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The Ultimate Sacrifice in Alexandria

VFW Post 609 kicks off fundraising campaign for War Dead Monument.

VFW

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Christmas in Camp

Fort Ward program highlights Civil War traditions.

Photos by Janet Barnett/Gazette Packet

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Heartfelt Chanukah Celebration in Fairfax City

Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.

Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.

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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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Cornerstones Opens Food Hub

Other nonprofits can supplement their resources.

A challenge existed for Cornerstones: wasted food, tons of it destroyed in the communities the nonprofit organization served, yet people were going home and going to sleep at night hungry.

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Human Rights Everywhere Every Day

“Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”

Last Sunday was Human Rights Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights advancing the promise to all of freedom, equality and justice.

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Don’t Leave Keys, Valuables in Your Car

Auto Crimes detective discusses vehicle thefts.

With auto crimes a continual problem in Fairfax County, Police Chief Kevin Davis established the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit in March 2022. And in its first year, its officers charged more than 175 people with felonies and seized 20 guns.

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Supervisors Recognize Penny Gross

Thanking outgoing Mason District Supervisor for years of service to Fairfax County.

After serving seven consecutive terms as the Mason District Supervisor and attending more than 700 Board of Supervisors meetings, the Dec. 5, 2023 meeting will forever be etched in the memory of Penny Gross, who currently serves as vice chair. It was her final board meeting with colleagues.

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Animal Protection Police or Animal Control Civilians?

County considers controversial change.

“Having a consolidated approach to animal care and control and having both functions under one leadership optimizes resources and also allows an agency to expand service delivery.” — Reasa Currier, animal shelter director

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Letter from Gaza: Living Nightmare From Which There is No Escape

Residents of Gaza have spent years unable to move freely

Letter from Gaza

“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington

“Flourishing After 55”

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Natalie Roy Launches Campaign for Arlington County Board

The 32-year resident and ‘bicycle realtor’ wants a seat at the table

Realtor running

Food Assistance

Food Assistance

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Aladdin the Camel Brings Christmas Cheer

Camel

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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend

Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.

Earp's

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Supervisors Approve Good Faith Funding for Police & Firefighters

Fiscal Year One Impacts: $33 million for police and $24.7 million for firefighters and paramedics

Funding

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Four More Months in Jail for Cruz Colindres

Vienna teen sentenced for Fairfax man’s death.

“It was a tragic accident that no one anticipated.” — Public Defender Dawn Butorac

Much Remains To Be Done

The good old days were never as good as we sometimes make them out to have been.