Stories for September 2021

Stories for September 2021

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Wednesday, September 29

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Improvements and Developments in Great Falls, 2021

Effects on travel, housing, and dark skies

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Good Vibes in Great Falls

The favorite places and events in 2021

Favorite places

Great Falls Citizens Association

Great Falls Citizens Association

New Executive Director for Celebrate Great Falls

Great Falls Exec Director

Tuesday, September 28

Give Locally

For tens of thousands of families in our area, uncertainty and need; nonprofits face drop in contributions.

Donate locally

New Park Authority Executive Director

New FCPA

Wednesday, September 22

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Come Celebrate, Curtain Going Up

Live, in-person show-time returns to Center for the Arts.

Live, in-person show-time returns to Center for the Arts.

Fairfax County Police Publication of ‘Shame List’ Endangers Immigrant Residents

Fairfax County Police Publication of ‘Shame List’ Endangers Immigrant Residents

COVID Pain Reaches Far

Va. Employment Commission processed 136,000 unemployment claims in 2019, but that number surged to 1.4 million in 2020.

Va. Employment Commission processed 136,000 unemployment claims in 2019, but that number surged to 1.4 million in 2020.

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Let the Games Begin

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.

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Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Opens New Capital One Hall

Celebrating the return of joyous live music at a Northern Virginia destination like no other.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Opens New Capital One Hall

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Halloween Is Coming

Get in the fright-night mood with all new outdoor haunted trail at the Workhouse Arts Center

Get in the fright-night mood with all new outdoor haunted trail at the Workhouse Arts Center

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24th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands

24th Annual Virginia Showcase of Bands

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Saving the Integrity of Historic Georgetown Pike

200-year-old tree and a National Register of Historic Places structure threatened.

Saving the Integrity of Georgetown Pike, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Preservation of historic trees and "summer road" threatened.

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‘Courage in Journalism’

Kemal Kurspahic dies at 74.

Kemal Kurspahic dies at 74.

Tuesday, September 21

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New Fire Station Opens in McLean

Station No. 44 will help serve Tysons areas.

New fire station

Can Mentally Challenging Games Prevent Cognitive Decline?

Consistent brain fitness connected to improved memory, reasoning and processing.

Can Mentally Challenging Games Prevent Cognitive Decline?

Lisa Lombardozzi Named 2021 Northwest Fairfax Distinguished Citizen by Powhatan District of the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Lisa Lombardozzi Named 2021 Northwest Fairfax Distinguished Citizen by Powhatan District of the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Whose Choice?

Opinion

Monday, September 20

Early Voting Options Expand

Secure drop box option joins mail-in and in-person voting starting Sept. 17.

early voting

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VolunteerFest, 2021

Volunteers work on projects countywide for the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Volunteers

Helping Children Develop Healthy Friendships

Positive relationships with peers offer happiness and security.

Friends

Wednesday, September 15

Fairfax County Observances for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Fairfax County Observances for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

9/11’s 20th Anniversary at Great Falls Freedom Memorial

9/11’s 20th Anniversary at Great Falls Freedom Memorial

To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11

In unity, they remember; united, they serve in tribute.

To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11

Sunday, September 12

Great Falls Creamery, Where Summer Doesn’t End

Icy treats pair well with Great Falls Park.

Creamery

Wednesday, September 8

Opinion: When Odds Are Stacked Against the Many ...

We need our local leaders to set an example for the type of world class workers’ rights that will attract and keep working families, budding professionals, and hungry entrepreneurs here.

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Outpouring of Local Help for Afghan Refugees

The need is great for volunteers, monetary donations and more.

Thousands of Afghan refugees have landed at Dulles Airport in recent days.

Thursday, September 2

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Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally

Afghan Americans speak out.

The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

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Get Your Flu Shot

Local health officials say it's important to get both flu and COVID vaccines, and CDC says they can be given at the same time.

As students return to in-person learning while social distancing and mask mandates are less in evidence, local health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot to prevent an uptick in the number flu and COVID-19 cases.

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Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally

Afghan Americans speak out.

The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

Opinion: Commentary: Record Setting Times

Not intending to repeat a column I wrote a few weeks ago, but it is hot outside!

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Facing Eviction

Virginia has new protections for renters, but temporary measures expire next year.

The clock is ticking for renters across Virginia who are in danger of being evicted. People of color and low-income Virginians are most at risk.

Wednesday, September 1

Opinion: Commentary: Detailing Relief in Dollars

On Monday Aug. 2, the Virginia General Assembly convened in Richmond for a Special Session to allocate federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and appoint judges to fill eight vacancies on the Virginia Court of Appeals.

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‘Celebration of Trees’ Campaign Starts September 1

Local environmental organizations want you to know how important it is to plant and preserve native plants.

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Designing a Mountain Getaway

A minimalist design allows the landscape to take center stage.

If you drive about an hour and a half west of Arlington, through winding roads lined with trees that create a kaleidoscope of changing tree leaves, you’ll reach the village of Syria, Virginia and an idyllic vacation home curated by designers from The Nest Egg.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Heat Rising: Population Density?

Local governments and the general public are beginning to become aware that on extremely hot days, high temperatures in urban areas can vary greatly, even over short distances.