

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Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

U.S. Supreme Court Threatens Women’s Fundamental Rights

U.S. Supreme Court Threatens Women’s Fundamental Rights

FCPS Honors 2022

Recognizing the achievements in education in a challenging year.

At its Honors Reception and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, June 8, Fairfax County Public Schools paid tribute to its employees who...

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Herndon Baseball: Best in 111 Years

Four extra inning wins, including three walk-off nail biters carry team to state championship game.

Herndon Baseball: Best in 111 Years

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FCPS Honors 2022

Recognizing the achievements in education in a challenging year.

FCPS Honors 2022

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Big Train, Big Expectations

We knew them when …

Before Hunter Renfroe became an outfielder for the San Diego Padres, Tampa Bay Rays, Boston Red Sox and now the Milwaukee Brewers, his...

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‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’

ODBC marks opening of boating season.

The Old Dominion Boat Club, a waterfront institution in Alexandria since 1880...

Fairfax, Woodson High Score Cappies Nominations

Continuing the tradition of outstanding, local, high-school theater, Fairfax and Woodson last week received a total of 10 Cappies nominations.

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‘The Audience Will Love the Magic of It All’ in Fairfax

Fairfax High presents the musical, ‘Into the Woods.’

High School Theater