Wednesday, October 30
Generation Gap
Millennials and Gen X now outnumber older voters. So why do Baby Boomers dominate?
Millennials and Gen Xers now outnumber Baby Boomers and older voters in Virginia, according to data from the Census Bureau. But that doesn’t mean they have as much influence. Census numbers also show another trend: People over the age of 45 vote at much higher rates.
2018 Report: Nearly 7,000 Virginia Absentee Ballots Mailed Too Late
Voters have already returned more absentee ballots in 2019 than the last time all 140 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot.
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Tuesday, October 29
Go Vote in Fairfax County! Election Day Is Nov. 5.
It matters more than ever; do your part, don’t miss this chance.
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Monday, October 28
Music ‘Fur’ All Ages to Enjoy in McLean
Langley High Orchestra performs first concert of the school year.
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Lundegards Honored at Colvin Run Mill
Historic site barn renamed after Bob and Marjorie Lundegard.
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Georgetown Pike Gets Walkable
A new path will allow Great Falls residents to walk or bike from their neighborhoods to Seneca Square.
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Traveling Players Ensemble Comes to Tysons
New studio at the Tysons Corner Center to open in January of 2020.
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Wednesday, October 23
2.4 Million Older Adults in U.S. Identify as LGBT
The joys and obstacles of coming out later in life
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Inova’s Health Innovation District Approved
New center will elevate Fairfax County as a destination for health discovery, research, education, and treatment.
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Electric Vehicle Showcase in Fairfax County
Event highlights how EVs are essential for clean air and fighting climate change.
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School Improvement Projects in 2019 FCPS School Bond
Voters in Fairfax County will vote yes or no on the $360 million referendum.
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Tuesday, October 22
Opinion: Commentary: Speaking Truth About Redistricting
School boundary changes can be in the taxpayer, school management, and students’ best interest.
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Monday, October 21
Eye-opening Movie Screened at Langley and McLean High Schools
Safe Community Coalition screens “LIKE” documentary.
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Wednesday, October 16
Keeping Children Safe on Halloween
Safety advocates offer tips ranging from costumes to trick-or-treating.
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Tuesday, October 15
No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia
Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.
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Monday, October 14
Wednesday, October 9
Local Designers Create Dream Home for Charity
Proceeds will help preserve historic sites such as an Underground Railroad stop and one of the first public schools for African Americans.
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Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Tuesday, October 8
Building Community that Works for Everyone
Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. receives community leadership award.
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Monday, October 7
Wednesday, October 2
Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer
Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.
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Local Teens Make Washington International Horse Show Work
Show engages local teenagers to brainstorm, help with Kids’ Day, Barn Night and more.
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Fairfax County Park Authority Honored Nationally
Wins national Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks and Recreation.
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