Stories for June 2018

Stories for June 2018

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Saturday, June 30

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Working and Exhibiting at Workhouse in Lorton

Fairfax fiber artist looks to quilts for artistic expression.

Friday, June 29

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‘Plan Is Too Dense, Condos Too High’ in Fairfax City

Neighbors closest to site decry proposal for PVI property.

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Fairfax City Celebrates Kitty Pozer Day

Former home is a museum; garden is dedicated.

Wednesday, June 27

Tuesday, June 26

Opinion: Commentary: When the Dangerous Unknown Is Preferable

We must recommit ourselves to being steadfast in our compassion for and dedication to assisting those fleeing violence, terror, and oppression.

Saturday, June 23

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Hearing Residents’ Concerns, Fairfax Council Defers PVI Decision

After 2-1/2 years, redevelopment discussion continues.

Friday, June 22

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Fairfax Church Choir Performs at Carnegie Hall

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Gun Violence Hits Too Close to Home

Chantilly mom plays small part to help Democrats win big Nov. 6.

Tuesday, June 19

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Talking to Children about Suicide

Creating safe environment is key to opening a discussion.

Opinion: Commentary: The Art of a Deal with the Devil

Monday, June 18

Sunday, June 17

Commentary: Richmond Highlights: 94-1 for Metro Reform

General Assembly session wrap-up.

‘I Am Coming; Be Prepared’

Student pleads guilty to threatening harm at Fairfax High.

Friday, June 15

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‘Great Performances’ Continue at George Mason University

New season announced with returning favorites and new performers.

Thursday, June 14

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Virginia Voters Choose Firebrand

Corey Stewart to lead Republican ticket this fall.

Conservative firebrand Corey Stewart was denied an opportunity to be the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2013. And then he came within striking distance of being the party’s standard-bearer in the gubernatorial campaign last year. Now, finally, the chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors has secured a spot at the top of the ticket, bringing his brand of anti-immigrant, pro-Confederate Trumpism to the race against incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.

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Wexton to Take on Comstock

Moderate state senator did not get pulled to the left in primary.

State Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-33) made a name for herself in Northern Virginia as a tough-as-nails prosecutor, including one case that grabbed national headlines involving a woman who persuaded her boyfriend to kill her father with a samurai sword. During her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, she never lost that sense of law-and-order grit, refusing to be pulled to the left as other candidates were calling for President Trump to be impeached.

Wednesday, June 13

Cappies: The Next Theatrical Generation Takes the Stage

The 19th Annual 2018 Cappies Award Gala honors area high school talent.

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Preparing Home for Summer

From finding spaces for wet swimsuits and school papers to adding new throw pillows, small touches can add a warm-weather feel.

Monday, June 11

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Silkowitz, Woodson Girls’ Soccer Head to State Semis

Cavaliers shut out T.C. Williams in region semifinals.

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Lanier Middle School Given National Honor

Named Green Ribbon School by U.S. Department of Education.

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Fairfax Referee Rewards Schools for Sportsmanship

Attorney and youth referee Ben Glass awards $500 to the West Springfield Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team.

Wednesday, June 6

Column: Creature Comforts

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Families Meditating Together

Family mindfulness practices can boost overall wellbeing.

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Commentary: Filling the Summer Gap

Commentary: Green for Medicaid

The most important vote I have ever taken.

Opinion: Editorial: Medicaid Expansion Will Save Lives

Almost too many benefits to count that will help all Virginians, including economic stimulus.

Commentary: Potential for Progress on Pension Reform

Monday, June 4

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Woodson Girls’ Lax Wins Region Championship

Senior attacker Logan Dougherty scores nine goals in victory.

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‘It’s Not the Project That We Approved’ in Fairfax

New developer revises former Novus mixed-use.

Fairfax High Student Headed to Japan

Jacob Major wins FCCLA/Kikkoman Scholarship.