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‘Boosted Is Better’

Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.

Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.

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Solving the Vehicle-Wildlife Collision Problem

A well-designed over or underpass for wildlife can reduce animal-vehicle collisions by up to 90 percent.

There are over one million vehicle-wildlife collisions in the United States every year, costing over $8 billion and tens of thousands of human injuries, GMU biology professor Dr. David Luther told Green Breakfast attendees in an online Sept. 14 talk titled “Zooming through Nature: the Wildlife Costs of Modern Transportation.”


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Former Fairfax County Deputy Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison

Provided contraband and info to inmates; drugs for cash.

The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sept. 19 that former deputy Robert T. Sanford Jr., 37, received a 78-month prison sentence for smuggling drugs and contraband into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.

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Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title

Mike Salmon

The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024

In August, 2024, 48 Potomac homes sold between $4,750,000-$758,000.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024


Governor’s Use of Power & Authority Questioned

Sparked by Executive Order establishing cell phone-free education

Cell phones

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Criminal Trial Underway for Ex-Fairfax County Officer

On-duty shooting and killing of unarmed shoplifting suspect

Trial

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AKA Sisters Serve Local Park

Local chapter works to improve environment

Local chapter works to improve environment


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Rockstar Clydesdales Visit

Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.

Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.

Saving the Planet, One House At a Time

Could you do more to achieve eco-efficiency?

Saving the Planet, One House At a Time

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Toni Zollicoffer Chief Equity Officer Appointed

Toni Zollicoffer Chief Equity Officer


Newcomers & Community Guide 2024-25

Find What You Need

Find What You Need

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Cornerstones Seeks Cook Volunteers and Donors

Small act of kindness makes big impact.

Small act of kindness makes big impact.

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First Food Collection of New School Year

Event held during National Hunger Action month

Event held during National Hunger Action month


Centreville Immigration Forum 2024 Honorees

Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.

Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.

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Art and Nature Share Space

South county’s Lorton is home to Workhouse Arts Center and Nature Park

South county’s Lorton is home to Workhouse Arts Center and Nature Park

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USGS Headquarters in Reston Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.


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Great Places According to Dogs

Volunteers and staff of Fairfax County Animal Shelter share their favorite dog-friendly places

Great Places According to Dogs

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Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.