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Next Steps for Confederate Names Task Force

Residents react to proposal to change names of Lee and Lee-Jackson Memorial highways

Name change task force

History Revisited

Local African-Americans in their 80s and 90s say Rittenhouse verdict shows that Jim Crow is still alive and well.

History revisited

Where to Give for Local impact

Give locally


Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.

Children's Edition

Seven Tips for Holiday Mental Health

Holiday Health

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After Thanksgiving Day Treat

Better Said Than Done presents ‘Thanksgiving: Stories of Gratitude, Grace, and Gravy’

Thanksgiving play


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Fairfax County’s History Shapes Us Today

Fairfax History

Column: Reform Not Revenge

It appears that in the House of Delegates the Republicans will have a 53 to 47 majority.

Reform


Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.

Children's Connection

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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Comes to Town

Kicking off the national COVID-19 pediatric vaccine distribution at Franklin Sherman Elementary, where vaccines have a history.

First Lady Comes to Town

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Creating a Holiday-Ready Kitchen

Local designers offer tips for a quick spruce-up.

Decorating


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Republican Sweep

Democrats lose statewide for the first time since 2009.

Virginia has a long tradition of offering a counterpoint to presidential elections starting after the election of Democrat Jimmy Carter for president in 1976.

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2021 Vienna Halloween Parade

Annual tradition returns for 75th Annual celebration.

Halloween Parade

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Great Falls Loses Its Historic 169-Year-Old Schoolhouse

Salvaged materials support training for underprivileged youth.

Schoolhouse


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Scouting for Food on Nov. 13, 2021

food

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Against the Invasion in Vienna

Female scout from BSA Troop 1983 battles invasive plants for her Eagle project.

Invasive plants

McLean’s Mature Trees Threatened

Infill development can wreak havoc on the tree canopy.

Trees Threatened


“Blanche’s Beautiful Garden" Photo Exhibit

“Blanche’s Beautiful Garden" Photo Exhibit, Photos by Dee Leggett at the Great Falls Library, Small Conference Room, Great Falls, Through Nov. 15, 2021

Advancing Trust Between Police and Community

Police Civilian Review Panel seeks more authority, set to get an executive director.

Police and Community