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Fairfax Station: First Decoding Dyslexia 5K Held at Burke Lake

Raising awareness, advocating for more services in schools

When Fairfax resident Calvin Rizek was in first grade, he remembers not being able to read along with the class, but “just flipping pages, like everyone else.”

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Burke: Meeting the Braddock District Candidates

League of Women Voters hosts event at Kings Park Library.

Sophomore Joe Russell with the George Mason University Democrats said his organization has helped register around 950 additional voters on campus. They’ve brought all the Democrat candidates for local offices to visit their school, Russell said.

Medical Education Campus in Springfield to Host Open House

Northern Virginia Community College’s Medical Education Campus will host an informational open house on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-noon at 6699 Springfield Center Drive in Springfield.

Letter: Distasteful Campaign Literature

To the Editor

As a mother, wife, sister and Navy Veteran, I am sickened that Bryan Wolfe, candidate for Fairfax County Sheriff would exploit the death of an African American woman who died in police custody for political gain.

Volunteer Fairfax Names New CEO

Elise Neil Bengtson is the new Volunteer Fairfax CEO.

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Northern Virginia j.talks Welcomes Authors for Book Fest

Elyssa Friedland, Jennifer Rosner, Dion Nissenbaum and William V. Madison visit between Oct. 29–Nov. 10.

Northern Virginia j.talks, conversations with authors and artists, has announced the visiting authors for this year’s Book Fest, running Oct. 29–Nov. 10.

Week in Burke

Woodson High Hockey to Hold Benefit Game

Letter: Fairfax Should Promote Burke Centre as its Amtrak Green Rail Gateway

To the Editor

Fairfax County should promote Burke Centre as its Amtrak Green Rail Gateway.

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West Springfield Quarterback Muskett Throws 3 TD Passes in Victory

Spartans DB Pickell intercepts 3 passes against West Potomac.

West Springfield defeated West Potomac 28-9 on Oct. 9.

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$75 Billion Global Cybersecurity Market

Northern Virginia is “hotbed for cyber security entrepreneurship.”

With all its sophistication and intricacies, cybersecurity starts with a simple premise.

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Wolverines to Host Spartans in Pivotal Conference 7 Matchup

West Potomac, West Springfield each 1-1 in conference play.

West Potomac will host West Springfield on Friday.

Navy Band to Perform at Lake Braddock

The U.S. Navy Concert Band will be performing a free concert in the Lake Braddock Secondary School “Little Theater” on Oct. 15

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Korean Coalition Candidates Night Showcases 30 Participants

Opponents for five elected positions met at Luther Jackson Middle School

Del. Mark Keam (D-35) encouraged his fellow Koreans present to take advantage of the great number of candidates for elected office about to appear before them at the Korean Coalition for Political Participation 2015 Candidates Night.

Cansler Lawyer Calls for More Investigations into Rose Hill Taser Incident

Elton Cansler of Alexandria was arrested on Sept. 24 for committing larceny and assaulting a police officer, an incident captured on two independent witnesses’ mobile phones during which the Fairfax County Police Officer used a taser to force him to comply with orders.

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Decoding Dyslexia Virginia to Host First 5K Run for Dyslexia

Shannon Duncan of the Falls Church area isn’t a big runner herself, but when she sees a 5K road race, it always catches her eye