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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Teens Explore First Jobs in Fairfax County

Teen Job Fair held in West Springfield High; three more to follow at area schools.

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Shopping Center Set for a Facelift

‘New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.

’New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.

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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One Super Commuter Loves the EBike Proposal

Officials eyeing rules to allow e-bikes on area bike trails.

Rules about ebikes

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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Campers Need Travel Only As Far As Burke Lake

Camping is a feature of only two parks in the FCPA.

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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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Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

Area sports facilities looked at for tournaments, tax revenue and expansion.

Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

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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Shooting in Springfield Leaves Three Dead

Drive Thru Dining Gridlocks Backlick

Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery.

Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery but causes traffic problems.

Opinion: Editorial: 2019

But this year is supposed to be an improvement.

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Bruins Defeat Seahawks

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Children Read to Dogs at Pohick Regional Library

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

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Cappies Review: Over-the-Moon Show at Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Secondary’s performance of “Moon Over Buffalo.”

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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.

Teen Job Fair held in West Springfield High; three more to follow at area schools.

Thursday, March 28

‘New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.

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

Thursday, March 21