Stories for August 2018

Stories for August 2018

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Friday, August 31

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Eagle Scout Repairs Centreville Greenhouse

At Centreville High, Connor Whalen also fixes panels and door, builds flower bed and benches.

Deliee Leads Centre Ridge Elementary

Will oversee diverse population of 800 students, 90 staff.

Wednesday, August 29

Stop The Bleed

Tuesday, August 28

Teen Sex Trafficking Hits Close to Home

How vulnerable teens are targeted.

Opinion: Commentary: America Needs Unions

Monday, August 27

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What’s in the Works for Centreville and Chantilly

Homes, shops and restaurants are planned.

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Greetings from the Sully District

Friday, August 24

Thursday, August 23

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Shop with The Sheriff Adventure

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office partners with children living in area family shelters for back-to-school shopping.

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Run, Throw or Dive and Use Your Brain in NVSO

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics returns Sept. 15.

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Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement in Fairfax County

Office of the Independent Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel now reviewing cases.

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Voting in Fairfax County

Wednesday, August 22

Commentary: Celebrating Women’s Equality

Thursday, August 16

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Building Trust, Rapport and Understanding in Chantilly

Local residents, first responders celebrate National Night Out.

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‘It Brings the Community Together’ in Centreville

Local residents, first responders celebrate National Night Out.

Wednesday, August 15

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Lunches That Make the Grade

Ideas for packing healthy foods that children won’t want to trade.

Nonprofits Initiate 5k Home Run for the Homeless

Combined effort to raise funds.

$182 Million Sought for Public Safety in Fairfax County

Voters to decide bond referendum to fund improvements to fire stations, criminal justice academy, and courthouse.

Opinion: Editorial: Freedom of the Press, Friend of Democracy

Under attack, abroad and now at home.

Tuesday, August 14

Thursday, August 9

Commentary: Back to School Safety Tips

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Youth-led Protest at NRA Draws Hundreds

Expertise plus traction equals movement for change.

Crime: Fair Oaks District

‘He Just Wanted to Kill Someone’

Man convicted of felony murder in pedestrian’s death.

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WFCM Thanks Community for its Generosity

Stock Our Shelves drive gathers 5,005 pounds of food.

Wednesday, August 8

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Preparing for New School Year

Home organizing saves space and time.

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Legalizing Short-Term Rentals in Fairfax County

New regulations will permit homeowners to rent out homes up to 60 days a year.

Tuesday, August 7

Opinion: Editorial: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide, please.

Friday, August 3

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NVSL Divisionals Lead to All Stars

Thursday, August 2

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Music, Lights, Games, Food and Fun in Chantilly

The Field at Commonwealth unveils community amenities.

Teacher Charged with Attempted Indecent Liberties

Formerly taught at Westfield and Chantilly high schools

‘I Never Expected Uriel to Shoot Him’

Details revealed about local student’s murder.

Wednesday, August 1

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Required Vaccinations for School

Local clinics offer free immunizations.

Fewer Lanes and More Slowdowns on George Washington Memorial Parkway

New traffic pattern for bridge construction until fall

Police Briefs

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Talking and Knitting Go Far at The Yarn Barn

Problems solved, pizzas eaten and socks made in Burke shop.

Yarn Barn in Burke