Tuesday, March 31
Fairfax County Public Schools’ Distance Learning Begins on April 14
Superintendent’s letter to families.
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Helping as Many as They Can in Herndon
Food for Neighbors revamps to offer drive-thru and walk-up distribution.
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Arts Herndon Calls for Rainbows of Hope During Pandemic
A sidewalk in the U.K. with a child's chalk drawing is the inspiration.
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Monday, March 30
Forty Units Strong in Vienna
Cunningham Park Elementary Love Parade is a mobile greeting card of support.
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Saturday, March 28
City of Alexandria, State Update Emergency Ordinances
Metro reduces service; city COVID-19 cases hit 13.
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Our Fairfax City Firefighters: An Elite Echelon of First Responders
Fairfax City Fire Department is internationally accredited.
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Friday, March 27
‘Alternative 3 is the Worst of All the Plans’ in Centreville
Meeting about Braddock Road, Old Lee Road stirs controversy.
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Life Goes On, But Not as Usual in Arlington
Schools will remain closed through the end of the school year to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Thursday, March 26
COVID-19 Puts Some Into a Time of Need
Area charity organizations are ready to lend a helping hand; donations needed.
Charities
‘Big Ideas’ Sought for Occoquan Park
Additional land open for a park element that would attract tourism.
Occoquan Park
Neon Green Creek Waters Alarm Mount Vernon Residents
Friends of Dyke Marsh were quick to respond.
Dyke Marsh
Wednesday, March 25
Coronavirus in Reston
Precautions against possible exposure taken at the U.S. Geological Survey JW Powell Building.
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Under the Shadow of COVID-19
Hospital, ministry, charity, and funeral home respond to the new reality.
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Global to Local: Coronavirus Defines Us
Week Two 03/15-03/21– feeding children is priority for FCPS.
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Are Hospitals in Northern Virginia Ready?
Projections show a critical lack of hospital beds and ICU beds.
Northern Virginia’s health care system could be overwhelmed by an influx of patients infected with the novel coronavirus, according to an assessment from the Harvard Global Health Institute. The projections show hospitals in Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria could quickly fill their available beds with patients, forcing administrators to either expand capacity or make the kind of life-and-death decisions about care that Italy has been forced into by the crisis.
Opinion: Commentary: Virginia Schools Closed for the Rest of Academic Year
Governor orders the closure of certain non-essential businesses, bans all gatherings of more than 10 people.
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Opinion: Commentary: ‘Our Priority Is to Save Lives’
Governor Northam orders statewide closure of certain non-essential businesses: all public and private schools K-12 closed for the rest of the academic year.
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Small Acts of Kindness in Herndon: Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Five individuals receive Town of Herndon Good Neighbor Award.
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Tuesday, March 24
Designing, Building and Flying Rockets
Oakton High team to compete in the NASA Student Launch Initiative.
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Monday, March 23
Sips For Saints in Alexandria
Rotary Central holds fundraiser for local charities just before group restrictions.
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Saturday, March 21
Opinion: Commentary: We Are Here For You
Pandemic is affecting our families, our houses of worship, charities and businesses, our communities — our very way of life.
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’The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ Comes to Lorton
Fun, immersive musical mystery arriving at the Workhouse Arts Center.
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‘Don’t Be Afraid of Walking through the Fire’
Fairfax woman shares her story to help and inspire others.
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Help Local Families Weather this Crisis
Britepaths launches ‘Adjust, Give, Donate’ for those in need.
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Friday, March 20
‘Teamwork, Safety and Aggressive Criminal Patrol’ in Sully District
Pfeiffer is Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Year.
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First You Say You Will, Then You Say You Won’t
The Poet’s Girl: A Novel of Emily Hale and T. S. Eliot
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Thursday, March 19
Heritage Festival in Arlington Reflects Community Values
Locals take advantage of the pre-Coronavirus gathering
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Coronavirus in Reston
Precautions against possible exposure taken at the U.S. Geological Survey JW Powell Building.
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Schools Open Doors for Breakfast and Lunch
During the extended closure due to the coronavirus, county schools offer meals.
School lunch during virus
Arlington Thrive Gets $60K Grant from CareFirst
Thrive’s safety net will be crucial as the virus has an impact on hourly workers
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Wednesday, March 18
Why You Need To Keep Your Marketing During A Crisis
Sponsored Content
You may have heard it before: In times of crisis, the marketing budget is the first thing businesses cut. And why not? It’s one of the easiest ways to free up some cash. You don’t always have control over more sales, but you do have control over your costs - and here’s where many businesses make a critical error, by choosing costs instead of sales.
Fairfax County Supervisors Approve Issuance of Declaration of Emergency
Resolution empowers County Executive to make decisions.
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Tuesday, March 17
Electricity Blamed for Many House Fires in Fairfax County
Safety precautions can be taken before tragedy strikes.
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Virginia House Passes Bike, Pedestrian and Driver Bills Aimed at Safety
New Assembly makeup allows for more safety legislation.
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Opinion: Commentary: Unprecedented Virus Crisis
Cash reserves will help buffer the coming recession in Virginia.
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Talking to Children about Coronavirus
Sharing developmentally appropriate information can ease fears.
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Dominion Energy Commits $1 Million to Coronavirus Relief Efforts; Service Disconnections Suspended
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Potomac Home Sales: February, 2020
In February, 2020, 43 Potomac homes sold between $2,550,000-$650,000.
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2020
Monday, March 16
Calling all Poetry Lovers to Great Falls!
Open Community Forum Invites you to participate in Poetry Reading.
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Springfield TAGS Circulator Bus Might be on Budget Chopping Block
Local commuter icon possibly going away.
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Sunday, March 15
Police Kill Potomac 21-Year-Old
Shooting during “high-risk” search warrant, or murder? Investigation pending.
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Monumental Theatre Presents “Head Over Heels” in Alexandria
Show features music by The Go-Go’s and the drama of a 16th-century romance with a queer twist.
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Opinion: Commentary: Extra Innings
New Democratic majority has worked toward creating a more equitable and forward-thinking Commonwealth.
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Fairfax Couple Presumed Positive for COVID-19
County, state, health professionals provide answers, advice.
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‘I No Longer Feel Like I Can Trust Anyone’
Judge, victim’s family, unhappy about suspended sentence.
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Saturday, March 14
Reston Hospital Center Designated Level II Trauma Center
Crashes to gunshot wounds: Trained staff and equipment have you covered 24/7.
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2020 Hunter Mill District Paving and Restriping
Pedestrians, cyclists, drivers voice concern over road conditions.
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Saying Goodbye to Herndon High Gym
Hornets’ Sports Boosters held a Goodbye Gym Party Saturday, March 7.
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Thursday, March 12
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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Local Resident Moonlights as a Floating Trash Picker
Cleaning up the Potomac got Joe Wright international recognition.
SUPGarbageman
Doctor, Lawyer, Vet, Chocolatier in Potomac
Potomac Elementary students explore future career possibilities.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2020 in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Commission for Women honors “Valiant Women of the Vote.”
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Wednesday, March 11
Local Designers Donate Talent for a Cause (Event Rescheduled)
A home in McLean gets a makeover to benefit cancer support community.
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Generational Divide
Senior conservative Democratic senators from Fairfax undermine labor agenda.
When Democrats won both chambers of the General Assembly in November, hopes were high that the new majorities in the House and Senate would move forward with a progressive agenda that had been rejected when Republicans were in power. Labor groups were particularly excited about the prospect of passing a $15 minimum wage, collective bargaining for public employees and a requirement that all employers offer five paid sick days. But the General Assembly session ended this week without fully accomplishing these goals.
“Invest in Fairfax,” Says Grassroots Coalition
Reaction to County Executive’s FY21 Advertised Budget
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Coronavirus Could Hit Families’ Finances
Millions of workers lack the sick leave that coronavirus could demand.
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Tuesday, March 10
Farmland Catapults to Economic Engine of Fairfax County
Tysons Partnership celebrates the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan for Tysons.
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New Entertainment Theatre Venue Opens in The Boro
Tysons Showplace ICON Theatres feature 14 screens and premier amenities.
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Improved Access and Travel Connections in Tysons
Jones Branch Connector provides four travel lanes, two bicycle lanes and two sidewalks from Jones Branch Drive to Route 123.
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Proactive Response to Opioid Abuse in Fairfax County
It could be your son or daughter, dad or mom, your spouse. It could be the secret you.
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Monday, March 9
Sunday, March 8
Construction on New Fire Station has Begun
New facility will be modern and energy efficient.
New Fire Station Coming
Saturday, March 7
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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Fairfax County Plans at Little Hunting Creek Upset New Homeowner
Plans weren’t disclosed at the time of purchase, he said.
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Fairfax City Manager Unveils Proposed FY 21 Budget
Includes real-estate tax increase and money for capital projects.
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Friday, March 6
‘Take a Moment Today and Count Your Blessings’
North Korean refugees speak to Chantilly High students.
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TLC for Trees at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Arlington
Parishioners and Tree Stewards pair up to save tall, handsome neighbors.
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Thursday, March 5
Warming Up for Super Tuesday in Springfield
Bernie Sanders rallies with thousands at The St. James.
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Wednesday, March 4
House Versus Senate
Conservative upper chamber undermines progressive House of Delegates.
Democrats and Republicans in the General Assembly like to see themselves as adversaries. The real enemy, they like to say, is down the hall.
Inflicting Pain to Gain Relief
Self-Injury Awareness Month is a time to learn about the condition and erase the stigma.
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Yorktown Grads at UVA Develop Coronavirus Tracker
Former Yorktown High School classmates, now at Stanford and Virginia Tech, join in the massive undertaking.
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Tuesday, March 3
Preserving and Improving Reston’s Hunters Woods Fellowship House
Long-term investment provides affordable housing.
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Marshall Statesmen Beat Madison Warhawks, Win Regional Championship
Both teams qualify for State Tournament.
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Vienna and Hunter Mill Priorities Discussed
Supervisor Alcorn holds his first Vienna Town Hall meeting.
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Monday, March 2
Opioids and Drug Abuse Escalate Locally
Part one of a two-part series: Three NOVA communities, six organizations host Public Forum – Operation Drug Prevention in Great Falls.
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People at Work in Alexandria: Animals are Hungry, Too
AniMeals’ monthly deliveries provide food for needy animals.
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‘A Legacy for Generations’ in Alexandria
Al Cox retires after 28 years guiding Historic Preservation.
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‘A Legend in Selfless Service to Northern Virginia’
Art Little honored by both the City of Fairfax and NOVA Parks.
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