F.C. Native Elected as Circuit Court Judge in Oregon
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Morgan Long, a graduate of George Mason High School (‘99). has been elected judge of the Circuit Court, Multnomah County, Oregon. Judge Long is the daughter of Anne and Chris…Fairfax News
First case of highly contagious COVID variant documented in Northern Virginia resident
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The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Department of General Services Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) announced Jan. 25 that the first case of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7…Bill to eliminate minimum sentences, except for most serious crimes, advances in Va.
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The Virginia Senate’s Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences for all but the most serious crimes. While the Virginia Crime Commission voted to approve…Area Food Program Seeks Volunteers
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Volunteers are being sought to help provide food support for the Fairfax County Region 2 Hypothermia Prevention Program operated by New Hope Housing. This year, due to Covid-19 and CDC…Fairfax schools superintendent’s latest plan begins bringing students back Feb. 16
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The proposed reopening plan for Fairfax County schools has been released, but it’s not sitting well with parents who believe a return to in-person classes should be an option for…Lake Barcroft, Malbrook residents oppose access plan for new houses on Sleepy Hollow Road
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The future site of a new housing development on Sleepy Hollow Road. [Photos by Larry Golfer]Residents of Lake Barcroft and the Malbrook community are concerned that a new housing development…Guest Commentary: F.C.’s Tinner Hill Remains a Benchmark for Racial Progress
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In accepting the Nobel Prize for Peace in December of 1964, Dr. King spoke of the significance of the recently passed Civil Rights Bill and the role that non-violent protest…Rare bird spotted at Green Spring Gardens
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The Rufous hummingbird at Green Spring Gardens. [Darren Hutchinson]Birdwatchers have been flocking to Green Spring Gardens in recent weeks to catch a glimpse of a Rufous hummingbird, which is rarely…Explore a Park: Roundtree Park has been recently upgraded
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The newly remodeled picnic shelter at Roundtree Park. [Keith Pham]This article is part of the Annandale Blog’s Explore a Park series. Previous parks in the series include Manassas Gap Park,…Letters to the Editor: U.S. Capitol Grounds Will Be A Place of Reverence Again
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Letters to the Editor: January 21 – 27, 2021 U.S.Read Letters to the Editor: U.S. Capitol Grounds Will Be A Place of Reverence Again on Falls Church News-Press Online.Fairfax Park Authority prepping for scaled-back fee increases
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Fairfax County Park Authority board members on March 10 will vote on a scaled-back slate of fee increases for some of the agency’s offerings.Louise Archer teams find success in WordMasters competition
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Several teams representing Louise Archer Elementary achieved highest honors in the recent WordMasters Challenge, a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 125,000 students annually.Fairfax Co. parent group unsure if schools will commit to latest reopening plan
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand revealed his reopening timeline for the school system at the school board’s meeting Thursday night. (Courtesy: Fairfax County Public Schools)The proposed reopening plan…Ex-CIA engineer tells judge he’s incarcerated like an animal
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NEW YORK (AP) — A former CIA software engineer charged with leaking government secrets to WikiLeaks says it’s cruel and unusual punishment that he’s awaiting trial in solitary confinement, housed…Jollibee, a Filipino fast-food restaurant, to open in Lincolnia
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A typical Jollibee restaurant. [Washington Business Journal]The vacant building on N. Beauregard Street in Lincolnia that formerly housed Boston Market will be taken over by the Jollibee Filipino fast-food chain, the Washington…Health officials urge patience in waiting for COVID vaccinations
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First responders get COVID vaccines. [Fairfax County Health Department]Health officials urged the public to be patient, as they wait for a chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Demand far outstrips the…Most analysts upbeat about regional housing prospects in 2021
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When it comes to how the Washington region’s real-estate market will fare in 2021, the national experts are a little divided, but generally cautiously optimistic.Builder confidence takes modest tumble, but stays strong
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Rising material costs (led by a huge upsurge in lumber prices) along with a resurgence of COVID across much of the nation, and perhaps uncertainty over a change in presidential…More U.S. communities joined million-dollar housing club in 2020
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Although the typical value of a home in the United States is about $263,000, the number of “million-dollar cities” spiked sharply last year, according to a new Zillow analysis.2020 Va. home sakes up 11% from 2019
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Buoyed by an exceptionally strong finish to the year, statewide home sales in 2020 increased nearly 11 percent from the comparable 2019 figure, marking the commonwealth’s fastest rate of growth…2020 Va. home sales up 11% from 2019
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Buoyed by an exceptionally strong finish to the year, statewide home sales in 2020 increased nearly 11 percent from the comparable 2019 figure, marking the commonwealth’s fastest rate of growth…Virginia company says it helped police close dozens of cold cases last year
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Families of cold case murder victims can often go years and years without closure, but one Virginia company said they helped police close the book on dozens of unsolved cases…More details emerge on affordable senior housing project on church property in Seven Corners
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The possible future home of the Culmore Clinic.The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Jan. 26 on a major redevelopment proposal in western Annandale with…Fairfax County superintendent floats a revised schedule for in-person learning
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The Mason Crest Tiger and school staff hand out school supplies at the Annandale elementary school. Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand presented a draft revised timeline for in-person learning…Truth Has Won Out
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It was at 11:48 a.m.Read Truth Has Won Out on Falls Church News-Press Online.Preservation Biscuit Company Teams Up with Settle Down Easy Brewing
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Preservation Biscuit Company is hosting a pop-up event at Settle Down Easy Brewing Company in Falls Church on Saturday, Jan. 23 from noon – 2 p.m.Read Preservation Biscuit Company Teams…County Library System Reports Record Checkouts
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The Fairfax County Public Library announced this week that it reached a record-breaking two million digital book checkouts in 2020. This accomplishment illustrates the continued growth and importance of library…Crime report: Shooting, robbery
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The Fairfax County Police Department reports the following crimes in the Annandale and Bailey’s Crossroads area in the past week:A man was shot in the lower body while walking on…Local Students Recognized For Academic Honors
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The following residents were recognized for achieving outstanding grade-point-averages for their respective universities for the Fall 2020 semester. All students are from Falls Church, unless otherwise noted. Belmont University —…Necessity of Mudrooms Remains Even as Shape, Size & Features Continue to Evolve
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By Mark Dreisonstok MUDROOMS come in many forms, such as this one, which is separate from its laundry area, but instead features cubbies for three kids to stow clothes and…