Thursday, October 31
Supervisors Vote to Save Lake Accotink
Fairfax County approves financing plan for Lake Accotink dredging.
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Burke Dentist Hangs up Drill and Soccer Cleats
47 years seeing patients is enough for Dr. Rice.
Burke Dentist Retires
Wednesday, October 30
Generation Gap
Millennials and Gen X now outnumber older voters. So why do Baby Boomers dominate?
Millennials and Gen Xers now outnumber Baby Boomers and older voters in Virginia, according to data from the Census Bureau. But that doesn’t mean they have as much influence. Census numbers also show another trend: People over the age of 45 vote at much higher rates.
2018 Report: Nearly 7,000 Virginia Absentee Ballots Mailed Too Late
Voters have already returned more absentee ballots in 2019 than the last time all 140 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot.
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Tuesday, October 29
Go Vote in Fairfax County! Election Day Is Nov. 5.
It matters more than ever; do your part, don’t miss this chance.
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Thursday, October 24
Wednesday, October 23
2.4 Million Older Adults in U.S. Identify as LGBT
The joys and obstacles of coming out later in life
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Inova’s Health Innovation District Approved
New center will elevate Fairfax County as a destination for health discovery, research, education, and treatment.
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Electric Vehicle Showcase in Fairfax County
Event highlights how EVs are essential for clean air and fighting climate change.
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School Improvement Projects in 2019 FCPS School Bond
Voters in Fairfax County will vote yes or no on the $360 million referendum.
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Three People Dead at Shooting Scene in Burke
A domestic dispute turns into a murder-suicide, according to police.
Burke Shooting
Tuesday, October 22
Monday, October 21
REAL ID Event Held at Pohick Library
Delegate Filler-Corn partners with DMV on REAL ID event in Burke.
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Friday, October 18
NRA Serves As Backdrop for Gun Violence Prevention Rally
Giffords PAC endorses Fairfax County candidates for statewide office.
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Wednesday, October 16
Keeping Children Safe on Halloween
Safety advocates offer tips ranging from costumes to trick-or-treating.
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Tuesday, October 15
No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia
Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.
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Friday, October 11
For Season Opening: ‘Shades of Autumn’ in Annandale
Virginia Chamber Orchestra opens its 49th season.
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Thursday, October 10
Springfield Railroad Station: Local History Tales
Civil War soldiers and former postmasters once occupied this whistlestop station.
Springfield Railroad Station
Wednesday, October 9
Local Designers Create Dream Home for Charity
Proceeds will help preserve historic sites such as an Underground Railroad stop and one of the first public schools for African Americans.
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Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Tuesday, October 8
Building Community that Works for Everyone
Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. receives community leadership award.
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Friday, October 4
High-Voltage Drama, Passionate Voices and Music
Virginia Opera’s ‘Tosca’ arriving at Center for the Arts.
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Love and Celebration of Books
‘Fall for the Book’ includes book prize for immigrant writers who illuminate the human experience.
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Thursday, October 3
Locally Made Film is a Hit on Amazon Prime
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Wednesday, October 2
Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer
Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.
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Local Teens Make Washington International Horse Show Work
Show engages local teenagers to brainstorm, help with Kids’ Day, Barn Night and more.
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Fairfax County Park Authority Honored Nationally
Wins national Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks and Recreation.
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