Stories for March 2019

Patriot Pawsabilities Opens in Fairfax

NOVA’s first cat lounge opens with a bang and a cause.

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‘Give People What’s Expected, and More’

Networking during Fairfax Women Business Owners luncheon.

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NOVA Film Festival Opens April 7

Festival to be held at Mosaic’s Angelika Cinema.

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Fairfax High Graduate Completes Military Training

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Opinion: Column: Weight For It… Wait…

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Paving Way to Rename Jefferson Davis Highway

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Opinion: Editorial: Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia; in 2019 Twice

Primary Election Day, June 11, will determine the outcome of many races in Fairfax County.

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Opinion: Editorial: United Way Helps with Available Tax Credits

How could Fairfax County residents receive a larger refund?

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Our Founders’ Wisdom

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Report Shows Geographic Disparities in Health in Virginia

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Environmental Groups Glad About Virginia Coal Ash Cleanup Law

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Planning for Disaster: Fairfax County Publishes Emergency Response Guide

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Students Demand Action Meet Elected Officials

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‘We Want to Go Far, Serve More People’

Britepaths honors supporters, volunteers in its new home.

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Most-used Road in Fairfax City for Pedestrians

Council Green-lights Old Lee Highway Phase II.

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Comedy-drama on Family Matters in Falls Church

Providence Players presents “August: Osage County.”

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Opinion: Column: Eight Daze and Seven Sleepless Nights

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Talent on Display at Fairfax County Regional Science Fair

670 students from 27 high schools compete for nine Grand Prizes to go to International Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Increasing Access to Naloxone in Virginia

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Virginia Student-Athletes Receive Further Concussion Protection

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Public Health Officials Launch TB Awareness Campaign

Tuberculosis still a health issue in Fairfax County.

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Biden, McKay Win Fairfax Dems Poll

More than 50 Democrats will vie for Fairfax County offices on June 11, primary election day.

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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidates Face Off

NAACP and partners question the contenders.

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Explaining Death to Children

Breaking down a difficult topic and helping children grieve.

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Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County’s Bold Housing Agenda

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Burke Lego Team Goes International

Lego robotics earns trophy and team building skills.

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Bruins Become State Runners-up

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‘Build Community and Improve People’s Lives’ in Fairfax

One-on-one with Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer.

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Stepping Up to Help the Homeless in Fairfax

Local business funds City/Lamb Center day-work program.

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Mason School of Dance to Present Gala

Concert will spotlight talented dancers for area audiences.

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Heartbreaking Tragedy Takes Center Stage in Fairfax

Virginia Opera to present “Madama Butterfly” at Center for the Arts.

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Opinion: Column: Talk About Wishful Thinking

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Pet-Friendly Decor

Pet-owning designers offer advice on practical design choices that don’t sacrifice style.

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Andy Sigle Named COO of Leadership Fairfax

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Local Talent on Global Stage

USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.

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Virginia: And They’re Off!

Primary Election Day is June 11, 2019; Dems flood District Office to file for candidacy.

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Virginia Governor Signs Law Banning All Tobacco Products at School

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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidate Forum

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The Business Case for Economic Mobility

Business leaders, community organizations, academics, public officials gather to discuss strategies for bridging the economic mobility gap.

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Opinion: Commentary: A+ Primer for Our Neighborhoods

County Community Emergency Response Guide builds local resiliency, and mitigates potential risks.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Welcome ‘Green New Deal’

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Students Who Work for Peace Honored in Fairfax County: Burke, Fairfax City, Fairfax Station, Lorton Areas

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Fast-casual Alternative with a European Flair in Fairfax

‘Dulce Crepes’ brings European style.

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Calling All Fairfax Women Business Owners

Second annual luncheon to be held March 13.

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City of Fairfax Manager Unveils Proposed FY20 Budget

Real-estate tax rate in City of Fairfax is recommended to rise.

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Tall Tales of Adventure and Mishap in Fairfax

Better Said Than Done presents not-so-true storytelling in Northern Virginia.

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Opinion: Column: No Spring in My Future Step

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Managing Screen Time

Working collaboratively with one’s child can decrease the struggle.

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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Explorers Learn How 9-1-1 System Works

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Virginia General Assembly Expands Revenge Porn Law

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Bills to Protect Virginia Landowners in Pipeline Cases Fail

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Metro’s Current Hours Stand

Board plans to address riders’ other concerns instead.

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LGBTQ Advocates Dismayed But Undaunted by Legislative Defeats in Virginia

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Out of Touch

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: New Ways of Being Heard

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Opinion: Editorial: 2019

But this year is supposed to be an improvement.

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Filler-Corn’s Constitutional Amendment for Disabled Veterans Clears First Hurdle

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Fairfax City Adopts Its 2035 Comprehensive Plan

Blueprint will guide future Council decisions.

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‘A Whole World of Diverse Cuisines’ in Fairfax City

2nd Annual Restaurant Week is March 3-9.

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New Musical and Dance Journey: Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Brings Special Guests to GMU

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Pets Bring Joy Launches New Cat Adoption Venue in Fairfax

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Philippine Suffrage Exhibit Opens in Fairfax

Exhibit highlights Filipino women leaders with links to Washington, D.C.

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Pet Connection: Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Lorton, Springfield

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Stories for March 2019

Saturday, March 30

NOVA’s first cat lounge opens with a bang and a cause.

Networking during Fairfax Women Business Owners luncheon.

Festival to be held at Mosaic’s Angelika Cinema.

Tuesday, March 26

Primary Election Day, June 11, will determine the outcome of many races in Fairfax County.

Monday, March 25

How could Fairfax County residents receive a larger refund?

Friday, March 22

Britepaths honors supporters, volunteers in its new home.

Thursday, March 21

Council Green-lights Old Lee Highway Phase II.

Providence Players presents “August: Osage County.”

Wednesday, March 20

670 students from 27 high schools compete for nine Grand Prizes to go to International Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.

Tuberculosis still a health issue in Fairfax County.

More than 50 Democrats will vie for Fairfax County offices on June 11, primary election day.

NAACP and partners question the contenders.

Breaking down a difficult topic and helping children grieve.

Friday, March 15

Lego robotics earns trophy and team building skills.

One-on-one with Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer.

Local business funds City/Lamb Center day-work program.

Concert will spotlight talented dancers for area audiences.

Virginia Opera to present “Madama Butterfly” at Center for the Arts.

Wednesday, March 13

Pet-owning designers offer advice on practical design choices that don’t sacrifice style.

USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.

Primary Election Day is June 11, 2019; Dems flood District Office to file for candidacy.

Business leaders, community organizations, academics, public officials gather to discuss strategies for bridging the economic mobility gap.

Tuesday, March 12

County Community Emergency Response Guide builds local resiliency, and mitigates potential risks.

Saturday, March 9

‘Dulce Crepes’ brings European style.

Second annual luncheon to be held March 13.

Real-estate tax rate in City of Fairfax is recommended to rise.

Better Said Than Done presents not-so-true storytelling in Northern Virginia.

Wednesday, March 6

Working collaboratively with one’s child can decrease the struggle.

Board plans to address riders’ other concerns instead.

But this year is supposed to be an improvement.

Friday, March 1

Blueprint will guide future Council decisions.

2nd Annual Restaurant Week is March 3-9.

Exhibit highlights Filipino women leaders with links to Washington, D.C.