Stories for February 2019

Stories for February 2019

News 2019 February

Stories for February 2019

Wednesday, February 27

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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Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2019

In January, 2019, 9 Great Falls homes sold between $2,150,000-$475,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2019

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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Opinion: Editorial: Consider a Greyhound

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Tuesday, February 26

New Girls on the Block

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

Girl Scout Ambassador Completes Gold Award Project

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Great Falls Safeway Renovated

Company execs and local dignitaries celebrate Safeway remodel with ribbon-cutting, food and fun.

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Pet Connection: Best Friends of Great Falls

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Tuesday, February 19

Great Falls Assisted Living Proposal Revised

Developers present revised plan for assisted living facility.

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Honoring a Half-Century of Service in Great Falls and McLean

Volunteer Firefighter Homer Johns retires after 52 years of service.

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Preserving Great Falls History

Jacque Olin chosen 2019 Tibbetts Award winner by Great Falls Historical Society.

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‘Near and Far’ Exhibit to Open at TD Bank in Great Falls

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Langley High Orchestra to Present Pyramis

Pyramid Concert features orchestral sounds of Hungary

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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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Tuesday, February 12

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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Monday, February 11

Ukulele Songs and Storytime at Great Falls Library

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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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Friday, February 8

Week in Great Falls

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Wednesday, February 6

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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Wrapped in Family, Faith and Anguish in Tysons

1st Stage presents ‘The Brothers Size.’

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Opinion: Column: My Own Sort of Groundhog Day

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Tuesday, February 5

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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Monday, February 4

Celebrating Romance in Great Falls

Where to wine, dine and relax in Great Falls on Valentine’s Day.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Documenting Cub Scout Pack History; Calling All Former Pack 673 Participants

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Great Falls’ Jacque Olin to Receive the Tibbetts Award for 2019

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Three Apparent Weather-Related Deaths Investigated

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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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Friday, February 1

Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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