Stories for April 2018

Stories for April 2018

News 2018 April

Stories for April 2018

Monday, April 30

Commentary: A Successful Plea for Incentives

Commentary: Helping To Examine School Safety

‘Rebellion in the Heartland’

A Pipeline Playwrights’ stage reading on April 30 at MetroStage.

JROTC Cadets Honored in Alexandria

SAR also recognizes Viebranz, first responders.

Saturday, April 28

Veterans Fishing Adventure Expanding Helping Role

VFA leaders receive Search and Rescue training.

Friday, April 27

MVUC Greenhouse Opens with Native Plants and More in Mount Vernon

Variety of herbs, garden plants, and flowers at historic greenhouse on Mason Hill.

Local Group Supports Richmond Monument

Appetite: Pick Up a Picnic at Alexandria’s Jackson 20

Timely Return of ‘Harvey’ in Alexandria

Classic story centers on an invisible 6-and-a-half-foot tall rabbit.

Wednesday, April 25

Camps & Schools: Affording Summer Camp

For families with a limited budget, paying for camp can be a challenge.

Running From Estate to City

Runners pace themselves at GW Parkway Classic Ten Miler.

Tuesday, April 24

Honoring the Past; Focused on the Future

FACETS celebrates 30th annual “Opening Doors” Benefit Breakfast.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time to Rediscover Libraries

Commentary: Supporting Health of all Virginians

Proposed Fairfax County Budget Hit All the Right Notes

Tysons Open House to Be Held May 3

Monday, April 23

Celebrating Earth Day in Tysons

Commentary: Affordable Housing in U.S. 1’s Future

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Value of Volunteers

Commentary: Finishing State Legislature’s Work

Commentary: Fully Fund Human Services

Fairfax County Park Cleanup

More than 600 people volunteered for the Fairfax Parks cleanup event on April 7.

Saturday, April 21

Alexandria Potomac Little League Steps Up to the Plate

League begins new season.

Friday, April 20

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2018

In March, 2018, 111 homes sold between $902,600-$125,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2018

Wednesday, April 18

Opinion: Editorial: Send in Mother’s Day Photos

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Give Volunteers the Credit They Deserve

Teaching Lessons in Money Management

April is Financial Literacy Month.

Two Sides to Two and a Half Cents in Fairfax County

Supervisors to vote on proposed budget, possible real estate tax increase on May 1.

Admissions to TJ Continue to Exclude Poor and Black Students

Monday, April 16

Commentary: Mount Vernon State of the Station

Commentary: Returning for ‘Veto Session’

Historic Garden Week Celebrates 85th Year in Alexandria

Five homes on tour.

‘I Did It My Way in Yiddish (in English)’ in Alexandria

MetroStage presents Jewish comic, musician and writer Deb Filler.

‘Swimming Up the Sun’ in Alexandria

A Pipeline Playwrights’ stage reading on April 16 at MetroStage.

Saturday, April 14

What Next in Mount Vernon?

Meeting elicits ideas for Original Mount Vernon High School Redevelopment Project.

From Mount Vernon to Key West on a Bicycle

One man’s solo adventure.

Mount Vernon Government Center Goes Native

Learning landscaping.

Friday, April 13

Appetite: A Sense of Déjà Vu

Paying Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Mount Vernon

Recommitting to oppose racism.

Tuesday, April 10

Opinion: Editorial: Expansion of Health Care in Virginia?

After years of hoping, it’s possible Medicaid expansion will come on April 11; say a prayer.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Review Fairfax County Retirement System

Spring in Bloom

Preparing and planning a colorful warm-weather garden.

Using Computers in Arlington to Help Stop Human Trafficking

Hackathon to focus on collaborative solutions.

Puppets, Petting Zoo, Music, Food Trucks in Chantilly

Springfest comes to Sully Historic Site

Confusion, Anger, Agenda Difficulties in Fairfax County

Public safety committee meeting focuses on ICE, without ICE at the table.

Monday, April 9

Embark Planning Process Highlights SFDC’s Role

Commentary: Marking 50th Anniversary of Dr. King’s Death

Easter Sunrise Service at Mount Vernon

‘Run the George’ from Mount Vernon to Alexandria

Register for 34th Annual George Washington Parkway Classic.

Commentary: State Fails, Time for Local Action

Friday, April 6

Detectives Searching for Teen from Alexandria

Wednesday, April 4

Appetite: 7 Dates to Circle in April

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Enjoy School Libraries

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: County Can Ban Loaded Rifles on Road

Area Roundups: Assistance League of Northern Virginia to Hold Fundraiser

Nominate Fairfax County to Receive a $20K Grant for Earth Month

Northern Virginia Students Work Together to Save Environment

Too Late for a Flu Shot?

Flu season may continue longer than usual this year.

Tuesday, April 3

Canines Trained for Rope Operations

Major Renovation Begins at Culpepper Garden of Arlington

Apartments to gain senior-needed amenities.

Lunch at Northern Virginia Senior Centers

85th Virginia Historic Garden Week in April

Sunrise Chefs in Head-to-Head Competition

Event demonstrates healthy from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients.

Senior Centers Without Walls

One-Level Master Suite Enables Aging-in-Place

Solution addresses long-term needs arising from spouse's stroke.

Never Too Early to Prepare for Senior Olympics

New this year: canasta, croquet and beach ball wallyball.

Fairfax County Senior Citizens Council

‘Collect for Kids’ Seeks Help

Donations and help from organizations is requested.

Monday, April 2

Commentary: One Major Hurdle Cleared

Several more to go in Richmond Highway revitalization.

Commentary: Embark Ushers in a New Phase for U.S. 1

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Benefits for Surviving Children

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: In Praise of School Librarians