FAIRFAX CITY WEEKLY: Domestic Violence On Rise; 9-11 Remembered

Happy Monday, people of Fairfax City! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories in Fairfax City today:

1. 'This startling violence can happen anywhere' | Domestic violence, homicides on the rise in Fairfax County (WUSA9.com)
2. 'What Joy In Children's Faces' Seen At Learning Center In Fairfax (Fairfax City Patch)
3. The Mosaic District is Offering Mosaic Skateland (Falls Church News Press)
4. 9-11 Remembered: A Day That Changed DC, NoVA And The World (Fairfax City Patch)
5. Wow House: Newly Renovated Brick Home At A Fantastic Price (Fairfax City Patch)
6. ControlCase Sponsors the 2021 PCI SSC Global Community Forum (WFMZ Allentown)
7. First Responders, Loved Ones Hold Ceremonies for Victims of 9/11 at Fairfax Memorial Park (NBC4 Washington)
8. Kidd Around Town: Colada Shop opens in Mosaic District (WJLA)
9. Virginia Schools Welcome Dozens of Afghan Refugees (NBC4 Washington)
10. George Mason University: Rosenzweig Center's 9/11 Archive Was One Of The First Of Its Kind (Press Release Desk )

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Today in Fairfax City:

• Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Mondays 10-4 (10:00 AM)
• Arts Management Virtual Information Session (Sep) (6:00 PM)

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Fairfax City Patch Notebook

• George Mason University | GMU: "As we mark the 20th Anniversary of 9/11, the #MasonNation remembers those we lost and honor the heroes who sacrificed their lives. #NeverForget 💚💛🇺🇸 📷: Creative Services" (Instagram)
• George Mason Men's Basketball: "Today, a terrific Texan turns 2️⃣0️⃣. Happy birthday, Malik! 🥳 #RockWithUs" (Instagram)
• Fairfax City Police: "Today is a day of remembrance for all those lost and a day of appreciation for all those who have sacrificed their lives to continue to protect and serve our country as a result of 9/11/2001. 🇺🇸 #neverforget" (Instagram)
• City of Fairfax Police Department: "Yesterday, members of the City of Fairfax Retired Police Officers Association gathered for their annual meeting! There are some officers in the association that retired in the 1970's and another that retired 12 days ago! One thing is for..." (Facebook)
• FACETS: "EXCITING NEWS!!! FACETS has been selected as a Safeway Nourishing Neighbors charity partner! Between now and September 30th, all donations made at heckout at any of the Safeway stores listed below will go directly to FACETS. We are so gr..." (Facebook)
• Daniels Run ES: "It was a beautiful morning to appreciate nature and each other for our first mega-morning meeting. #positivityinaction #FCPS #FairfaxCity" (Facebook)
• City of Fairfax Schools: "Today we remember and honor all those lost on September 11, 2001. #NeverForget" (Facebook)
• Volunteer Fairfax: "Honored to kickoff VolunteerFest 2021 on the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 reflecting on the heroic events and remembering the souls lost with Chairman Jeff McKay Congressman Gerry Connolly U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Gra..." (Facebook)

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— Michael O'Connell

About me: Michael O'Connell is a field editor with Patch in Northern Virginia. He is also the host and producer of the weekly It's All Journalism podcast and produces the Better News podcast for the American Press Institute. Previously, Michael was a digital editor at Local News Now, a senior digital editor at Federal News Network, a producer of the National Governors Association's Meet the Threat podcast, and managing editor at The Connection Newspapers.

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