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• Fairfax County Announces AANHPI Heritage Celebration and Weekend Community Events

  7 May 2026 6:01 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government, VA

  Fairfax County announces a packed schedule of community events for the weekend of May 8-10, 2026, highlighted by an AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration, the Park and Bark festival, farmers markets, and various educational programs across local libraries and parks.

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• Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Extinguished by Sprinklers at West Falls Church Shopping Center

  7 May 2026 1:24 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

  A late-night fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in a West Falls Church shopping center was successfully extinguished by automated ceiling sprinklers. The incident resulted in no injuries and highlights the critical importance of commercial fire protection systems.

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• Fairfax County Hosts Rec Center Open Houses and Announces Key Leadership Appointments

  6 May 2026 3:33 p.m. · Source: Fairfax County Government, VA

  Fairfax County invites residents to explore local recreation centers during open houses on May 7, featuring free admission and fitness demonstrations. The county also announced key leadership appointments and upcoming community events including a transportation study meeting.

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• Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass to Honor Historic Sherman Oaks Restaurant

  4 May 2026 10:00 p.m. · Source: LA Mayors Office

  Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will join local leaders in Sherman Oaks on Tuesday, May 5, to honor an iconic family-owned restaurant that has been a cornerstone of the city's dining scene for seven decades.

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