Stories for July 2017

Stories for July 2017

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Monday, July 31

Saving Your Skin

How to prevent sun damage while enjoying summer vacation.

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

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Sun Protective Clothing

Stylish, comfortable and good for you

Wednesday, July 26

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Daphne of Centreville

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‘You Have to Choose to Succeed’ in Fair Oaks

FACETS honors students’ academic achievements.

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‘You Have to Choose to Succeed’ in Centreville

FACETS honors students’ academic achievements.

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Gatorade Honors Brandon McGorty

$1,000 award goes to CYA Track.

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Virginia Run Riptide Vanquishes Crosspointe Cruisers

Virginia Run Riptide’s Final A Meet

FACETS Combats Hunger

Donations needed for food during summer.

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Jax

Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography

Teacher Arrested for Child Pornography

Man Found Dead in Centreville Pond

Man Found Dead in Centreville Pond

Arrest Made in Gang-Related Stabbing

Arrest Made in Gang-Related Stabbing

Crime Report

Crime Report

Springfield Man Dies in Two-Car Crash

Springfield Man Dies in Two-Car Crash

Monday, July 24

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Victor the Vulture

Beating the Odds

Department of Family Services celebrates 2017 high school graduation.

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Fairfax County Pursuing Environmental Goals

Bulova hosts County Environmental Showcase.

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Behind the Badge

Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.

Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence

There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

Tuesday, July 18

Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared

Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.

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Community Invited to ‘Stock Our Shelves’ for WFCM’s Food Pantry

Community Invited to ‘Stock Our Shelves’ for WFCM’s Food Pantry

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Murder Case Mistrial after Jurors Deadlock

Case involves post-wedding stabbing at Cabell’s Mill.

Murder Case Mistrial after Jurors Deadlock

Monday, July 17

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Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’

Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.

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Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County

Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals

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Summer Book Clubs for Children

Ideal time to instill a love of reading, say experts.

Friday, July 14

Chantilly Home Sales: June, 2017

In June, 2017, 35 homes sold between $1,240,000-$68,272 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: June, 2017

Centreville Home Sales: June, 2017

In June, 2017, 132 Centreville homes sold between $1,337,500-$179,900.

Centreville Home Sales: June, 2017

Tuesday, July 11

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‘The Cast Fills This Story with Magic’

Westfield Summer Stage presents “Beauty and the Beast.”

Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health

Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.

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Small Home Gets Big Honor

Old Town home is finalist in national contest.

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Redefining Space

Designer thinks outside the proverbial box.

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Recreating a Childhood Oasis

Home features chef’s kitchen and saltwater pool.

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Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.

Monday, July 10

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Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders

TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.

How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.

Thursday, July 6

Give Blood, Save Lives

Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.

Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.

Wednesday, July 5

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Virginia Run Riptide

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‘A Credit to Law Enforcement’ in Sully District

Sully Police Lt. Alan Hanson receives prestigious honor

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‘Something Upbeat and Valuable’ in Chantilly

Sully Senior Center opens

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Help Sought in Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect

Fairfax bank robbery

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At American Legion Boys State

American Legion Boys State

Johnson To Lead Special Services

Johnson To Lead Special Services

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Mount Vernon Honors Snyder

Gretchen Snyder Honored

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Bell: Outstanding Elementary Teacher

Jillian Bell

Bell Named Outstanding Teacher

Tuesday, July 4

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A 2-Year-Old’s Fight for Life

Strangers made it possible for Audrey Bryan to return to normal life.

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Wellbeing: Meditation as Medicine

Practice linked to improvements in health.