Stories for July 2017

Stories for July 2017

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Monday, July 31

Saving Your Skin

How to prevent sun damage while enjoying summer vacation.

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

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Sun Protective Clothing

Stylish, comfortable and good for you

Thursday, July 27

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Cobi and Boots

Commentary: Voluntary Background Check System Is a Failure

Commentary: Riding the Wind

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Detroit Tigers Draft Lescher

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Cancer Survivor Leads Relay for Life of Beltway

WPHS and JMU grad Heidi Smith discusses changes in her life’s paths.

Cancer Survivor Leads Relay for Life of Beltway

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Alexandria Rugby Wins Two Championships

Rugby

Wednesday, July 26

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Dream Flight

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through August 7

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through August 7

Monday, July 24

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Victor the Vulture

Beating the Odds

Department of Family Services celebrates 2017 high school graduation.

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Fairfax County Pursuing Environmental Goals

Bulova hosts County Environmental Showcase.

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Behind the Badge

Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.

Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence

There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

Thursday, July 20

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through August 1

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through August 1

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Real Estate Prices and Salaries Top Non-Profit Help List

Enlisting support from businesses and community.

Real Estate Prices and Salaries Top Non-Profit Help List

Wednesday, July 19

Tuesday, July 18

Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared

Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.

Monday, July 17

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Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’

Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.

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Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County

Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals

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Summer Book Clubs for Children

Ideal time to instill a love of reading, say experts.

Friday, July 14

Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2017

In June, 2017, 158 homes sold between $1,250,000-$105,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2017

Thursday, July 13

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In the Kitchen: Meet Yuh Shimomura, Chef at Nasime

A five-course tasting menu: he does it all.

Commentary: Time To Invest in Early Voting

Wednesday, July 12

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ZIPS Expands to Mount Vernon

One price dry cleaners opens in Sacramento Center.

Inside The Mount Vernon Council of Citizens' Associations

Creating an opportunity for dialogue on issues facing the community.

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Health and Healing in Fort Hunt

Businesses in harmony

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What's Happening in Alexandria

Now through Sunday, July 23

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

Tuesday, July 11

Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health

Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.

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Small Home Gets Big Honor

Old Town home is finalist in national contest.

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Redefining Space

Designer thinks outside the proverbial box.

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Recreating a Childhood Oasis

Home features chef’s kitchen and saltwater pool.

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Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.

Monday, July 10

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Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders

TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.

How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.

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Aldersgate Church Community Theater to Present ‘A Little Princess’

Play about girl who perseveres with kindness and courage through a dark situation.

Opinion: Commentary: Who Takes Care of Uninsured Poor?

Thursday, July 6

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Fourth of July: Celebrating Freedom and Independence

And remembering sacrifices of veterans

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Meet Mount Vernon Police Station’s New Commander

Matos cites maintaining public’s trust.

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Governor’s Wife Spotlights Summer Food Program

Former Redskin Brian Mitchell emphasizes importance of eating right for success.

Summer Food Program

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Fort Hunt Little League Wins Three All-Star Tournaments

Fort Hunt Little League Wins

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Senior Safety Summit Highlights Scams, Tick Bites and More

Police offer advice.

Senior Safety Summit

Wednesday, July 5

Kitchen Fire Damages House

Kitchen Fire Damages House

Tuesday, July 4

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A 2-Year-Old’s Fight for Life

Strangers made it possible for Audrey Bryan to return to normal life.

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Wellbeing: Meditation as Medicine

Practice linked to improvements in health.

Monday, July 3

Commentary: Health Bill Horror

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Plan Now for NOVA's Boom