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Fairfax Co. transforms site of broken fountain into memorial recognizing impact of pandemic

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Fairfax County has converted a broken fountain outside the Herrity Building into an art installation to honor memories of the COVID-19 pandemic.

A broken fountain outside Fairfax County’s Herrity Building has been transformed into an art installation designed to honor memories of the COVID-19 pandemic and offer a space for reflection.

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