Stories for March 2023

Stories for March 2023

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Wednesday, March 29

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If You Can Imagine It, You Can Build It Here

Nova Labs makerspace opens in Fairfax City; moved from Reston.

Labs

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

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Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons

Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons

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‘Bike to Work Day’, Friday, May 19

‘Bike to Work Day’, Friday, May 19

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Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out

Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events

Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events

What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?

What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?

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Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect

Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.

Police shooting video

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Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally

Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?

Rail mishaps

Wednesday, March 22

Ramadan Events in the Libraries

Ramadan Events in the Libraries

Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs

Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs

Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

Campaign Launched

Campaign Launched

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Successfully Aging on Their Own Terms

Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.

Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.

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‘Celebrate Spring and Support a Good Cause’

Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.

Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.

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Alice’s Kids Recognized

Alice’s Kids Recognized

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March athletes of the month

March athletes of the month

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Alexandria Symphony Presents Rite of Spring & Grieg Piano Concerto

The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO)

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Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition

There is even a coalition against it.

There is even a coalition against it.

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Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast

New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.

New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.

Family Caregivers in Virginia Provide $14.3 Billion in Unpaid Care

Latest AARP research attaches $15.51 per hour value to the estimated 920 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.

Healthcare

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2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County

Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.

Peace Awards

News Briefs in Centreville, Reston, Herndon

News Briefs

Uncertainties in the Spring Air

Independent Progressive column

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Another Virginia Woman Makes History

Women in Government

Wednesday, March 15

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Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging

Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.

No Snow

“Flourishing After 55”

OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747

OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747

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More than Four Walls – It’s Home

The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.

The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.

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Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal

Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal

Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan

Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan

News Briefs in Centreville, Reston, Herndon

News briefs

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Houses At Risk if Developed in Wrong Way

More proposals for property in the Sully District.

Developers

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Langley Orchestra Takes the Stage at Carnegie Hall

Orchestra

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Celebrating a Virginia Woman History-Maker

Celebrating a Virginia Woman History-Maker

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Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Some Employees

Adoption of resolution shifts labor relations.

Schools

Friday, March 10

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On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

Marathon runner

Wednesday, March 8

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News Briefs

News Briefs

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On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

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Land-use Proposals for Sully District, Part 2

More ‘Site-Specific Plan Amendment’ proposals in Sully District.

Site proposals

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‘He’s Always One of the First to Volunteer’ in the Sully District

PFC Viar feted as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.

Officer

Car Seat Inspections, March 9 in Chantilly

Car Seat Inspections, March 9

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Seeing Stars in Great Falls

The number of visitors illuminates local observatory’s glowing, growing popularity and purpose.

Star Gazing

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Engineering With Empathy

Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need

FCPS

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Rise Against Hunger in Herndon

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

Hunger

Legislative Stand-Off

Legislative Stand-Off

Earthquake Relief for Turkey

Earthquake Relief

Board of Supervisors Seeks to Raise its Salaries

Supervisors Herrity and Alcorn vote no.

BOS salaries

Tuesday, March 7

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Education Reparations Await Governor’s Signature

Bill would extend benefits to descendants of those directly impacted by massive resistance in Virginia through the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program.

Reparations

Wednesday, March 1

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Rescuers Save Abandoned Pets

Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.

Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.

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Fairfax Police Shoot and Kill Shoplifting Suspect

Police Shooting In TysonsPolice Shooting In Tysons

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Virginia State Park Campgrounds Open on March 3

Virginia State Park Campgrounds Open on March 3

$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends

$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends

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Opportunity for Residents to Get Involved

Some ‘Site-Specific Plan Amendment’ proposals in Sully District.

Plan amendment

Opinion: Plum’s Departure Injects Energy into Elections

Plum departure