Stories for June 2019

Stories for June 2019

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Wednesday, June 26

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Recycling Efforts Gain Steam in Fairfax County

Purple bins and increased efforts may be needed.

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Metropolitan School of the Arts Names 2019 Graduates

Beth Mann of Springfield earned scholarship to the Richmond Ballet Trainee Program.

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Environmental Change Through Youth Games and Activities

Fifth Annual Fairfax County Environmental Education Conference held.

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Tuesday, June 25

Opinion: Editorial: Campaign Finance Reform? Yes

Surprise! “No limits” can stimulate large amounts of campaign cash for many kinds of candidates and from many kinds of donors.

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Opinion: Residents Invited to ‘Do More 24’

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Monday, June 24

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Pomegranates on Fire Win Battle of the Bands

Students from Burke, Fairfax, Clifton area to perform in Baltimore and Vienna.

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Saturday, June 22

Friday, June 21

Wednesday, June 19

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Cooking, Counting, Drama

And other fun ways to preserve skills during the summer.

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Honored for Good Grades and Graduating

All high school seniors served by FACETS going to college.

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Opinion: Editorial: New Majority on Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Eight things to study, get up to speed.

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Opinion: Column: Consumers In Focus: Why So Cold?

Understanding credit freezes and other tools to protect your finances and identity.

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Tuesday, June 18

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Opinion: Commentary: Answering the Call

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Monday, June 17

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Student Speaker Shines at Robinson Graduation

Themes of the morning included staying true to self and thanking those who helped along the way.

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Lake Braddock Secondary School: Among Many Successes, the Greatest is Overcoming Failure

Speakers applaud graduates on their many successes and prepare them for failures.

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Wednesday, June 12

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Versatility of Abstract Art

Ideas for decorating with this adaptable art form.

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Celebrating Fairfax

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Virginia Democratic Primary: Small Voter Turnout Heralds Big Changes

McKay’s ‘Experience Counts’ tagline resonates, as does the call for criminal justice reform in the Commonwealth’s Attorney race.

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Monday, June 10

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From ‘Pete the Cat’ to Social Justice at West Springfield High

Speakers urge graduates to draw lessons from history.

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Saturday, June 8

Thursday, June 6

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SOL Skills Used in Cardboard Boats Pay Off

Annual Springfield Regatta is a hit at Accotink.

Cardboard Boat Race in Springfield

Wednesday, June 5

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PTSD: Recognizing and Healing

During PTSD Awareness Month, clinicians work to educate public on the disorder.

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Fairfax County Chairman Candidates Debate Heats Up

McLean Chamber hosts Democratic candidates’ forum for Board of Supervisors chair; vote June 11.

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Closing Arguments for Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney

Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates meet for final debate before June 11 Primary.

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Opinion: Commentary: Lessons from the Greatest Generation

Reflections on the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

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Monday, June 3

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Burke Farmers Market Creates Community

Both customers and vendors enjoy communication and familiarity.

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