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Fairfax County school board member Karen Keys-Gamarra is under fire again, this time for twice calling a black father “retarded” as she served as a court-appointed attorney in his daughter’s child custody hearing in Arlington.
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“People get blindsided. We have to become experts and advocates for our loved ones and there’s not a lot of help out there in the world for family members,” Oakton resident Lynn Rafferty said about caring for a family member.
In Northern Virginia snow brings joy to some, and terror to others, but for Ellen Kamilakis assistant district administrator for communications for Northern Virginia District, at the Virginia Department of Transportation, snow is her job.
When you’re considering upgrades for your home, earth-friendly enhancements that impact your energy usage are smart investments. Energy-saving home upgrades can offer long- and short-term advantages for the earth, your wallet and even your safety.
Junior League was founded in 1901, in New York. It was a way for women to organize together and volunteer. Today, almost 300 chapters of the Association of Junior League International can be found across North America, and Great Britain. This includes the Junior League of Northern Virginia.…
Several players from Fairfax County helped propel the University of Mary Washington’s men’s soccer team to advance to the NCAA semifinals for the second time in program history.
One of my favorite holiday cookies is the Thumbprint cookie which has a little dollop of homemade jam in the center. Some years I have even been known to freeze a bit of my homemade jellied cranberry sauce and use that as the jam in the center. These cookies are gluten and dairy-free and bec…
Far too many women suffer in silence with urinary incontinence (loss of bladder control). Maybe you were told that a little leakage is just normal as you age. Or you might think the only fix is major surgery. Both statements are false.
Vendors show off a quilt during the 43rd Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Show at the Herndon Community Center.
One year ago, S.B. Ballard Stadium was the site of disappointment for the James Madison Warhawks.
Winter and colder weather mean it’s time to think about winterizing to help keep your home and everyone in it safe and comfortable – no matter what Mother Nature throws at you.
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The victim of a sexual assault has filed a federal complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano and demanded a jury trial.
“I’ve been asked if my service dog bites,” McLean resident Felipe Aquino said about his service dog Brutus. Brutus the gentle giant Black Lab could no sooner bite someone than pigs could fly. That question is one of the things Aquino encounters with a service dog, but the benefits far outwei…
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Fairfax County school board member Karen Keys-Gamarra is under fire again, this time for twice calling a black father “retarded” as she served a court-appointed attorney in his daughter’s contentious child custody hearing in Arlington Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
The holiday season is a time of festivities, joy, and family… and for stress, isolation, anxiety, and depression.
The lady Wolverines left last season on a positive note. Despite losing to Robinson in the semi-final district match, the girls made it that far. However, the team had its ups and downs. Injuries piled up and many things didn’t go well for them.
According to the Capital Area Food Bank’s 2022 Hunger Report, 41 percent of Fairfax County households with children experience food insecurity. Across the U.S. in 2019, 10 percent of households were, at times, unable to acquire adequate food for one or more household members because they had…
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The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Legislative Committee announced its priorities for the 2023 legislative program.
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Some McLean parents are expressing concerns about a homeless man who sleeps in the McLean Community Center (MCC) while their children are attending classes in the facility. Not only are they worried for the safety of their children, but they’re also voicing that they don’t believe the man is…
The holidays are notorious for increasing stress levels. We have numerous responsibilities, higher costs of gifts and food, parties, and the challenge to adhere to some resemblance of our healthy diets.
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As the holidays approach Fairfax County charities and nonprofits prepare for a season of giving and ask community members to help out.
In 2016, Trey Taylor was the head coach of the South Lakes Seahawks, brought them to the regional championship, and came up one game short of a state final appearance. The following year, another berth in the regional final, but again, a loss.
Federal decision: FCPS “failed to provide” a free and appropriate education to thousands of students
Tears of joy came to the eyes of local Fairfax County special education advocates Callie Oettinger and Debra Tisler, as they read a much-anticipated decision by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights on Nov. 30.
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Early voting got underway Nov. 23 for the Jan. 10 special election for the House of Delegates seat in District 35. The 35th House District includes Dunn Loring, Oakton, Tysons, and the Town of Vienna.
Friends and family, local officials, and members of the Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association gathered Nov. 19 to dedicate a field at Pine Ridge Park in honor of Wanda Rixon. Rixon is a longtime advocate and participant in women’s soccer.
Amber Beaudoin had already solidified herself as one of Northern Virginia’s most successful field hockey coaches. Still, after taking over the Fairfax Field Hockey varsity team in 2001, the program made the state semifinals seven times, and none of those trips resulted in a championship.
I plan on having a few indulgences over the holidays and you should too. Most of us are trying to eat healthier, maybe trying to lose weight or overcome a specific health issue these days. But, it’s ok to have a slice of pie or a cookie or two. So go ahead and enjoy them, but try not to stra…
Vienna residents Rita and Barry Altman began their five-decade relationship in high school when they met through a youth group event. Their relationship has always included a third–an animal.
Approximately 0.7 percent of women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer at some point during their lifetime, based on 2017–2019 SEER data. Hispanic women have the highest rates of developing cervical cancer, and Black women have the highest mortality rates from cervical cancer. However, th…
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A 13-mile stretch of westbound Express Lanes from Route 28 in Centreville to the Capital Beltway opened Nov. 19, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and I-66 Express Mobility Partners (EMP), the Commonwealth’s private partner and operator of the new 66 Express lanes.
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The Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) Board will soon vote on major departures from science-based education in favor of radical gender ideology. The 2022 recommendations of the Family Life Education Curriculum Advisory Committee (FLECAC), sourced from activist publications, include doing …
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