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Even in Closed Cases, Police Maintain Culture of Secrecy

Public must rely on information police agencies choose to share, even if it's wrong.

In December of 2008, the Fairfax Police Department chased 19-year-old Hailu Brook across the county line into Arlington and shot him dead.

Fairfax Board Objects to Governor’s Transit Funding Game

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors signed a regional letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Connaughton on Tuesday, June 19, objecting to the administration’s attempt to circumvent the efficient transit funding system used successfully in Northern Virginia for decades.

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Manager Colangelo to Big Train: ‘Perform or Quit’

Bethesda falls to last place in 10-team CRCBL with loss to Rockville.

The Bethesda Big Train fell into last place in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League after a loss to the first-place Rockville Express on June 18.

Potomac Sports Briefs

George Washington University is hosting a softball camp and Catholic University is hosting a baseball camp.

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Squeals On Wheels Delivers Fun for All

Teaching children about animals.

Instead of purchasing a tractor or lawn mower, Jill Phillips decided they should acquire a couple of alpaca to graze in their yard — and then they would not need to mow it.


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Venturing into Rent-a-Coop Business

Tyler Phillips and Diana Samata have found a way to bring the feel of the country to the urban environs of Potomac, Bethesda and other D.C. suburbs.

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In the Race Against Autism

Annual “Autism Speaks” 5k Race/Fun Walk returns July 4.

Potomac will be teeming with runners and walkers celebrating the 4th for a special cause — Autism Speaks.

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Beautifying Children’s Center

On Friday June 1, the Potomac Country Gardeners founded in 1950, gathered to weed, plant and mulch the garden they have established and maintain at the Alfred D. Noyes Children's Center on Blackwell Road in Rockville.


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Spring Horse Trials

Hundreds of horses and riders, including at least one rider headed to London on the shortlist for the Olympics — Allison Springer — converged at Bittersweet Field this weekend, June 16-17, for the Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials.

Letter: Brickyard Fight Is Far from Over

It is dismaying to hear people say that the Brickyard Road School site issue is a done deal and the land lost forever to an MSI (Montgomery Soccer Inc.) soccerplex.

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Making the Most of Summer

Advice for planning warm weather activities for children.

“I’m bored, there’s nothing to do,” is a phrase often uttered by children during the summer.


Column: Where To Begin?

I realize this admission may sound weird, but having cancer is boring. Don’t get me wrong, I’m lucky to be alive, and quite happy about it, too. But waiting for the other shoe to drop, i.e. some bad cancer news to appear (lab work, scan, advisory from my oncologist), is tiresome because it’s always so worrisome.

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First County Shelter Becoming ‘Residences at Mondloch’

Mondloch House undergoes renovation, will include 20 affordable housing units.

Fairfax County’s focus on ending homelessness took a step forward this month when the county began renovating its first ever homeless shelter - Mondloch House - to increase housing opportunities for single adults.

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Potomac Real Estate: April 2012 Sales in $800,000s

In April 2012, 248 Arlington homes sold between $3,100,000-$70,000.

Potomac Real Estate: April 2012 Sales in $800,000s


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Making the Most of Summer

Advice for planning warm weather activities for children.

"I’m bored, there’s nothing to do," is a phrase often uttered by children during the summer. The end of the school year leaves many parents scrambling for activities to keep their young ones active and stimulated. Experts say it is important to plan activities to keep children safe and out of trouble.

Editorial: Summer Projects

Reader input needed for community guides, Pet Connection.

The summer is in full swing at the Connection, with many interns and staff members focused on some light and some more serious summer projects.

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2012

In May 2012, 62 Potomac homes sold between $2,525,000-$254,000.

Potomac Home Sales in May, 2012


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Father's Day Photo Gallery 2012

We asked our readers to send in pictures in honor of Father's Day on Sunday, June 17. Here are their submissions.

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Me & My Dad Potomac Father's Day 2012

Potomac Father's Day 2012

A gallery of photos submitted for Father’s Day 2012.