Stories for July 2017

Stories for July 2017

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Monday, July 31

Saving Your Skin

How to prevent sun damage while enjoying summer vacation.

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

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Sun Protective Clothing

Stylish, comfortable and good for you

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Watch Your Back This Summer

How to prevent, manage, and treat back pain.

Wednesday, July 26

Enjoying ‘Patriotic Food’ in Fairfax

Review: Dogfish Head Alehouse

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Fairfax Pet Connection

Marshall & Lulu

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Bringing Masterworks to Fairfax

Doug Mears, Fairfax Choral Society long time artistic director to retire.

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A World of Acrobatics Flies Into GMU's Eagle Bank Arena

Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO” brings colorful imagination to stage.

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‘You Have to Choose to Succeed’ in Fairfax

FACETS honors students’ academic achievements.

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A Boxer for All Occasions

Tuesday, July 25

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Entertainment Calendar through August 1

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Springfield, Burke, Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through July 31

Monday, July 24

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Victor the Vulture

Beating the Odds

Department of Family Services celebrates 2017 high school graduation.

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Fairfax County Pursuing Environmental Goals

Bulova hosts County Environmental Showcase.

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Behind the Badge

Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.

Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence

There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.

Thursday, July 20

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New Dining Experience in the City of Fairfax

KAI 10 Conveyor Sushi opens in Fair City Mall.

Pajardo Tapped to Lead Fairfax City Schools

She’s currently the assistant superintendent.

Wednesday, July 19

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Battle of the Bands in Fairfax

Ten local bands compete for spot in the 2018 Braddock Nights Concert Series.

Tuesday, July 18

Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared

Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.

Monday, July 17

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Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’

Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.

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Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County

Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals

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Summer Book Clubs for Children

Ideal time to instill a love of reading, say experts.

Friday, July 14

Fairfax Home Sales: June, 2017

In June, 2017, 141 Fairfax homes sold between $1,275,000-$138,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: June, 2017

Wednesday, July 12

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Kaine Hosts Healthcare Roundtable

Roundtable highlights effects of Medicaid cuts from proposed Republican health care bill.

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Habitzreuther Is Running for Fairfax City Council

Special election will be held September 12.

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‘A Magical, Electric, High-Energy Musical’ in Fairfax

CFTC presents ‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.’

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‘Love Your Neighbor Made Manifest’

Huge, volunteer effort repairs house and returns family home.

volunteer effort repairs house

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‘Strong Background in City Activities’

Council candidate Jennifer Passey addresses voters.

Council candidate Jennifer Passey addresses voters.

Tuesday, July 11

Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health

Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.

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Small Home Gets Big Honor

Old Town home is finalist in national contest.

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Redefining Space

Designer thinks outside the proverbial box.

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Recreating a Childhood Oasis

Home features chef’s kitchen and saltwater pool.

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Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.

Monday, July 10

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Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders

TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.

How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.

Friday, July 7

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Independence Day Parade Comes to Fairfax

Parade in Fairfax

Thursday, July 6

Residents Weigh in on Fairfax City Road Extension

They say it would attract both traffic and businesses.

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Fairfax City Council Deadlocks; Meyer Breaks Tie

University Drive Extension gets green light.

Give Blood, Save Lives

Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.

Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.

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Orange Hunt Holds 4th of July Parade

Orange Hunt Holds 4th of July Parade

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Governor’s Wife Spotlights Summer Food Program

Former Redskin Brian Mitchell emphasizes importance of eating right for success.

Summer Food Program

Wednesday, July 5

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Help Sought in Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect

Fairfax bank robbery

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Bell: Outstanding Elementary Teacher

Jillian Bell

Bell Named Outstanding Teacher

Tuesday, July 4

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A 2-Year-Old’s Fight for Life

Strangers made it possible for Audrey Bryan to return to normal life.

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Wellbeing: Meditation as Medicine

Practice linked to improvements in health.