Stories for March 2018

Stories for March 2018

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Tuesday, March 27

Commentary: ‘Channeling Outrage into Activism’

Commentary: Truth about Sports Scholarships

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K9 Teams Hold Workshop, Training

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Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout April 28

Service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.

Week in Great Falls

Presentation on Private John S. Mosby at Great Falls Library

Monday, March 26

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Cooper Middle Hosts World Heritage Night at School

Commentary: Cracking Down on Online Predators

Tuesday, March 20

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Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach lost art of manners.

Week in Great Falls

Man Dead in Shooting in Great Falls

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‘It’s Our Time to Act’ in McLean

Students at Langley High School spark support for National Walkout Event.

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Four Comstock Challengers Discuss Foreign Policy in Tysons

George Washington University student moves crowd to tears.

Area Roundups: McLean, Great Falls, Herndon, Fairfax Station

Comstock Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition

Friday, March 16

Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 10 Great Falls homes sold between $1,350,000-$515,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2018

Week in Great Falls

Karen Washburn to Speak to Great Falls Historical Society

Wednesday, March 14

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2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards

Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Tuesday, March 13

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How ‘Open Floor Plan’ Can Enhance Classic Home

North Arlington residence open to public 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24.

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Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract

Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.

Monday, March 12

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Highlighting Features that Improve Functionality

Designer must-haves for building a dream kitchen.

The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

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‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’

Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.

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Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored

40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Tuesday, March 6

Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County

Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.

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Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia

Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.

Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.

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Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County

Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.

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Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children

Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: No Guns in the Classroom

Gun safety is an American value.

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Women Supporting Women in Great Falls

Monday, March 5

Week in Great Falls

Town Hall Meeting to Focus on Budget