Stories for March 2019

Stories for March 2019

News 2019 March

Stories for March 2019

Saturday, March 30

Return to 1955 at ACCT’s ‘Bus Stop’ in Alexandria

Play is comic exploration about four types of love.

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Solar Power, Community Partnerships Keep Garden Growing in Alexandria

Outdoor Education gets new start at Hollin Meadows Elementary School.

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On a Roll in Mount Vernon

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Appetite: Dates to Circle in April

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Wednesday, March 27

Mount Vernon ‘Ides of Bark’ Dog Fest Lives On

People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.

People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.

Public Examines Highway Widening Project

VDOT’s Design Public Hearing irons out more wrinkles.

Route One Widening

Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter

Facility expands the number of beds available in Region 1.

Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter

Tuesday, March 26

Opinion: Column: Weight For It… Wait…

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Paving Way to Rename Jefferson Davis Highway

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Opinion: Editorial: Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia; in 2019 Twice

Primary Election Day, June 11, will determine the outcome of many races in Fairfax County.

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Monday, March 25

Opinion: Editorial: United Way Helps with Available Tax Credits

How could Fairfax County residents receive a larger refund?

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Our Founders’ Wisdom

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Report Shows Geographic Disparities in Health in Virginia

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Environmental Groups Glad About Virginia Coal Ash Cleanup Law

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Planning for Disaster: Fairfax County Publishes Emergency Response Guide

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Ceremony Marks 70th Unit of Good Shepherd Housing’s Affordable Rental Housing

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Educate Public About Cuts

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: McKay Wins Straw Vote

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Opinion: Commentary: Adjusting Taxes, Finalizing Budget

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Opinion: Commentary: Reviewing Accomplishments This Session

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Protecting Student-Athletes in Alexandria

New state law updates concussion guidelines.

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Friday, March 22

E-bikes Hit the Trails

Trail users react.

E-bikes on area trails.

Appetite: Bagel Uprising Rises Again with New Location

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Comment on Route 1 Design

Design public hearing is March 26 at Mount Vernon High School.

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Help Identify Suspect

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Mount Vernon Crime Report

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Thursday, March 21

Scout Project Fixes Church Outdoor Worship Area

And honors fallen Scout.

Eagle scout project

Wednesday, March 20

Opinion: Column: Eight Daze and Seven Sleepless Nights

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Talent on Display at Fairfax County Regional Science Fair

670 students from 27 high schools compete for nine Grand Prizes to go to International Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Increasing Access to Naloxone in Virginia

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Virginia Student-Athletes Receive Further Concussion Protection

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Public Health Officials Launch TB Awareness Campaign

Tuberculosis still a health issue in Fairfax County.

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Biden, McKay Win Fairfax Dems Poll

More than 50 Democrats will vie for Fairfax County offices on June 11, primary election day.

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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidates Face Off

NAACP and partners question the contenders.

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Explaining Death to Children

Breaking down a difficult topic and helping children grieve.

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Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County’s Bold Housing Agenda

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Monday, March 18

With Appreciation from Fairfax County

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unfunded Demand Poorly Timed

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Experience Matters

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Mount Vernon Youth Has International Impact

Driven to better diagnose glaucoma in underdeveloped areas.

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Saturday, March 16

Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Man Robbing Delivery Drivers in Mount Vernon

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‘Rebellion in the Heartland’ in Alexandria

Pipeline Playwrights holds third reading on March 18 at MetroStage.

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Friday, March 15

Bishop Ireton To Open ‘Curtains’

With a cast of 30, show is parody of 1950s “whodunit” theater mystery.

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Wednesday, March 13

Opinion: Column: Talk About Wishful Thinking

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Pet-Friendly Decor

Pet-owning designers offer advice on practical design choices that don’t sacrifice style.

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Andy Sigle Named COO of Leadership Fairfax

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Local Talent on Global Stage

USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.

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Virginia: And They’re Off!

Primary Election Day is June 11, 2019; Dems flood District Office to file for candidacy.

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Virginia Governor Signs Law Banning All Tobacco Products at School

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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidate Forum

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The Business Case for Economic Mobility

Business leaders, community organizations, academics, public officials gather to discuss strategies for bridging the economic mobility gap.

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Tuesday, March 12

Opinion: Commentary: A+ Primer for Our Neighborhoods

County Community Emergency Response Guide builds local resiliency, and mitigates potential risks.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Welcome ‘Green New Deal’

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Students Who Work for Peace Honored in Fairfax County: Mount Vernon Area

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Monday, March 11

Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Black by Popular Demand

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Opinion: Commentary: How Bills Become Law

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Opinion: Commentary: State Adds Funds for Education

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Sunday, March 10

Obituary: Michael Earl Davey

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Saturday, March 9

Appetite: Grateful Kitchen Feeds Grateful Alexandria Neighborhood

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Thursday, March 7

Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park

Park Authority forum looked at parking, mulch pile and barn.

Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park

Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

Area sports facilities looked at for tournaments, tax revenue and expansion.

Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

Wednesday, March 6

Opinion: Column: No Spring in My Future Step

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Managing Screen Time

Working collaboratively with one’s child can decrease the struggle.

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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Explorers Learn How 9-1-1 System Works

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Virginia General Assembly Expands Revenge Porn Law

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Bills to Protect Virginia Landowners in Pipeline Cases Fail

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Metro’s Current Hours Stand

Board plans to address riders’ other concerns instead.

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LGBTQ Advocates Dismayed But Undaunted by Legislative Defeats in Virginia

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Out of Touch

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: New Ways of Being Heard

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Opinion: Editorial: 2019

But this year is supposed to be an improvement.

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Tuesday, March 5

A Comedy that Stands the Test of Time in Alexandria

“You Can’t Take It With You” at Little Theatre of Alexandria.

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Monday, March 4

Pet Gazette: Alexandria and Mount Vernon

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Opinion: Commentary: Work Continues After Session Ends

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Opinion: Commentary: Victory Towards Nonpartisan Redistricting

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Opinion: Commentary: 16 Bills on the Governor’s Desk

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Straw Vote Picks Lusk

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Friday, March 1

Appetite: Dates to Circle in March

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Mount Vernon District Straw Poll Backs McKay, Descano, and Lusk

Hosted by Mount Vernon District Democratic Committee.

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