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Fairfax: Oak Valley Center Joins PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families

PHILLIPS Programs for Children and Families, a local nonprofit helping youth with a variety of challenges and qualities succeed, will assume operations of Fairfax-based Oak Valley Center.

Letter: Hug Your Dog

To the Editor

Dogs have always been a huge part of my life. My first dog, Leroy, was here before I was, and would follow me around the house to keep me out of trouble.

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Fairfax: Gifted Dancers, Thrilling Artistry

George Mason University School of Dance presents Dance Gala.

“These are exciting times for the Mason School of Dance; we want to share our excitement with all of Northern Virginia,” said Susan Shields, director School of Dance, George Mason University.

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Fairfax: Pancakes for a Cause

Breakfast event raises funds for Ellie’s Hats.

Some 200 people enjoyed a pancake breakfast, Saturday morning, at American Legion Post 177 in the City of Fairfax.

Fairfax: Asking the Needed Questions

City Council and staff discuss City housing policy.

The City’s housing policy was one of the items discussed during the Fairfax City Council’s recent mini-retreat at the Blenheim Interpretive Center.

Letter: How Come Cat ‘Beats’ State Champions?

To the Editor

Your Feb. 25-March 2 cover story was about a cat and buried on page 12 was the article on both Robinson Boys and Girls swim teams winning State Titles!

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Fairfax: Jara Honored as Officer of Year

Feted at City Police Department’s awards ceremony.

Officer Alex Jara is just 26, yet he’s already served with the military overseas and with the City of Fairfax Police Department for three-and-a-half years.

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Presentation on Putin at George Mason University

Distinguished Russian scholar and lecturer, Dr. William E. Pomeranz, addressed members of the George Mason community last week on the current political climate created by President Vladimir Putin in light of recent Russian actions in Syria and Ukraine.

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Inner Peace Through Dance and Movement

Richmond Ballet II and Pulitzer Prize winner Sarah Kaufman at the JCCNV

Movement and dance are beautiful to behold.

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Fairfax: Sisson Presents Proposed FY 2017 City Budget

Recommends 2.7-cent real estate tax rate hike.

Think it’s tough balancing a household budget? Try dealing with one that is more than $166 million.

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Springfield Veterinary Holistic Center offers extension to conventional medicine

Bettejeanne “BJ” Hammond much prefers the term “body work” to massage. “Open wine and get out the candles, that’s what people think of massage,” she said. “They think it’s to relax, but it’s so much more than that.”

Week in Fairfax

Week in Fairfax

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Fairfax: Film Studies Progress at GMU

Student media at Fairfax George Mason University.

On Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 20-21, more than 80 students and community members took part in the weekend Virginia Production Assistant Training for Film and TV co-hosted by GMU FAVS at the Harris Theatre.

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Fairfax: Our Daily Bread Seeks Submission of Art Works

Fairfax-based nonprofit Our Daily Bread, Inc. is seeking submissions of art works by artists throughout the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area for its second annual juried art show and community event, Artful Living: Seeing the Beauty Within.

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Fairfax: What to Do with the Paul VI Site?

Residents receive information, give comments during meeting.

Seeking a larger campus with room to expand, Paul VI High School will move from its longtime home in the City of Fairfax to a 68-acre site in Loudoun County in 2020.

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