Stories for February 2020

Stories for February 2020

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Wednesday, February 26

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Mapmaking Politics

Legislative Black Caucus leads effort to undermine redistricting amendment.

Virginia has a horrible history with racial gerrymandering. It started with the ratification of the Constitution, an effort led by Virginians who wanted to count slaves as three-fifths of a person so representation in the south wouldn’t suffer because so many of its inhabitants were non-voting enslaved people. It continued all the way to 2011, when the Republican leaders engaged in a scheme of packing black voters into House districts to dilute their influence elsewhere, a plan the United States Supreme Court later determined was unconstitutional. Now members of the Legislative Black Caucus are worried a proposed amendment might enshrine racial gerrymandering into the Virginia Constitution.

K9 Doby – End of Watch: Feb. 22

Police canine served alongside law enforcement officers.

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Fairfax County Launches JET Task Force

Joint Environmental Task Force addressing climate change and environmental sustainability.

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C-PACE Comes to Fairfax County

Commercial property owners can make energy and resiliency improvements to their buildings and sites with little or no up-front cost in Fairfax County.

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Protecting Virginia Youth from Human Trafficking

General Assembly passes bills to combat human trafficking of minors.

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Black History for a New Generation

Lessons on the contributions of African Americans not limited to February.

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Tuesday, February 25

Opinion: Commentary: Climate Change at Our Doorstep

How Virginia is taking the high road.

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Opinion: Commentary: We Both Deserve $15. Why Don’t Our Virginia Senators Think So?

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Saturday, February 22

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Be Part of Celebrating Young Musicians in Fairfax

Live performance of NPR’s ‘From The Top’ at Center for the Arts.

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Uniquely Female Storytelling Coming to Fairfax

Better Said Than Done’s Women’s Storytelling Festival.

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‘An Individual who Exemplifies the Very Best’ in Fairfax

City honors Fairfax Little League’s Scott Peirce.

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Friday, February 21

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‘A Reminder of How Generous Our Neighbors Are’ in Fairfax

Britepaths holds Stuff the Bus event at Fairfax Walmart.

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Why a Regional Wage in Virginia?

Effort to raise minimum wage hits snag on Senate floor, leading to regional approach.

It’s shortly after 7 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36) is working the Senate chamber to save the minimum wage increase. This particular Tuesday isn’t just any day of the week. It’s the final deadline for Senate bills to cross over to the House, so the pressure is building as the clock winds down. Senators are tired and cranky, and they will be working past midnight.

Wednesday, February 19

General Assembly Snuffs Marijuana Legalization Hopes for Now in Virginia

General Assembly advances marijuana decriminalization by Herring and Ebbin.

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Over 1,000 Democrat-Backed Bills Pass by Crossover in Virginia

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Bloomberg Finds Support and Opposition in Virginia

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Opinion: Commentary: Arriving at Crossover with Many Bills Moving in Virginia

Driver privilege, minimum wage, class action lawsuits, marijuana decriminalization...

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Tuesday, February 18

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Traditional-Style Makeover Satisfies

A second act for family home.

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Saturday, February 15

Friday, February 14

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Food Pantry Opens at Fairfax High

‘But it takes a community effort to keep it stocked.’

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Faithful Life Church Is Moving to New Home in Fairfax City

It needed a special-use permit to relocate to Fairfax Square.

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Wednesday, February 12

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Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Home

There’s still time to give the gift of style

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A Kitchen Reimagined

New design creates light, airy space.

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Tremendous Needs Still Not Funded in Fairfax County

School Board adopts $3.2 billion budget seeking $172.2 million increase.

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Opinion: Commentary: Natasha McKenna and the OneFairfax Imperative

One white man’s journey to the cause of equity.

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Opinion: Commentary: Realizing Dreams and Filling Jobs in Virginia

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Opinion: Commentary: The Virginia Legislature Is Addressing Many Concerns

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Saturday, February 8

Friday, February 7

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Fairfax Symphony Spotlights Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’

Paired with Pizzola’s sensual “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.”

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Goodness Triumphs in Rossini’s ‘Cinderella’ in Fairfax City

Virginia Opera performances Feb. 15 and 16 at Center for the Arts.

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Chocolate-Covered Joy on a Chilly Weekend in Fairfax City

The Fairfax Chocolate Festival’s Taste of Chocolate was Feb. 1-2.

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Liquid Chocolate: Beer, Wine and Ice Cream in Fairfax City

Part of the City’s Chocolate Lovers Festival, Liquid Chocolate was held Jan. 31-Feb. 1.

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Having ‘Less Cars on the Road Helps Everybody’

Fairfax City woman bikes to and from work 1,000 times.

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Thursday, February 6

Opinion: Commentary: Important Bills Are Moving

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Wednesday, February 5

Northern Virginia Regional MATHCOUNTS Winners Announced

State Competition to be held in Richmond on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

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Focus on Social Justice at First Baptist Church of Vienna

Church hosts its fourth annual Justice and Legislative Sunday.

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Fairfax County Government Center Reception Highlights Area Charities

Citizens meet County Board Chairman Jeff McKay.

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Tuesday, February 4

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Preventing the Flu

Simple steps to help you stay healthy during the flu season.

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