Stories for November 2019

‘Grave Concerns’ About Beltway

“In the era of climate crisis, making room for more greenhouse gas emitting vehicles on our roadways is irresponsible.”

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Opinion: Column: Lost in the Shuffle

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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Participating In TOYS FOR TOTS Campaign

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Fairfax County Park Authority Presents Elly Doyle Awards Friday Night

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Promises of a Blue Virginia: ‘A House for all Virginians’

Democrats continue to focus on education, transportation and economic equality issues.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time for Community to Come Together

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Supporting ‘Less-fortunate Others’

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Guide for Future Feminists

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Marshall High Presents ‘Putnam County Spelling Bee’

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Opinion: Column: An Idiot Servant No More

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First National Suffragist Memorial Breaks Ground

Site in Lorton to mark women’s struggle for right to vote.

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Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally

For tens of thousands of families in our area, uncertainty and need are distant from the celebrations and plenty that so many of us associate with this holiday period.

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Opinion: Editorial: Jump into the Children’s (and Teens’) Connection

Please send all submissions no later than Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Earlier is better!

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Cooking with Children this Thanksgiving

Holiday meal prep can help create life-long memories.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Season to Go Back to Basics

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Opinion: Commentary: Helping Families Struggling to Make Ends Meet in Fairfax County

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Opinion: Commentary: 2020 Virginia Legislature to Consider Many Reforms

Will sweeping change come to Virginia in 2020?

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McLean’s Three-sports Star to Play for Navy

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B.GOOD Opens First Restaurant in Northern Virginia in Tysons

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‘Romeo & Juliet’ at Langley High

Langley’s modern twist on a classical masterpiece.

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Volunteering ‘Makes You Feel So Good’ in the McLean Area

Share of McLean celebrates 50 years of community service.

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Langley High and JMU Orchestras Share the Spotlight

Side by Side concert presented at Langley auditorium.

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Obituary: Archimandrite Joseph Francavilla

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Opinion: Column: Chino Lourie, Rest in Peace

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Horses Heal and Teach Life Skills

Equestrian program touches everyone involved.

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Fairfax County Public Schools Technology Support Fee

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McLean’s WinterFest Parade to Honor Bulova, Strauss

Two retiring county leaders will serve as Grand Marshals for Dec. 1 parade.

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Antiques Show Returns to McLean

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McLean Holiday Homes Tour to Include Ballantrae Estate

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Historian Carole Herrick Addresses Woman’s Club of McLean

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Opinion: Commentary: Reduce, Reuse, Confuse: The Issue of Recycling in America

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13th Annual Exceptional Schools Fair 2019

Opinion: Column: Please Relief Me

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Unofficial Virginia Election Results, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019

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It wasn’t all that long ago that Northern Virginia had its own breed of Republicanism. People like U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11), U.S. Sen. John Warner and Del. Dave Albo (R-42). Now, after a series of stunning defeats since the election of Donald Trump to the White House, Northern Virginia Republicans are a dying breed, with moderates bowing out or being voted out.