Saturday, February 29
Fairfax County Neighbors Question ‘Country Inn,’ Agritourism Proposals
Residential preservation and urbanization standoff in the latest Springfield District Town Hall Meeting.
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Little Theatre of Alexandria Stages “Moonlight and Magnolias”
A comic, behind-the-scenes look at the making of ‘Gone With the Wind’
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South Fairfax County Stalker Caught on Doorbell Camera
Technology around the Newington neighborhood is valuable in this case.
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Burke Historical Society Provides Glimpse Into Midwifery in Area
A History of Enslaved Women and Midwifery in Fairfax County and the Chesapeake Region discussed.
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Friday, February 28
Peer Support Service Dogs Provide Comfort, Stress Relief in Fairfax County
Pilot program helps police officers cope with a dangerous job.
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Celebrating 100 Years with Community Service in Chantilly
Ahmadiyya Muslims fill food packages for people in need.
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Thursday, February 27
Wednesday, February 26
Mapmaking Politics
Legislative Black Caucus leads effort to undermine redistricting amendment.
Virginia has a horrible history with racial gerrymandering. It started with the ratification of the Constitution, an effort led by Virginians who wanted to count slaves as three-fifths of a person so representation in the south wouldn’t suffer because so many of its inhabitants were non-voting enslaved people. It continued all the way to 2011, when the Republican leaders engaged in a scheme of packing black voters into House districts to dilute their influence elsewhere, a plan the United States Supreme Court later determined was unconstitutional. Now members of the Legislative Black Caucus are worried a proposed amendment might enshrine racial gerrymandering into the Virginia Constitution.
Fairfax County Launches JET Task Force
Joint Environmental Task Force addressing climate change and environmental sustainability.
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C-PACE Comes to Fairfax County
Commercial property owners can make energy and resiliency improvements to their buildings and sites with little or no up-front cost in Fairfax County.
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Protecting Virginia Youth from Human Trafficking
General Assembly passes bills to combat human trafficking of minors.
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Black History for a New Generation
Lessons on the contributions of African Americans not limited to February.
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Tuesday, February 25
Monday, February 24
Sunday, February 23
Saturday, February 22
Be Part of Celebrating Young Musicians in Fairfax
Live performance of NPR’s ‘From The Top’ at Center for the Arts.
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Uniquely Female Storytelling Coming to Fairfax
Better Said Than Done’s Women’s Storytelling Festival.
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‘An Individual who Exemplifies the Very Best’ in Fairfax
City honors Fairfax Little League’s Scott Peirce.
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Friday, February 21
‘A Reminder of How Generous Our Neighbors Are’ in Fairfax
Britepaths holds Stuff the Bus event at Fairfax Walmart.
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Why a Regional Wage in Virginia?
Effort to raise minimum wage hits snag on Senate floor, leading to regional approach.
It’s shortly after 7 p.m. on a Tuesday night, and state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36) is working the Senate chamber to save the minimum wage increase. This particular Tuesday isn’t just any day of the week. It’s the final deadline for Senate bills to cross over to the House, so the pressure is building as the clock winds down. Senators are tired and cranky, and they will be working past midnight.
Thursday, February 20
MWAA: ‘Warn New Residents about Airplane Noise’
New homes in Westfields are proposed for high-decibel areas.
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Resmark Partnering with Madison Homes To Develop Trenton Square in Arlington
Single-family townhomes are 2 miles from Amazon HQ2, close to Metro.
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Wednesday, February 19
Saratoga Starbucks Will Soon Relocate
Separate building in the same shoping center will have more room for coffee and conversation.
Saratoga Starbucks is moving soon
Change May be in Store for Belle View Shopping Center
Plans being discussed for mixed use and a modern look.
Belle View Shopping Center
General Assembly Snuffs Marijuana Legalization Hopes for Now in Virginia
General Assembly advances marijuana decriminalization by Herring and Ebbin.
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New Grocery Store Fills Vacant Lot in Springfield
Lidl offers options and new grocery philosophy.
Lidl opens in Springfield
Opinion: Commentary: Arriving at Crossover with Many Bills Moving in Virginia
Driver privilege, minimum wage, class action lawsuits, marijuana decriminalization...
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Tuesday, February 18
A Chance to View the Fascinating and Incredible in Reston
2019 Audubon Photography Award Winners Exhibition.
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Soul-Stirring ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ in Reston
Coming to CenterStage from Reston Community Players.
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Healing Journey Up Mount Kilimanjaro
Son’s life was honored by family group on a momentous journey to the top.
Up Mount Kilimanjaro
Progress Report on McLean Business Center Study
McLean CBC Task Force and County staff review draft Comprehensive Plan text.
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Monday, February 17
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2020
In January, 2020, 40 Potomac homes sold between $4,250,000-$481,500.
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2020
Saturday, February 15
Community Embraces Vindman
Vindman family’s small congregation, of about 250 members and families, overwhelmed by hundreds of letters in support of the Vindmans.
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Pedestrian Safety is a Focus of Fairfax County Supervisors’ Efforts
The number of pedestrian fatalities in recent months raised concerns.
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Friday, February 14
Faithful Life Church Is Moving to New Home in Fairfax City
It needed a special-use permit to relocate to Fairfax Square.
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Dieting Sisters in Virginia
From road diets to balancing the books, Alexandria and Norton compare notes.
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“A Daughter’s a Daughter” in Arlington
TAP presents Agatha Christie’s U.S. premiere about a mother-daughter relationship.
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Tommy Orange Resonates with Arlington Native Americans
Arlington Reads brings one of the “must read” authors to town to an overflow crowd.
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Thursday, February 13
A Real-world Learning Experience in Reston
SLHS students present final designs for large-scale sculpture at Reston Town Center.
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Wednesday, February 12
No Grad Left Behind in Herndon
Parents raise $7,500 at Casino Night and Silent Auction Fundraiser for HHS Class of 2020 grad celebration.
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Making Connections in a Hectic City in Herndon
NextStop Theatre’s upcoming musical “Ordinary Days.”
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Tremendous Needs Still Not Funded in Fairfax County
School Board adopts $3.2 billion budget seeking $172.2 million increase.
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Opinion: Commentary: Natasha McKenna and the OneFairfax Imperative
One white man’s journey to the cause of equity.
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Tuesday, February 11
Plans for Metropolitan Park Public Space Project
The planners in Arlington are asking for the public’s input on plans for Metropolitan Park Public Space Project at 1400 S. Eads St. & 501 15th St. S.
Metropolitan Park
Rustic Roads in the Area Get An Update
Preservation program highlights 20 more roads in Montgomery County.
Rustic Roads
What’s Not to Love About McLean?
The third annual I Love McLean Party held at the McLean Community Center.
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An Artful Valentine in Great Falls
‘Reflections of Love: Art of the Heart,’ all-media art exhibit reception Saturday.
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Monday, February 10
Sunday, February 9
Saturday, February 8
Ghost of Harry Byrd Haunts Virginia Assembly
Effort to remove statue prompts soul-searching at the Capitol.
The statue of Harry Byrd stands in a prominent spot in Capitol Square, watching lawmakers as they scurry from their offices to committee meetings and closed-door caucus meetings. It was erected in 1976, a time when memories of the segregationist governor and U.S. senator were still fresh among the Democratic majority. Now times have changed, and many people would like to see it removed and tucked away in a museum with a note explaining his plan to close public schools rather than integrate them.
Friday, February 7
South County Football Team Honored
South County’s Haris Khan selected defensive Player of the Year, South County’s Gerry Pannoni named Coach of the Year.
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The LOVEworks at Lorton Workhouse
Workhouse Arts Center to unveil transformed Virginia Tourism LOVEworks sign.
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Fairfax Symphony Spotlights Vivaldi’s ‘The Four Seasons’
Paired with Pizzola’s sensual “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.”
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Goodness Triumphs in Rossini’s ‘Cinderella’ in Fairfax City
Virginia Opera performances Feb. 15 and 16 at Center for the Arts.
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Chocolate-Covered Joy on a Chilly Weekend in Fairfax City
The Fairfax Chocolate Festival’s Taste of Chocolate was Feb. 1-2.
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Liquid Chocolate: Beer, Wine and Ice Cream in Fairfax City
Part of the City’s Chocolate Lovers Festival, Liquid Chocolate was held Jan. 31-Feb. 1.
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Having ‘Less Cars on the Road Helps Everybody’
Fairfax City woman bikes to and from work 1,000 times.
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Thursday, February 6
‘Inspiring Children to Design, Build and Invent’ in Chantilly
Rocky Run Middle receives $60,000 grant from nonprofit.
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Centreville: ‘We’re Asking a Lot of Drivers in this Area’
Update on road construction on Routes 28/29 and I-66.
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Wednesday, February 5
Signature Stages “Gun and Powder” in Arlington
Inspiring story of notorious outlaws who ruled the Wild West.
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Searching for a Superintendent for Arlington
Public asked to contribute views: What do you want in a new superintendent?
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Arlington Painter Ending Successful Show at Northside Social
Sue Grace’s colors and shapes are hitting their stride.
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Year of the Rat Spurs Dance and Drums in the Potomac Library
Quiet time was put on hold for the celebration.
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Montgomery County Council Commemorates Black History Month on Feb. 11
Special program focuses on honoring historic African American communities in Montgomery County.
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Northern Virginia Regional MATHCOUNTS Winners Announced
State Competition to be held in Richmond on Saturday, March 14, 2020.
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Focus on Social Justice at First Baptist Church of Vienna
Church hosts its fourth annual Justice and Legislative Sunday.
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Fairfax County Government Center Reception Highlights Area Charities
Citizens meet County Board Chairman Jeff McKay.
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Democracy Looks Like This in Reston
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn (D) holds Town Hall meeting.
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Tuesday, February 4
Eminent Domain Pushes Critical Multi-modality Project Forward in Herndon
Town Council accepts Planning Commission's findings and recommendations.
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Fiery Flamenco Dance Comes to McLean
New York City’s Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana takes the stage on Feb. 8.
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Monday, February 3
New Lucy Burns Museum in Lorton Highlights the Suffragists and Area History
Workhouse Arts Center now houses a museum that explores two phases of the Lorton Reformatory experience.
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