Stories for February 2023

Stories for February 2023

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Tuesday, February 28

Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand

FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.

FABB

Wednesday, February 22

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Engineering With Empathy

Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need

Engineering With Empathy: Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need

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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Survivor

Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5

Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5

Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature

Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature

Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material

Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material

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Proposed Budget Has a Long Way To Go

Average homeowner would pay about $120 more a year in property taxes.

Budget

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Songwriter in Springfield Has an Ear for Lyrics

Retired scientist creates songs with an upbeat sound to drown the negatives.

Songwriter

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Pet Connection 2023

New Pets Extend Families

New Pets Extend Families

Tuesday, February 21

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‘Every Fatal Overdose Statistic Represents a Person’

Straight talk about opioids in Fairfax County.

Overdoses

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Be the SPARC

SPARC

Column: General Assembly Is Finalizing Bills

Bills

Aging While Black

During Black History Month, local church helps seniors get health and financial assistance.

Aging

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CodeOn 2023 Seeks Hackers

Hackathon in search of solutions for vision impairment

Hackers

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Capital Remodel and Garden Show

Nationally known designer and McLean native Yip Vern is scheduled to appear.

Garden show

Thursday, February 16

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The Beat Goes on with "Daddy-O” Art Show

Workhouse Art Center’s show culminates with bongo and guitars on March 18.

Art at the Workhouse

Wednesday, February 15

Virginia Gaming Commission

Virginia Gaming Commission

Northern Virginia Leadership Awards

Northern Virginia Leadership Awards

Column: Budget Reveals Values and Priorities

Column

Tuesday, February 14

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Marking Black History

County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.

Black History

Our Most Important Criminal Justice Reforms …

… You Haven’t Heard Of

Justice Reforms

Making Progress in Richmond

Making Progress in Richmond

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Who Is the Master Model Builder?

Mini Master Builders help make the choice for the new LEGO Discovery Center.

LEGO

Wednesday, February 8

Because My Dad Secured His Gun …

Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action

Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action

Roundups

Roundups

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Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

“Caring company with a passion for food.”

Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise

Legislative Crossover

Legislative Crossover

Catching up on Reston, Winter 2023

Catching up on Reston,The Independent Progressive Winter 2023

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American Legion Post 1995 Honors U.S. Flags

American Legion Post 1995 Honors U.S. Flags

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Rolling the Dice on Casinos

Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.

Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.

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Did Someone Say Chocolate? Mmmm, Yes, Indeed!

Did Someone Say Chocolate? Mmmm, Yes, Indeed!

Low Cost Pet Clinics

Low Cost Pet Clinics

Tuesday, February 7

Great Falls Youth Habitat Grant

Garden grant

Free Clinics with Cultivate Nature

Nature courses

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Law Enforcement Women Celebrate Valentine’s Day

Non-traditional job holders enjoy traditional celebrations

Valentines

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Recognizing Covid Heroes

Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.

Covid heroes

Wednesday, February 1

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Rise Against Hunger

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.

A Standoff in Richmond

A Standoff in Richmond

Park Authority Chairman Steps Down

Park Authority Chairman Steps Down

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Bunnyman Brewery To Open at Workhouse

Business model hopes to attract customers for art and local brew.

Brewery planned

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Group Discussion Highlights Possible Remedies to Lee Chapel Road

Conference call with county, state and school officials, father of an accident victim and other parents.

Crash conference call

Stuff the Bus Food Drives

Stuff the bus