Stories for January 2023

Stories for January 2023

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Tuesday, January 31

Important Bills Are Moving in the State Legislature

Bills progress

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Highlights of Board of Supervisors Meeting

Lower real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.

Board of Supervisors Meeting

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Park Authority Chairman Steps Down

FCPA

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What’s Up With the Bus in NoVa?

Plans for more and improved connections, BRT, The One

Buses

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Surovell Recognized

Northern Virginia senator is Humane Society Senate Legislator of the Year 2022

Legislator recognized

Thursday, January 26

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Respecting Tribal Sovereignty

Tribal Sovereignty

31 Bills Plus in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Keeping sex offenders out of schools, protecting homes from foreclosure, and more.

Bills passed

Wednesday, January 25

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Ceremonial Groundbreaking for New Mount Vernon Rec

Groundbreaking

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News Briefs

Apples, Oranges, and Cherries

Apples, Oranges, and Cherries

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Rotary Club of Great Falls Marks Giving Milestone

$400K improves lives.

$400K improves lives.

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A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.

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‘Free the Trees’ in Mount Vernon

Volunteers Take on English Ivy

Ivy invades trees

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WETA Cameras Rolling in Three Mount Vernon Neighborhoods

Show highlights homes while the touring team guesses the selling price.

Real Estate Show

Holding the Line on Green Energy Progress

Green Energy

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Local Park and Rec Center Renamed

Lee District Park sheds the connection with the Confederates.

Park name change

Letter: Prevent Suicides, Lock Up Guns

Letter to the Editor

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Gaylord National Resort is the Perfect Winter Escape

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Looking for the perfect winter retreat? Escape the everyday with a trip to Gaylord National Resort.

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Teacher Wants to Erase Student Meal Debt

VA Bill H-1967: School meals; availability at no cost to the student

Student meals

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McKay Thanks Fairfax County Residents

New Year Reception returns

New Year Reception returns

Sunday, January 22

First Bill on MLK Day

In Richmond

Friday, January 20

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Dog & Cat Bills Filed In 2023 General Assembly

Penalties considered for animal testing facility violations

Pet bills

Thursday, January 19

Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

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Lion Dances Celebrate the Chinese New Year across Fairfax County

Lion Dances

Bright New Beginnings for 2023 in Mount Vernon

New Outlook

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South County MLK Day Talks, Music and Poetry

South County MLK Day Talks, Music and Poetry

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Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road Claims Two Students’ Lives

Steep hills are no stranger to fatalities in Fairfax Station.

Fatal crash in Fairfax Station

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Rock Art Show Splashes Color in Mount Vernon

Nepenthe Gallery is hosting famous artworks from the Scooby Doo and Yellow Submarine days.

Beatles Art

Wednesday, January 18

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Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.

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Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Fairfax County

Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Fairfax County

Tuesday, January 17

Gun Violence Prevention Priorities

Gun violence

The 2023 General Assembly Has Started Its Work

General Assembly

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2023 MLK. Weekend of Service

Supporting Martin Luther King’s vision through service.

Supporting Martin Luther King’s vision through service.

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German Armed Forces Help Fight Hunger Here

Helps fight hunger.

Hunger

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Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest

Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.

Urban Champions

Thursday, January 12

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Giving Glass Bottles and Jars a New Life

Purple Bins

Continuing To Push on Crucial, Progressive Priorities

Continuing To Push on Crucial, Progressive Priorities

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‘Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical’ in Alexandria

Aldersgate youth cast shines in award-winning musical.

Legally Blonde

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Mount Vernon Sees a Lot in 2022

A few noteworthy events are a sample of the community growth.

2022 in Review

Wednesday, January 11

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Bald Eagles Delight on New Year’s Day Walk

Eagles

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Horses and Cows Were Common around Mount Vernon

The Gazette was delivered on horseback at one point.

Horses

News Briefs

News Briefs

Child Sexual Abuse

Child Sexual Abuse

Tuesday, January 10

Budgeting Is a Careful Balancing Act

Budget

January Is Stalking Awareness Month

January Is Stalking Awareness Month

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Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

Fairfax Delegation Hears Residents’ Concerns

Problem Gambling Treatment

Problem Gambling Treatment

Check Land Use Changes

Land Use