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Fairfax teen mourned after ‘terrible tragedy’
(Maddie Meyer / The Washington Post)
Hours after Bennett Rill graduated from eighth grade in Fairfax County, he apparently was electrocuted.
DAYBREAK DAILY: Ruling on tunnel tolls may cost Virginia considerably
via ABC 7 Washington
EEOC files lawsuit against Virginia-based company‘Policy guy’ fuels Air Force energy improvements
(Andy Morataya / US AIR FORCE)
Kevin Geiss is a finalist for a civil service medal for his work on the Air Force’s energy policy.
Va. panel approves study that includes Bi-County Parkway
The study will look at a controversial route connecting Prince William and Loudoun counties.
Drumming helps seniors with dementia become more upbeat
Music therapy eases anxiety, enhances communication for elderly in Annandale drumming circle.
Wholesale club buying event coming to Virginia car dealer
via ABC 7 Washington
Arlington-Alexandria Animal Watch
Cases handled by the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and the Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
Alexandria and Arlington crime report
Among incidents reported by police in Alexandria and in Arlington County.
Where to volunteer in Arlington and Alexandria
Volunteers for energy masters, food distribution, mentors and museums are needed.
WOW Houses: A Look Inside Some of Virginia and D.C.'s Most Expensive Homes
via Greater Alexandria Patch
Alexandria and Arlington home sales
Residential real estate transactions in Alexandria and Arlington County
Alexandria and Arlington community events, June 20 to 27
Festivals, genealogy program, Erica Paul fundraiser, Presidential Salon with James Madison and more.
Alexandria and Arlington wellness calendar, June 20 to 27, 2013
Health and fitness events and meetings in the coming week.
Virginia man pleads guilty to voter fraud in Gingrich case
via Washington Times
Tom Jackman
Prince William logo controversy boils over, supervisor files a FOIA request for answers
Seeking answers to how many logos were devised and how much was spent, Peter Candland is stopped by one supervisor, files a citizen's FOIA, then reaches a compromise.
Buy your own 6,000-square foot piece of Mount Vernon for just $25 million
STATE OF NOVA | Mansion on Washington’s former estate is “poised for modern renovations.”
Fairfax's Mark Mitchell is one of nation's top historians, collectors of African Americana
He used his vast collection to motivate Congress to create the National Museum of African American History on the Mall.
Evvie Heilbrunn of Great Falls, staring down Parkinson’s, breast cancer (twice), to take on Mt. Everest
Climbing the mountain with other Parkinson's patients to raise money for innovative, non-embryonic stem cell research.
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Frederick Douglass statue
The figure of the famed abolitionist and District advocate finds its place inside the halls of Congress.
Homeless students take joy in graduation
Two Fairfax County teens have overcome harrowing pasts to earn their high school diplomas.
Jubilarian Mass
Each year, hundreds of couples renew their wedding commitments at the Jubilarian Mass in the District.
Father’s Day picnic in NE
“It’s off-the-chain fun” at this decades-old celebration in Northeast D.C., which draws hundreds.
72nd Annual Greater Washington Soap Box Derby
Children gathered near the Capitol to compete in the races.
Bruising storm system races through D.C. area
The severe thunderstorm watch was canceled for the area Thursday morning, but intense storms hit in the afternoon.
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