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Scott Kanowitz and his children have used toys and other props to serve as a backdrop for cicadas found in their back yard.
Scott Kanowitz and his children have used toys and other props to serve as a backdrop for cicadas found in their back yard. (Photo courtesy of Scott Kanowitz)

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Fairfax Father, Daughter, Son Make Cicadas The Star Of The Show

When Scott Kanowitz walked into his Fairfax home recently with his shirt covered in cicadas, he wasn't surprised when his wife told him to immediately get out. What did shock him, however, was what came next.

Good Samaritan Reunites Falls Church Grad With Lost Card And Cash

City of Fairfax Police helped a Good Samaritan Thursday reunite a high-school graduate with a congratulations card from his grandmother, according to a post on the department's official Twitter account.

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RNC Fireworks Caused $42K In Damage To National Mall, Group Says

A fireworks celebration that was hosted last July by the Republican National Convention and that took place at the prompting of then-President Donald Trump caused more than $42,000 damage at the National Mall, according to a letter obtained by a Democratic watchdog organization.

'Deadliest Days Of Summer' Increase Concern For Teen Drivers: AAA

A year after 72 people were killed in Virginia in automobile accidents involving teenage drivers in 2020, officials are warning parents of an increasingly dangerous time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day when many fatal accidents take place on regional highways.

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COVID-19 Remembrance Ceremony To Honor Those Who Died In NoVA

Northern Virginia public officials will be taking a moment next week to remember the lives lost across the region due to COVID-19, according to a Fairfax County blog post.

Light Horse Harry Lee's House On Market In Alexandria

A home that once belonged to Gen. Light Horse Harry Lee is one of Alexandria's most storied properties on the real estate market.

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