Stories for February 2019

No Property Tax Rate Increase and Fully Funded Public Schools in Fairfax County

County executive presents proposed FY 2020 budget.

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Virginia Firefighter’s Death Prompts Highway Safety Legislation

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FCPD Mourns Death of K-9 Doby

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Sharon Bulova and Sprite

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Goodbye, Dear Atlas

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Opinion: Column: The Following is a Test

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Giving Up the Car Keys?

Recognizing warning signs that it might be time to stop driving.

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NRA Receives two Valentine’s Day Visits from Protesters

U.S. Congress addresses gun violence epidemic in House committee for the first time in six years.

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Helping Rescue Area Wildlife

Rescue League launches vegetarian/vegan policy for events; seeks volunteers.

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Opinion: Editorial: Consider a Greyhound

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Blue Wave Retains 86th District

Ibraheem S. Samirah (D) defeats Gregg Garrett Nelson (R) in Special Election.

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Public Helps Chart Better Bus Service for Herndon-Reston Area

FCDOT reaches out to the community.

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Herndon Depot Museum Shines

The “Depot’s” 2019 Season opens Sunday, March 3 with a Train Show.

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Floris School Eagles Soar in Science

Where can science take an elementary school-aged child?

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Herndon Hounds and Purrfect Kitties

Residents tell tales of love and antics.

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New Girls on the Block

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

Students’ Safety First in Herndon

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South Elden Area Plan Moves On in Herndon

Comstock envisions a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment with multi-modality options.

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Interest Runs High in Early Voting in 86th District

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‘Dates Matter’ for Herndon Pastor

Pastor Dorian Baker Accepts Proclamation “African American History Month February 2019” from Mayor and Herndon Town Council.

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Opinion: Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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Opinion: Column: Enough About Cancer

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Virginia Joins States to Sue Trump Over Wall Funding

Concern over loss of funds for local military bases.

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Virginia General Assembly Repeals ‘Jim Crow’ Minimum Wage Exemptions

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Law Would Protect Elderly Against Financial Crimes in Virginia

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Fairfax Adult Softball Holds Record-setting Fundraiser

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Tolls Off the Table for Fairfax County Parkways

Public opposes Express Toll Lanes on Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways.

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During Black History Month: A Look at African American Art in Arlington

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

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Reston-Herndon Community Creates 10,000 Handwritten Valentines

Barbera Foundation spreads love and optimism powered by one-off volunteerism, social media and the desire to be a force of positive change.

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E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?

Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.

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Black Leaders Call for Forgiveness for Governor Northam

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‘Profound Regret’ for History of Lynchings in Virginia

General Assembly seeks reconciliation.

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‘Living Coral’ Named 2019 Color of the Year

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.

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VCU Yearbooks Had Blackface Photos as Recently as ’89

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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Prices in Happy Hour Ads

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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2020 Advertised Budget

Budget prioritizes employee compensation with $55.2 million more for teacher salary scales.

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Opinion: Column: So Far, So Good

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86th District Candidates Share Their History, Viewpoints

Special Election for member of the House of Delegates 86th District to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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An Evening to Treasure in Herndon

Father Daughter Dance offers a keepsake moment in time.

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Modern and Traditional Quilt Show at RCC Lake Anne

Works by seven local and talented quilters on display – a must-see event.

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American Heart Month

Making healthy diet and exercise choices are two keys to preventing heart disease.

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As Virginia Redistricting Plans Advance, Advocates Slam House Bill

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Focus on Safer Driving in Virginia

General Assembly bans holding cellphones while driving.

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Sheltering Homeless Neighbors in Fairfax County

Extreme cold sees increased need.

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‘A Decade of Transformation – a Future of Opportunity’

NoVa Chamber hosts 27th Annual Economic Conference.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Assistance League Receives Grant

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Re-think Spraying

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Extremely Disappointed

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Protecting Human Rights Advocates

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Common-sense Measures

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Amending the 2019 Wish List

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Opinion: Column: My Own Sort of Groundhog Day

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Virginia GOP, Dems Clash Over Abortion Bill

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Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Facing State Tax Increase

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Drones to Help with Public Safety in Fairfax County?

County Presents Draft Proposal for drone program at public meetings.

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Bold New Dramatic Comedy in Herndon

NextStop Theatre presents ‘The Wolves.’

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Herndon Town Council Recognizes Retiring Police Officer

Lt. Michael "Mike" B. Berg retires after nearly 33 years of service.

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Rowan Tree Planted in Herndon

First women-focused coworking and cogrowth community in Virginia opens in Town of Herndon.

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Herndon: Let the Music Play!

BZA reverses house concert zoning violation.

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Herndon, Sterling Men Plead Guilty to Running a Prostitution Business

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Public Input Sought on Herndon-Reston Connector Bus Service

Multiple ways to participate and free ride coupons.

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College Scholarship Program Opens to Local Criminal Justice Majors

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Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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Stories for February 2019

Wednesday, February 27

County executive presents proposed FY 2020 budget.

Recognizing warning signs that it might be time to stop driving.

U.S. Congress addresses gun violence epidemic in House committee for the first time in six years.

Rescue League launches vegetarian/vegan policy for events; seeks volunteers.

Ibraheem S. Samirah (D) defeats Gregg Garrett Nelson (R) in Special Election.

FCDOT reaches out to the community.

The “Depot’s” 2019 Season opens Sunday, March 3 with a Train Show.

Tuesday, February 26

Where can science take an elementary school-aged child?

Residents tell tales of love and antics.

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

Thursday, February 21

Comstock envisions a walkable, pedestrian-friendly environment with multi-modality options.

Pastor Dorian Baker Accepts Proclamation “African American History Month February 2019” from Mayor and Herndon Town Council.

Tuesday, February 19

Concern over loss of funds for local military bases.

Public opposes Express Toll Lanes on Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways.

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

Wednesday, February 13

Barbera Foundation spreads love and optimism powered by one-off volunteerism, social media and the desire to be a force of positive change.

Tuesday, February 12

Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.

General Assembly seeks reconciliation.

Monday, February 11

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.

Budget prioritizes employee compensation with $55.2 million more for teacher salary scales.

Thursday, February 7

Special Election for member of the House of Delegates 86th District to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19.

Father Daughter Dance offers a keepsake moment in time.

Works by seven local and talented quilters on display – a must-see event.

Wednesday, February 6

Making healthy diet and exercise choices are two keys to preventing heart disease.

General Assembly bans holding cellphones while driving.

Extreme cold sees increased need.

NoVa Chamber hosts 27th Annual Economic Conference.

Tuesday, February 5

Monday, February 4

County Presents Draft Proposal for drone program at public meetings.

Friday, February 1

NextStop Theatre presents ‘The Wolves.’

Lt. Michael "Mike" B. Berg retires after nearly 33 years of service.

First women-focused coworking and cogrowth community in Virginia opens in Town of Herndon.

BZA reverses house concert zoning violation.

Multiple ways to participate and free ride coupons.