Stories for February 2019

Stories for February 2019

News 2019 February

Stories for February 2019

Thursday, February 28

A Hollywood Writer’s Dream Comes True

Vienna’s Nayna Agrawal wins spot in Disney-ABC Television 2019 Writing Program.

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Wednesday, February 27

No Property Tax Rate Increase and Fully Funded Public Schools in Fairfax County

County executive presents proposed FY 2020 budget.

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Virginia Firefighter’s Death Prompts Highway Safety Legislation

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FCPD Mourns Death of K-9 Doby

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Sharon Bulova and Sprite

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Goodbye, Dear Atlas

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Opinion: Column: The Following is a Test

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Giving Up the Car Keys?

Recognizing warning signs that it might be time to stop driving.

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NRA Receives two Valentine’s Day Visits from Protesters

U.S. Congress addresses gun violence epidemic in House committee for the first time in six years.

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Opinion: Editorial: Consider a Greyhound

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Tuesday, February 26

New Girls on the Block

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

Scouts BSA Opens Up New Opportunity to Girls

1st Stage Receives 22 Helen Hayes Awards Nominations

Brave Spirits Theatre, NextStop Theater Company and The Hub Theatre each receives two nominations.

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Monday, February 25

Warhawk Ice Hockey Earns a Playoff Spot

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Pet Connection: Spreading Joy in Vienna

Town residents on why their pets are so special.

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Week in Vienna

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Area Players Receive All-District Basketball Honors

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Tuesday, February 19

Gentle Yoga Taught in Vienna

Dr. Christine Mason teaches yoga classes in Vienna, Oakton.

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Vienna Police Highlights Feb. 8 – Feb. 14, 2019

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Wildcats Outscore Cougars in District Championship

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Madison Warhawks Take District Championship

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Opinion: Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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Opinion: Column: Enough About Cancer

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Virginia Joins States to Sue Trump Over Wall Funding

Concern over loss of funds for local military bases.

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Virginia General Assembly Repeals ‘Jim Crow’ Minimum Wage Exemptions

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Law Would Protect Elderly Against Financial Crimes in Virginia

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Fairfax Adult Softball Holds Record-setting Fundraiser

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Tolls Off the Table for Fairfax County Parkways

Public opposes Express Toll Lanes on Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways.

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During Black History Month: A Look at African American Art in Arlington

Promoting and preserving a part of history.

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Wednesday, February 13

Westfield Ends Madison’s Season, 48-42

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Madison High School Gymnasts Win District Championships

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Making a Case for Bipartisanship in American Politics

Georgetown student from Vienna authors book on finding ways to bridge the political gap.

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Tuesday, February 12

E-bikes: Friend or Foe in Virginia?

Parks agencies present proposed changes allowing e-bikes on their trails.

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Black Leaders Call for Forgiveness for Governor Northam

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‘Profound Regret’ for History of Lynchings in Virginia

General Assembly seeks reconciliation.

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Monday, February 11

‘Living Coral’ Named 2019 Color of the Year

Can help to brighten a space lacking natural light.

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VCU Yearbooks Had Blackface Photos as Recently as ’89

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Virginia Lawmakers Pass Bill Allowing Prices in Happy Hour Ads

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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2020 Advertised Budget

Budget prioritizes employee compensation with $55.2 million more for teacher salary scales.

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Opinion: Column: So Far, So Good

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Vienna Police Highlights Feb. 1 – 7, 2019

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Film Celebrates Diversity

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Friday, February 8

Vienna 10th Grader Wins 2019 Virginia History Bowl

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Madison Warhawks Vanquish Westfield Bulldogs in 61-44 Win

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Vienna Police Highlights Jan. 25 – Jan. 31, 2019

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Wednesday, February 6

American Heart Month

Making healthy diet and exercise choices are two keys to preventing heart disease.

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As Virginia Redistricting Plans Advance, Advocates Slam House Bill

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Focus on Safer Driving in Virginia

General Assembly bans holding cellphones while driving.

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Sheltering Homeless Neighbors in Fairfax County

Extreme cold sees increased need.

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‘A Decade of Transformation – a Future of Opportunity’

NoVa Chamber hosts 27th Annual Economic Conference.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Assistance League Receives Grant

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Re-think Spraying

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Extremely Disappointed

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Protecting Human Rights Advocates

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Common-sense Measures

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Amending the 2019 Wish List

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Wrapped in Family, Faith and Anguish in Tysons

1st Stage presents ‘The Brothers Size.’

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Opinion: Column: My Own Sort of Groundhog Day

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Tuesday, February 5

Virginia GOP, Dems Clash Over Abortion Bill

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Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Facing State Tax Increase

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Monday, February 4

Three Apparent Weather-Related Deaths Investigated

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Drones to Help with Public Safety in Fairfax County?

County Presents Draft Proposal for drone program at public meetings.

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Writing on War Discussed at Vienna's Bards Alley

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Mason Percussion Group to Perform at Vienna Church

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Volleyball: The Best in Virginia

Flint Hill senior Krissy O'Malley has been named its 2018-19 Gatorade Virginia Volleyball Player of the Year.

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Oakton House Fire Caused By Electrical Event

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Saturday, February 2

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Blake Lane Park Anything But Unused

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Giving Together on Dr. King’s Birthday

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Friday, February 1

Oakcrest Concert Chorus to Premier Original Piece at St. Thomas More Cathedral

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Oakton Cougars Claw Westfield Bulldogs

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Vienna Police Highlights Jan. 12 – Jan. 24, 2019

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Editorial: Be Part of the Pet Connection

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