Stories for August 2017

Stories for August 2017

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Thursday, August 31

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Musical Celebration for Fairfax County Milestone

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Fairfax Jubilee Program.’

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Barbecue, Baked Beans and Fun in Fairfax

American Legion Post 177 held its annual family picnic Sunday, Aug. 20.

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Firefighters Kick Off ‘Fill the Boot’ Campaign

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Tons of Fun at Summer Cove Camp

Burke native Megan Zinn, 22, starts a summer camp for middle-schoolers.

Seeking Members for Volunteer Emergency Team

Orientation set for Wednesday, Sept. 20.

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Come Check Out All these Wheels in Fairfax

Labor Day Car Show returns.

Wednesday, August 30

Commentary: #CallTextLive — A Hashtag to Remember

Opinion: Editorial: Helping After Harvey

Give locally in Texas; give money not stuff.

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Northam Outlines Educational Priorities

Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.

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Time for School

Making the transition from summer to the classroom.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 35th Year

Participants can compete in 70 different events.

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.

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Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis

Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.

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Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins

Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.

Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.

Monday, August 28

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Braddock Basics for Newcomers

Supervisor’s favorite places and events at Braddock District.

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What’s on the City’s Horizon in Fairfax

Multifamily homes, retail and redevelopment.

Thursday, August 24

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Build Your Business with the Power of Trend: Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions

Build Your Business with the Power of Trend Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions by leveraging the home’s greatest visual impact. Come learn how to use trend to grow your business.

Wednesday, August 23

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Eclipse Fever Drives Fairfax Dad to Great Lengths

Kids safely watch moon’s shadow cover nearly 82 percent of the sun.

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‘An Investment in Improving Safety’ in Fairfax City

City plans to fill in sidewalk’s missing link.

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Room Escape Fairfax Makes its Debut

Central Fairfax Chamber holds mixer for grand-opening ceremony.

Back to FCPS

Welcome to Fairfax County: ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’

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NOVA Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

A “huge scientific phenomenon.”

Editorial Opinion: Expand Medicaid Now

It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia turned down, but not too late to gain coverage for 400,000 and boost the economy.

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only!

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only! October 5, 7:30pm – Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

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2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

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Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

Latest addition, 395 Express Lanes, are scheduled to be opened in 2019.

Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

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Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Tuesday, August 22

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Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 18

Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 18

Monday, August 21

Friday, August 18

Fairfax Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 134 Fairfax homes sold between $1,118,358-$156,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: July, 2017

Thursday, August 17

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Park Presentation to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of ‘The Wall’

Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.

Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.

‘Confidence through Accomplishment’

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Wednesday, August 16

Week in Fairfax

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Enjoying Double Bubble

The second annual Double Bubble Run was Saturday, Aug. 12, in Van Dyck Park.

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Shopping with a Sheriff in Burke

Children pair up with Fairfax County Sheriff Deputies for a pizza party and back-to-school shopping trip of a lifetime.

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City Moving Ahead with Lease Financing

Funding would be used to replace Fire Station 33.

Funding would be used to replace Fire Station 33.

Tuesday, August 15

Opinion: On Events in Charlottesville

What some representatives had to say about hate, bigotry and the deaths and damage that resulted.

Monday, August 14

NOVA Selects New Dean of Nursing

Marsha Atkins Ph.D., has taken the helm.

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Solar Eclipse 2017

Local experts offer instruction in safe viewing.

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Deer Management Season Set to Begin

County authorities hold public meetings to detail program and solicit public feedback.

Wednesday, August 9

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Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County

Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals.

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Fairfax County Holds 4-H Fair & Carnival

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Fairfax City Firearms Training Center Given Final Approvals

Construction contract awarded, more funds OKed.

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Giant Food Store Heads to Fairfax

Will anchor Scout on the Circle development.

Opinion: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

Commentary: Local Impact of Immigration

Tuesday, August 8

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Show with Honesty

Former South Lakes, Westfield High basketball star anchors community news and feature show at Fairfax Public Access.

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Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

Thursday, August 3

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Colorful Facelift for Old Town Fairfax

Event kicks off the City’s Façade Improvement Program.

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Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Aug. 10

What's happening in Burke, Springfield and Fairfax

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Fairfax Shopping Center being revitalized; Whole Foods 365 coming.

‘It’s Not Perfect, but a Good, Solid Project’

Fairfax Shopping Center

Wednesday, August 2

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Memory-care facility is proposed for Centreville.

‘A Great Use of the Site’

Memory-care facility is proposed for Centreville

Report Anything Suspicious To Help Fight Terrorism

Residents are vital in keeping the community safe.

Terrorism training

Tuesday, August 1

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Renaming To Proceed

An open letter to the community.

Opinion: Editorial: So Many Chances to Vote

Next up, Fairfax County School Board At-Large, Aug. 29.