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History Revisited

Local African-Americans in their 80s and 90s say Rittenhouse verdict shows that Jim Crow is still alive and well.

History revisited

Where to Give for Local impact

Give locally

Column: Happy Thanksgiving 2021

Happy Thanksgiving


Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

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

Children's Edition

Seven Tips for Holiday Mental Health

Holiday Health


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After Thanksgiving Day Treat

Better Said Than Done presents ‘Thanksgiving: Stories of Gratitude, Grace, and Gravy’

Thanksgiving play

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Local Teen To Spend Thanksgiving Differently This Year

Miss Springfield advances

Local teen


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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.