Stories for April 2019

Dunkin’ Donuts Opens on Telegraph Road

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Improperly Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Another House Fire

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‘Good Morning, Son’

Patrick Sullivan of North Springfield uses DNA kit 23-and-Me to unite with biological mother after his adoptive parents passed away.

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‘Artful Living’ Is Set for May 2 in Fairfax

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Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Opinion: Column: Label Me Determined

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Community Foundation Awards $25,000 Grant to PHILLIPS Programs

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Changing the Culture Around Mental Illness

Sheriff Stacey Kincaid speaks at the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) annual meeting.

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Virginia Trails Nation in Placing Foster Children with Relatives

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The Emotional Side of Leaving the Workforce

Getting ready for retirement requires more than financial preparation.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Clarification on Salaries

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: How to Handle Metro Nightmare

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Mission: Beautification in Alexandria

Boys & Girls Club joins with Starbucks on beautification efforts.

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Boys & Girls Club Joins with Starbucks on Beautification

Event is part of city’s Spring2Action day.

Boys & Girls Club Joins with Starbucks on Beautification

Summer Shutdown at the Metro Stations Planned

It will be ‘buses only’ for commuters at Franconia-Springfield station and points north.

Metro Shutdown Worries Commuters

Opinion: Column: As It Is Happening

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Sharing Wisdom of Positive Aging

Positive Aging and Wellness Fair draws crowd for education, information – and fun!

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Making the Leap from Public to Private School

Signs that a public school isn’t meeting your child’s needs.

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Public Weighs in on Fairfax County Budget Priorities

Schools, market rate adjustments, affordable housing, immigrant services dominate public response.

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Protestors: ‘Resign Ralph!’

Fairfax NAACP and others gather to demand resignation of Gov. Ralph Northam, who was a “no-show” at the event.

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Opinion: Commentary: Supporting Immigrant Families, Community

Comprehensive change — not one-time funding — needed to support Fairfax County immigrant families and community members.

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Opinion: Commentary: Fully Fund the MRA to Support Our Community

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Opinion: Editorial: Never Losing Sight of Ending Homelessness

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Opinion: Editorial: Survivors of Child Abuse Can Shine this April

On April 9, Board of Supervisors will declare April Child Abuse Prevention month in Fairfax County.

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Pizza for Clean Up Crew in Kingstowne

Neighbors Clean Up Kingstowne Area

Burke Lake Train: Tough and Nostalgic

The train is a big draw in the summer.

Burke Lake Train

Opinion: Column: As It Has So Happened

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Stylish Outdoor Living Wins ‘Contractor of the Year’

Dreaming of making the most of outdoor living? Look at this.

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Allstate Volunteers, Assistance League Join Forces to Provide Food for Kids

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Fairfax Parks Announce Poetry Contest Winners

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Leadership Fairfax Hits a Home Run

Breakfast with the Board of Supervisors honors community service.

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Still in the Game in Fairfax County

‘Super seniors’ head out to softball fields for a dose of the best anti-aging remedy around.

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Opinion: Editorial: Empowering Victims of Sexual Assault in Fairfax County

Sexual assault awareness and prevention.

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Opinion: Commentary: Need for Affordable Housing in Fairfax County: ‘Raging Five-alarm Fire”

Also call for more county-subsidized pre-K education.

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Awarded First in VFW Essay Contest

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$160,000 Raised at Casino Night Fundraiser

Greg Garcia honored.

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Week in Springfield

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‘Community of Friends’ in Springfield

Lynne Maloney runs a boutique fitness studio.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Straw Vote Landslide

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Daycare Employee Arrested for Aggravated Sexual Battery

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‘Music in the Life of Eisenhower’ on Annandale Stage

Musical commemoration of upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day by Virginia Chamber Orchestra and special guest performers.

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The Story of Ravensworth

Historian John Browne speaks to Burke Historical Society.

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Opinion: Column: It's Not As If My Life Depends On It

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Solar Panels to Top 200-plus School and County Buildings in Fairfax County

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Historic Garden Tour Comes to McLean

History buffs and garden enthusiasts will delight in in the mix of historic, traditional and contemporary.

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More Public Input Sought on Parkway Studies

Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways study moves to next phase.

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Governor Northam Signs Bill Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse

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It's Gold and Silver! Local athletes return from Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

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Greenspring Opens New Continuing Care Building

Springfield retirement community expands person-centered care with Dogwood Commons.

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A Career Change After 50

Strategies for job hunting after retirement.

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Hunting for Eggs in Fairfax County Parks

Grab a basket and hunt for eggs at parks throughout Fairfax County.

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ServiceSource Opens New Center in Springfield

Serving people with disabilities.

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Stories for April 2019

Monday, April 29

Patrick Sullivan of North Springfield uses DNA kit 23-and-Me to unite with biological mother after his adoptive parents passed away.

Sunday, April 28

Thursday, April 25

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

Wednesday, April 24

Sheriff Stacey Kincaid speaks at the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) annual meeting.

Tuesday, April 23

Getting ready for retirement requires more than financial preparation.

Monday, April 22

Boys & Girls Club joins with Starbucks on beautification efforts.

Thursday, April 18

Event is part of city’s Spring2Action day.

It will be ‘buses only’ for commuters at Franconia-Springfield station and points north.

Wednesday, April 17

Positive Aging and Wellness Fair draws crowd for education, information – and fun!

Signs that a public school isn’t meeting your child’s needs.

Schools, market rate adjustments, affordable housing, immigrant services dominate public response.

Fairfax NAACP and others gather to demand resignation of Gov. Ralph Northam, who was a “no-show” at the event.

Comprehensive change — not one-time funding — needed to support Fairfax County immigrant families and community members.

On April 9, Board of Supervisors will declare April Child Abuse Prevention month in Fairfax County.

Thursday, April 11

The train is a big draw in the summer.

Wednesday, April 10

Dreaming of making the most of outdoor living? Look at this.

Breakfast with the Board of Supervisors honors community service.

‘Super seniors’ head out to softball fields for a dose of the best anti-aging remedy around.

Sexual assault awareness and prevention.

Also call for more county-subsidized pre-K education.

Monday, April 8

Greg Garcia honored.

Sunday, April 7

Lynne Maloney runs a boutique fitness studio.

Saturday, April 6

Musical commemoration of upcoming 75th anniversary of D-Day by Virginia Chamber Orchestra and special guest performers.

Historian John Browne speaks to Burke Historical Society.

Tuesday, April 2

History buffs and garden enthusiasts will delight in in the mix of historic, traditional and contemporary.

Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways study moves to next phase.

Springfield retirement community expands person-centered care with Dogwood Commons.

Strategies for job hunting after retirement.

Grab a basket and hunt for eggs at parks throughout Fairfax County.

Monday, April 1

Serving people with disabilities.