Stories for August 2017

Stories for August 2017

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Wednesday, August 30

Commentary: #CallTextLive — A Hashtag to Remember

Opinion: Editorial: Helping After Harvey

Give locally in Texas; give money not stuff.

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Northam Outlines Educational Priorities

Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.

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Time for School

Making the transition from summer to the classroom.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 35th Year

Participants can compete in 70 different events.

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.

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Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis

Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.

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‘Disgraced’ at NextStop Theatre in Herndon

Bold award-winning drama.

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New Park Opens in Herndon

Dulles Station Community Park is now open at 13707 Sayward Boulevard.

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Cycling to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Participants in Pan-Mass Challenge keep involved.

Cancer fundraising

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‘Sisterly’ Premiers in Herndon

New award-winning film holds Virginia premiere in Herndon.

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Glow in the Dark in Herndon

Childhood calls, Herndon Parks and Recreation answers with their Glow in the Dark Activity Night.

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Rocks Build Bridges in Herndon

Grassroots social media craze draws people outdoors for summertime fun and camaraderie.

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Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins

Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.

Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.

Tuesday, August 29

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Alarm Clocks and Bell Schedules Replace Summer Fun in Herndon

Fairfax County Public Schools open before Labor Day.

Monday, August 28

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Everyone Counts in Hunter Mill

Thursday, August 24

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The Best of Dranesville District

Supervisor John W. Foust on places he would like newcomers to see.

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Build Your Business with the Power of Trend: Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions

Build Your Business with the Power of Trend Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions by leveraging the home’s greatest visual impact. Come learn how to use trend to grow your business.

Wednesday, August 23

Back to FCPS

Welcome to Fairfax County: ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’

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NOVA Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

A “huge scientific phenomenon.”

Editorial Opinion: Expand Medicaid Now

It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia turned down, but not too late to gain coverage for 400,000 and boost the economy.

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only!

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only! October 5, 7:30pm – Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall

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Places, Events to See In and Around Herndon

Small town charm with award-winning amenities.

Where to Give Locally

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

Keep in Touch

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

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Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

Latest addition, 395 Express Lanes, are scheduled to be opened in 2019.

Area Interstates Have Toll Lane Options

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Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Tuesday, August 22

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 16

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 16

Friday, August 18

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 99 homes sold between $1,100,001-$200,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: July, 2017

Wednesday, August 16

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar Through Labor Day

Reston Herndon Entertainment

Tuesday, August 15

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Aslin Beer Company Moving to Downtown Herndon

Renovation project to provide Pour House and Sour Beer facility.

Opinion: On Events in Charlottesville

What some representatives had to say about hate, bigotry and the deaths and damage that resulted.

Monday, August 14

NOVA Selects New Dean of Nursing

Marsha Atkins Ph.D., has taken the helm.

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Solar Eclipse 2017

Local experts offer instruction in safe viewing.

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Deer Management Season Set to Begin

County authorities hold public meetings to detail program and solicit public feedback.

Wednesday, August 9

Opinion: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

Commentary: Local Impact of Immigration

Tuesday, August 8

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‘American Teacher’ from Herndon High

Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern to host book signing and celebration for Douglas Graney’s book on Sunday, Aug. 13, 5-7 p.m.

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Giving Crime ‘a Go-Away Party’

Fifteen Herndon neighborhoods invite local law enforcement officers to their community cookouts and festivities.

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Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

Thursday, August 3

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

Special Election for School Board

Wednesday, August 2

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through mid August

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through mid August

Tuesday, August 1

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‘Willy Wonka’ at Herndon High Stage

Cast and crew lead the audience into a world of pure imagination.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Renaming To Proceed

An open letter to the community.

Opinion: Editorial: So Many Chances to Vote

Next up, Fairfax County School Board At-Large, Aug. 29.