Stories for December 2018

Stories for December 2018

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Friday, December 28

Tuesday, December 25

Friday, December 21

Record Rainfall Challenges Construction Sites

Hotline available to report problems.

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Thursday, December 20

Opinion: Commentary: Small Advances Against Predatory Lending

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Wednesday, December 19

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Advice From Professors

Sharing things they wish they could tell their prospective students.

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Democratic Insurgent Versus Republican Moderate

January special election to fill seat vacated by Jennifer Wexton features two familiar faces.

The first election of 2019 might end up being a harbinger of things to come for Republicans, who have seen their presence all but evaporate in Northern Virginia. It could also test the limits of the blue wave that washed over Virginia since Donald Trump was elected president.

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From Amazon to Shutdown

Kaine and Warner comment on the topics of the day at Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce roundtable.

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Panhandling at the Traffic Signals is Picking Up in Area

Officials looking for alternatives to handing out spare change.

Panhandling

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Lorton Intersection Looked at for Change

Traffic addressed at Lorton Road and Silverbrook.

Lorton Road intersection

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Plan for Stream Restoration Includes Cutting Down Trees

Pike’s Branch in Alexandria is under VDOT’s microscope.

Pike's Branch

Tuesday, December 18

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Opinion: Editorial: Merry Christmas

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

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Richmond Priorities: Education and Transit

Fairfax County Supervisors host session with Fairfax General Assembly delegation.

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Monday, December 17

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New Backlick Road Bridge Open

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Thursday, December 13

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Santa and S'mores at Lake Accotink

Holiday at Lake Accotink

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Holiday Extravaganza at South County High

School raises funds and community service hours.

Holiday Extravaganza at South County High

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Small Business, Small Church Host a Festive Evening

Nalls and Kingstowne Communion both have roots in the surrounding community.

Christmas at Nalls

Wednesday, December 12

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Local Designers To Help Light Up the Season

Holiday wonderland this weekend will benefit Children’s National.

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Botanical Art Inspires New Line of Textiles

Local designer launches the “Flora Collection.”

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Board The Starlight Express at Lake Fairfax

It’s a magical winter light show and more.

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Preparing for Holiday Guests

Sprucing up a bathroom without a renovation.

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Sarku Japan Grand Opening Event at Dulles Expo Center Location, VA

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Sarku Japan to Celebrate with a Grand Opening Event, December 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. First 100 Customers Receive FREE Chicken Teriyaki for One Year

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Sharon Bulova Reflects on Getting Started

Chairman looks forward to ‘more time with family and grandchildren, time for travel, to entertain, to smell the roses.’ In her own words:

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Tuesday, December 11

Opinion: Editorial: Holidays Speed By

Every year is Election Year in Virginia; sometimes every month …

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Monday, December 10

Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

For tens of thousands of families in our area, uncertainty and need are distant from the celebrations and plenty that so many of us associate with this holiday period.

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Friday, December 7

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Mackey, West Potomac Best James, Lake Braddock in Shootout

Senior rivals combine for 79 points in early-season matchup.

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Thursday, December 6

Opinion: Commentary: Ending Gridlock, Seeking Transportation Funds for Area

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A Party You’d Never Want to Leave in Springfield

Thomas A. Edison High School production of ‘Mamma Mia!’

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Tuesday, December 4

Habits that Stick

Key to making changing old habits and making new ones.

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Girls on the Run Named FCPS Community Partner of the Year

Program offered at more than 60 Fairfax County public schools last year.

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Monday, December 3

West Springfield High presents ‘The Monster Under The Bed’

Thoroughly entertaining for viewers of all ages.

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Holiday Story of Redemption and Love in Falls Church

Providence Players present Rob Zapple’s adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol.’

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