Thursday, October 31
Supervisors Vote to Save Lake Accotink
Fairfax County approves financing plan for Lake Accotink dredging.
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Supervisor Storck’s Expo Highlights Global Warming
Second annual event features a variety of workshops.
Expo
Fund for Fire Damaged Belle View Businesses Established
Pitch in to help businesses damaged and devastated by fire, water.
Fire Benefit Fund
Burke Dentist Hangs up Drill and Soccer Cleats
47 years seeing patients is enough for Dr. Rice.
Burke Dentist Retires
Wednesday, October 30
Welcome to Fair Oaks Fire Station 21
As part of national Fire Prevention Week, Fair Oaks Fire Station 21 held an Open House, Saturday, Oct. 12.
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Unique Plays Appealing to Teens and Adults in Chantilly
Chantilly High presents ‘Almost, Maine’ and ‘Love/Sick.’
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Generation Gap
Millennials and Gen X now outnumber older voters. So why do Baby Boomers dominate?
Millennials and Gen Xers now outnumber Baby Boomers and older voters in Virginia, according to data from the Census Bureau. But that doesn’t mean they have as much influence. Census numbers also show another trend: People over the age of 45 vote at much higher rates.
2018 Report: Nearly 7,000 Virginia Absentee Ballots Mailed Too Late
Voters have already returned more absentee ballots in 2019 than the last time all 140 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot.
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Tuesday, October 29
Go Vote in Fairfax County! Election Day Is Nov. 5.
It matters more than ever; do your part, don’t miss this chance.
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‘Fridays with Friedson’ Offer Access in Potomac
Sidewalks, bike paths, police chief, Moms Demand Action and more packed into intimate monthly meeting.
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Exploring Great Literature in Oppressive Times
Best-selling author Azar Nafisi at Reston CenterStage.
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Herndon Town Council Holds Community Roundtable
Sparks of new concern amidst routine reassurances.
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Grand Canyon Antics in Vienna
Oakton High School takes audiences downriver for their first fall performance of ‘Men on Boats.’
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Monday, October 28
Music ‘Fur’ All Ages to Enjoy in McLean
Langley High Orchestra performs first concert of the school year.
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Lundegards Honored at Colvin Run Mill
Historic site barn renamed after Bob and Marjorie Lundegard.
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Georgetown Pike Gets Walkable
A new path will allow Great Falls residents to walk or bike from their neighborhoods to Seneca Square.
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Traveling Players Ensemble Comes to Tysons
New studio at the Tysons Corner Center to open in January of 2020.
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Friday, October 25
Fire in Belle View Damages Businesses
No civilian injuries in six-alarm Belle View Shopping Center fire.
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Off-Year Campaign Cash
Money from Alexandria will help shape Election 2019.
More than $3.5 million in campaign cash has an Alexandria mailing address this election cycle, a spending spree that reflects the stakes this year’s election. Control of the House of Delegates and state Senate is at stake, and partisans on both sides are trying to influence the outcome.
Thursday, October 24
Local Farming Employs Adults with Special Needs and Autism
Big brother started program that now supplies lettuce to George Mason University and the Springfield Country Club.
Locally grown
Wednesday, October 23
2.4 Million Older Adults in U.S. Identify as LGBT
The joys and obstacles of coming out later in life
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Inova’s Health Innovation District Approved
New center will elevate Fairfax County as a destination for health discovery, research, education, and treatment.
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Electric Vehicle Showcase in Fairfax County
Event highlights how EVs are essential for clean air and fighting climate change.
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School Improvement Projects in 2019 FCPS School Bond
Voters in Fairfax County will vote yes or no on the $360 million referendum.
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Three People Dead at Shooting Scene in Burke
A domestic dispute turns into a murder-suicide, according to police.
Burke Shooting
Area Bicyclists Take Mount Vernon Tour
More than 160 riders gathered at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton to start the ride.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Tuesday, October 22
Netherlands Carillon To Be Restored and Elevated
The addition of three bells will elevate its status to ‘grand carillon.’
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Reston Board of Governors Members Appointed
Paul Thomas, Laurie Dodd and Beverly Cosham to serve on Reston Community Center board.
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2019 Herndon Homecoming Parade, ‘Into the Future’
Parade combines school pride with town’s special culture.
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Opinion: Commentary: Speaking Truth About Redistricting
School boundary changes can be in the taxpayer, school management, and students’ best interest.
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Monday, October 21
Eye-opening Movie Screened at Langley and McLean High Schools
Safe Community Coalition screens “LIKE” documentary.
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Promoting Love of Arts in Fairfax Schools
An art exhibit at the Workhouse Art Center celebrates Fairfax County’s art teachers.
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Opinion: Commentary: What Will Lorton Look Like in 2040?
The first Lorton Visioning Community Meeting will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26.
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Leonard Bernstein as His Daughter Remembers Him
Presentation at Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia on Friday, Oct. 25.
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‘Music Is Perceived Over the Entire Brain’: NeuroSound Music Therapy Greets Public at its Fairfax Home
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REAL ID Event Held at Pohick Library
Delegate Filler-Corn partners with DMV on REAL ID event in Burke.
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Friday, October 18
Potomac Home Sales: September, 2019
In September, 2019, 41 Potomac homes sold between $2,500,000-$768.
Potomac Home Sales: September, 2019
Little Theatre of Alexandria Stages “The Haunting of Hill House”
Enjoy a gothic horror production just in time for Halloween.
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NRA Serves As Backdrop for Gun Violence Prevention Rally
Giffords PAC endorses Fairfax County candidates for statewide office.
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Thursday, October 17
‘Socktober’ Held in Chantilly
Local residents donate nearly 1,800 pairs of socks for homeless neighbors in radio station clothing drive.
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Wednesday, October 16
Potomac Day!
Potomac residents celebrate Potomac Day with parade, games, rides and information from community businesses.
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Keeping Children Safe on Halloween
Safety advocates offer tips ranging from costumes to trick-or-treating.
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Nice Work If You Can Get It
Eight Alexandria city officials pull in more than $200,000 a year.
.Alexandria does not have the top-paid government officials in the region. But it certainly doesn’t have the poorest, either. According to information received in a Freedom of Information Act request, Alexandria’s City Manager, Mark Jinks, pulls in a cool $288,000 a year. That’s at the top end of the range for local government chief appointed managers and administrators who oversee governments with a population of 100,000 or more, according to an annual survey conducted by the International City/County Management Association.
Fashion Show at Reston Town Center
Andrea Roane, former WUSA-TV 9 anchor and reporter, to serve as emcee for ‘Runway to the Cure.’
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Clifton’s Small-town Charm, Big-time Fun
Tie dyes, kettle corn and a variety of music kept the crowds busy.
Clifton Day
Tuesday, October 15
A Legacy to Live On in Reston
Artist takes steps to ensure longevity of large-scale public art project.
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A Jewel With Uncomfortable Truths in Herndon
Cast reactions to staged reading of ‘Herndon Town,’ part of 2019 Herndon Arts Week.
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No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia
Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.
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Monday, October 14
No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia
Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.
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Saturday, October 12
Demand Curve in Alexandria
Labor shortage and housing shortfall lead to affordability crisis.
The number of jobs in the region is on the rise, a trend that will only be exacerbated when Amazon brings 25,000 new jobs to town. Meanwhile, unemployment in Alexandria is at about 2 percent, so low that it’s essentially full employment.
Friday, October 11
For Season Opening: ‘Shades of Autumn’ in Annandale
Virginia Chamber Orchestra opens its 49th season.
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Thursday, October 10
Centreville High Holds Homecoming Parade
Centreville High’s Homecoming Parade was on Friday, Oct. 4 in Little Rocky Run.
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Chantilly High Chargers on Parade
Chantilly High’s Homecoming Parade was Friday, Oct. 4, in Greenbriar.
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Comedy with ‘Lots of Swashbuckling Fun’ in Chantilly
Westfield High presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher.’
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Paralympic Swimmer Competes on World Stage
Arlingtonian Alyssa Gialamas most recently competed at Parapan American Games.
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Springfield Railroad Station: Local History Tales
Civil War soldiers and former postmasters once occupied this whistlestop station.
Springfield Railroad Station
Wednesday, October 9
Encore of Arlington Stages “Disney’s Frozen Jr.”
Story of true love and acceptance between sisters Anna and Elsa.
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Annual Celebration of Potomac Happening October 12
Some of community’s best to be honored on Potomac Day
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Local Designers Create Dream Home for Charity
Proceeds will help preserve historic sites such as an Underground Railroad stop and one of the first public schools for African Americans.
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Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Tuesday, October 8
Building Community that Works for Everyone
Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. receives community leadership award.
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Recognition for Herndon Residence
Society approves structure for its Historic Homes Registry Program.
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Vienna Theatre Uses Timeless Slapstick in Fall Comedy
‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ runs Oct. 18 through Nov. 3 at the Vienna Community Center.
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Monday, October 7
Departmental Progressive Club Honors Community Service in Alexandria
Organization celebrates 92 years.
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When a Neighbor Struggles, Lorton Community Uplifts
Lorton Community Action Center hosts annual ‘Fall for LCAC’ event.
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Friday, October 4
Waterfront Construction Casts a Long Shadow Over Sightseeing
Size of project surprises some.
Waterfront Construction
One School, One City in Alexandria
School Board abandons plan to build a second high school, avoids dividing students.
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High-Voltage Drama, Passionate Voices and Music
Virginia Opera’s ‘Tosca’ arriving at Center for the Arts.
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Love and Celebration of Books
‘Fall for the Book’ includes book prize for immigrant writers who illuminate the human experience.
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More Students, Fewer Dollars
Schools are bursting at the seams while trying to do more with less.
.Enrollment is up, and funding is down. That’s the conclusion of a new report from the Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis, which looked at funding and staffing trends at every school division in Virginia.
Thursday, October 3
Former Arlingtonian Tells of Epic Walks
Rousselet discovers Great Britain's essence through 600-mile walk.
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Locally Made Film is a Hit on Amazon Prime
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Popular Golf Spot May be Going Away
Landowner looking for other options as the Top Golf business model has expanded; everything on hold for now.
Top Golf
Wednesday, October 2
Who Will Occupy Seneca Store in Poolesville?
Seneca Store renovation complete; County seeking tenant to preserve working store.
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Potomac Community Center Celebrates 30 Years
The community is invited to celebrate Sunday, Oct. 6, 2-6 p.m.
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Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer
Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.
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Local Teens Make Washington International Horse Show Work
Show engages local teenagers to brainstorm, help with Kids’ Day, Barn Night and more.
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Fairfax County Park Authority Honored Nationally
Wins national Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks and Recreation.
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Tuesday, October 1
Victory for Potomac River Access Near Trump Golf Course Leads to Award
The Canoe Cruisers Association received 2019 ACA Green Paddle Award for Waterway Conservation.
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Vienna Residents Happy With Town, Survey Says
Town of Vienna wins two national awards based on ‘Voice of the People.’
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Herndon-area Nonprofit Improves Lives
Grant award helps assist the most vulnerable immigrants in our community.
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