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Cancer Kicks, Teen’s Nonprofit

Pink shoes inspire action, not inertia.

Cancer nonprofit

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Langley Senior's Anti-Vaping Campaign on TikTok

3 Million Views, Relatable, Authentic Content.

anti vaping

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The Pedestrians Who Never Saw Their Tomorrows

Survivor Leads Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets during International World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Street safety

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Fairfax Police Chief Answers Questions After Release of Body-Camera Videos of Two Critical Incidents

Officer involved fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Hybla Valley; officer-involved non-fatal shooting in Burke.

Crash

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Early Voting for Braddock

Only registered residents within the Braddock District can vote.

Vote

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Police Charge Juvenile in Herndon Student Homicide

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

Student fatally shot after receiving multiple threats.

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Manslaughter Conviction for Westfield High Teen's Fatal Shooting

Shooter, 20, faces up to 10 years in prison.

Shooter, 20, faces up to 10 years in prison.

The High Stakes of the 2025 Virginia General Election

VOTE: Local House of Delegates Elections

Elections

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Herndon Homecoming 2025

Homecoming

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Promise and Oath: 9/11 to Patriot Day 2025

Commitment to ‘never forget’ and a legacy to serve with courage and strength spans generations of first responders.

9-11 remembers

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