Stories for March 2018

Stories for March 2018

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Wednesday, March 28

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‘It Was the Right Thing to Do’ in Chantilly

Pizza fundraiser yields $2,700 for injured police officer.

Deal Named Sully District Officer of the Month

Honored for his “professional efforts under extreme stress.”

Tuesday, March 27

Commentary: ‘Channeling Outrage into Activism’

Commentary: Truth about Sports Scholarships

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K9 Teams Hold Workshop, Training

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Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout April 28

Service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.

Thursday, March 22

Fairfax Teen Charged in Student’s Murder

Victim was a junior at Centreville High.

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Science Fairs

Obituary: Edna Bounds

The Fairfax County Budgeting Conversation Begins

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

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‘Encore Kids!’

Nonprofit looks to bring pilot music program to K-2 classrooms.

Tuesday, March 20

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Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach lost art of manners.

Friday, March 16

Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 14 homes sold between $900,000-$210,500 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2018

Centreville Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 44 Centreville homes sold between $682,500-$215,000.

Centreville Home Sales: February, 2018

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Patrick Smith Named Sully District Officer of Month

Helped find man who caused three-car crash.

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Work Beginning on I-66 Outside Beltway

New Route 28 Interchange will reconnect Walney and Braddock.

Wednesday, March 14

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2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards

Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Tuesday, March 13

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How ‘Open Floor Plan’ Can Enhance Classic Home

North Arlington residence open to public 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24.

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Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract

Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.

Monday, March 12

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Highlighting Features that Improve Functionality

Designer must-haves for building a dream kitchen.

The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

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‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’

Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.

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Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored

40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Wednesday, March 7

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Somebody’s Perfect in Chantilly

Supervisors honor field hockey and football perfection at Westfield High School.

Commentary: Make a Difference: Recycle Life

Tuesday, March 6

Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County

Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.

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Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia

Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.

Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.

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Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County

Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.

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Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children

Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: No Guns in the Classroom

Gun safety is an American value.