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Ides of Bark Brings Out the Dogs in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon pets ruled at this fourth annual event.

Dog event

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Gum Springs Resident Celebrates 102

Car parade had well-wishers, neighbors and Mount Vernon officers.

Resident turns 102

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‘She Loves Me’

Signature Theatre’s Rom-Com of musicals.

Rom-com musical


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‘I Am a Survivor’ in Alexandria

American Legion honors POW, Vietnam veterans.

Vietnam Vets

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COVID-19

2022 Shape of the Region Conference

‘Finding our way back to mental health.’

Mental health


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Privacy Advocates Urge Veto

Opponents of facial recognition technology call on governor to reject social-media dragnet.

Police departments across Virginia may soon have the ability to use billions of images scraped from social-media sites like Facebook and Instagram to track down suspects, a development that is concerning to critics who say the technology is invasive and a violation of privacy. The governor is now considering the bill, and critics are urging him to veto it or amend it to require a warrant.

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Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol Awareness Month


Column: Gun Violence Still With Us

Gun Violence

Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope

Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope


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Tradition Comes in the Steak and Cheese Sub at Mama Mia’s

After 39 years, the husband-and-wife team are hanging up their spatulas.

Mama Mia's closing

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Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon

Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.

Plant fair

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It’s Nest-Building Season

Nest building


Column: Overtime in the General Assembly

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Local Quilters Use Craft to Support and Bring Cheer to Northern Virginia

McLean Quilters Unlimited gifts quilts to Mary Marshall Assisted Living and other organizations.

Quilters


Column: Foregone Conclusion

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Peacemakers

Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County

Peace awards