Children's & Teens' Connection 2021
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Children's Connection
Springfield Church Feeds Hungry Year Round in Springfield
Volunteers at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church help feed hungry people week after week.
Feeding the hungry
Fairfax County Park Authority Recognizes Youth Volunteers
Two Springfield parks benefitted from the teens’ skills and efforts.
Park awards
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Comes to Town
Kicking off the national COVID-19 pediatric vaccine distribution at Franklin Sherman Elementary, where vaccines have a history.
First Lady Comes to Town
Opinion: Schools Lost on Nov. 2
Opinion on schools
Republican Sweep
Democrats lose statewide for the first time since 2009.
Virginia has a long tradition of offering a counterpoint to presidential elections starting after the election of Democrat Jimmy Carter for president in 1976.
Needed: Tasers and De-escalation in Fairfax County
Needed: Tasers and De-escalation
Chief Puts Brakes on Pursuits in Fairfax
Police pursued 580 vehicles from 2017-2020; 451 were for traffic offenses.
Police persuits
Early In Person Voting Draws Lines at West Springfield
Why did they come out to vote early?
Voting early
Military in the Arts Initiative, Every Day of the Year
Workhouse Arts Center, honoring military veterans and their families
Workhouse arts
Virginia at a Crossroads
Voters to determine direction of state government.
Two years ago, Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in a generation. Now Republicans are hoping this is their moment to "Take Back Virginia," the name of a recent rally in support of the GOP statewide ticket that featured a call-in appearance from former President Donald Trump, who used the opportunity to repeat baseless claims about widespread election fraud.
Alternatives to Police Intervention
Behavioral specialists deescalate mental health crisis calls without the need for arrest or hospitalization about half the time.
Behavioral health
Advancing Trust Between Police and Community
Police Civilian Review Panel seeks more authority, set to get an executive director.
Police and Community