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Virginia General Assembly Advances Cannabis Retail Framework
The Virginia General Assembly has taken a major step toward establishing a regulated adult-use cannabis marketplace, passing companion bills that outline how legal retail sales would operate across the Commonwealth.
William T. Newman Jr.: Arlington’s Trailblazing Judge, Public Servant, and Stage Actor
Retired Judge William “Bill” T. Newman Jr., widely recognized as the first Black person elected to the Arlington County Board member and founder of the Arlington Community Foundation, died on February 10, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy defined by integrity, courage, and steadfast commitment to justice.
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Willard Sherwood Health and Community Center Discussions
Willard Sherwood Health and Community Center Discussions
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Inauguration of the 75th Governor
Saturday, January 17, 2026 - The Inauguration of the 75th Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
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Honoring a Legacy: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
As our nation reflects on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one monument stands as a lasting tribute to his vision of justice, equality, and hope: the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.. Nestled along the Tidal Basin, between the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials, it offers visitors a place to pause, reflect, and be inspired.
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National Rugby Day In Fairfax City
Tonight, Mayor Catherine Read declared Nov. 25, 2025, as National Rugby Day in #FairfaxCity, encouraging the #FairfaxCity community to welcome Old Glory DC and to embrace the values of teamwork, respect, and community that rugby represents. Representatives from Old Glory DC , Fairfax City Economic Development and Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce received the proclamation.
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How Virginia Accidentally Invented American Politics
Let’s set the scene: it’s July 1619 in Jamestown, Virginia. The summer is brutally hot, the mosquitoes are relentless, and the food situation…well, let’s just say no one is writing rave reviews on Yelp. The colony has been stumbling along for twelve years, ruled mostly by officials sent from England who think they know what’s best, but don’t actually live in the swampy mess of Jamestown.
Business
Fairfax City Restaurant Week Returns August 22–31
Fairfax City’s popular Restaurant Week returns later this month, offering residents and visitors a chance to explore the city’s diverse dining scene at special...
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NOVA Rugby’s Gutsy 2025 Comeback Seals National Sevens Glory
On August 10, 2025, NOVA Rugby proved that the only thing scarier than facing the Chicago Lions is being down 14 points at halftime… and still somehow thinking, “Yeah, we’ve got this.” And they did. With three tries in the second half, NOVA flipped a 0–14 hole into a 15–14 victory, leaving Chicago looking like they’d just been tackled by a freight train disguised as a rugby club. Somewhere in the chaos, fans in the stands aged approximately 20 years.
