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Workhouse Arts Center Collaborates with OAR NOVA for Annual Toy Drive

By Teresa Davidson

Published December 5, 2024 at 9:09PM

Workhouse Arts Center Collaborates with OAR NOVA for Annual Toy Drive

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‘From Darkness to Light’ Holiday Concert is Gainesville Choir’s Largest Yet

By Jazbia Chaudhry

Published November 20, 2024 at 8:44AM

Experience the magic of “From Darkness to Light,” a winter concert by the Gainesville Community Choir featuring Dan Forrest’s LUX and over 200 voices.

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Cox Farms in Centreville Seeks Anti-Trump Messages for Roadside Marquee

By Potomac Local News

Published November 8, 2024 at 9:29AM

Cox Farms, a staple of Fairfax County’s fall festivities, has sparked conversations once again – not for its famous pumpkin patch, but for the witty political messages it displays on its roadside marquee.

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Congressman Gerry Connolly Diagnosed with Esophageal Cancer Following Election Victory

By Potomac Local News

Published November 7, 2024 at 10:00AM

Just days after securing another ninth term in Congress, Representative Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly revealed he has been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

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Hayfield High School Football Banned from 2024 and 2025 Playoffs Amid Recruitment Probe

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published November 5, 2024 at 8:30AM

“The Virginia High School League has banned Hayfield High School’s football team from the 2024 and 2025 postseasons, according to a source deeply familiar with the situation,” reports InsideNova.

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Scheduled Lane Closures for Route 28 in Centreville

By Dalila Conde

Published November 5, 2024 at 7:12AM

[Photo: Virginia Department of Transportation on Facebook]

Route 28 North in Centreville will have multiple lane closures from Saturday evening, Nov. 9, through Sunday evening, Nov. 10, for underground pipe repairs as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project.

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Updated: OmniRide Plans New Front Royal Commuter Service on I-66 Corridor, Eliminating Gainesville-Reston Route

By Uriah Kiser

Published September 30, 2024 at 2:00PM | Updated October 5, 2024 at 2:57PM

In a significant shift aimed at enhancing commuter services along the I-66 corridor, the Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has approved a plan to introduce new state-funded bus routes and eliminate the underused Gainesville-Reston commuter bus route 618.

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Fairfax Schools Finish Investigation of Hayfield High School Football Recruiting Scandal

By Kelly Sienkowski

Published August 29, 2024 at 1:30PM | Updated August 29, 2024 at 9:42PM

Fairfax County Public Schools has completed its investigation into allegations of recruitment violations and retaliatory practices by Daryl Overton, Head Football Coach at Hayfield High School in Fairfax.

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Workhouse Haunt Returns with Twisted Tales of Terror This Halloween Season

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 22, 2024 at 8:00AM | Updated August 22, 2024 at 1:57PM

The Workhouse Haunt returns for its 11th season, featuring the theme “Twisted Tales of Terror” with a creepy outdoor trail and live-action scenes of classic fairy tales gone wrong.

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Update on Ft. Belvoir Security Changes: Share Your Experiences

By Uriah Kiser

Published August 7, 2024 at 8:51PM

Fort Belvoir has updated its gate access control policies, introducing new measures for deliveries, identification requirements, and visitor passes. These changes aim to enhance security and streamline entry procedures for various groups.

Have you been affected by the recent changes at Fort Belvoir? Share your experiences with us.