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Fairfax: Fighting Poverty, One Story at a Time

When Leroy became homeless because of his addiction, he slept in cars and old buildings.

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Tom Ammazzalorso is the Challenger for Mayor

'Not afraid to go against the grain’

Tom Ammazzalorso has lived in the City of Fairfax for almost 20 years and was the past chairman of the City’s Republican Committee.

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Fairfax: Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Woodson High

World War II is the focus of 10th-graders across the board in history and English classes at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax.

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Fairfax: Sixty Years of Service, Memories and Fun

Woman’s Club of Fairfax celebrates diamond anniversary.

It takes effort, care and dedication to reach a 60th anniversary – and that’s exactly what the Woman’s Club of Fairfax has done.

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Fairfax: Farewell Party at Baskin Robbins

Owner searches for a new location.

Built in 1962, Baskin Robbins off of Fairfax Boulevard has served the final scoops in its historic location. Current owner Syed Ahmed is being forced to close the store because of eminent domain.

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Fairfax: Bite Me Cancer Unveils New Logo

Bite Me Cancer, a national nonprofit that supports teenagers who have all types of cancer and funds thyroid cancer research, unveiled its new logo during its Investors Breakfast held at its headquarters in the Fair Lakes Area of Fairfax.

Sanderson Honored for 25 Years of Civic Service in the Arts

Douglas J. Sanderson, a principal in the law firm of McCandlish & Lillard, P.C., was honored at the 2016 Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' annual awards banquet with a Citation of Merit recognizing his 25 years of “pro-bono legal service

Donate Used Skating Equipment to Support Kids on Ice

Don’t know what to do with your used old ice skates? Hockey skates and equipment?

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Fairfax Teen to Hold Stress Management Workshop

Stress management workshop to be held Saturday, April 2, in the Fairfax United Methodist Church.

It doesn’t matter what Molly McCracken’s personal issues were last year.

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Fairfax: Students Collect Socks for Homeless Families

Doing a good deed for others has led to state recognition for three Lanier Middle School students.

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Community Foundation for Northern Virginia Awards $380,000 in Local Grants

Five of 36 grant awardees speak at “Cocktails & Conversation” event.

When Lorton residents Marcy Mager and husband David Lunter’s daughter Michell Merhige was killed in 2009, they wanted to establish a scholarship in her honor but knew handling the financial logistics would be tricky.

Letter: Promoting Economic Vitality of Fairfax City

To the Editor

As the local Fairfax City election approaches on May 3, 2016, now is the time to say “yes” to a forward-looking vision for Fairfax City’s future.

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Fairfax: Silverthorne, ‘I’m Up to the Task’

City of Fairfax Mayor kicks off re-election campaign.

Before an enthusiastic crowd of some 150 people, City of Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne officially kicked off his reelection campaign, Sunday afternoon, at Red, Hot & Blue.

Commentary: A Step Backwards for Virginia

Virginia New American leaders respond to the nomination of Ken Cuccinelli for the State Supreme Court.

From immigration to contraception to climate change denial to LGBT rights, Ken Cuccinelli has built a career on extreme conservative positions that are out of step with Virginia today.

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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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