Stories for February 2019

Stories for February 2019

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Thursday, February 28

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Marshall Takes Down Westfield in Regional Playoff

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Crime Report: Sully District

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Wednesday, February 27

No Property Tax Rate Increase and Fully Funded Public Schools in Fairfax County

County executive presents proposed FY 2020 budget.

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Virginia Firefighter’s Death Prompts Highway Safety Legislation

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FCPD Mourns Death of K-9 Doby

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Sharon Bulova and Sprite

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Goodbye, Dear Atlas

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Giving Up the Car Keys?

Recognizing warning signs that it might be time to stop driving.

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NRA Receives two Valentine’s Day Visits from Protesters

U.S. Congress addresses gun violence epidemic in House committee for the first time in six years.

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Opinion: Editorial: Consider a Greyhound

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Tuesday, February 26

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New Girls on the Block

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

Friday, February 22

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‘Thank You for Making My Home Accessible’ in Centreville

Two organizations help young Centreville man.

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Thursday, February 21

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Centreville Beats Westfield in Overtime

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Tuesday, February 19

Virginia Joins States to Sue Trump Over Wall Funding

Concern over loss of funds for local military bases.

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Virginia General Assembly Repeals ‘Jim Crow’ Minimum Wage Exemptions

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Law Would Protect Elderly Against Financial Crimes in Virginia

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Tolls Off the Table for Fairfax County Parkways

Public opposes Express Toll Lanes on Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways.

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During Black History Month: A Look at African American Art in Arlington

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

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Friday, February 15

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Scout Troop 893 Welcomes Girls in Centreville

Seven girls launched into Troop 893 at Centreville United Methodist Church.

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Thursday, February 14

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‘Mountain View Was So Welcoming to Me’

Students share their stories of struggles and success.

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Wednesday, February 13

Tuesday, February 12

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Promoting Early Learning in Virginia

Volcansek heads 1,100-member Northern Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children.

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E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?

Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.

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Black Leaders Call for Forgiveness for Governor Northam

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‘Profound Regret’ for History of Lynchings in Virginia

General Assembly seeks reconciliation.

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Monday, February 11

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‘Living Coral’ Named 2019 Color of the Year

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.

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VCU Yearbooks Had Blackface Photos as Recently as ’89

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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Prices in Happy Hour Ads

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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2020 Advertised Budget

Budget prioritizes employee compensation with $55.2 million more for teacher salary scales.

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Friday, February 8

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‘I Didn’t Think about Danger, Just Escape’

One immigrant’s perilous road to a better life.

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Westfield Bulldogs Defeat Chantilly Chargers, 41-33

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Crime Report: Sully District

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Madison Warhawks Vanquish Westfield Bulldogs in 61-44 Win

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Wednesday, February 6

American Heart Month

Making healthy diet and exercise choices are two keys to preventing heart disease.

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As Virginia Redistricting Plans Advance, Advocates Slam House Bill

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Focus on Safer Driving in Virginia

General Assembly bans holding cellphones while driving.

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Sheltering Homeless Neighbors in Fairfax County

Extreme cold sees increased need.

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‘A Decade of Transformation – a Future of Opportunity’

NoVa Chamber hosts 27th Annual Economic Conference.

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Tuesday, February 5

Virginia GOP, Dems Clash Over Abortion Bill

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Monday, February 4

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‘How Do You Measure a Year in the Life?’ in Chantilly

Westfield High presents the musical, “Rent.”

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WFCM Helps Workers Affected by Furlough

They’re welcome at the food pantry.

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Centreville Defeats Westfield, 62-54

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Opinion: Commentary: Federal Tax Code Changes Affect State

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Awarding Women in STEM

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Drones to Help with Public Safety in Fairfax County?

County Presents Draft Proposal for drone program at public meetings.

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Friday, February 1

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Oakton Cougars Claw Westfield Bulldogs

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