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Professionals Learn More About Native Plants

Native plants may be climate change survivors

Imagine a world without forests. Lands unable to control soil erosion, filter and clean water, control temperatures, store carbon, provide building materials, produce food and medicines, or soothe the soul with the sound of rustling leaves.

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New Police Commander Urges Community Dialogue

“This is your police department.”

“It takes a lot to work in the Mount Vernon district,” Fairfax County police Captain Marc Mitchell told his audience at an Aug. 30 “Meet the Commander” gathering at the Sherwood Regional Library.

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Rescued Beagles Cuddle Into Safe Homes

Beagles

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Town’s Gentleman Patriarch Dies

Arthur Stuart Nachman, a life well lived.

Arthur Stuart Nachman, patriarch of the Town of Herndon, died on Tuesday, July 25, at the age of 69, after a thirty-year battle with cancer.

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MPO Ruck Looks Back at Her Career

Growing up in the Sully District, Sabrina Ruck’s parents were both Fairfax County school teachers. And while that wasn’t her chosen profession, she knew she wanted to do something that involved working with people.

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Some Very Big Shoes to Fill

MPO Sabrina Ruck is honored before retiring.

For MPO Sabrina Ruck, the last couple months have been quite eventful. First, she was honored as both the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Month and Quarter. And then her colleagues and the community feted her at a luncheon in honor of her impending retirement.

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Litzenberger Receives Delayed Award

Litzenberger honored: Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.

Litzenberger honored: Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.

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Moving Moderately in a Model T

Model T

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Women Making a Difference Every Day

Honoring Women

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On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

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Park Authority Chairman Steps Down

FCPA

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Family Roots Fuel Fermentation in Mount Vernon

Woodlawn Press Winery entrepreneurs do it all on site.

Family Wine Business

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NAACP Recognizes NOVA Park’s Paul Gilbert

NOVA Parks award

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic heritage

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FCPS Principals and Pups

FCPS Principals and Pups