This Week in Coronavirus in Potomac: Thank You to Heroes
Montgomery County surpasses 5,000 Covid-19 cases, Potomac 150 cases, while health care workers continue to sacrifice their health for our loved ones.
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Nursery to Nursing Home, Up to 120 Beds in Potomac
Will the community have the ability to participate in the public process during Covid-19 pandemic?
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This Week in Alexandria in Coronavirus
United States passed one million Covid-19 Cases, and more than 50,000 deaths, while here at home, business task forces, hunger, more medicaid, expired licenses and more.
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This Week in Coronavirus in Potomac
United States approaches one million Covid-19 Cases, (988,810 reported as of Tuesday) and more than 50,000 deaths, while here at home we cope with hunger, eviction relief, relief for small businesses.
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This Week in Fairfax County in Coronavirus
U.S. has 973,000 Covid-19 Cases as of Monday, with over 50,000 deaths, while here at home we cope with business task forces, food shortages, medicaid expansion, expired licenses and more.
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This Week in Coronavirus in Maryland
Surging unemployment claims to mandatory face masks: weekly synopsis of local news on pandemic.
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Coronavirus Could Hit Families’ Finances: Seeking Paid Sick Leave for All
Don Beyer advocates for paid sick leave legislation and then self-quarantines after friend tests positive.
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Coronavirus Could Hit Families’ Finances
Millions of workers lack the sick leave that coronavirus could demand.
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American Legion Bridge Widening Back On
Potomac River, canal and habitat will be affected by new plan to widen the American Legion Bridge and add toll lanes.
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Trying to Slow Fast Tracking the Toll Lanes
How will Potomac environment, houses and land be impacted?
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‘Grave Concerns’ About Beltway
“In the era of climate crisis, making room for more greenhouse gas emitting vehicles on our roadways is irresponsible.”
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Adding Four Lanes, All Tolled, to 495?
Governors pitch private partnership to widen American Legion Bridge and include toll lanes on the Beltway.
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‘Enhanced Juice’ in Annapolis
Despite ‘gut-wrenching’ federal cuts on environment, Maryland passes initiatives.
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Bullis QB Now a Redskin
2018 Heisman Trophy finalist Dwayne Haskins, a 2016 Bullis graduate, becomes Washington Redskins quarterback of the future.
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Wet Weather Dampened Visitation on Canal
Sharpshooters employed by the Department of Agriculture culled 22 deer on the Gold Mine Loop area in March.
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Fairfax County Police Reform: More to Be Done
Five years after an officer shot and killed John Geer in Springfield, Implementation Group offers look at successful reforms, and recommends action in other areas.
Last Impression, Stay in Springfield
Board approves hotel on Backlick Road that had been long-time environmental and visual challenge.
Business Outweighs Neighbors Concerns in Franconia
Community objections over last two years can’t change that the zoning is right for a carwash in Festival at Manchester Lakes.
$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.
Legalizing Short-Term Rentals in Fairfax County
New regulations will permit homeowners to rent out homes up to 60 days a year.
About Time or Déjà Vu at American Legion Bridge?
The Board of Supervisors pushes for Maryland to add capacity to the bridge.
Lucky Half Penny in Fairfax County
Supervisors intend to drop a half-cent from the proposed 2.5 cent increase in real estate tax rate.
Thelma’s Now Louise in Great Falls
Second assisted-living facility sought in Colvin Run neighborhood, before past wounds fully heal.
Two Sides to Two and a Half Cents in Fairfax County
Supervisors to vote on proposed budget, possible real estate tax increase on May 1.
Confusion, Anger, Agenda Difficulties in Fairfax County
Public safety committee meeting focuses on ICE, without ICE at the table.
Screened-in Porch, Salute, and Unanimous Curtain Call in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Planning Commissioner Earl Flanagan given impromptu recognition for service.
New Vision for Richmond Highway
Revitalization plan emphasizes history, livability, environment and diversity with 18,000 new residential units and 8 million square feet of nonresidential.
Screened-in Porch, Salute, and Unanimous Curtain Call in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Planning Commissioner Earl Flanagan given impromptu recognition for service.
The Fairfax County Budgeting Conversation Begins
Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.
Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract
Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.
The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words
Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.
Somebody’s Perfect in Chantilly
Supervisors honor field hockey and football perfection at Westfield High School.
Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County
Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.
Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County
Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.
New Kids in Town in Fairfax County
County executive proposes budget that fully funds schools and compensation for employees.
Unbuilt Baseball Diamonds Get New Venue
Baseball fields
