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Woman comes forward as owner of million-dollar lottery ticket purchased at area 7-Eleven

The Virginia Lottery has announced the winner of a $1 million Mega Millions ticket purchased in the Route 1 area on Oct. 11. Maria Meledez came forward as the

Fire stations having open houses on Saturday

All Fairfax County Fire and Rescue stations are opening their doors to the public Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s a great chance for kids (and adults)

Softball tournament in memory of Hannah Graham raises thousands for charity

A new softball tournament is raising money in honor of Hannah Graham, a 2013 West Potomac High School graduate who was murdered while attending college at the University of Virginia. The

4th annual Celebration! Mount Vernon and Lee is this weekend

The fourth annual Celebration! Mount Vernon and Lee is Saturday at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., will be held rain or

No adoption fees Saturday at Fairfax County Animal Shelter

If you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, Saturday is a good day to finally do it. The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is waving adoption fees for all

Zika information forum to be held at Franconia Government Center

The Fairfax County Health Department will be holding a Zika information session July 23 at the Franconia Governmental Center. The meeting, which will run from 10 a.m. to noon, is open to

Where to watch local fireworks shows this weekend

You don’t need to slog down to the National Mall this weekend to see some fireworks. Here’s some spots around the area where you can catch a show:

Gum Springs outdoor fitness gym to open June 18

The Fairfax County Park Authority will cut the ribbon on a new outdoor fitness gym at the Gum Springs Community Center on June 18. The outdoor gym will feature

Celebrate Fairfax festival starts Friday

The 35th annual Celebrate Fairfax festival begins Friday at the Fairfax County Government Center complex. Celebrate Fairfax features a slew of entertainment options each day aimed at visitors of

Richmond Highway-area farmers markets begin this week

Farmers market season kicks off in the Richmond Highway corridor this week. The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market starts its season tomorrow at the Sherwood Library at 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane. The market runs

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Woman comes forward as owner of million-dollar lottery ticket purchased at area 7-Eleven

Fire stations having open houses on Saturday

Softball tournament in memory of Hannah Graham raises thousands for charity

4th annual Celebration! Mount Vernon and Lee is this weekend

No adoption fees Saturday at Fairfax County Animal Shelter

Zika information forum to be held at Franconia Government Center

Where to watch local fireworks shows this weekend

Gum Springs outdoor fitness gym to open June 18

Celebrate Fairfax festival starts Friday

Richmond Highway-area farmers markets begin this week

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