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Cindy Stafford walks near the property of Amer Ghalayini, a Fairfax Station resident who cut down trees in his yard.

Amer Ghalayini cut down nearly half an acre of trees a few weeks ago to build a backyard soccer pitch for his children. His neighbors in Fairfax Station pitched a fit.


The advent of social networking sites and text messaging has allowed young girls the opportunity to take on a role traditionally reserved for boys, experts say.


Fairfax Schools News
Cyber-bullying defies typical stereotype: Girls more likely to engage in new trend, research suggests
(Post, September 2, 2010)

GMU freshmen get a head start on building friendships: Orientation program includes camping, kayaking, rock climbing
(Post, August 26, 2010)

Fairfax City teen dies after electrical accident while trimming a tree
(Post, August 25, 2010)

Jerry Weast, superintendent of Montgomery schools, to retire in June
(Post, August 24, 2010; 8:37 PM)

Jerry Weast, superintendent of Montgomery schools, to retire in June
(Post, August 24, 2010; 6:52 PM)
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Fairfax Government News
If a tree falls . . . everyone will hear it: The Washington region has a love-hate relationship with the leafy giants that can divide neighborhoods
(Post, September 2, 2010)

County's homeless population falls as partnership grows: Advocates working to add 'missing piece' -- businesses -- to effort
(Post, August 26, 2010)

Jerry Weast, superintendent of Montgomery schools, to retire in June
(Post, August 24, 2010; 8:37 PM)

Jerry Weast, superintendent of Montgomery schools, to retire in June
(Post, August 24, 2010; 6:52 PM)

New boundaries, higher premiums: As Fairfax updates flood plain map, residents learn they must buy new insurance
(Post, August 14, 2010)
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Fairfax Crime News
Addict convicted of neglect in baby's heroin overdose: Sentenced to 30 days in incident that caused no lasting harm to child
(Post, August 25, 2010)

Extortion alleged in sex-for-rent case: Two women accused of trying to blackmail landlord in Fairfax
(Post, August 18, 2010)

Police departments face possible exodus of veteran officers: 'HUGE PROBLEM' IN PR. GEORGE'S
Terms of retirement package make it lucrative to leave
(Post, August 17, 2010)

Stabbing suspect tried to settle in N.Va.: Man facing charges in attack in Mich. worked at Leesburg mental health center
(Post, August 13, 2010)

Md. woman wins $2.35 million in malpractice case
(Post, August 11, 2010)
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