Stories for July 2018

Stories for July 2018

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Tuesday, July 31

Blood Donations Needed

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Katie’s Cars and Coffee Drives a Crowd in Great Falls

Cars and enthusiasts rev up with coffee at Katie’s every Saturday morning.

Monday, July 30

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Great Falls Little Leaguers Go International

Nationals 12U host a friendly game against visiting Chinese team.

Friday, July 27

Wednesday, July 25

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Our ‘Almost’ Office Pet

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New Board Chair Leads Fairfax County Public Schools

Corbett Sanders reviews current educational issues.

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Shared Mission: Caring for Animals

Shelter and its Friends group encourages pet adoptions.

Tuesday, July 24

Commentary: Do Not Separate Children and Families

What we have learned.

Commentary: New Policy for Police in Fairfax Schools

Commentary: Protect Immigrant Students from ICE

Monday, July 23

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$300K Car ‘Purchased Friday, Totaled Saturday’

Driver Medevac’d but OK, say Police.

Friday, July 20

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Will Your Business or Organization Be Featured in the 2018-2019 Newcomers & Community Guide?

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Our award-winning annual Special Pullout Newcomers and Community Guides for each of our 15 communities with inside facts on what makes each community special, their secret places, the real power players, how to get involved and more will publish on August 22, 2018.

Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2018

In June, 2018, 24 Great Falls homes sold between $1,800,000-$500,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2018

Wednesday, July 18

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Girls Learn about Fire and Rescue at Camp

To give girls confidence in their abilities, push them beyond their comfort zone.

Friday, July 13

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Designing a Midsummer Table

Using flowers and color to create a summer wonderland.

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Safe Virginia Initiative Looks ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’

The ADAMS Center event focuses on communities of faith’s response to violence.

Thursday, July 12

Commentary: The Welcoming Inclusion Network

Making Fairfax County accessible to all abilities.

Tuesday, July 10

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Great Falls: A Patriotic Community Celebrates Independence Day

Monday, July 9

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Real Estate: Poised for Strong Activity

Market in McLean and Great Falls: First half 2018 Recap, second half predictions.

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Picnic Pavillion, Train Roll Into Clemyjontri Park

Local families enjoy a morning at the park, which will dedicate its new amenities in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 28.

Tuesday, July 3

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Rain or Shine, the Show Must Go On

Fans overcome foul weather to hear Mandisa sing at Tysons.

Stormy weather could not dampen the spirits of hundreds of Mandisa fans gathered at Tysons Corner Center Friday evening to watch a music star sing in the rain.

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Great Fall Library Promotes Reading Adventure

Once the set number of books is read, the children and teens are given a coupon book as the prize.

The Fairfax County Summer Reading Adventure has kicked off again this year and the Great Falls public library is joining in to give children the chance to turn summer reading into fun prizes.

Monday, July 2

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