Stories for February 2019

Stories for February 2019

News 2019 February

Stories for February 2019

Wednesday, February 27

No Property Tax Rate Increase and Fully Funded Public Schools in Fairfax County

County executive presents proposed FY 2020 budget.

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Virginia Firefighter’s Death Prompts Highway Safety Legislation

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FCPD Mourns Death of K-9 Doby

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Sharon Bulova and Sprite

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Goodbye, Dear Atlas

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Opinion: Column: The Following is a Test

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Giving Up the Car Keys?

Recognizing warning signs that it might be time to stop driving.

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NRA Receives two Valentine’s Day Visits from Protesters

U.S. Congress addresses gun violence epidemic in House committee for the first time in six years.

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Opinion: Editorial: Consider a Greyhound

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Monday, February 25

Opinion: Column: Seek Forgiveness, Reconciliation

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Opinion: Commentary: Coordinating Anti-Trafficking Efforts

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Opinion: Commentary: We Must Preserve Our Unity and Civility

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Opinion: Commentary: End of Session Nears

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Cannot Wait

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Friday, February 22

Appetite: Urbano 116 Brings Fresh Fare to Lower King in Alexandria

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Handel’s ‘Messiah’ in Alexandria

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Pipeline Playwrights Presents ‘The Wish’ in Alexandria

Play reading to be held at MetroStage on Feb. 25.

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Mount Vernon Crime Report

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Bathroom Fire Being Investigated in Mount Vernon

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Wednesday, February 20

District Forms Tourism Task Force

Mission includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”

Tourism Task Force includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”

Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday

Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Tuesday, February 19

Opinion: Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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Opinion: Column: Enough About Cancer

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Virginia Joins States to Sue Trump Over Wall Funding

Concern over loss of funds for local military bases.

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Virginia General Assembly Repeals ‘Jim Crow’ Minimum Wage Exemptions

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Law Would Protect Elderly Against Financial Crimes in Virginia

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Fairfax Adult Softball Holds Record-setting Fundraiser

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Tolls Off the Table for Fairfax County Parkways

Public opposes Express Toll Lanes on Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways.

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During Black History Month: A Look at African American Art in Arlington

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

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Monday, February 18

Opinion: Commentary: Maintaining Focus in Richmond

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Opinion: Commentary: Creating Fiscally Responsible Budget

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Grist Mill Park Master Plan Revision to Begin

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Friday, February 15

Opinion: Commentary: Passing Bills, Serving the Public

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Health Hazards in Military Housing?

Warner follows up on Reuters’ report.

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Cigarettes Cause House Fire in Alexandria

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Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Pedestrian Killed in Crash in Mount Vernon

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Storck Calls for Green Initiatives

Joined by Supervisors McKay and Foust and unanimously endorsed.

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Appetite: Off the Menu: Restaurant Notebook

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Tuesday, February 12

Opinion: Commentary: Maintaining Focus in Richmond

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E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?

Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.

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Black Leaders Call for Forgiveness for Governor Northam

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‘Profound Regret’ for History of Lynchings in Virginia

General Assembly seeks reconciliation.

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Monday, February 11

‘Living Coral’ Named 2019 Color of the Year

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.

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VCU Yearbooks Had Blackface Photos as Recently as ’89

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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Prices in Happy Hour Ads

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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2020 Advertised Budget

Budget prioritizes employee compensation with $55.2 million more for teacher salary scales.

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Opinion: Column: So Far, So Good

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Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Common-sense Measures

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Need To Study Helicopter Noise

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Opinion: Commentary: Crossroads at Crossover

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Friday, February 8

Opinion: Commentary: A Week of Highs and Lows in the State Legislature

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Opinion: Commentary: Eight Bills Move Forward

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Defend That Bill

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Meet Chef Teresa Keefer at Southside 815 in Alexandria

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ASO: Alexandria Symphony Crosses Musical Eras

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‘Cherry Challenge’ Returns to Alexandria

More than 40 restaurants compete with cherry menu items.

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Appetite: Dates to Circle in February

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Storck’s Town Meeting Awards Past Efforts

Annual open house includes “State of Mount Vernon.”

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Wednesday, February 6

Peak Time for Roses

The emotional power of flowers.

Peak Time for Roses

American Heart Month

Making healthy diet and exercise choices are two keys to preventing heart disease.

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As Virginia Redistricting Plans Advance, Advocates Slam House Bill

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Focus on Safer Driving in Virginia

General Assembly bans holding cellphones while driving.

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Sheltering Homeless Neighbors in Fairfax County

Extreme cold sees increased need.

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‘A Decade of Transformation – a Future of Opportunity’

NoVa Chamber hosts 27th Annual Economic Conference.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Assistance League Receives Grant

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Re-think Spraying

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Extremely Disappointed

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Protecting Human Rights Advocates

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Common-sense Measures

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Amending the 2019 Wish List

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Opinion: Column: My Own Sort of Groundhog Day

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Tuesday, February 5

Virginia GOP, Dems Clash Over Abortion Bill

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Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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Opinion: Commentary: Bipartisan Effort to Create Nonpartisan Redistricting

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$1 Billion Investment

Projects to improve I-495 and I-95.

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Opinion: Commentary: Update on Bills’ Passage in the House

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Opinion: Commentary: Some Bills Die, Others Progress

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Providing Supper and Entertainment to Furloughed Workers in Mount Vernon

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Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Appetite: Bistro Sancerre Offers Come-As-You-Are French Flair

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Facing State Tax Increase

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Monday, February 4

Drones to Help with Public Safety in Fairfax County?

County Presents Draft Proposal for drone program at public meetings.

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Friday, February 1

Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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