Stories for July 2018

Stories for July 2018

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Tuesday, July 31

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Plans for Empty Lot Include Library, Maybe More

Multi-use facility could save the county money.

Land for Library and Possibly More County Facilities

Monday, July 30

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Embracing ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in Alexandria

Rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice runs through Aug. 11 at LTA.

Commentary: When a Good Plan Must be Better

Commentary: Preview of National Museum of the Army

Thursday, July 26

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Offering a ‘Sidekick for Hire’

Sidekick for Hire

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The Sign of Times for Toys R Us

Toys R Us in Kingstowne goes the way of other big box stores in the area.

Toys R Us closes

Wednesday, July 25

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Our ‘Almost’ Office Pet

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New Board Chair Leads Fairfax County Public Schools

Corbett Sanders reviews current educational issues.

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Shared Mission: Caring for Animals

Shelter and its Friends group encourages pet adoptions.

Commentary: Valuable Community Resources

Commentary: Working on School Safety

Commentary: Setting State Budget Priorities

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‘The Iron Man’ in Mount Vernon

Hundreds gather to meet Cal Ripken Jr.

Tuesday, July 24

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Mount Vernon District Progress Report

Supervisor Storck evaluates his office’s accomplishments.

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Disney’s ‘Newsies’ on July 26-28 in Alexandria

Musical will be performed at Bishop Ireton High School.

Commentary: Do Not Separate Children and Families

What we have learned.

Commentary: New Policy for Police in Fairfax Schools

Commentary: Protect Immigrant Students from ICE

Friday, July 20

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Potomac Home Sales: June, 2018

In June, 2018, 74 Potomac homes sold between $2,160,000-$525,000.

Potomac Home Sales: June, 2018

Wednesday, July 18

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Girls Learn about Fire and Rescue at Camp

To give girls confidence in their abilities, push them beyond their comfort zone.

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Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features

Safety standards affect design.

Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features

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‘Pippin’ Arrives at Episcopal High School

Updated version of 1970s musical is told through a millennial lens.

Tuesday, July 17

Local Land Use Discussed in Mount Vernon

MVCCA committees review applications.

Commentary: The Case for Labor

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New Families in Marlan Forest Make the Parade

Mount Vernon community has its first Independence Day parade.

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New Families in Marlan Forest Make the Parade

Mount Vernon community has its first Independence Day parade.

Parade on Independence Day

Friday, July 13

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Designing a Midsummer Table

Using flowers and color to create a summer wonderland.

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Safe Virginia Initiative Looks ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’

The ADAMS Center event focuses on communities of faith’s response to violence.

Thursday, July 12

Commentary: The Welcoming Inclusion Network

Making Fairfax County accessible to all abilities.

Tuesday, July 3

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Paving Reawakens Controversy

Some Frye Road residents seek fewer speed bumps.

Speed bumps on Frye Road

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Finding Balance, in Life and Arts

Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.

Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.

Monday, July 2

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