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Alpine-X's Lorton facility, a $225 million project called Fairfax Peak, will serve as the company’s flagship indoor winter sports venue. The company is aiming to expand to more than 20 other markets across North America.
Alpine-X's Lorton facility, a $225 million project called Fairfax Peak, will serve as the company’s flagship indoor winter sports venue. The company is aiming to expand to more than 20 other markets across North America. (Rendering courtesy of Alpine-X)

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Indoor Ski Slope In Lorton To Serve As Alpine-X's Flagship Resort

Alpine-X, developers of a planned indoor ski and snowboard facility in Lorton, are planning similar indoor snow sports sites across the U.S. and Canada.

George Floyd Remembered In Virginia On Anniversary Of His Killing

On the one-year anniversary of the killing of George Floyd at the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, people across Virginia and the country are remembering Floyd's life and pledging to sustain pressure on leaders to enact comprehensive police reforms.

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Super Flower Blood Moon: NoVA, DC May See Lunar Eclipse Overnight

The lunar spectacular occurring early Wednesday over northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. is a bit of a mouthful: It's a super flower blood moon, and it's definitely going to be worth marking on your calendar — even though visibility of the lunar eclipse will vary across the country.

VA, MD Franchise Owner Gives Workers Paid Day Off

Amir Yazdi, owner of eight UNO Pizzeria & Grill locations in Kingstowne, Manassas, Falls Church, Norfolk and Tabb, Virginia as well as Ellicott City, Baltimore and Frederick, Maryland, will give all staff paid time off on Wednesday, May 26. The "Wellness Wednesday" day off affects 226 UNO employees at the eight locations.

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Slain High School Student's Family Seeks Funds To Cover Funeral

The family of a Winchester teenager killed in a shooting Friday night is holding a fundraising campaign to pay for his funeral expenses.

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