Stories for April 2022

Stories for April 2022

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Wednesday, April 20

FCPS to Consider Trust Policy

CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.

FCPS policy

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Lane Closures on 495 This Weekend

Road work coming

Philanthropy Group of Great Falls Women’s Club Holds Benefit Tour

Sneak peek of Riverbend Park’s bluebells, and bald eagles benefit FORB, Inc.

Philanthropy

Kitten Farm Project in Great Falls

Project

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Bioblitz at Observatory Park on Saturday, April 30 in Great Falls

For family fun and nature awareness in our backyard.

Bioblitz

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No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent

Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.

School superintendent

Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows

Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?

School Board

Fairfax County Budget Hearings

Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.

Budget

Gala for Children’s Inn at NIH

NIH Gala

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Video Games: How Much Is Too Much?

Establishing and enforcing screen time limits

Video game time

Wednesday, April 13

A Basic Foundation

Education

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Rishika Singh, McLean Eagle Scout

Eagle scout

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Annual Bluebells at the Bend Returns to McLean, Great Falls

Festival at Riverbend Park 2022.

Festival

Tuesday, April 12

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Creating an Elegant and ADHD-friendly Home

Designers share tips for combining style and effective organization.

Home

Purple for Military Kids Day

April 20

Purple day

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Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay

Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process

Emergency request

Thursday, April 7

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Governor Signs Bills to Protect Research Dogs and Cats

Area Democrats Boysko and Kory work across aisle for bill passage.

Dogs and Cats

Wednesday, April 6

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Colvin Run Mill Detour

Detour

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Celebrating National Library Week 2022 in Great Falls

Twenty-three FCPL branches build connections; one branch is in Great Falls.

Library

Poetry Month in Fairfax County

Poetry

Friends of the Library in Fairfax County

Friends of the Library

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Blast from the Past: Time Capsules

These historical preservation tidbits are popping up everywhere.

Time Capsules

Tuesday, April 5

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Embrace Your Voice 2022: Poetry Share

Poetry share

Column: The Devilish Details of Tax Cutting

taxes

Read and Feed in Fairfax County

Library food drive

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44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards

Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.

Valor awards

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Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab

Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.

Virginia Room