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Neighborhoods Use Broad Palette to Deter Traffic-Shortcut Artists
Eric Merten of Burke jealously guards what he calls his "secret passage" between Braddock Road and Reston Parkway. He won't say how he does it because he is afraid other commuters will follow and clog it up.
At Thomas Jefferson, 2.8 Is Tantamount to Failure
Matthew Nuti finished 10th grade at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology with much to be proud of. He excelled in oratory on the Model United Nations team. He was a starting lineman in junior varsity football. His English teacher complimented his classroom wit. Like virtually all...
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AREA SCHOOLS: Cafeteria Menus Get Failing Grades (Post, July 24, 2008; Page B03)
For More N.Va. Students, the Classroom Is on the Computer (Post, July 24, 2008; Page VA03)
Business Group Aims to Burnish County's Image Across Region: Bad Press Undermining Assets, Advocates Say (Post, July 24, 2008; Page PW01)
Oak Hill Rises From The Ashes of Foreclosure: Couple Drawn to Annandale Manor House By Love of History and a Real Estate Steal (Post, July 24, 2008; Page LZ16)
Nonprofit Joins Jail For Job Training: Partnership Is First of Its Kind in Va. (Post, July 24, 2008; Page LZ15)
Planners See Sleek Future For Tysons: On Mall's 40th Birthday, Officials Chart a Makeover for Area (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B01)
Father Is Indicted in Death of Toddler: Charged With Manslaughter, Loudoun Man Leaves Hospital to Appear in Court (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B06)
Metrobuses Get a Makeover: Cosmetic Changes Are First Step in Raising Service's Profile (Post, July 22, 2008; Page B01)
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At Thomas Jefferson, 2.8 Is Tantamount to Failure (Post, July 26, 2008; Page B01)
The Odd World of E-School Teachers: Distance From Students Alters Exchange of Ideas (Post, July 25, 2008; Page A01)
For More N.Va. Students, the Classroom Is on the Computer (Post, July 24, 2008; Page VA03)
Woman Charged in PTA Theft Sentenced to One Year: Poor Health to Put Former Treasurer On Home Detention (Post, July 19, 2008; Page B05)
Coping With Their Parents' War: Multiple Deployments Compound Strain for Children of Service Members (Post, July 17, 2008; Page A01)
Fairfax Government News
Neighborhoods Use Broad Palette to Deter Traffic-Shortcut Artists (Post, July 26, 2008; Page A01)
Planners See Sleek Future For Tysons: On Mall's 40th Birthday, Officials Chart a Makeover for Area (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B01)
Fairfax To Consider Four-Day Workweek (Post, July 22, 2008; Page B01)
Fairfax Duck Hunters Target Of Neighborhood's Anger (Post, July 20, 2008; Page C01)
FAIRFAX COUNTY: 2 Boards in Accord on Budget Shortfall (Post, July 19, 2008; Page B05)
Fairfax Crime News
Father Indicted in Toddler's Death in Hot SUV: Charged With Manslaughter, Loudoun Man Leaves Hospital to Appear in Court (Post, July 23, 2008; Page B06)
Woman Charged in PTA Theft Sentenced to One Year: Poor Health to Put Former Treasurer On Home Detention (Post, July 19, 2008; Page B05)
2 Va. Gang Members Indicted in Federal Case (Post, July 11, 2008; 10:18 AM)
D.C. to Fund Cameras at High-Crime Metro Spots (Post, July 11, 2008; Page B01)
Fairfax Bus Fare Boxes Emptied of Cash: Police Say $326,000 Taken at Herndon Depot After Security System Is Breached (Post, July 9, 2008; Page B01)
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