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Mike Salmon

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Bunnyman Brewery To Open at Workhouse

Business model hopes to attract customers for art and local brew.

Brewery planned

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Group Discussion Highlights Possible Remedies to Lee Chapel Road

Conference call with county, state and school officials, father of an accident victim and other parents.

Crash conference call

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Speed a Factor in the Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road

Police release more information after further investigation.

Crash investigation

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Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road Claims Two Students’ Lives

Steep hills are no stranger to fatalities in Fairfax Station.

Fatal crash in Fairfax Station

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Fairfax County Park Authority Changes, Additions

Changes to enhance the gold standard they earned five times in the past.

Park staff changes

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America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

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Burke Veteran Inspired by Recent Mail Call

Honor Flight artwork makes up display at South Run Rec Center.

Veterans Day

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Garage Construction Dominates Central Springfield

Multiple uses planned for the Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage.

Springfield project

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If It Quacks Like A Duck….in Springfield

Duck Donuts opens in Springfield to an cheerful morning crowd.

Donut shop

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Local Band’s First Music Video Filmed on a DC Rooftop

”Running To You,” is complete, click the link at the end of the story.

https://youtu.be/wRj43NeO3JE

Wheelchair Athletes Fit in Community Sports

Conference looks at inclusive sports with the parks and recreation leaders in mind.

Wheelchair meeting

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Dam Awareness Rises in Hurricane Season

Dams in Fairfax County are under the regulator’s magnifying glass.

Dams in Fairfax County

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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas

Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.

Floods

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Working Up the Scares at The Haunt in Lorton

Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted House in Lorton is a work of theatrical proportions.

Workhouse Haunt

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It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George

The local band now has a video.

Summer of George hits it big this summer

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Park Volunteers Awarded for Efforts Against Invasive Species

Their efforts are recognized with a Elly Doyle Park Service Award for 2022

Invasive species

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‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’

Documentary Looks at Disabled, Achievements and Passage of the ADA

Crip Camp

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Lake Accotink Park Has a Place in the Community’s Heart

60th Anniversary celebration to honor the park with an interesting past.

Lake Accotink

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Paralyzed Cyclist Gains Freedom for Near Normal Life

After a broken neck sustained in a mountain bike crash, Mark Gottlieb uses an electronic device and therapy to walk again.

Bike Accident Victim

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Neighborhood Parade Steeped in Tradition

Bikes shared the route with cars, patriots and smiles in Kings Park.

July 4 parade in Springfield

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Frontier Drive Extension Inches Closer to Transportation Option in Springfield

Metro wants public input on this future transportation improvement.

Metro is looking into traffic flow challenges as the Frontier Drive extension project moves closer to implementation in the next few years...

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Summer’s Here and Possibly Time to Stay Put

Fairfax County has plenty of options for a “stay-cation” this summer.

Summer Stay-Cation

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Shaved Ice, Burritos and Food Trucks are a Hit at Taste of Springfield

Burke Author at the Taste Event with Historic Novel

Taste of Springfield

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Bike To Work Day, Month of May Tradition

An upbeat activity for an upbeat month heading into summer.

BTW 2022

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Language Skills Valuable for Two Franconia Police Officers

Quick thinking earned them title as “Officers of the Month” for April.

FCPD Employee of the Month

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Project Launched to Address Overflow at Lake Accotink

After rainy days, hikers face a watery crossing when walking around the lake.

Accotink improvements

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Pho Soup has Plenty of Noodles and Broth

Vietnamese pho could ease the common cold or late night partying, but it's different from ramen.

Pho Soup

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Everyone’s Feeling the Cold Temps in April in Springfield

Those in the plant industry are taking steps to protect the crop.

Cold April

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Bamboo Is in County’s Crosshairs in Burke

Plant might offer privacy along property lines but quickly gets out of control; choosing native plants and trees is safer.

Bamboo

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Blast from the Past: Time Capsules

These historical preservation tidbits are popping up everywhere.

Time Capsules

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Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab

Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.

Virginia Room

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County Art Contest Focuses on Water Conservation

High school artists called on to explore “One Water” theme.

Art contest

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New FABB Official Provides a Look From Across the Pond

Biking experience in Denmark provides a different angle for local biking.

New FABB member

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Before Cell Phones, Texting and the Web, CB Radio Ruled

The Citizen Band culture even had their own colorful lingo.

"Blast from the Past" with CB Radios

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Musicians and Artists Ease the Cancer Experience

Soothing sounds echo through the lobbies at the Inova cancer centers around Northern Virginia.

Inova treatment

Fairfax Skaters Made the Cut for the 2022 Olympic Games

Local spotlight shines on the speed track and figure skating rink.

Local Olympians

County Code Addresses Inoperable Vehicles

Not just eyesores or environmental hazards some say.

Junk vehicles

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Duckpin Bowling Went the Way of the Dodo Bird

Once a popular sport, bowling has taken a hit around here.

Blast from the Past: Duckpin Bowling

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Coyotes Spotted in All Parts of Fairfax County

Seldom seen, coyotes have been living next to people for a long time.

Coyotes

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Springfield Mall’s Riot Over Leif Garrett’s Appearance

“Blast from the Past” hears from those who were there.

Look back to Leif's visit

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Plans for Braddock Road Include 3 Intersection Redesigns

Upcoming presentation planned, public will have a chance to weigh in.

Braddock Road

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Snow and Schools in Fairfax County

The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.

Snow and school

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Local Clothing Designer Behind Bathing Suit Line

In high school, fashion classes at the Fairfax Academy paid off for Kendall Barry.

Local bathing suit designer

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Burke Teen Models for Louis Vuitton on the Runway in Miami

First show chipped away at the shyness shell for Ibrahim Sesay.

Teen model

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Car Crash on Rolling Road Highlights Need for Improvements

Parked car side-swiped by errant driver.

Sideswiped on Rolling

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Hubcaps, Old License Plates and Memories

10,000 hubcaps and more collected in backyard shop.

Hubcaps and more In Lorton Backyard Shop

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A Full Glass Recycling Dumpster is a Sign of Success

Purple dumpsters are pulling in big numbers around the county and a few spots outside.

Glass recycling