Stories for July 2017

Stories for July 2017

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Monday, July 31

Saving Your Skin

How to prevent sun damage while enjoying summer vacation.

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.

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Sun Protective Clothing

Stylish, comfortable and good for you

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Watch Your Back This Summer

How to prevent, manage, and treat back pain.

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Time to Read in Vienna

Patrick Henry Library sees the summer as a time for reading.

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Exploring the World of Books in Oakton

Oakton Library’s Summer Reading Program keeps children busy, promotes creativity.

Tuesday, July 25

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VMG Entertainment Calendar Through Aug. 8

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar

Monday, July 24

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Victor the Vulture

Beating the Odds

Department of Family Services celebrates 2017 high school graduation.

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Fairfax County Pursuing Environmental Goals

Bulova hosts County Environmental Showcase.

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Behind the Badge

Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.

Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence

There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.

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The Story of Kai

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Ginger Finds Home in Oakton

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Meeting Cassie

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K9s For Warriors Receives $1000 Donation

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‘The Best Dog Ever’

Policymakers Need Bella

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships

Wednesday, July 19

Oakton Otters Win Two Meets in a Row

Oakton Otters Win Two Meets in a Row

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Entertainment Calendar July 19-31

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls

Entertainment Calendar

Tuesday, July 18

Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared

Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.

Monday, July 17

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Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’

Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.

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Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County

Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals

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Summer Book Clubs for Children

Ideal time to instill a love of reading, say experts.

Friday, July 14

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2017

In June, 2017, 159 homes sold between $1,830,000-$230,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2017

Tuesday, July 11

Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health

Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.

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Small Home Gets Big Honor

Old Town home is finalist in national contest.

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Redefining Space

Designer thinks outside the proverbial box.

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Recreating a Childhood Oasis

Home features chef’s kitchen and saltwater pool.

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Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.

Monday, July 10

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Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders

TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.

How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.

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The Vienna Arts Society’s “Healing Wall” Honors Hospitalized Troops

Soldiers in treatment for PTSD at Fort Belvoir paint expressive puzzle pieces with guidance from VAS artist volunteers.

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Fourth of July Celebrated in Vienna

Yeonas Park hosts fireworks, music, evening show, and pie-eating contest.

Thursday, July 6

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Vienna Enjoys Concerts on the Green

Shenandoah Run performs Americana music 'with a kick.'

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Oakton Otters Start Summer Season

Oakton Otters

Hunter Mill Sharks Competing in the Pool

Hunter Mill Swim Team

Wednesday, July 5

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Concerts in the Park Begin in McLean

Free concerts Sundays at 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park Gazebo.

Summer Sunday Concerts

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Detectives Release Photos of Bank Robbery Suspect

Vienna Bank Robbery

Tuesday, July 4

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A 2-Year-Old’s Fight for Life

Strangers made it possible for Audrey Bryan to return to normal life.

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Wellbeing: Meditation as Medicine

Practice linked to improvements in health.