Stories for August 2017

Stories for August 2017

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Wednesday, August 30

Commentary: #CallTextLive — A Hashtag to Remember

Opinion: Editorial: Helping After Harvey

Give locally in Texas; give money not stuff.

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Northam Outlines Educational Priorities

Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.

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Time for School

Making the transition from summer to the classroom.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 35th Year

Participants can compete in 70 different events.

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September Is Suicide Prevention Month

Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.

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Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis

Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.

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Back to Hunters Woods

Commentary: A Monumental Problem

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Cubicle Fire Sounds Alarm At Office Building

Cubicle Fire Sounds Alarm At Office Building

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Cooper’s Hawk Brings Wine and Dine Experience to Reston

Cooper’s Hawk Brings Wine and Dine Experience to Reston

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Cycling to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

Participants in Pan-Mass Challenge keep involved.

Cancer fundraising

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Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins

Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.

Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.

Monday, August 28

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Everyone Counts in Hunter Mill

Thursday, August 24

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Build Your Business with the Power of Trend: Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions

Build Your Business with the Power of Trend Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions by leveraging the home’s greatest visual impact. Come learn how to use trend to grow your business.

Wednesday, August 23

Back to FCPS

Welcome to Fairfax County: ‘Work Hard, Play Hard’

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NOVA Hosts Eclipse Viewing Party

A “huge scientific phenomenon.”

Editorial Opinion: Expand Medicaid Now

It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia turned down, but not too late to gain coverage for 400,000 and boost the economy.

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Volunteers Help Keep Reston Great

In 2016, 1,374 volunteers contributed more than 24,000 hours of service.

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only!

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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only! October 5, 7:30pm – Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall

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Loving Everything Reston

Where to Give Locally

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

List of Nonprofits in Fairfax County

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

Keep in Touch

2017 Newcomers & Community Guide

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Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping

Tuesday, August 22

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Inspiring Public Art in Reston

Public Art Reston to celebrate 10th anniversary.

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 16

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 16

Friday, August 18

Reston Home Sales: July, 2017

In July, 2017, 131 Reston homes sold between $970,000-$145,000.

Reston Home Sales: July, 2017

Thursday, August 17

‘Confidence through Accomplishment’

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.

Wednesday, August 16

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar Through Labor Day

Reston Herndon Entertainment

Tuesday, August 15

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Wild and Wet Success in Reston

Inaugural Cardboard Boat Regatta held at Lake Anne.

Independent Progressive: Fairfax Police Reform — Crucial Areas Off Limits

Commentary: A Lesson from Charlottesville

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Reston Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

The SNAP at Market program receives recognition.

Week in Reston

Abduction and Attempted Sexual Assault in Reston

Opinion: On Events in Charlottesville

What some representatives had to say about hate, bigotry and the deaths and damage that resulted.

Monday, August 14

NOVA Selects New Dean of Nursing

Marsha Atkins Ph.D., has taken the helm.

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Solar Eclipse 2017

Local experts offer instruction in safe viewing.

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Deer Management Season Set to Begin

County authorities hold public meetings to detail program and solicit public feedback.

Wednesday, August 9

Opinion: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide.

Commentary: Local Impact of Immigration

Tuesday, August 8

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Show with Honesty

Former South Lakes, Westfield High basketball star anchors community news and feature show at Fairfax Public Access.

Commentary: More on Civic Engagement

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Running With Tim

10th annual Reston race to promote organ donation and brain aneurysm awareness.

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Teens Tackle Poverty Close To Home

Catholic Diocese of Arlington sends 820 teen volunteers.

Thursday, August 3

Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board

Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.

Special Election for School Board

Wednesday, August 2

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Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through mid August

Reston-Herndon Entertainment Calendar through mid August

Tuesday, August 1

Commentary: A Virginia Staycation

Commentary: National Farmers Market Week in Reston

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Renaming To Proceed

An open letter to the community.

Opinion: Editorial: So Many Chances to Vote

Next up, Fairfax County School Board At-Large, Aug. 29.