Wednesday, October 30
Generation Gap
Millennials and Gen X now outnumber older voters. So why do Baby Boomers dominate?
Millennials and Gen Xers now outnumber Baby Boomers and older voters in Virginia, according to data from the Census Bureau. But that doesn’t mean they have as much influence. Census numbers also show another trend: People over the age of 45 vote at much higher rates.
2018 Report: Nearly 7,000 Virginia Absentee Ballots Mailed Too Late
Voters have already returned more absentee ballots in 2019 than the last time all 140 seats in the General Assembly were on the ballot.
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Tuesday, October 29
Go Vote in Fairfax County! Election Day Is Nov. 5.
It matters more than ever; do your part, don’t miss this chance.
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Grand Canyon Antics in Vienna
Oakton High School takes audiences downriver for their first fall performance of ‘Men on Boats.’
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Monday, October 28
Lundegards Honored at Colvin Run Mill
Historic site barn renamed after Bob and Marjorie Lundegard.
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Traveling Players Ensemble Comes to Tysons
New studio at the Tysons Corner Center to open in January of 2020.
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Wednesday, October 23
2.4 Million Older Adults in U.S. Identify as LGBT
The joys and obstacles of coming out later in life
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Inova’s Health Innovation District Approved
New center will elevate Fairfax County as a destination for health discovery, research, education, and treatment.
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Electric Vehicle Showcase in Fairfax County
Event highlights how EVs are essential for clean air and fighting climate change.
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School Improvement Projects in 2019 FCPS School Bond
Voters in Fairfax County will vote yes or no on the $360 million referendum.
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Tuesday, October 22
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Wednesday, October 16
Keeping Children Safe on Halloween
Safety advocates offer tips ranging from costumes to trick-or-treating.
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Tuesday, October 15
No More Curbside Pickup for Glass in Northern Virginia
Residents will have to take their glass bottles and jars to a purple bin.
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Wednesday, October 9
Local Designers Create Dream Home for Charity
Proceeds will help preserve historic sites such as an Underground Railroad stop and one of the first public schools for African Americans.
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Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Tuesday, October 8
Building Community that Works for Everyone
Maj. Gen. Carl H. McNair Jr. receives community leadership award.
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Vienna Theatre Uses Timeless Slapstick in Fall Comedy
‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ runs Oct. 18 through Nov. 3 at the Vienna Community Center.
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Wednesday, October 2
Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer
Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.
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Local Teens Make Washington International Horse Show Work
Show engages local teenagers to brainstorm, help with Kids’ Day, Barn Night and more.
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Fairfax County Park Authority Honored Nationally
Wins national Gold Medal for Excellence in Parks and Recreation.
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Tuesday, October 1
Vienna Residents Happy With Town, Survey Says
Town of Vienna wins two national awards based on ‘Voice of the People.’
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