Stories for July 2019

Stories for July 2019

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Wednesday, July 31

Registration Underway for Senior Olympics

Volunteers also needed.

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Kofi Annan Resigns as Fairfax County NAACP President

Fairfax NAACP issues statement; Sean Perryman assumes presidency.

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Traveling with Pets

Advanced planning is necessary when bringing a pet along on a family vacation.

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Tuesday, July 30

Virginia Department of Health Investigating Intestinal Bug

Health Districts in the Region Seeking the Cause of Cyclosporiasis Increase.

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Opinion: Commentary: Back-to-School Rituals Cause Stress

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Saturday, July 27

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Lee District Field Gets Resurfaced

This field is on the 10-year plan.

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Public Outdoor Artwork on Display in Lorton

Workhouse to present Mural Project and Festival.

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Friday, July 26

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‘Sensible Gun Legislation’ Rejected Again

Local activists reaffirm their commitment to gun violence prevention movement.

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Thursday, July 25

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Springfield Is Looking for a few Good Signs

County revitalization office is working with local officials on new gateway signs.

Sprinfield signs

Wednesday, July 24

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Beating the Heat

Seniors at greater risk for heat-related illnesses

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Tuesday, July 23

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Opinion: Commentary: Honoring Molly’s Gift

We are working toward the day that no one dies waiting for an organ.

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Opinion: Commentary: National Night Out

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Opinion: Commentary: Should Drivers and Taxpayers Spend More for I-66 Express Lanes to Extend the Orange Line?

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Monday, July 22

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One Small Step

Man’s greatest journey continues to inspire.

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Fair Lakes Chick-fil-A Hosts “Super Hero Night” For Local Preschooler

Portion of sales will go to The Cure Starts Now Foundation

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Wednesday, July 17

Karen Corbett Sanders Elected Fairfax County School Board Chair

Tamara Derenak Kaufax elected Vice Chair.

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Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service in Fairfax County

Occasionally, cans go untouched on trash day.

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Creating Travel Journals with Children

Helping children capture vacation memories through journaling

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More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon

Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas.

More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon

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Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service

Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.

Trash Collecting

Tuesday, July 16

Opinion: Commentary: Human Trafficking Supply and Demand

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Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade

Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade

Friday, July 12

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Lorton Barber Shop: 20 Years As a Local Favorite

Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.

Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.

Friday, July 5

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Lee District Nights: Sounds of Summer

Fairfax County Park Authority sponsors Summer Entertainment Series on Wednesday nights.

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Thursday, July 4

Wednesday, July 3

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Burnout at Work

Recognizing the symptoms and strategies for relief.

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Fairfax County Fire Chief John Butler

The road from Liberia to Fairfax County, with vision to regain the reins of an organization bruised by claims of bullying and harassment.

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Opinion: Commentary: Mason’s Role in Founding the Nation

Establishing three branches of government, freedom of the press, freedom of religion, and civilian military control were all elements from Virginia’s founding documents.

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Tuesday, July 2

Three Area Students Receive National PTA Reflections Award

Three Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students received awards in the National PTA Reflections arts contest.

Monday, July 1

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Changing the Culture of High School Soccer

Referee Ben Glass Awards $5,000 to 10 teams in Varsity Soccer Sportsmanship Challenge.

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