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In Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley, some help for the west side of Route 1 but residents want more
Two new turf fields coming for the high schools, but residents and VOICE members want space on west side of Route 1.
Reigning state champions to meet in Virginia 5A football final
via Loudoun Times
EXCLUSIVE: New high school one of costliest ever built in Virginia
Drive to mine uranium in Virginia comes to quiet pauseExelis becomes the latest to spin off services business
Pentagon contractors are rapidly reshaping to adjust to tougher times.
Prince William landfill receives energy upgrade
(Sarah Lane / THE WASHINGTON POST)
Methane gas created by decomposing garbage is converted to electricity to power area homes.
Parkway reexamination comes at important moment
The Pr. William County Board votes for a study to determine whether to keep the Bi-County Parkway in plans.
There’s a Castle Being Foreclosed on in Virginia – You Heard Me
via Carlyle Community
Prince William County news in brief
Northern Virginia Family Service houses homeless families; officer is awarded for fighting drunken driving.
Prince William County adopt-a-pet
(Prince William County Animal Shelter)
Ice, a 1-year-old female dog, is available for adoption.
Prince William County health calendar
Health events and support group meetings in the coming weeks.
Virginia congressman and California journalist embarrassed in defending Obamacare
via The Washington Examiner
The Post 200 rankings: Our methodologyPrince William County community calendar
“The Nutcracker,” Vienna Boys Choir, Handel’s “Messiah” Singalong, Woodbridge Community Choir.
Prince William County sports announcements
Officials and players of all ages are sought in all fields.
McDonnell to propose Virginia budget Monday
(Steve Helber / AP)
The governor will call for a boost in funding for education, mental health services, water-quality improvement.
Va. governor to unveil budget proposals
via WUSA9 Washington D.C.
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In Fairfax County’s Hybla Valley, some help for the west side of Route 1 but residents want more
Two new turf fields coming for the high schools, but residents and VOICE members want space on west side of Route 1.
Loudoun maintains ‘Wealthiest County in U.S.’ title, other NoVa counties drop slightly
Loudoun at top despite slight drop in median household income, Fairfax, Arlington and Prince William move down in rankings.
Alexandria’s Vola Lawson broke barriers, worked for the poor, restored order to city
The first woman to run a large municipality in this area was a civil rights leader, fought for housing for poor, against Redskins stadium.
Virginia Cavalry FC, planned Loudoun soccer team, will also spend 2014 on the sidelines
With no stadium in sight, and no alternative venues suitable, the planned NASL club postpones its debut
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City students connect with farm life
Hard Bargain Farm in southern Prince George’s County teaches children about what nature provides.
Wreaths Across America
More than 100,000 wreaths were placed on headstones throughout Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday.
A vigil against another Newtown shooting
About 800 people gathered in the District to remember shooting victims and to push for gun control.
Honoring Mandela, a ‘truly extraordinary man’
Vice President Biden and others assembled in Washington to say goodbye to the former South African president.
Snow falls on D.C. area
Although the sleet and snow didn’t quite stick in the urban core, snow accumulated in the suburbs.
Winter storm hits D.C. area with snow, ice
Sleet and freezing rain create conditions that lead to early-morning crashes and school closings as the workweek begins.
Wal-Mart opens two stores in D.C.
Retail giant’s registers ring up their first sales in the District after development delays and months of debate over wages.
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