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South County Water Now Treated by UV Lights

UV physical disinfection system is good for the environment.

UV Lights


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Fairfax County’s History Shapes Us Today

Fairfax History

Column: Reform Not Revenge

It appears that in the House of Delegates the Republicans will have a 53 to 47 majority.

Reform

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.

Children's Connection


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Controlled Burn Cuts Path for Reforestation

Section of Laurel Hill Park was previously overgrown with Kudzu, Tree of Heaven, and other non-native invasive plants.

Torching up the kudzu

Be Dazzled: Family entertainment for Thanksgiving Weekend

Lightwire Theater presents ‘A Very Electric Holiday’

Theater production

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Creating a Holiday-Ready Kitchen

Local designers offer tips for a quick spruce-up.

Decorating


Column: Redistricting Moves to the Supreme Court of Virginia

Redistricting

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Republican Sweep

Democrats lose statewide for the first time since 2009.

Virginia has a long tradition of offering a counterpoint to presidential elections starting after the election of Democrat Jimmy Carter for president in 1976.

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Tree Ceremony Adds Native Seedlings in Lorton

tree planting


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The Grim Reality of the High Maternal Death Rate among Black Women

Racism and access to medical care are among the causes.

Medical care

Chief Puts Brakes on Pursuits in Fairfax

Police pursued 580 vehicles from 2017-2020; 451 were for traffic offenses.

Police persuits

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Road-E-O for Public Works

Heavy equipment drivers get a chance to strut their stuff.

Heavy equipment


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Lorton Apiary Increasing Pollinators

Bees

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Military in the Arts Initiative, Every Day of the Year

Workhouse Arts Center, honoring military veterans and their families

Workhouse arts

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Thank You for Being a Friend

Women find comradery, support and fun though weekly art group.

Women comradery


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Creepy Characters in Lorton

Abandoned, historic buildings and into the night-time woods at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Workhouse Haunt Encore Review

Opinion: Supporting Key Values: Service, Peace, Sacrifice

60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

Peace Corps