Wednesday, January 30
Senior Living: Weightlifting in the Golden Years
When done properly, strength training can have tremendous benefits for seniors.
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How to Best Meet Needs of Older Residents in Fairfax County?
County-wide survey seeks public input.
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Tuesday, January 29
Saturday, January 26
Town of Herndon Holds Swearing-In Ceremony for Council
First Latino American and Nepalese American Town Councilmembers make history as they take the oath of office.
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Friday, January 25
GOP Committee Nominates Gregg Nelson for 86th District
Independent requests Fairfax County GOP Committee not to put a candidate forward.
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Herndon Home Receives Historic Structure Plaque
Tim Bonnett and Kimra Traynor home at 904 Elden Street recognized.
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Honoring Dr. King at Frying Pan Farm Park
History, cooperation and service events deemed successful.
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Wednesday, January 23
Tuesday, January 22
Stuffing the Bus to Help Hungry Kids in Fairfax County
County and community unite for neighbors in need.
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Opinion: Editorial: ‘My Hopes Have Already Been Dashed’
Current General Assembly session generates frustrations.
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Saturday, January 19
Impacted? How to Survive the Shutdown
Dulles Regional Chamber presents panel to advise individuals and businesses.
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Friday, January 18
Thursday, January 17
Integrity And Ethical Business Practices In Real Estate And Property Management
sponsored
For some businesses, simply doing what is legal may be good enough; but each member of our team has bound himself/herself to a higher standard because our vocation is central to the interests of the nation and its citizens. The practice of real estate helps provide housing, places of commerce, industries and farms while preserving a healthful environment. For this reason, the practice of real estate imposes a grave social responsibility and a patriotic duty upon myself and others who practice real estate agency and brokerage. Our team believes that working as a real estate professional is a responsibility of integrity and honor.
Wednesday, January 16
Virginia Black Caucus Unveils Legislative Priorities
Focus on education, ERA, civil rights, voting rights and criminal justice reforms.
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Database Chronicles 400 Years of Virginia House of Delegates
400 years of members; database contains more than 9,000 men — but just 91 women.
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Virginia Minimum Wage Boost, Backed by Women’s Groups
Advances to full Senate; paid family leave, gender identity protection also considered.
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Hundreds March in Richmond for Women and Minority Rights
‘What do we want? Equal rights. When do we want them? Now.’
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Virginia Lawmakers Eye Paid Family Leave
Funding for the proposed program would be provided by a family and medical leave insurance fund established by the Employment Commission and financed through payroll taxes.
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Virginia Faculty Members Lobby Legislators on Higher Education
Focus on reform, plus money for salary increases, boosting tuition assistance and increasing student access to higher education.
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Virginia Lawmakers Seek Information on Prisoner Segregation
Bills would require Department of Corrections to track duration, demographics, disabilities of inmates in solitary.
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U.S. District Court Sets Deadline for Redistricting ‘Special Master’
Recommendations would affect 2019 elections.
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Tuesday, January 15
Strategic Priority: Recruiting Great Teachers in Fairfax County
Superintendent presents public schools’ budget for FY 2020.
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Opinion: Editorial: Pay Attention, State Legislature Not Gridlocked
Thousands of bills considered over 45 days could have a big impact on your life, for better or for worse.
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Friday, January 11
Wednesday, January 9
Boysko Wins Wexton Seat
Democrats enter the new year with a fresh victory and a full head of steam.
.Virginia’s 33rd state Senate District was once a solidly Republican seat, a place where conservative voters repeatedly rewarded Bill Mims for opposing same-sex marriage and championing homeschooling. But ever since Mims resigned to take a job in the McDonnell administration, the seat has been held by a succession of Democrats on their way to bigger and better things.
Tuesday, January 8
Northam Touts Bills on Voting Rights and Campaign Financing
Local legislators sponsoring election-oriented bills.
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Education Issues Take Center Stage
Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.
Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.
Monday, January 7
Annual Holiday Shoe Drive Benefits Students in Herndon
Supervisor John W. Foust brings the community together to show kindness and generosity.
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Saturday, January 5
Friday, January 4
Thursday, January 3
Dulles Toll Rates Increase Jan. 1
Primarily use is for financing Phase 2 of the Silver Line construction project.
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Democrats May Call Firehouse Primary for 86th District Seat
Four contenders lineup ready to vie for the possible vacancy.
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