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Vienna Police PIO Retires

Bill Murray looks back on 23 years with Vienna Police Department.

After 23 years with the Vienna Police Department, five of which were spent as Public Information Officer for the department, MPO Bill Murray is retiring from the police force, effective June 30.

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Thousands Without Power In Vienna and Oakton

Violent storms down trees and power lines.

Downed trees and power lines kept crews working around the clock Sunday in Vienna and Oakton to restore electricity and clear roads of debris after a wave of violent storms barreled through the region Friday, June 29.

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Despite Failing Grade on Transparency, Law Enforcement Officials Resist Opening Access

Advocates for public access remain frustrated by persistent lack of transparency.

Back in March, Virginia received a failing grade from the State Integrity Investigation as the result of a systematic lack of transparency.

Weekly Entertainment (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)

June 29-July 6.

Entertainment in Vienna/McLean/Great Falls.

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Flint Hill School’s Coach Attends White House Celebration of Title IX

Jody Patrick, Flint Hill School’s head varsity girls’ basketball coach and P.E. teacher, was invited to attend a special function at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, June 20, to mark the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark statute that ensures equity between boys and girls for all educational programs that receive federal funding.

Amanda Tiede of Vienna Named LLC Woman of the Year

Tommy Cleaver, CBRE executive, and Amanda Tiede, a Vice President at Cassidy Turley, were named the National Capital Area Chapter’s 2012 Man & Woman of the Year at Saturday’s Grand Finale Gala at The Ritz-Carlton in Washington, D.C.

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Oakton Graduates Urged to Question

Oakton High School seniors received diplomas on Tuesday.

The Patriot Center filled with families and friends on Tuesday, June 19, each seeking out the best vantage point from which to watch their children, siblings, and friends graduate from Oakton High School.

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Ryan, Zekowski Win Neighborhood’s Scholarship

Sean Ryan, son of Linda and Michael Ryan and Thomas Zekowski, son of Kathleen and David Zekowski, were the winners of the Second Annual Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association (DLWCA) Scholarship.

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Summer’s in Session in Vienna

Fun abounds throughout town.

From toddler to teen, 20-something to Social Security, there are activities and events in Vienna to please any age demographic. Most, unbelievably, are free.

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Town Green Rocks with Kiddie-Rock

Rocknoceros Kicks Off Kids’ Concert Series on Town Green with huge crowd.

On June 20, local kiddie-rock stars Rocknoceros kicked off the children’s concert series on the Town Green. One could hardly find grass among the ground cover of blankets and lawn chairs and humans of all ages and heights, from newborns in carriers to grandparents.

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Vintage Baseball Game Draws Fans, History Buffs

Baseball played by 1864 rules comes to Vienna.

A Mid-Atlantic Vintage baseball tournament and living history exhibition on June 23 continued Vienna’s sesquicentennial commemoration of the Civil War.

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Pedestrian Bridge Opens at Wolf Trap

Congressman Jim Moran (D-8) spoke at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new pedestrian bridge over the Dulles Toll Road, connecting the two main facilities at the Wolf Trap Performing Arts Center.

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Scholarship Promotes Knowledge of History, Government

With a seven minute speech about the importance of history and knowledge of government, U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) presented the National Heritage Scholarship at Oakton High School in May to kick-off the school’s annual award night.

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Even in Closed Cases, Police Maintain Culture of Secrecy

Public must rely on information police agencies choose to share, even if it's wrong.

In December of 2008, the Fairfax Police Department chased 19-year-old Hailu Brook across the county line into Arlington and shot him dead.

Weekly Entertainment (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)

June 22-29

Entertainment in Vienna/McLean/Great Falls.