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Former Supervisor Cathy Hudgins Dies

Effective advocate for affordable housing, transit and human services, Hudgins was first African American woman elected to Board of Supervisors.

Catherine M. Hudgins, who represented the Hunter Mill district on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1999 to 2019, died on Saturday, May 24.

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Gerry Connolly Dead at 75

Longtime congressman succumbs to esophageal cancer.

Congressman Gerry Connolly, the longtime Virginia politician and influential Democratic statesman on Capitol Hill, died early Wednesday, May 21.

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Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.

Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.

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Director with ‘Kind, Witty and Insightful Leadership’

Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.

As the longtime conductor of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), Christopher Zimmerman has made his mark on the local music scene. And at the orchestra’s May 31 concert, he’ll celebrate 15 years as its music and artistic director.

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Bugs and Hisses, Osprey Platforms and Honored with Award

What’s next for Susan Laume?

Susan Laume just received the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Naturalist Volunteer of the Year Award for 2024.

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Fairfax Teen Named Division 1 Young Marine of the Year

Chingiz Bahadur of Fairfax, Virginia, has been named Division 1 Young Marine of the Year. He will compete with Young Marines from five other divisions for the title of National Young Marine of the Year to be awarded in April.

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Obituary: Gerald “Gerry” W. Hyland, 88

Gerald “Gerry” W. Hyland (Colonel, USAF, Ret.), 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

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When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

When Snow and Ice Come, Be Salt Smart

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Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years

Last dinner in Great Falls, Dec. 9, supports Stop Soldier Suicide

Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years

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County Honors Its Former Planning Commission Chairman

Peter F. Murphy: ‘Not driven by ideology or politics’

Planning award

Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers

Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers

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Helping People Become Healthy and Strong

Omni Wellness & Performance opens in Fairfax City.

Wellness

Mental Health: 10 Ways to Help

Mental Health

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Mason Is Praised for Regional Leadership

Friends, colleagues recall his governance and consensus-building.

Besides all he did for the City of Fairfax, former Mayor John Mason also played an important part in the county and region.

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Snapshot of John Mason’s Life and Legacy

Born Jan. 27, 1935, in Springfield, Mass., John Mason had a distinguished, 20-year career in the U.S. Army before retiring as a colonel in 1976.

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