Stories for May 2023

Stories for May 2023

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Wednesday, May 31

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Honoring Long Hours and Late Nights

Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.

Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.

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New Library App Offers More

Arlington Public Library

Virginia Ann “Ginny” Fowler

Obituary

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Re-Visioning Lake Anne for Fun and Profit

Independent Progressive

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Fiscal Cliff Lite

Commentary

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Memorial Day Weekend 2023

Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.

Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.

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‘Their Sacrifice Was Not In Vain’

Biden pays tribute to the fallen.

Memorial Day 2023

Volunteers of the Year, Feeding Hungry People

Volunteers of the Year, Feeding Hungry People

Alerts for Armed Forces Cycling Classic June 3-4

Alerts for Armed Forces Cycling Classic June 3-4

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AWLA: First Animal Welfare Organization Certified Autism Center

AWLA: First Animal Welfare Organization Certified Autism Center

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LET THE MUSIC PLAY

Mount Vernon Concert Band

Mount Vernon Concert Band

Electric Vehicle Showcase

Electric Vehicle Showcase

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Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands

Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands

About the Attack on Staff at U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly’s Office

A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.

Mental illness

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State Highways with Confederate Names Officially Renamed

State decision snagged a month ago.

Street names

Wednesday, May 24

Steps to Succession

Steps to Succession

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Reimagining Lake Anne in Two Directions

Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?

Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?

About the Attack on Staff at U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly’s Office

A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.

A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.

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Pham Now Charged with Federal Crime

Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.

Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.

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McLean Day 2023

A festival for welcoming, inclusive community

New MCC Board announced.

Fairfax County Safety Fair Is June 3

Fairfax County Safety Fair Is June 3

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Tephra ICA Arts Festival 2023

Launches 50th anniversary celebration

Launches 50th anniversary celebration

Daytime Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault

Daytime Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault

GFCA Board Introduces Its Nominated Board Slate

Additional nominations accepted May 31.

Additional nominations accepted May 31.

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Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth

Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth

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Candidate Q&A: Natalie Roy

Candidate Q&A: Natalie Roy

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Candidate Q&A: Jonathan Dromgoole

Candidate Q&A: Jonathan Dromgoole

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Candidate Q&A: Maureen Coffey

Candidate Q&A: Maureen Coffey

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It’s Easy—Just Fill in the Bullets

Primary ballots will be using ranked choice voting; here’s what that means.

How To Vote: Ranked Choice Voting

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$5000 in Scholarships Awarded

Equal Justice Initiative and Alexandria Community Remembrance Project honor Alexandria City High School Students

Equal Justice Initiative and Alexandria Community Remembrance Project honor Alexandria City High School Students

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Services Help Older Adults Stay in Their Homes

Caregiver Corner

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Slow Down, Save Lives

Slow Down, Save Lives

Slow Down, Save LivesSlow Down, Save Lives

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Gloria Flanagan

SBDC assistant director dies at 70.

SBDC assistant director dies at 70.

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Memorial Day

Remembering the cost of freedom.

Remembering the cost of freedom.

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Summer Arrives

Summer Arrives

What Is Going On with Virginia Taxes?

Taxes

Make a Mental Note

Mental Health

Jeni's Ice Cream Everywhere

Jeni's Ice Cream

Tuesday, May 23

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Community Matrix: Path to More Equitable Policing in Fairfax County

Police Reform Matrix Working Group shares recommendations at public safety committee meeting.

Police

Thursday, May 18

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Moving Moderately in a Model T

Model T

Wednesday, May 17

Vienna Town Council Adopts FY2024 Budget

Vienna Town Council Adopts FY2024 Budget

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Not Yet Enough

Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.

Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.

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‘Her Addiction Led to Her Incredibly Bad Decisions’

Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.

Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.

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Cleaning Up Trails to Historic Church, Cemetery

Cleaning Up Trails to Historic Church, Cemetery

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Feed Fairfax 5K Yields Money and Meals

Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.

Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.

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Grading the Potomac River

Stormwater runoff pollution remains a major threat.

Stormwater runoff pollution remains a major threat.

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Navy’s First-in-Class Expeditionary Medical Ship

Named after National Naval Medical Center Bethesda

Navy’s First-in-Class Expeditionary Medical Ship Named after National Naval Medical Center BethesdaNamed after National Naval Medical Center Bethesda

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‘Friends’ Group to Raise Funds to Bridge Gap for Outdoor Fitness Park at Potomac Community Center

Friends of the Potomac Community Center need your help to raise the remaining funds needed.

Friends of the Potomac Community Center need your help to raise the remaining funds needed.

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AFAC Benefits from Stamp Out Hunger Drive

AFAC Benefits from Stamp Out Hunger Drive

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Words for the World

An Anthology of Arlington Young Poets.

An Anthology of Arlington Young Poets.

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Everything You Need to Know about Heartworm

Prevent heartworm in your pets, but heartworm treatment in rescued dogs is almost always successful.

Prevent heartworm in your pets, but heartworm treatment in rescued dogs is almost always successful.

News Briefs

News Briefs

Off the Menu: Restaurant News and Notes

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Virginia Makes Strides Against Human Trafficking

Virginia Makes Strides Against Human Trafficking

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Dedicating the Dave Evans Memorial Field

Dedicating the Dave Evans Memorial Field

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Mental Health on the Minds of Many

Mental Health on the Minds of Many

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NAACP School Board Forum

Hunter Mill school board candidates Melanie Meren and Paul Thomas answer tough questions.

School Board

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School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP

Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.

School Board

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Virginia Has Made It Easier To Vote

Early voting, underway through June 17, could increase primary turnout in critical upcoming election

Voting

Tuesday, May 16

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Thoughts on Civil Discourse in the Wake of Violence

Thoughts

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Devastating Attack

Chantilly man charged with four felonies.

U.S. Capitol Police said that last year they investigated some 7,500 cases of potential threats against members of Congress.

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Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum

At-large school board candidates answer tough questions.

School Board

Wednesday, May 10

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Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At

Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.

Clutter

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Hot Rods Hover at Hayfield

Parking lot is full of classic cruisers from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Hot Rods

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‘Teens Nearly Ended this Police Officer’s Life’

Speeding car crashes into two vehicles on parkway.

Close Call

Friday, May 5

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Hemlock Overlook Park Recognized as Old Growth Forest

Trees are “treasures in our backyard”

Hemlock forest

Wednesday, May 3

Area News Briefs

News Briefs

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General Assembly Recognizes Outstanding Efforts

Guinness World Record holder and animal advocate praised

Animal Advocate

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Fishing Boats Retrofitted for Improved Service to Veterans

Veterans Fishing Adventures returns to fleet of four

Boats