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Mosby Woods Elementary School will be renamed following a vote from the Fairfax County School Board.
Mosby Woods Elementary School will be renamed following a vote from the Fairfax County School Board. (Michael O'Connell/Patch)

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Fairfax County's Mosby Woods Elementary Will Be Renamed

The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously at a Thursday meeting to change the name of Mosby Woods Elementary School in the Oakton area. The school references the Mosby Woods neighborhood, which was named after Confederate Col. John S. Mosby.

Southwest Virginia Leads More Urban NoVA In New Coronavirus Cases

The Virginia Department of Health reported 1,114 new cases of the coronavirus and 16 new deaths on Friday. The cumulative total of cases is 156,649, while 11,447 total hospitalizations and 3,344 deaths have been reported.

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VA Senator Meets Voters, Worries About Peaceful Transfer Of Power

Hundreds of people lined up outside the Fairfax County Government Center Friday to vote in the 2020 general election, giving Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA), who is seeking a third term in office, a captive audience to introduce himself to voters and discuss issues.

Q&A: Vienna Resident's Memoir Empowers People With Disabilities

Living with Down syndrome hasn't held Vienna resident David Egan back, and he doesn't want stereotypes to define other people with disabilities either. That's why he wrote a memoir showing how he has thrived in life by focusing on his abilities and advocating for himself and others.

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Feeling Overwhelmed? NVFS Offers Online Support, Counseling

Between the upcoming election, the coronavirus pandemic, and the challenge of balancing work, childcare and virtual schooling, Northern Virginia families have a lot on their plates right.

River View Estate On George Washington's Land Up For Sale

River View, a waterfront estate on part of George Washington's original land, is up for sale in Fort Hunt.

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