Stories for July 2018

Stories for July 2018

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Monday, July 30

Opinion: Editorial: Citizens Associations are Valuable Community Resources

Wednesday, July 25

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Our ‘Almost’ Office Pet

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New Board Chair Leads Fairfax County Public Schools

Corbett Sanders reviews current educational issues.

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Shared Mission: Caring for Animals

Shelter and its Friends group encourages pet adoptions.

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Lorton Library Challenge ‘Takes You Everywhere’

Library integrates STEAM activities with reading program for the summer.

The Lorton Library is halfway through their Summer Reading Adventure, which runs from June 15 to Sept. 1.

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Treated to Luxury: From the Streets of Turkey

Willie, a golden retriever from Turkey, made his way to Virginia from a foreign adoption agency.

Lisa and Casey Forrester, from Fairfax Station, found Kyra’s Rescue, an adoption agency in D.C., which has a similar application process to here but for homeless dogs from Turkey.

Tuesday, July 24

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Workhouse Brewfest Returns to Lorton

The third annual event not resting on previous laurels.

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Mount Vernon District Progress Report

Supervisor Storck evaluates his office’s accomplishments.

Commentary: Do Not Separate Children and Families

What we have learned.

Commentary: New Policy for Police in Fairfax Schools

Commentary: Protect Immigrant Students from ICE

Friday, July 20

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Will Your Business or Organization Be Featured in the 2018-2019 Newcomers & Community Guide?

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Our award-winning annual Special Pullout Newcomers and Community Guides for each of our 15 communities with inside facts on what makes each community special, their secret places, the real power players, how to get involved and more will publish on August 22, 2018.

Wednesday, July 18

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Girls Learn about Fire and Rescue at Camp

To give girls confidence in their abilities, push them beyond their comfort zone.

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Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features

Safety standards affect design.

Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features

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Native American Speaker Highlights History, Fights Stereotypes

Karenne Wood gives a presentation for the Burke Historical Society.

Native American Speaker Highlights History, Fights Stereotypes

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One Teen Killed, Two Injured in Fairfax Station Crash

Detectives believe speed, but not alcohol, was a factor in the crash.

Fatal crash on Fairfax Station Road

Tuesday, July 17

Friday, July 13

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Designing a Midsummer Table

Using flowers and color to create a summer wonderland.

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Safe Virginia Initiative Looks ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’

The ADAMS Center event focuses on communities of faith’s response to violence.

Thursday, July 12

Commentary: The Welcoming Inclusion Network

Making Fairfax County accessible to all abilities.

Tuesday, July 3

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Seniors Give English Lessons to Teens in Brazil

Seniors Give English Lessons to Teens in Brazil

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Finding Balance, in Life and Arts

Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.

Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.

Monday, July 2

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