Stories for December 2018

Stories for December 2018

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Friday, December 28

Tuesday, December 25

Monday, December 24

Opinion: Commentary: Investing in Public Education

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Opinion: Commentary: Small Advances Against Predatory Lending

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Alexandria Playwright Returns with ‘Kings’

Studio Theatre presents play about lobbyists and politicians.

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Saturday, December 22

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Plan for Stream Restoration in Alexandria Includes Cutting Down Trees

Pike’s Branch is under VDOT’s microscope.

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Friday, December 21

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Working To Improve Traffic Flow in Lorton

A “network problem” that includes traffic to I-95.

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Mount Vernon Crime Report

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West Potomac Falls to Defending Champion

Mackey injures ankle in overtime loss to South County.

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Thursday, December 20

Wednesday, December 19

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Advice From Professors

Sharing things they wish they could tell their prospective students.

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Democratic Insurgent Versus Republican Moderate

January special election to fill seat vacated by Jennifer Wexton features two familiar faces.

The first election of 2019 might end up being a harbinger of things to come for Republicans, who have seen their presence all but evaporate in Northern Virginia. It could also test the limits of the blue wave that washed over Virginia since Donald Trump was elected president.

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From Amazon to Shutdown

Kaine and Warner comment on the topics of the day at Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce roundtable.

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Lorton Intersection Looked at for Change

Traffic addressed at Lorton Road and Silverbrook.

Lorton Road intersection

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Plan for Stream Restoration Includes Cutting Down Trees

Pike’s Branch in Alexandria is under VDOT’s microscope.

Pike's Branch

Tuesday, December 18

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Opinion: Editorial: Merry Christmas

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

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Richmond Priorities: Education and Transit

Fairfax County Supervisors host session with Fairfax General Assembly delegation.

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Opinion: Commentary: Targeting Deaths in Vehicle Crashes

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In the Spirit of Sharing in Mount Vernon

Hollin Meadows Elementary PTA hosts annual toy drive.

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Monday, December 17

ASO: Presenting Bach, Brandenburgers and Brews

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Thursday, December 13

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Santa and S'mores at Lake Accotink

Holiday at Lake Accotink

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Small Business, Small Church Host a Festive Evening

Nalls and Kingstowne Communion both have roots in the surrounding community.

Christmas at Nalls

Wednesday, December 12

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Local Designers To Help Light Up the Season

Holiday wonderland this weekend will benefit Children’s National.

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Botanical Art Inspires New Line of Textiles

Local designer launches the “Flora Collection.”

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Board The Starlight Express at Lake Fairfax

It’s a magical winter light show and more.

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Preparing for Holiday Guests

Sprucing up a bathroom without a renovation.

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Sarku Japan Grand Opening Event at Dulles Expo Center Location, VA

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Sarku Japan to Celebrate with a Grand Opening Event, December 18, 2018 at 11 a.m. First 100 Customers Receive FREE Chicken Teriyaki for One Year

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Sharon Bulova Reflects on Getting Started

Chairman looks forward to ‘more time with family and grandchildren, time for travel, to entertain, to smell the roses.’ In her own words:

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Tuesday, December 11

Opinion: Editorial: Holidays Speed By

Every year is Election Year in Virginia; sometimes every month …

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Exploring Italy’s ‘Piedmont Style’

Two Mount Vernon residents take journey of tastes and history through Northern Italy.

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Monday, December 10

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LTA Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’

Story by Charles Dickens shows Scrooge’s transformation into a kinder spirit.

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Opinion: Commentary: Ending Gridlock, Seeking Transportation Funds for Area

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Honoring Beckner in Mount Vernon

Park bench dedicated to former park director.

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WPHS Wins Home Opener Over Lake Braddock

Wolverines have high expectations for 2018-19 season.

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An ‘Eye Opening’ Experience in Mount Vernon

Local optometrist gives vision screens to West Potomac baseball players.

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Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

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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Thursday, December 6

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Gifts Galore

Shopping at Mount Vernon High School Holiday Market

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Wednesday, December 5

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Celebrate Armistice Day with British Humor in Alexandria

MetroStage presents “Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush.”

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Tuesday, December 4

Habits that Stick

Key to making changing old habits and making new ones.

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Girls on the Run Named FCPS Community Partner of the Year

Program offered at more than 60 Fairfax County public schools last year.

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Monday, December 3

Opinion: Commentary: Federal Tax Reform to Force Action at General Assembly

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Opinion: Commentary: Act on Climate Change Now

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Mount Vernon Choral Boosters Launch Shoe Drive

Fundraiser will benefit choir programs and people in developing countries.

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Masons Praise Blakey

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Helping Keep Homeless Warm in Fairfax County

Slightly higher numbers of residents in need face higher snowfalls forecasted.

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