Susan Francis
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About Susan
Susan Francis is a writer and photographer who has lived in the D.C. area since 1987. She began her journalism career in high school, writing for her local community newspaper, The Addison Leader. At Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, she majored in Broadcast Journalism and minored in music. She also studied photography with Life photojournalist Diane Gentry, and has many published photos.
Ms. Francis worked for WOAI (CBS) News Radio, and hosted a weekly jazz program on KRTU Radio. She then worked on the production crew for KMOL (NBC) Television. When the Today Show broadcast live from the Riverwalk, Susan was behind one of the cameras.
From the media, Ms. Francis worked many years in public relations, and continues to work as a consultant, specializing in social media.
In addition to freelancing as a writer - photographer for Patch, Ms. Francis also writes book reviews for Virginia Libraries magazine.
A believer in community service, Ms. Francis volunteers for Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
Susan loves animals, and spends most of her free time riding her horse on Mason Neck.
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First, it is Dr. Melinda Freckleton NOT Eckleton. Second...
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In the afternoons on the southwest side of the park you ...
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Tracy - Great photos of Pirate Day!
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Susan Francis:
In case you haven't heard, traffic is a mess getting into D.C. Road closures due to suspicious car near Pentagon.
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While there was a proclamation by President Woodrow ...
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Lorton Library kicks-off the Summer Reading Program on ...
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Susan Francis added a photo to What in the World: Magic and Mystery!
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Susan Francis added a photo to Mutts Gone Nuts
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Susan Francis added a photo to PAWS to Read
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Residents Meet Their Colonial Neighbors - another Lorton ...
Colchester's Former Life as...
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Susan Francis added a photo to Simple Changes Therapeutic Riding Center Open House & Pony Rides
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Susan Francis:
Congratulations, Arlington! You topped Amazon's list of the Top 20 Most Well-Read Cities in America: http://mbist.ro/kZPM1X
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Hey Alexandria! You made Amazon's list of the Top 20 Most Well-Read Cities in America: http://mbist.ro/kZPM1X
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I attended the May Art Walk and it was AWESOME! The art ...
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Susan Francis added a photo to MNHC Simple Changes Charity Trail Ride
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Susan Francis added a photo to Reading: A Family Affair
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EXCLUSIVE: Video and Photos...
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Susan Francis:
Lorton Library is open today, Friday, January 28, regular hours of 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Susan Francis:
All Fairfax County Public Libraries, including Lorton Library, will close today at 6 p.m., due to the remaining snow and ice.
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Susan Francis:
Lorton Library opened at 1 p.m. The parking lot, however, is not plowed.
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Susan Francis:
Just visited Lorton Community Action Center's Holiday Outreach collection at the Moose Lodge. They could use extra gifts for teen boys, teen girls, and seniors. Drop something by this afternoon by 3 p.m. Thank you.
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Susan Francis:
Lorton Library is open. The parking lot is clear, but customers should watch carefully for black ice on the walks.
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Susan Francis:
Supervisor Gerry Hyland and the BLM host meeting tonight at 7:30 to hear from the public about the importance of horse boarding and equestrian activities at the Stables at Meadowood in Lorton. Open to all. South County High School cafeteria.
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Susan Francis:
Public Scoping Meeting on Equestrian Activities at Meadowood Recreation Area in Lorton. The meeting is open to the public. Tuesday November 16, 2010, 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of South County High School.
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