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Bonnie Hobbs

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Don’t Leave Keys, Valuables in Your Car

Auto Crimes detective discusses vehicle thefts.

With auto crimes a continual problem in Fairfax County, Police Chief Kevin Davis established the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit in March 2022. And in its first year, its officers charged more than 175 people with felonies and seized 20 guns.

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Former Centreville High Teacher Writes Children’s Book

Partial proceeds will aid Maui wildfire relief.

Falling snow can be a magical thing – beautiful, exciting and ethereal – especially to a child. But for 5-year-old Kiki, who lives in Hawaii, it’s only a dream.

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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend

Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.

More than 20 musicians will perform Friday night, 5 p.m. start; Saturday, noon and 5 p.m. starts; and Sunday, noon start.

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Fairfax’s Small Business Saturday Is Nov. 25

Fairfax’s Small Business Saturday Is Nov. 25

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Joyful Ribbon Cutting on a Cold, Brisk Day

Route 28 widening in Centreville is nearly done.

Area motorists may now rejoice because the road has been widened from four to six lanes between the bridge over Bull Run (south of Compton Road), at the Prince William County line, and the Route 29 Interchange in Centreville.

Smith Reelected as Sully Supervisor

In last week’s election for Sully District supervisor, Democratic incumbent Kathy Smith beat Republican challenger Keith Elliott.

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Residents, Scouts Fill WFCM’S Food Pantry

On Saturday, Nov. 4, Boy Scouts in the Sully District collected 50,416 pounds of food for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry in Chantilly.

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My Empanadas Offers Authentic Peruvian Food

New restaurant is open in Fairfax City’s Courthouse Plaza.

Empanadas

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Fairfax High Presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’

A fresh, new take on a classic love story.

Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 60, Fairfax High is presenting “Romeo and Juliet.” But this version is set in a different time period than the original and has a surprising amount of humor.

Small-Business Incubator Coming to Fairfax City

Wander In will guide, support and help artisans thrive.

A new, retail incubator store is coming to Old Town Fairfax City. Called Wander In, it’ll be in Fairfax Plaza between Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics and The Wine House, at 3950 University Drive, Suite 211.

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Fairfax City Examines Its Housing Supply and Types

Smaller, more accessible and affordable homes are needed.

“A lot of new units are approaching and sometimes surpassing the million-dollar price tag.” — Aaron Finley, TPMA

Rainy-Day Fun at Fairfax Fall Festival

Rainy-Day Fun at Fairfax Fall Festival

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Old Dominion Pizza Opens in Fairfax City

Pizza, meatballs, wings, beverages and more.

Pizza

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‘No Judgment, Just Love’ at Chris Atwood Foundation

Substance-use recovery center opens in Fairfax City.

Recovery center

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Place of Support, Hope, Love and Opportunity

Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates celebrates 10 years.

Chocolates

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‘If It Goes Fast and Makes Noise, I Like It’

Fairfax City hosts 24th annual Labor Day Car Show.

Car show

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‘Tranquil Space for People to Learn Music’

Fairfax Conservatory of Music expands its studio.

Music studio

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Passion to Help People in Need

Sen. Mark Warner visits WFCM’s food pantry in Chantilly.

Nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) serves 4,500 residents in nine western Fairfax County ZIP codes. With the community’s support, in FY 22 it provided nearly 1 million pounds of food, equal to more than 458,745 meals.

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‘You Deserve Success’

Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.

Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.

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Temple Expansion Proposed in Chantilly

Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.

Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.

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Temple Seeks Expansion

Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.

Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.

Centreville, Chantilly, Westfield Nominated for Cappies

Centreville, Chantilly, Westfield Nominated for Cappies

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Lidl Touts Freshness, Variety and Lower Prices

Customers delighted with new Lidl store in Chantilly.

Customers delighted with new Lidl store in Chantilly.

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Sexual Assault, Attempted Robbery Suspect Sought

Sexual Assault, Attempted Robbery Suspect Sought

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Honoring Long Hours and Late Nights

Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.

Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.

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‘Empowering Children to Achieve Fullest Potential’

Main Street Child Development Center celebrates 50th anniversary.

Child Development Center

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Pham Now Charged with Federal Crime

Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.

Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.

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‘Her Addiction Led to Her Incredibly Bad Decisions’

Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.

Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.

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Feed Fairfax 5K Yields Money and Meals

Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.

Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.

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Devastating Attack

Chantilly man charged with four felonies.

U.S. Capitol Police said that last year they investigated some 7,500 cases of potential threats against members of Congress.

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‘Teens Nearly Ended this Police Officer’s Life’

Speeding car crashes into two vehicles on parkway.

Close Call

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Celebrating a Mother’s Vision for Her Child in Fairfax

Spirit of Virginia: Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates.

Spirit of VA

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Residents Angry about Route 28 Bypass

‘Keep this project in Prince William County’

Road work

Car Crash Kills Man in Centreville

Car Crash Kills Man in Centreville

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Colorful Adventure with Fun Surprises

Westfield High presents ‘Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson Musical.’

High school theater

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Oompa, Loompa, Doompety Doo …

Centreville High presents ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.’

Centreville High presents ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.’

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Petting Zoo, Food Trucks, Children’s Games

Earth Day Fairfax is Saturday, April 22.

Earth Day Fairfax is Saturday, April 22.

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Seeing the World from a Different Perspective

Chantilly presents ‘Curious Incident of Dog in Night-Time’

Chantilly presents ‘Curious Incident of Dog in Night-Time’

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Teens Eager to Gain Experience

Students, employers enjoy career fair at Chantilly High.

Career fair