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Stories for February 2019

Thursday, February 28

Pet Connection: Centreville and Chantilly

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Marshall Takes Down Westfield in Regional Playoff

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Crime Report: Sully District

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Electrical Outlet Failure Causes Fire in Centreville

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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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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

Friday, February 22

Sully District Officer of the Month: Haley

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‘Thank You for Making My Home Accessible’ in Centreville

Two organizations help young Centreville man.

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Missing Man Found Dead In Centreville

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Clifton House Fire Yields $125,000 In Damages

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Thursday, February 21

Wildcats Outscore Cougars in District Championship

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Centreville Beats Westfield in Overtime

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Tuesday, February 19

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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Friday, February 15

Scout Troop 893 Welcomes Girls in Centreville

Seven girls launched into Troop 893 at Centreville United Methodist Church.

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Thursday, February 14

‘Mountain View Was So Welcoming to Me’

Students share their stories of struggles and success.

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Wednesday, February 13

Westfield Ends Madison’s Season, 48-42

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Tuesday, February 12

Promoting Early Learning in Virginia

Volcansek heads 1,100-member Northern Virginia Association for the Education of Young Children.

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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

‘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

‘I Didn’t Think about Danger, Just Escape’

One immigrant’s perilous road to a better life.

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Bargeron Honored as Sully District Officer of the Month

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Westfield Bulldogs Defeat Chantilly Chargers, 41-33

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Information Sought by Sully Police District in Road Rage Incident

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Importance Of Education

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Strongest Voice

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Crime Report: Sully District

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Madison Warhawks Vanquish Westfield Bulldogs in 61-44 Win

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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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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

‘How Do You Measure a Year in the Life?’ in Chantilly

Westfield High presents the musical, “Rent.”

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WFCM Helps Workers Affected by Furlough

They’re welcome at the food pantry.

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Milestone in Electronics Recycling

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Centreville Defeats Westfield, 62-54

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Opinion: Commentary: Federal Tax Code Changes Affect State

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Awarding Women in STEM

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Crime Report: The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.

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Crime Report: The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.

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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

Oakton Cougars Claw Westfield Bulldogs

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Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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