I must count among the most exquisitely moving musical performances I have ever witnessed to be last night’s truly epic rendition of the Edith Piaf classic, “L’Hymne a l’amour,” by Celine Dion topping off the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The Olympics have always been an inspiration in their intended message of peacefully celebrating our common humanity on this planet, and Dion’s triumph over her personal health limitations to pull off such a flawless and powerful testament to love was truly one for the ages!
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FAIRFAX, Va. — The George Mason Patriots proved their resilience Friday night, surviving a fast-paced, high-scoring battle to edge the Winthrop Eagles 96–90 at EagleBank Arena. The Patriots entered the
Thursday, Nov. 6 — EYA LLC, Rushmark Properties and Metro announced today the official groundbreaking for the next phase of West Falls, a vibrant mixed-use neighborhood decades in the making and
Thursday, Nov. 6 — Virginia’s U.S. Senator Mark Warner told regional media in a conference call today that Tuesday’s election results “demonstrated a rejection of Donald Trump” and affirmed “affordability”
THURSDAY, Nov. 6 — Northern Virginia’s U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr. issued the following statement today in response to the historic election Tuesday: “Tuesday night was a very good night for Democrats –
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Nicholas F. Benton
I must count among the most exquisitely moving musical performances I have ever witnessed to be last night’s truly epic rendition of the Edith Piaf classic, “L’Hymne a l’amour,” by Celine Dion topping off the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The Olympics have always been an inspiration in their intended message of peacefully celebrating our common humanity on this planet, and Dion’s triumph over her personal health limitations to pull off such a flawless and powerful testament to love was truly one for the ages!
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