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Northern Virginia's worst areas for near-miss crashes identified by traffic safety group
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A new report by a regional advocacy group found traffic near-miss incidents at the same location are happening more frequently in parts of northern Virginia. In its inaugural “Near Miss/Dangerous Location” summary report, Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets (NoVA FSS) said out of the 2,500...
Cats and dogs from flood-ravaged North Carolina find hope in Fairfax
FAIRFAX, Va. — Homeward Trails Animal Rescue (HT) in Fairfax Station will open its doors Tuesday to some very special guests—up to 50 cats, dogs, puppies and kittens, all rescued from the flood-devastated counties of Yancey and Mitchell in North Carolina. These animals, many of whom were stranded in shelters without running water, electricity, or basic resources, are being brought to safety thanks to the efforts of HT and its partners, including the Bissell Pet Foundation.
Fairfax County leadership’s legacy is likely to be one of nepotism and waste
Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) begging the state for more money, particularly for K-12 public education. If he does consider this request, Youngkin should introduce a condition requiring an external audit of the county’s “critical services.” Alternatively, Fairfax County’s supervisors, could, if they actually […]
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