Stories for November 2018

Stories for November 2018

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Friday, November 30

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Small Business Saturday Defies Soaking Rain

Small business Saturday in Springfield, Burke

Thursday, November 29

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Burke Has a Heart of Gold Somewhere

Local gold prospecting pays off in tiny amounts.

Gold found in area.

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One-Lane Underpass Now Seeing Backups

Changes to the outdated underpass at Cinder Bed Road being studied.

Changes to Underpass Studied

Tuesday, November 27

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Bringing People in from the Cold

This year, 36 churches will be host sites for the hypothermia program, with more than 50 churches and other faith communities providing volunteers.

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Opinion: Editorial: Call for Submissions to Children’s Edition 2018

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

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Santa’s Ride Celebrates 30 Years of Delivering Toys to Children

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Monday, November 26

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Yost, Defense Propel Woodson to Region Final

Cavaliers beat South County, to host Freedom.

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Glitz and Glamour at Workhouse Gala

Some 250 people attend party with 1930s “Murder on the Orient Express” theme.

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Tuesday, November 20

Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

For tens of thousands of poor children and families in our area, uncertainty and need are distant from the celebrations and plenty that so many of us associate with this holiday period.

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Mount Vernon By Bike Fosters Exploring

Two-wheelers star in third annual Tour de Mount Vernon.

Tour De Mount Vernon bike ride

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Hunger Walk Helps Those in Need

Fundraiser helps many without food locally and nationally.

CROP walk

Independent School Applications: The Essay

Admissions directors offer insight into what makes certain essays stand out.

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Teaching Gratitude and Giving

Child development experts share suggestions for helping children develop a sense of altruism.

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Helping Keep Homeless Warm in Fairfax County

Slightly higher numbers of residents in need face higher snowfalls forecasted.

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Monday, November 19

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Saluting Veterans at South County High School

Flag-Raising Ceremony honors Veterans associated with South County High.

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A Show to Blow You Away in Fairfax

Family Series Performances bring ‘Mutts Gone Nuts’ to Center for the Arts on Thanksgiving weekend.

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Sunday, November 18

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Stallions Sack Bruins in Region C Playoff Matchup

South County advances to face Woodson in semis.

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Opinion: Editorial: Half Might Be Perfect

Amazon’s “second headquarters” in Arlington will bring benefits to Fairfax County.

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Thursday, November 15

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Pedestrian Bridge Meetings Narrow it Down

Second Braddock Road pedestrian workshop supports bridge crossing Braddock Road.

Braddock Road pedestrian bridges.

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Mediterranean Grill Expands in Springfield

Free giveaway on opening day

Springfield restaurant opens.

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Environment Expo Examines Local Challenges

Event gets participants involved.

Mount Vernon looks at environment

Wednesday, November 14

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‘Real Work of Advocacy Begins Again’

Annual SALT conference celebrates 2018 achievements, outlines 2019 priorities.

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Lighting Up the Season

Event teams young patients with designers and artists to create holiday decor for charity.

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Bill Woolf Receives National Honor for Anti-Trafficking Efforts

Volunteers needed to expand prevention effort.

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Tuesday, November 13

Friday, November 9

Opinion: Commentary: Join Us to Learn, Engage and Act to Save Our Environment

Mount Vernon District to hold first Environment Expo on Saturday, Nov. 10.

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Wednesday, November 7

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Democrats Seize Control of Northern Virginia

Region once had its own brand of Republicanism; now that seems almost extinct.

The loss of two-term incumbent U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (D-10) means Republicans are down to one lone elected official in Northern Virginia, Del. Tim Hugo (R-40). The blue wave that started last year unseating Republicans like Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67) and Del. Bob Marshall (R-13) continued this year, when state Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-10) was able to flip a seat that had been in Republican hands since a young military lawyer named Frank Wolf beat incumbent Democrat Joe Fisher back in 1980.

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Advocating for Immigrant Protection

Fairfax for All Coalition demands more immigrant protection from County supervisors.

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Opinion: Commentary: Working To Stop Human Trafficking

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Teen Star and Photography Buff Comes to Town

Keenan Allen displays his laid back, Hollywood side.

Keenan Allen book signing at Springfield Town Center

Tuesday, November 6

A Good Night’s Sleep

The impact of sleep deprivation and how to avoid it.

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Opinion: Editorial: Be Part of Children’s Edition 2018

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

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Monday, November 5

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FABB Seeks Bike Connectivity

County supervisors highlight bike efforts in Mount Vernon and Lee Districts.

Bicycling in Mount Vernon

People: Springfield Native Serves Aboard Navy Airport at Sea

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‘This Is Exactly What We Want There’ in Fairfax City

City Council approves changes to Fairfax Gateway plan.

Friday, November 2

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‘This is the Sound of One Voice’

Thousands gather in unity to honor latest victims of gun violence.

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Thursday, November 1

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Museum of U.S. Army Coming Soon

Artifacts, personal accounts and Army history will be part of the museum’s attractions.

Army museum in Belvoir