Stories for September 2017

Stories for September 2017

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Thursday, September 28

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Autumn Thrills and Chills at the Workhouse Arts Center

Workhouse presents two thrilling October events with plenty of Halloween haunting specters.

Haunted house

Wednesday, September 27

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Music and Fun at Irish Festival

Irish music

Teen Suicide: Who to Call for Help in Fairfax County

Commentary

Teen suicide

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United Methodists Put Faith in Action

Busy hands in Fairfax try to alleviate human suffering on “Outreach Sunday.”

Burke Gives Back

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Take It to the Limit

Joe Walsh and friends kick off VetsAid at Eagle Bank Arena.

Joe Walsh and rockers play for vets

Tuesday, September 26

Opinion: Editorial: Dire and Urgent

Does current repeal effort set the stage for billions in tax cuts for the wealthiest?

Monday, September 25

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The Last DACA Clinic

Applications for renewals must be filed by Oct. 5.

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Oktoberfests and Fall Celebrations Need Oompah

Music of Alte Kumpel captures the season.

Friday, September 22

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: August, 2017

In August, 2017, 94 homes sold between $1,250,000-$198,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: August, 2017

Thursday, September 21

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A Tale of Two Immigrants

Candidates hoping to replace Dave Albo are both living the American Dream.

One is from Ecuador. The other is from Vietnam. Both are successful professional women hoping to fill the seat vacated by retiring Del. Dave Albo (R-42). But only one will prevail in November, creating one of the fiercest political contests on the ballot in Northern Virginia this year.

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200 Take Part in Volksmarch in Burke

Volksmarch

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Orange Hunt Elementary Kicks-off Positivity Project

school rally for positivity

Wednesday, September 20

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Rorschach Politics

Candidates for governor present inkblots on everything from the economy to Confederate statues.

The campaign for governor is a bit like a Rorschach test as the candidates close in on the final stretch toward Election Day. Democrat Ralph Northam and Republican Ed Gillespie are presenting a series of inkblots to voters about everything from the health of the economy to the value of Confederate statues.

Tuesday, September 19

Editorial: Voting Every Year, But Always Critical

League of Women Voters provides forums to learn about the candidates.

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Commentary: Taking the Call

Commentary: Playing Fantasy Politics

Monday, September 18

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Infant/Toddler Appreciation Luncheon

34th Annual Infant Toddler Family Day Care Provider Appreciation Celebration honors childcare workers.

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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Rolls Along

Green Acres Senior Center hosts bocce competition.

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New Year, New Teacher

How to identify effective teachers.

Wednesday, September 13

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Stallions Fall to Wildcats

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Fundraising for Disaster Relief, Helping in Irma Aftermath

Local firefighters raise $131,278.65 in disaster relief, then rush to hurricane path of destruction on search and rescue mission.

Fundraising for Disaster Relief, Helping in Irma Aftermath

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Veterans Care Facility to Open in 2019

Puller Veterans Care Center in Vint Hill, Va., will serve war veterans in Northern Virginia

Veterans Care Facility to Open in 2019

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Woodlawn Stables Relocation Update

Some horses find home at the stables along Gunston Road, in the Mason Neck area of Lorton.

Some horses find home at the stables along Gunston Road, in the Mason Neck area of Lorton.

Tuesday, September 12

Opinion: Rosh Hashanah — Not Just a New Year

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Fill the Boot 2017: One For The Record Books

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Senior Olympics Athletes Gather for Opening Ceremonies

Tennis and indoor track last weekend.

Monday, September 11

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Enlarged and Updated

1970s Fairfax kitchen gets a makeover.

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Designers for DC Design House Revealed

Local tastemakers selected to give home a makeover for charity.

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The Psychology of Color

Using color to set the mood in a space.

Thursday, September 7

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Boot Filled with Love

Fairfax County firefighters raise another $126,736 for disaster relief.

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Senior Living Special Focus edition publishing soon

The Connection Newspapers, Alexandria Gazette Packet, Potomac Almanac, Centre View and Mount Vernon Gazette Senior Living Special Focus edition is publishing the week of October 4, 2017.

Wednesday, September 6

Commentary: Disparity, Poverty Hidden by Communities’ Wealth

“How hard would it be for someone to invite me in for a bowl of soup?”

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Healthy and in Season

From juicy apples to hearty cabbage, how to reap the health benefits of fall produce.

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Fairfax County Short-Term Rentals Debated

State Sen. Scott Surovell: County late to regulate short-term rentals.

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Model Trains Teach History, Life Skills

Putting together a show takes planning, skill and modules.

Model trains teach lessons

Friday, September 1

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Tons of Fun at Summer Cove Camp

Burke native Megan Zinn, 22, starts a summer camp for middle-schoolers.

Tons of Fun at Summer Cove Camp