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Mike Salmon

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Reston, Mount Vernon and Burke Farmers Markets to Open in May

It could pave the way for more as county gradually reopens.

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Keeping an Eye on Accotink Creek

‘Transform 66,’ construction stirring the silt pot in Fairfax.

Accotink Creek

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Keeping the Chamber Boat Afloat in Northern Virginia

Various Chambers of Commerce are helping members to get through the pandemic.

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Electricity Blamed for Many House Fires in Fairfax County

Safety precautions can be taken before tragedy strikes.

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Virginia House Passes Bike, Pedestrian and Driver Bills Aimed at Safety

New Assembly makeup allows for more safety legislation.

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New Heliport for the Fairfax County Police Helicopter is in the Works

Upgraded facility will address the safety and efficiency of this county asset.

Police Helicopter

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Toll Lane Construction on I-66 Calls for Engineering and Patience

Interchange reconstructions are a big piece of the puzzle.

transform 66

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Vestibule Expanded at St. Lawrence Catholic Church

St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Franconia

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VDOT’s Plan at Popes Head Road Comes Together

Design public hearing planned for Dec. 12.

VDOT plans to widen parkway

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Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk Hits the Streets in November

Event is celebrating 50th year.

CROP walk

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Smiles All Around at Democrat Victory Party in Fairfax

Gun violence prevention topped the action list for many.

Democratic party

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Need for REAL ID Getting Real

Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.

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Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank

A series of meetings with public participation is underway.

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Policing the River in Marine Patrol 1

Police boat plays many roles on local tidal waters.

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Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service

Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.

Trash Collecting

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Recycling Efforts Gain Steam in Fairfax County

Purple bins and increased efforts may be needed.

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‘Northfax’ Project Completed

Drainage, turn lanes and pedestrian facilities make a better intersection at Route 50 and Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax.

Northfax road project

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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Burke Lego Team Goes International

Lego robotics earns trophy and team building skills.

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Creativity Within the Bounds is Behind Daniels Remodeling

Local husband-wife efforts are awarded.

Daniels Remodeling

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Senior and Student Housing Eyed for Braddock Corridor

Transportation the focus of the meeting at Good Shepherd.

Braddock Rd. meeting

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County Looks to Use Drones

Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.

Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.

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Fairfax Homeless Help Decorate the City

New program pays for a days work to Lamb Center ‘Guests.’

New homeless program in Fairfax.

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Fairfax Will Miss Rolling Thunder

May 2019 will be the final Memorial Day ride of this type.

Rolling Thunder ending in May.

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Hunger Walk Helps Those in Need

Fundraiser helps many without food locally and nationally.

CROP walk

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Rain Stops the Butterfly Release in Fairfax

The memorial event still goes on.

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Amish Cover Band Rocks the House in Vienna

Nottoway Park’s natural stage setting doubled as a dance floor for the Amish Outlaws.

Amish Outlaws rock the park.

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Chrome and Comradery Follow the Local HOG Chapter

Kids love the Harley Davidsons at Pohick Library.

Motorcycle show at Library.

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Playing on a Home Turf

Clifton musician headlines the Park Entertainment Series at Burke

Clifton musician plays at Burke Lake

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Having Fun at Government Center

JunkFood Kicks off the Evenings on the Ellipse.

Concerts at the Government Center

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Enjoying Braddock Nights

Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.

Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.

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Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years

Family ice cream shop a mainstay in the City of Fairfax.

Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years

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Working and Exhibiting at Workhouse in Lorton

Fairfax fiber artist looks to quilts for artistic expression.

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Springfield Venue to Attract Up and Coming Pros

Hockey tryouts next week for St. James team.

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Lost Ring? Call Ringfinder

Fairfax Ringfinder reunites lost heirlooms with owners; gets many smiles in the end.

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Local Filmmaker Earns 2017 Spotlight Horror Film Award

“The Hermit” shot at Cox Farms.

The Hermit horror movie.

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Parking Comes in Various Forms for Holiday Shoppers

Focusing on convenience and security.

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Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

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Oktoberfests and Fall Celebrations Need Oompah

Music of Alte Kumpel captures the season.

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Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

Latest addition, 395 Express Lanes, are scheduled to be opened in 2019.

Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

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Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

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Park Presentation to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of ‘The Wall’

Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.

Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.

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How to Ease Braddock Road Congestion?

Transit, biking and intersection changes discussed.

Braddock Road traffic plan

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Cardboard Boat Regatta Still a Hit at Springfield Days

Cardboard Boat Regatta Still a Hit at Springfield Days

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Shepherd’s Center Fashions Scream Comfort

Fashion show at Sheperd's Center.

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RED Team Comes to the Rescue in Fairfax

Home repair effort was part giving back, part teamwork for a local group.

Home repair by Keller Williams, volunteers and Fairfax County