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Independence Day 2023

Local communities celebrate

Town of Herndon home goes up in flames.

Overdose Leaves One Youth Dead, One Critical

Detectives from Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau, Crime Scene Section, and Opioid Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal overdose that left one juvenile dead.

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Bill Canis Recipient of the Glen Sjoblom Award

Outgoing GFCA president contributed his time unselfishly.

The Great Falls Citizens Association Executive Board presented the coveted Glen Sjoblom Award to William "Bill" Canis, president of the GFCA (July 1-2022–June 30, 2032), on Wednesday, June 28.


Suspect Sought in Sexual Battery

Around 11:30 a.m. July 3, police responded to the 14500 block of Northeast Place in Chantilly for a sexual battery of an adult woman.

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Award Goes to Reston Town Center Association

Award Goes to Reston Town Center Association

Centreville Man Is Charged with Rape

Centreville Man Is Charged with Rape


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‘Familiar Show and Incredibly Relevant Story’

Westfield Summer Stage presents musical, ‘Footloose.’

Shocking changes are in store for a big-city teen who moves to a small, rural town in the 1980s and discovers rock music and dancing have been banned there.

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StarKist, Cornerstones, and Feed the Children Join to Meet the Needs

Truck delivers $100,000 in food and other necessities.

Cornerstones/Starkist feed the children

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Herndon Town Council Reverses Historic District Review Board

Code allows for appeal.

725 Elden Street positioned for demolition.


Not Over Until It Is Over

Commentary

Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum

Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum

On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech

On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech


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Life’s Curve Balls

Selected 2nd overall in 1971 MLB draft, before struggling with life’s ‘ups and downs.’

My name is John Franklin and life sometimes throws you a curve ball. Since Mental Health Awareness Month finished recently and now that baseball season is in full swing, I thought this would be a good time to introduce myself since both of these have affected my life.

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Anchors Aweigh

John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.

“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson

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Colorful Planter Beds Planned for Town of Vienna

Residents can view and discuss plans on June 29.

New flowers for Vienna


Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month Begins June 17

Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month

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Historic Contract for Arlington Firefighters

Historic Contract for Arlington Firefighters

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Juneteenth

City commemorates the end of slavery.

“We want people to know and really understand that Juneteenth is an important thing to celebrate.” — Tamara Williams, Washington Revels Executive Director


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Election Results for GFCA Officers and Directors

GFCA Election Results

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In 1775, a Church Where Black & White Could Worship Together

Bull Run Regional Park’s emancipation history is honored.

On Juneteenth, No Man Should Own Another