Stories for July 2022

Stories for July 2022

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Sunday, July 31

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Fairfax Resolves Receives Two National Awards

Members of the Fairfax Resolves, the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution...

Saturday, July 30

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Hub for Social Interaction and Pedestrian Activity

Compass Coffee is a hit in Fairfax City.

Compass Coffee hit the ground running, becoming an instant hit in Fairfax City as soon as it opened this spring in the Point 50 shopping center.

Thursday, July 28

Britepaths’ Emergency Pantry Needs Community Support

Since hunger in Fairfax County never takes a vacation, Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths works hard, all year ’round, to feed local individuals and families in need. But it can’t do it alone; it needs the community’s help to stock its Emergency Pantry...

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Fairfax, Library Host Point 50 StoryWalk

Event encourages children to read, supports local businesses.

Reading can always provide a fun, summertime diversion. But when it’s joined with an outdoor clue-hunting activity...

Wednesday, July 27

News Briefs

News Briefs

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Sacred Threads Quilts Evoke Strong Emotions

Sacred Threads Quilts Evoke Strong Emotions

ife and Struggles after Roe

ife and Struggles after Roe

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Town of Herndon Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Recruitment

Town of Herndon Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Recruitment

FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged

FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged

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‘When Trust Is Broken’

Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.

Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.

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Farmers Market Fun Days "On" in Herndon

Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days

Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days

Can’t Get a Foot in the Door

Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.

Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.

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The Potomac River Is Healing, but Problems Remain

River groups hope to open beaches for swimming along the Potomac.

River groups hope to open beaches for swimming along the Potomac.

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Disturbing Video of Police Shooting

Police release video of police shooting death of Reston man at Springfield Town Center; chief defends officers’ actions.

Police release video of police shooting death of Reston man at Springfield Town Center; chief defends officers’ actions.

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Working to Control Water Chestnuts

Volunteers needed to pull the non-native invasive aquatic plants from local waters.

Volunteers needed to pull the non-native invasive aquatic plants from local waters.

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Seniors Surviving the Heat

Staying hydrated, remaining indoors can help prevent heat illness in older people.

Staying hydrated, remaining indoors can help prevent heat illness in older people.

Workers Must Benefit Too

Workers Must Benefit Too

Criminal Conspiracy To Undermine Our Freedom

Criminal Conspiracy To Undermine Our Freedom

Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault

Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault

Wednesday, July 20

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No More Mailbags for Beloved McLean Postal Carrier

Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.

Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.

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Swimmers, Take Your Mark

Mayor visits Herndon Olympics

Mayor visits Herndon Olympics

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GRCC Presents 2022 Awards for Excellence

Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.

Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.

A Slide Backward

A Slide Backward

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Powerful Messages via Sacred Threads Quilts

Powerful Messages via Sacred Threads Quilts

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‘It’s Like a Great, Big, Community Family’

Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.

Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.

Wednesday, July 13

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‘We’re Down about 140-plus Officers’

Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.

Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.

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‘We Cook with Love and Everything’s Homemade’

Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.

Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.

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Storytime for Little Historians

Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.

Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.

Learning from Others

Learning from Others

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Nonperishable Food & Hygiene Event

The Rotary Satellite Club of Herndon-Reston

Stewart earns Doctor of Optometry Degree

Stewart earns Doctor of Optometry Degree

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Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza

Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.

Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.

Roundups

Roundups

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Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting

Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.

Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.

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Pam Grosvenor, Recipient of The Glen Sjoblom Award 2022

GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony

GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony

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Traveling Players Perform Free Family-Friendly Plays

Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

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Swimming Update

Swimming Update

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MWAA Proposes Dulles Toll Road Increases

Public comments accepted through Aug. 10, 2022.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will propose raining the toll rates on the Dulles...

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Citizen Scientists Monitor Lorton/Mason Neck Ecosystem

Wild things surveying called “Interesting, educational, satisfying, just plain fun.”

If one has a need for scientific data, or just has a hankering to know what birds, butterflies, dragonflies, other...

Wednesday, July 6

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Naturalization Ceremony by USCIS Held in the Town of Vienna

Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.

Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.

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Riding the Rails

Family reunion in Massachusetts chalet.

Family reunion in Massachusetts chalet.

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Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

Erosion of Confidence

The former president should be charged with treason.

The former president should be charged with treason.

Car Seat Inspections, July 14

Car Seat Inspections, July 14