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Commentary: Fairfax Police Reform Is Well Underway

I endorse the Connection Newspaper’s recent editorial on the progress Fairfax County has made implementing the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission, on which I had the honor of serving as chairman of the Use of Force Subcommittee.

Commentary: Congress Coming Together to Find and Fund Faster Cures

On Dec. 8, I joined with a bipartisan group of House and Senate members, and the Speaker of the House, as the Speaker signed the 21st Century Cures Act.

Editorial: History in Police Reform Part 2

Civilian Review Panel — and they said it couldn’t be done ….

Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to establish a Civilian Review Panel, part of a two-pronged concept of independent oversight of law enforcement recommended unanimously by the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.


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Ad Hoc Commission Recommendations: 88 Percent Implemented

Public Safety Committee hears from Recruitment, Diversity and Vetting subcommittee chair.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is well on its way to implementing all recommendations from the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission. At the Dec. 13 meeting of the board’s Public Safety Committee, they announced 88 percent of the commission recommendations have been implemented or are soon to be so.

Potomac Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 40 Potomac homes sold between $1,400,000-$480,000.

Potomac Home Sales: November, 2016

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Get Ready to Welcome Santa in Cabin John Area

Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department escorts Santa through area neighborhoods.


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Potomac's St. Francis Episcopal Church Gains New Rector

Interior of the church recently renovated

St. Francis Episcopal Church, located on River Road in the heart of Potomac, welcomed a new rector for the first time in 27 years.

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Reflections Contest Winners at Potomac Elementary

Potomac Elementary School students show their certificates for the Reflections arts contest.

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Lining Up Christmas Trees in Cabin John

‘Tis the season for picking out Christmas trees.


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Close to Home in Potomac

Variety of gifts available locally

Potomac residents have several shops right in or near The Village where they can find gifts for just about everyone.

Montgomery County Fire Advisory

Heating, cooking and holiday decorations top list of safety concerns.

When the weather turns cold and the heaters go on, heating becomes the number one cause of house fires in Montgomery County, Pete Piringer, public information officer with Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service said.

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Spirit of St. Nicolas in Potomac

On Saturday, Dec. 3, 19 children attended the Advent wreath making and St. Nicolas workshop at St. Francis Episcopal Church, making their own advent wreaths and took home daily devotionals.


Montgomery County Launches Dementia Friendly Initiative

Montgomery County has launched its Dementia Friendly initiative – a set of strengthened services and supports for affected community members.

Free Holiday Cab Rides Help Prevent Drunk Driving

Combating that holiday period which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says is a “dangerous time to be on the road due to a high number of drunk drivers behind the wheel,” a local nonprofit organization will offer free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during the winter holidays.

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Open Floor Plan Provides Holiday Entertainment Solution

Open house helps homeowners looking for ideas.

It's one thing to talk a good game; quite another to put your ideas to the test by inviting a long list of perceptive critics to inspect your wares.


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2017 Color of the Year: Greenery

Pantone says color will evoke reinvigoration.

When Reston-based interior designer Annie Elliott’s home office began to feel lackluster, she draped the windows with green Roman shades to infuse a burst of color into the muted space.

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Remodeled to Sell in Potomac

Couple overhauls bathrooms to minimize home’s time on the market.

Shortly before Sheila and Brian Boyle decided to sell their Potomac, Md. home, they took a look around and decided it needed updating.

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Quarterback Promotes ‘Phones Down. Touchdown.’ Initiative

Redskins’ quarterback urges region to put phones down while behind the wheel.

“If I get sacked in a game, I can get back up and move onto the next play — for the most part,” he said. “But when you text and drive, you might not get back up.”


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Local Artists, Crafters Share Their Stories in Bethesda

Annual craft show benefits Clara Barton Community Center.

Some of the community’s most creative people participated in the 10th annual Clara Barton Craft Show on Sunday, Dec. 4.

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