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Mercia Hobson

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Democratic Primary June 20; Early Voting Starts May 5

Could new faces, new districts alter the political landscape?

Election

Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Johnson’s Death

Former FCPD Sgt. Wesley Shifflett won’t face criminal charges, at least now.

Shooting verdict

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Calling Leaders to Action in Wake of Police Shooting

Ecumenical Service links 60th anniversary of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” with call to action about police use of force.

Police shooting

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Three-Day of Budget Public Hearings

Out in force, crying out for help from Fairfax County.

Budget Hearings

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Rebuilding zMOD

Jenga-like collapse follows Virginia Supreme Court ruling; reconstruction starts with public hearings.

zMOD

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Public Hearings Coming on County Budget

The voices of McLean Citizens Association and SEIU

Budget

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TJ Team: NASA TechRise Winners

Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.

Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.

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NAACP Rally for Justice

Demanding inclusive and equitable police practices.

NAACP Rally

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

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Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect

Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.

Police shooting video

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2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County

Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.

Peace Awards

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Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Some Employees

Adoption of resolution shifts labor relations.

Schools

Board of Supervisors Seeks to Raise its Salaries

Supervisors Herrity and Alcorn vote no.

BOS salaries

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Proposed Budget Has a Long Way To Go

Average homeowner would pay about $120 more a year in property taxes.

Budget

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Marking Black History

County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.

Black History

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Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

“Caring company with a passion for food.”

Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

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Recognizing Covid Heroes

Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.

Covid heroes

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Rise Against Hunger

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

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Williams Trophy Presented to Silver Line

Washington Airports Task Force honors Fairfax and Loudoun counties, Town of Herndon, MWAA, and WMATA.

Silver line

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Highlights of Board of Supervisors Meeting

Lower real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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What’s Up With the Bus in NoVa?

Plans for more and improved connections, BRT, The One

Buses

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A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

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Teacher Wants to Erase Student Meal Debt

VA Bill H-1967: School meals; availability at no cost to the student

Student meals

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Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

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Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

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German Armed Forces Help Fight Hunger Here

Helps fight hunger.

Hunger

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Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest

Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.

Urban Champions

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Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

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Vying for a Slice of Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety

Community association hosts meeting with FCDOT; speed cameras with fines coming.

Board Meets on Safety

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Early Voting Underway for VA House of Delegates 35th District

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams

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Celebration of Lights: Live Nativity Scene

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?

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Seeking Gift Support for Military Families in Need; MAM and Elizabeth Dole Foundation join forces for the children.

Military Appreciation Mondays works with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to make Christmas bright.

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Cookies with Santa: Everyone welcome in Great Falls

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.

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German Armed Forces Command in Reston: Assists Thanksgiving Meal Box Donations

German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.

German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.

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Langley HS Renaissance Feaste 2022: Tickets available

Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.

Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.

Threat to Fairfax County Water

Prince William County approves massive data complex

Water Supply

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Olem Re-elected Mayor: Shake up in town council

Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.

Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.

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Rotary Club of Great Falls Windfall Giving: $1,000 X 2 in Gift Cards to Cornerstones

Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids

Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids

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Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

Great Falls, Early Election Day at 2022 Midterm

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Precinct 310, Kirby in McLean; Early Election Day 2022 Midterm

Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.

Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.

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Tree-Planting Memorial for Robin Rentsch- Environmental activist would have smiled

Longtime resident and environmental activist remembered.

Longtime resident and environmental activist remembered.

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76th Annual Vienna Halloween Parade

Floats, entertainment, and small-town charm fill the night

Floats, entertainment, and small-town charm fill the night

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Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

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Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary