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Fire in Lorton Results in Several Injuries

Lorton fire

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Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!

<sh>Fall’s icon symbols are ready to enjoy as food or decoration

Fall’s icon symbols are ready to enjoy as food or decoration

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Butterflies Lift Late-Summer Spirits

Butterflies Lift Late-Summer Spirits

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Early Voting Early Voting Begins Friday, July 25, for Connolly’s Seat

Early voting for Sept. 9, 2025, 11th Congressional District Special Election

Early Voting Begins Friday, July 25, for Connolly’s Seat

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Talk to Highlight Clandestine Past

Fort Hunt Park housed 4,500 prisoners of war 1942-45; many were Nazi naval officers and German scientists

Talk to Highlight Clandestine Past

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ArtsFairfax, Call for Art

Community News at Glance

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Celebrating Juneteenth in Gum Springs

Juneteenth

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Placemaking Plans Put in Motion at Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting

Two blocks that house the hospital, police, fire and supervisors’ office are under the microscope.

Mount Vernon placemaking

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Solar on the Landfill

A Step toward Less-Polluting Energy

A Step toward Less-Polluting Energy

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Expanded Mount Vernon Recreation Center Re-opens

Was Closed for a 30-month Renovation

Was Closed for a 30-month Renovation

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New Exhibit Honors Revolutionary War Soldiers

Best way to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary.

Army Museum

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Summer in Springfield

There are many great ways to celebrate summer this year in the Franconia District!

Arrest in Fatal Stabbing in Groveton

Detectives from FCPS Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man for a fatal stabbing that happened on June 10 in Groveton.

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West Potomac Wolverines Win State’s Lacrosse Title

Lacrosse becoming a thing at one Mount Vernon high school.

Lacrosse becoming a thing at one Mount Vernon high school.