Shanghai Ballet Brings Butterfly Lovers to Fairfax
The company's fifth U.S. tour stopped at George Mason University's Center for the Arts on Saturday evening.
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Sports
George Mason Routes UMBC 82-54 in Opener
George Mason opened its season with a convincing 82-54 win over UMBC at EagleBank Arena.
Crime
Alexandria Woman Charged After Hotel Arrest
Catarina Montoya Pearl Davis, 28, faces DUI, assault and child abuse charges following an October 26 arrest in Fairfax City.
Business
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Mason Names Sharma Center for Innovation
George Mason University celebrated the naming of its Anil and Anupama Sharma Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at a formal event.
Entertainment
Fairfax Council Scheduled Meeting on Flock Camera Contract
The village council will discuss the future of its Flock camera contract following questions from residents.
Politics
Live Poll
Do you trust your local government to run fair elections?
Lockhart Leads Fairfax City Mayor Race
Unofficial results show Kirsten Sides Lockhart ahead of Thomas D. Peterson, with official certification set for Friday, Nov. 13.
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