Stories for June 2018

Stories for June 2018

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Friday, June 29

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Burke Community’s ‘Living Room’ Relocating in July

The 20-year-old Hopsfrog Grille plans to expand its service by moving to a larger location.

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Ten Years of Community and Learning at Burke Centre Library

Library’s 10th anniversary event features a variety of entertainment.

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Pedestrian Bridges Could Cross Braddock Road

Why does a millennial cross the road? To get to transit, perhaps.

Thursday, June 28

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Vienna Wireless Society Holds Field Day

About 50 people take part in the 24-hour national amateur radio event at Burke Lake Park.

Wednesday, June 27

Tuesday, June 26

Opinion: Commentary: When the Dangerous Unknown Is Preferable

We must recommit ourselves to being steadfast in our compassion for and dedication to assisting those fleeing violence, terror, and oppression.

Monday, June 25

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Summertime Activities in the Burke, Springfield and Fairfax Station Area

Summer is here, and with the warm weather come outdoor activities, as well as other fun and neighborhood events that can’t be missed.

Saturday, June 23

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Burke Road Plans Debated

Flood control, parking lot expansion and sidewalks are part of realignment discussion.

Tuesday, June 19

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Talking to Children about Suicide

Creating safe environment is key to opening a discussion.

Opinion: Commentary: The Art of a Deal with the Devil

Sunday, June 17

Commentary: Richmond Highlights: 94-1 for Metro Reform

General Assembly session wrap-up.

Thursday, June 14

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Virginia Voters Choose Firebrand

Corey Stewart to lead Republican ticket this fall.

Conservative firebrand Corey Stewart was denied an opportunity to be the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2013. And then he came within striking distance of being the party’s standard-bearer in the gubernatorial campaign last year. Now, finally, the chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors has secured a spot at the top of the ticket, bringing his brand of anti-immigrant, pro-Confederate Trumpism to the race against incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.

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Wexton to Take on Comstock

Moderate state senator did not get pulled to the left in primary.

State Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-33) made a name for herself in Northern Virginia as a tough-as-nails prosecutor, including one case that grabbed national headlines involving a woman who persuaded her boyfriend to kill her father with a samurai sword. During her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, she never lost that sense of law-and-order grit, refusing to be pulled to the left as other candidates were calling for President Trump to be impeached.

Wednesday, June 13

Cappies: The Next Theatrical Generation Takes the Stage

The 19th Annual 2018 Cappies Award Gala honors area high school talent.

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Preparing Home for Summer

From finding spaces for wet swimsuits and school papers to adding new throw pillows, small touches can add a warm-weather feel.

Monday, June 11

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Lake Braddock Softball Falls in State Quarterfinals

Bruins win first region championship since 2002.

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‘Burke Airport’ Story Revisited

Retired teacher Mary Lipsey of Ravensworth tells of the community’s years-long fight to save their land from development.

Wednesday, June 6

Column: Creature Comforts

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Families Meditating Together

Family mindfulness practices can boost overall wellbeing.

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Commentary: Filling the Summer Gap

Commentary: Green for Medicaid

The most important vote I have ever taken.

Opinion: Editorial: Medicaid Expansion Will Save Lives

Almost too many benefits to count that will help all Virginians, including economic stimulus.

Commentary: Potential for Progress on Pension Reform

Monday, June 4

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Burke Honors the Fallen

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony held on the grounds of the Burke Centre Conservancy.

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Woodson Girls’ Lax Wins Region Championship

Senior attacker Logan Dougherty scores nine goals in victory.

Saturday, June 2

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Obituary: Larry from Flowers ‘n’ Ferns Dies

Was long-time fixture of Burke Town Plaza Shopping Center.