Stories for December 2018

Stories for December 2018

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Friday, December 28

Tuesday, December 25

Friday, December 21

Record Rainfall Challenges Construction Sites

Hotline available to report problems.

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Stallions Finding Their Way as Defending Champs

South County beats West Potomac in overtime.

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Wednesday, December 19

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Advice From Professors

Sharing things they wish they could tell their prospective students.

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Democratic Insurgent Versus Republican Moderate

January special election to fill seat vacated by Jennifer Wexton features two familiar faces.

The first election of 2019 might end up being a harbinger of things to come for Republicans, who have seen their presence all but evaporate in Northern Virginia. It could also test the limits of the blue wave that washed over Virginia since Donald Trump was elected president.

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From Amazon to Shutdown

Kaine and Warner comment on the topics of the day at Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce roundtable.

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Lorton Intersection Looked at for Change

Traffic addressed at Lorton Road and Silverbrook.

Lorton Road intersection

Tuesday, December 18

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Opinion: Editorial: Merry Christmas

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

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Richmond Priorities: Education and Transit

Fairfax County Supervisors host session with Fairfax General Assembly delegation.

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Monday, December 17

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Fairfax’s Festival of Lights and Carols

Fairfax’s City’s annual Festival of Lights and Carols was Saturday, Dec. 1.

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Disposing Of Flags with Honor

Covanta Fairfax and Fairfax County partner with American Legion Post for U.S. Flag Disposal Program.

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Thursday, December 13

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Santa and S'mores at Lake Accotink

Holiday at Lake Accotink

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Holiday Extravaganza at South County High

School raises funds and community service hours.

Holiday Extravaganza at South County High

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Small Business, Small Church Host a Festive Evening

Nalls and Kingstowne Communion both have roots in the surrounding community.

Christmas at Nalls

Wednesday, December 12

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Local Designers To Help Light Up the Season

Holiday wonderland this weekend will benefit Children’s National.

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Botanical Art Inspires New Line of Textiles

Local designer launches the “Flora Collection.”

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Board The Starlight Express at Lake Fairfax

It’s a magical winter light show and more.

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Preparing for Holiday Guests

Sprucing up a bathroom without a renovation.

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Sarku Japan Grand Opening Event at Dulles Expo Center Location, VA

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Sarku Japan to Celebrate with a Grand Opening Event, December 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. First 100 Customers Receive FREE Chicken Teriyaki for One Year

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Sharon Bulova Reflects on Getting Started

Chairman looks forward to ‘more time with family and grandchildren, time for travel, to entertain, to smell the roses.’ In her own words:

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Tuesday, December 11

Opinion: Editorial: Holidays Speed By

Every year is Election Year in Virginia; sometimes every month …

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Monday, December 10

Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

For tens of thousands of families in our area, uncertainty and need are distant from the celebrations and plenty that so many of us associate with this holiday period.

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Saturday, December 8

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Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake Park

More holiday fun in the park this weekend.

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Friday, December 7

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Mackey, West Potomac Best James, Lake Braddock in Shootout

Senior rivals combine for 79 points in early-season matchup.

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Thursday, December 6

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Innovative Ideas Sought for Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center

The goal is to bring greater vibrancy to this historic campus, enhance it as a regional arts destination and generate new revenues.

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Tuesday, December 4

Habits that Stick

Key to making changing old habits and making new ones.

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Girls on the Run Named FCPS Community Partner of the Year

Program offered at more than 60 Fairfax County public schools last year.

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Monday, December 3

Holiday Season with ‘Man of La Mancha’ in Lorton

Workhouse presents the musical for its holiday season production.

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Holiday Story of Redemption and Love in Falls Church

Providence Players present Rob Zapple’s adaptation of ‘A Christmas Carol.’

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