Stories for June 2019

Stories for June 2019

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Saturday, June 29

Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Barricade Ends in Arrest

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Opinion: Commentary: Decision Helps Keep Drinking Water Safe

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Wednesday, June 26

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Recycling Efforts Gain Steam in Fairfax County

Purple bins and increased efforts may be needed.

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Metropolitan School of the Arts Names 2019 Graduates

Beth Mann of Springfield earned scholarship to the Richmond Ballet Trainee Program.

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Environmental Change Through Youth Games and Activities

Fifth Annual Fairfax County Environmental Education Conference held.

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Tuesday, June 25

Opinion: Editorial: Campaign Finance Reform? Yes

Surprise! “No limits” can stimulate large amounts of campaign cash for many kinds of candidates and from many kinds of donors.

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Opinion: Residents Invited to ‘Do More 24’

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Monday, June 24

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New Bulwark Against Flooding in Huntington

Community celebrates Huntington Levee completion.

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Opinion: Commentary: More Work Needed to Stop Unrepresentative Districts

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Opinion: Commentary: Measles and Non-medical Exemptions

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Navy Sea Chanters Join Summer Concert Series

Weekly summer concerts at Workhouse Arts Center attract families, music lovers.

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Thursday, June 20

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Disability Specialist Uses Film to Highlight Employment Issues

New film possibly in AFI Film Festival in late June.

Mount Vernon Filmmaker

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Amazon, Virginia Tech Detail Their Plans

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion.

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts Amazon discussion

Wednesday, June 19

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Cooking, Counting, Drama

And other fun ways to preserve skills during the summer.

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Honored for Good Grades and Graduating

All high school seniors served by FACETS going to college.

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Opinion: Editorial: New Majority on Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Eight things to study, get up to speed.

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Opinion: Column: Consumers In Focus: Why So Cold?

Understanding credit freezes and other tools to protect your finances and identity.

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Tuesday, June 18

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Opinion: Commentary: Answering the Call

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Basic Training Graduate

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Opinion: Commentary: The Future Is in Good Hands

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The Sting of Shakespeare’s Intent in Alexandria

Metropolitan Homeschool Productions is optimistic about relationships in “The Taming of the Shrew.”

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Monday, June 17

Sunday, June 16

Opinion: Commentary: Reflecting on Importance of Family

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Mount Vernon Community Band Celebrates 40 Years

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Friday, June 14

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West Potomac Wolverines Look to the Future

Graduation ceremony speakers highlight opportunity.

Graduation ceremony speakers highlight opportunity.

Thursday, June 13

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Affordable Housing Projects Partially Funded in Mount Vernon

Residences at North Hill and The Arden move forward.

Affordable Housing Projects

Wednesday, June 12

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Versatility of Abstract Art

Ideas for decorating with this adaptable art form.

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Celebrating Fairfax

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Virginia Democratic Primary: Small Voter Turnout Heralds Big Changes

McKay’s ‘Experience Counts’ tagline resonates, as does the call for criminal justice reform in the Commonwealth’s Attorney race.

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Tuesday, June 11

Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Antioch Baptist Awards Educational Grants

Bucknell Elementary receives funds.

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SOL Skills Used in Cardboard Boats Pay Off at Lake Accotink

Annual Springfield Regatta is a hit.

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New Citizens Welcomed at Mount Vernon Estate

Martha Washington celebrates her 288th birthday.

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Consumers In Focus: Why So Cold?

Understanding credit freezes and other tools to protect your finances and identity.

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Monday, June 10

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Historical Marker Erected for Mount Eagle Mansion

George Washington visited grounds where Montebello Condominiums sits today.

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Saturday, June 8

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Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents ‘A Fox on the Fairway’

Madcap adventure about love, life, and golf.

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Wednesday, June 5

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PTSD: Recognizing and Healing

During PTSD Awareness Month, clinicians work to educate public on the disorder.

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Fairfax County Chairman Candidates Debate Heats Up

McLean Chamber hosts Democratic candidates’ forum for Board of Supervisors chair; vote June 11.

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Closing Arguments for Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney

Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates meet for final debate before June 11 Primary.

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Opinion: Commentary: Lessons from the Greatest Generation

Reflections on the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

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Tuesday, June 4

Rewarding Sportsmanship in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon High School Girls soccer among those awarded.

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Basic Training Graduate

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What To Do with the Barn in Mount Vernon?

Park Authority encourages public comment.

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Opinion: Commentary: Early Path to Success

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Monday, June 3

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Cookbook Keeps Raising Funds for Animals

Seventh grader combines interests in recipes and helping animals.

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