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Mike Salmon

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JC Penney Closes in Springfield Town Center

Sagging retail market hits locally

Sagging retail market hits locally

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Positivity and Spirituality is in the Air at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton

Local artist Marisela Rumberg created art called ‘Zen Meditation’ to absorb stress.

Workhouse art

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Smaller Lake Accotink Looks Like the Plan

The future of this Springfield attraction will be topic at upcoming meeting.

The future of this Springfield attraction will be topic at upcoming meeting.

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Franconia Museum Finds a New Home in the New Government Center

Museum gets an upgrade in the new district building on Beulah Street.

Museum

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Original Rockers in a Town Full of Tribute Bands

In fact, it’s a real “drag” says one of Bitter Luck’s songs.

Rock Music

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Sun Season is Here and So Is Melanoma

Melanoma Monday was May 4 followed by National Safe Sun Week starting Monday, May 18.

Melanoma

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Skip Castro Keeps the Dance Floor Rocking at Jammin’ Java

Skip Castro Keeps the Dance Floor Rocking at Jammin’ Java

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Local High School Football Star Goes on to NFL

Baltimore Ravens pick Lake Braddock alum in recent draft.

Baltimore Ravens pick Lake Braddock alum in recent draft.

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Indy Folk Band Experimented with Blind Folds For a New Twist

The Golden Hours is at Jammin’ Java on April 14

Band rocks on

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Front Page News Stands the Test of Time

Front Page News Stands the Test of Time

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Eight Burglaries; Police Recommend Enhancing Home Security

Video from neighbors house may be a clue.

Video from neighbors house may be a clue.

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New Owner Breaths New Life into Central Springfield Property

Reuse and recycle are part of Mark Harrington’s mission at Remix.

Reuse and recycle are part of Mark Harrington’s mission at Remix.

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Springfield Shootings Injure 2 in Separate Incidents

Resident shot arriving home in Springfield; suspected burglar-shooter arrested on multiple charges. Suspects arrested in both shootings.

Shootings

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Teachers Rocking, Students Bopping

Jammin’ Java’s Educate Fairfax benefit in early December.

>Jammin’ Java’s Educate Fairfax benefit

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West Springfield Football Beats West Potomac

Advances to playoffs to highlight victorious season

Football

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West Springfield Football Team Goes on to Playoffs to Highlight Victorious Season

West Springfield Football Team Goes on to Playoffs to Highlight Victorious Season

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Murky Waters of Lake Accotink Cloud Future Plans

Murky Waters of Lake Accotink Cloud Future Plans

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Former Courtroom Artist Brings Skills to Senior Community in Fairfax County

Expressions, color and feelings are important to convey.

Senior Living

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House Fires in Fairfax County Displace Many

Luckily no fatalities; total price tag is up near $1.5 million in damages.

Fires

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Teddy Beats Clicks the Switch on His Repertoire of Electronic Music

Show coming at Jammin’ Java Aug. 22.

Show coming at Jammin’ Java Aug. 22.

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McLean Ballerina Pirouettes to L.A.

McLean Ballerina Pirouettes to L.A.

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Jazz Artist Entertains Many At Senior Center

Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.

Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.

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Handmade Art in Hospital Lobby Serves as Inspiration to Cancer Patients

Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.

Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.

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Internet Access a Key to Progress Throughout Fairfax County

Internet Access a Key to Progress Throughout Fairfax County

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Progress at the New Franconia District Government Center Building

Intersection expands at Beulah Street and the Springfield-Franconia Parkway

New plans advance in Franconia

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Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive

New cameras on school bus arms will catch violators; $250 fines start May 12.

Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive

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Fairfax County Man Ran Away to the Circus

The John Lewis High School alum found his calling with The Greatest Show on Earth

Step right up

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Government Layoffs Hit Hard

Contractors face layoffs too.

Contractors face layoffs too.

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Beloved Barn at Cox Farms Burns to the Ground

Fire source unidentified, investigation underway.

Fire source unidentified, investigation underway.

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Commanders Watch Parties Planned for the NFC Championship on Sunday

Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.

Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.

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Property Near Kingstowne Slated for 10-Acre Park

Banks family land has local roots but some aren’t happy with plan.

On the eastern edge of Kingstowne, a piece of property once owned by the Banks family is the center of local attention recently.

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Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme

Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky

Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky

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Planners Eye Aging Section of Franconia

Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.

Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.

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Something Has to Give

County’s FY 2026 Budget Forecast is not looking good.

Something Has to Give

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Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights

No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com

Christmas lights

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Giving Machines Unveiled on Giving Tuesday

Giving Machines Unveiled on Giving Tuesday

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Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase

Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.

Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.

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Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs

Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs

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Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.

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