Stories for August 2017

Stories for August 2017

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Wednesday, August 30

Commentary: #CallTextLive — A Hashtag to Remember

Opinion: Editorial: Helping After Harvey

Give locally in Texas; give money not stuff.

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Northam Outlines Educational Priorities

Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.

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Time for School

Making the transition from summer to the classroom.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 35th Year

Participants can compete in 70 different events.

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.

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Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis

Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.

New at Centreville ES

Joshua Douds named principal.

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First Day of School Arrives Before Labor Day

Lees Corner

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Sweet Sounds of Summer Music

Franklin Middle holds 31st annual Band and Orchestra Camp.

Franklin Middle holds 31st annual Band and Orchestra Camp.

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Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins

Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.

Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.

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CentreView Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 30

CentreView Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 30

Monday, August 28

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What’s on the Local Horizon in Centreville and Chantilly

Homes, shops, restaurants and grocery stores.

Greetings from the Sully District

Things To Do in Western Fairfax

Thursday, August 24

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Build Your Business with the Power of Trend: Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions

Build Your Business with the Power of Trend Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions by leveraging the home’s greatest visual impact. Come learn how to use trend to grow your business.

Wednesday, August 23

Back to FCPS

Welcome to Fairfax County: ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’

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NOVA Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

A “huge scientific phenomenon.”

Editorial Opinion: Expand Medicaid Now

It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia turned down, but not too late to gain coverage for 400,000 and boost the economy.

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only!

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only! October 5, 7:30pm – Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall

Join Girls On the Run

Join Girls On the Run

Where to Give Locally

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

Keep in Touch

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

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Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

Latest addition, 395 Express Lanes, are scheduled to be opened in 2019.

Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

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Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Monday, August 21

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Living and Eating in the Great Outdoors: Clifton, Fairfax Station, Lorton

Clifton and neighboring areas of Fairfax Station and Lorton provide good bites and good sites.

Friday, August 18

Chantilly Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 24 homes sold between $999,900-$243,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: July, 2017

Centreville Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 102 Centreville homes sold between $850,000-$139,999.

Centreville Home Sales: July, 2017

Thursday, August 17

‘Confidence through Accomplishment’

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Wednesday, August 16

‘Heroin Truly Takes Over their Lives’

Police narcotics officer discusses the community’s problem.

Westfields Proposal Gets Two Approvals

Both are planned for Westfields Corporate Center.

Tuesday, August 15

Opinion: On Events in Charlottesville

What some representatives had to say about hate, bigotry and the deaths and damage that resulted.

Monday, August 14

NOVA Selects New Dean of Nursing

Marsha Atkins Ph.D., has taken the helm.

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Solar Eclipse 2017

Local experts offer instruction in safe viewing.

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Deer Management Season Set to Begin

County authorities hold public meetings to detail program and solicit public feedback.

Wednesday, August 9

Opinion: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

Commentary: Local Impact of Immigration

Crime Report

Crime Report

Tuesday, August 8

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‘We Appreciate Our First Responders’

Local communities celebrate National Night Out.

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Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

Thursday, August 3

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

Special Election for School Board

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Fairfax Shopping Center being revitalized; Whole Foods 365 coming.

‘It’s Not Perfect, but a Good, Solid Project’

Fairfax Shopping Center

Wednesday, August 2

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Memory-care facility is proposed for Centreville.

‘A Great Use of the Site’

Memory-care facility is proposed for Centreville

Report Anything Suspicious To Help Fight Terrorism

Residents are vital in keeping the community safe.

Terrorism training

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Sully District Cub Scouts Hold Bicycle Rodeo

Sully District Cub Scouts Hold Bicycle Rodeo

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People & Pets: Harriett

‘Working the Problem’ Throughout the Year

‘Working the Problem’ Throughout the Year

Records Set

Records Set

Poplar Tree Pirates End Season

Poplar Tree Pirates End Season

Crime

Crime

Man Wanted for Unlawful Filming

Man Wanted for Unlawful Filming

Search Ongoing for Stabbing Suspect

Search Ongoing for Stabbing Suspect

Tuesday, August 1

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Renaming To Proceed

An open letter to the community.

Opinion: Editorial: So Many Chances to Vote

Next up, Fairfax County School Board At-Large, Aug. 29.