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Top Fairfax Headlines: Aug. 6-12

Top Fairfax City news.

Last week's top headlines include plans for a vacant corner in downtown Fairfax, a murder and an appeal, a former First Lady and pitbulls. 


What would you like to see built in the old gas station location at Main and East streets? Chime in with other city residents.


Appeal process to continue for woman who tossed 2-year-old from Tysons walkway.

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The former First Lady of Virginia mingled with small business owners in Fairfax City Wednesday as part of her statewide listening tour.


Fairfax City Police released new surveillance images of what may be the vehicle that hit a man walking along Fairfax Boulevard and Warwick Avenue in June.

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Pit Bulls were once loved and revered in America. How did they become so maligned in today's society? 170 comments and counting...


Dispute leads to a 38-year-old Merrifield man being stabbed to death by his roommate.


A Florida man has been charged with a list of felonies after allegedly pointing a gun at two strangers in a downtown parking garage.


The Sikh Foundation of Virginia was shocked to hear of the shooting at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wis.


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City policies are hampering George Mason University's efforts to overcome the commuter school reputation.


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