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Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month Continues Until July 17

The Town of Vienna is gearing up for one of the biggest events of the year, Liberty Amendments Month. This annual celebration of citizenship highlights local history and liberties as they relate to the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th Amendments, which granted equal citizenship rights and protections to people who were previously excluded from the U.S. Constitution. Age appropriate activities and events will be held throughout the month until July 17.

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Bill Canis Recipient of the Glen Sjoblom Award

Outgoing GFCA president contributed his time unselfishly.

The Great Falls Citizens Association Executive Board presented the coveted Glen Sjoblom Award to William "Bill" Canis, president of the GFCA (July 1-2022–June 30, 2032), on Wednesday, June 28.

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‘Familiar Show and Incredibly Relevant Story’

Westfield Summer Stage presents musical, ‘Footloose.’

Shocking changes are in store for a big-city teen who moves to a small, rural town in the 1980s and discovers rock music and dancing have been banned there.


Suspect Sought in Sexual Battery

Around 11:30 a.m. July 3, police responded to the 14500 block of Northeast Place in Chantilly for a sexual battery of an adult woman.

Centreville Man Is Charged with Rape

Centreville Man Is Charged with Rape

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Award Goes to Reston Town Center Association

Award Goes to Reston Town Center Association


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‘A Living Legacy that Springs from the Dirt’

Bishop Fuller encourages unity and reconciliation.

Juneteenth ceremony

Not Over Until It Is Over

Commentary

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Election Results for GFCA Officers and Directors

GFCA Election Results


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In 1775, a Church Where Black & White Could Worship Together

Bull Run Regional Park’s emancipation history is honored.

On Juneteenth, No Man Should Own Another

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Herndon Town Council Reverses Historic District Review Board

Code allows for appeal.

725 Elden Street positioned for demolition.

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Life’s Curve Balls

Selected 2nd overall in 1971 MLB draft, before struggling with life’s ‘ups and downs.’

My name is John Franklin and life sometimes throws you a curve ball. Since Mental Health Awareness Month finished recently and now that baseball season is in full swing, I thought this would be a good time to introduce myself since both of these have affected my life.


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Antisemitism on the Rise

Antisemitism on the Rise

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Service Above Self

Rotary Contributions day 2023

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Anchors Aweigh

John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.

“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson


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Anchors Aweigh

John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.

“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson

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Juneteenth

City commemorates the end of slavery.

“We want people to know and really understand that Juneteenth is an important thing to celebrate.” — Tamara Williams, Washington Revels Executive Director

On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech

On Recent Incidents of Hate Speech


Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum

Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum

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A Few Restaurants to See the Fireworks

Restaurants to see the Fireworks on the River