Stories for July 2018

Stories for July 2018

Stories for July 2018

Monday, July 30

‘Innovative, Cost-Effective and Replicable’ Work in Fairfax

Rebuilding Together honored for making seniors’ homes safer.

Bringing Home the Silver and Gold in Fairfax

Fairfax Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students win at States and Nationals.

Honoring ‘Best of Braddock’

Wednesday, July 25

Opinion: Column: Phoning It In

Our ‘Almost’ Office Pet

New Board Chair Leads Fairfax County Public Schools

Corbett Sanders reviews current educational issues.

Shared Mission: Caring for Animals

Shelter and its Friends group encourages pet adoptions.

Tuesday, July 24

‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’ in Fairfax

Fairfax Honors Retired City Manager Sisson

City Hall Annex atrium will be named after him.

Commentary: Do Not Separate Children and Families

What we have learned.

Commentary: New Policy for Police in Fairfax Schools

Commentary: Protect Immigrant Students from ICE

Friday, July 20

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Wednesday, July 18

Opinion: Column: Comparatively Speaking

Best for Family Road Trips: Top audiobook picks for long drives with children

Girls Learn about Fire and Rescue at Camp

To give girls confidence in their abilities, push them beyond their comfort zone.

Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features

Tuesday, July 17

Chrysler Test Drives Raise Funding for Bonnie Brae Elementary

Mason Cabaret to Perform ‘Evening with Sondheim’ in Arlington

Local music theater talent at Signature Theatre.

Area Roundups: Burke, Fairfax, Lorton, Springfield

‘Let’s Hear It for the Boy’ in Fairfax

CFTC presents the iconic musical, ‘Footloose,’ July 20-28.

Having Fun at Government Center

JunkFood Kicks off the Evenings on the Ellipse.

Concerts at the Government Center

Enjoying Braddock Nights

Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.

Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.

Monday, July 16

Fairfax’s Fabulous and Festive Fourth

New Baskin Robbins Opens in Fairfax

Owner Syed Ahmed re-opens after former shop closed due to eminent domain.

Friday, July 13

Opinion: Column: A Relative Unknown

Designing a Midsummer Table

Using flowers and color to create a summer wonderland.

Preview: Have a Ball at the Bocce Picnic

Safe Virginia Initiative Looks ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’

The ADAMS Center event focuses on communities of faith’s response to violence.

Butler Appointed Chief of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Teenagers Organize ‘Rally to Reunite’

Thursday, July 12

Commentary: The Welcoming Inclusion Network

Making Fairfax County accessible to all abilities.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Vote to End Gerrymandering

Wednesday, July 11

Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years

Family ice cream shop a mainstay in the City of Fairfax.

Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years

Monday, July 2

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