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Knock Out Visit

Olympian Isley returns to Lyles-Crouch.

“You can accomplish anything.” — Olympian Troy Isley

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Remembering Parker-Gray

Alumni Brooks is honored at 103rd anniversary.

rig. Gen. Leo A. Brooks Sr. (ret) was the guest of honor at the 103rd anniversary of Parker-Gray High School held Sept. 9 at the Nannie J. Lee Center.

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Celebrating a Century

City celebrates local centenarians.

“I have such a wonderful family. I count my blessings.” — 102-year-old Walter Hammersley


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Celebrating Citizenship

Goodwin House honors newest U.S. citizens.

“It is the many places, people and cultures that makes the United States so special.” — New U.S. citizen Nada Boris

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More Than Meets the Eye

McLean Community Center’s Fall Community Parking Lot Sale

On Saturday, Sept. 16, the McLean Community Center held its much-anticipated Fall Community Parking Lot Sale.

Keeping a Republic

History records that at the end of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787 Benjamin Franklin who was the senior member of the Convention was asked what kind of government the delegates who had sweltered through months of heat and compromises had produced. His oft-quoted response was “a republic if we can keep it.”


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9/11 at Great Falls Freedom Memorial 2023

The community of Great Falls remains deeply affected by the repercussions of that tragic day 22 years ago.

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22 Years Later, Lest We Forget

Each year on Sept. 11, the front lawn of West Centreville Fire Station 38 is adorned with multitudes of small, American flags.

Sully Community Day Is Sept. 30

All community members are invited to attend the first-ever Sully Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.


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Seniors Thrive in South Fairfax

Dedicated, beautiful 55+ communities like Spring Hill, The Fairfax, Gum Springs Glen and the new North Hill make the Mount Vernon District a great place to age in place.

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We the People

Students, DAR celebrate Constitution Week at City Hall.

“Our Constitution is one that has stood the test of time -- longer than any other in world history.” — DAR Constitution Week chair Linda Ferrara

Early Voting Begins September 22nd

Get ready for the upcoming November General Election in Fairfax County, where all 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly are up for grabs. Along with Senate and House seats, 12 other local offices are on the ballot, including Clerk of Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, District Supervisor, School Board Members At-Large, District School Board Member, and Soil and Water Board Members.


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‘People Can Feel Safe Leaving their Dogs Here’

The Dog Stop opens in Centreville Square.

The Dog Stop held its grand opening, Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Centreville Square Shopping Center in Centreville.

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‘We Focus on Hot Spots’

Learning about Sully Police Station’s bike team.

Officially called the Neighborhood Patrol Unit, the Sully District Police Station’s Bike Team is a valuable asset to both the police department and the community.

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Great Falls Author Unravels an Eight-Generation Truth

"The Politzer Saga" tells the story of a remarkable family whose history was shrouded in secrecy when they came to the U.S.

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Hunger Action Month

Why Is Food Insecurity Still An Issue?

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

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Potomac Home Sales: August, 2023

In August, 2023, 39 Potomac homes sold between $3,900,000-$600,000.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2023


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Lido Civic Club Supports Paul VI Options Athletics

The Lido Civic Club of Washington D.C. donated $5,000 recently to benefit St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s (PVI) Options athletics program.

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Special Events, All Year ’Round in Fairfax City

When it comes to special events, it’s hard to beat Fairfax City for the number and variety of entertaining, family-friendly events it holds all year long.

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