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The Power of a Referendum

‘We are Fairfax,’ chanted union members at a rally for the Tysons Entertainment District

Casino

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Community News at a Glance

Community News at a Glance

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Seniors Join ‘No Kings’ Protest

<sh>Older age group protests expanded executive authority.

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Supervisors Approve 56-Unit, Beverly Road Redevelopment Project in McLean

Catalyst for the downtown area.

Catalyst for the downtown area.

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Do These Districts Have a Future?

Two locals battle for a possible new Democratic seat in Congress.

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Lunar New Year Celebration Fills Sunrise at Hunter Mill in Oakton

Residents learn about the 2026 Year of the Horse

Residents learn about the 2026 Year of the Horse

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Great Falls Philharmonic To Present Collaborative Choral-Orchestral Masterworks with Voce Chamber Singers

Philharmonic’s conductor hones skills in unlikely place.

Philharmonic’s conductor hones skills in unlikely place.

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Is Tech a Stable, Lifelong Career Path?

Local author of ‘Impossibly Hard: What’s Driving High Turnover in Tech?’ says there are risks.

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Peace as Means and End at 2026 Student Peace Awards

Powerful community recognition reaches beyond sports and academic achievements.

2026 Student Peace Awards

Special Election To Fill Braddock School Board Seat

Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 28; Election Day is March 3.

Early voting ends Friday, Feb. 28; Election Day is March 3.

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