Mercia Hobson

Freelance Reporter

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Fairfax County Animal Shelter Hosts ‘Clear the Shelters’

Fairfax County Animal Shelter Hosts ‘Clear the Shelters’

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FCPS Superintendent Attempts to Unwind Misrepresentations

Dear Governor: FCPS outperforms state averages in all state-mandated subjects.

FCPS Superintendent Attempts to Unwind Misrepresentations

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Reston Encampment To Be Shut Down Sept. 10

County officials don’t answer the tough questions.

County officials don’t answer the tough questions.

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Great Falls Studios Holds Online Art Auction This Week.

Funds raised support Studio Tour 2024

Great Falls Studios Holds Online Art Auction This Week.

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Providing Students Opportunities To Register To Vote

FCPS students advocate for the national High School Voter Empowerment Act.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) highlighted their July 31, 2024, TeacherDirect Bulletin with a reminder of the April 2, 2020, Code of Virginia amendment that added the provision, § 22.1-203.4 Public high schools; mandating that students have access to voter registration.

Reston Community Center 2024 Preference Poll

Reston Community Center (RCC) announced it is seeking interested candidates to run for this year’s Preference Poll to fill three three-year term position seats on its nine-member Board of Governors responsible for oversight of RCC.

Herndon Eagle Scout Candidate Completes Service Project

On June 29, one week before his 18th birthday, Anthony Sasso of BSA Troop 1081 completed his Eagle Scout service project.

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12.5 Percent Fare Hike Hits Fairfax Connector Riders July 29

On Monday, July 29, fare increases for riding the Fairfax Connector began. Riders will pay 12.5 percent more.

USDA’s Free Summer Meal Services Ending

Where to turn? New USDA program SUN Bucks and local help available.

Where to turn? New USDA program SUN Bucks and local help available.

Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4

Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.

Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.

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