Stories for November 2019

Stories for November 2019

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Saturday, November 30

Wednesday, November 27

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VDOT’s Plan at Popes Head Road Comes Together

Design public hearing planned for Dec. 12.

VDOT plans to widen parkway

Tuesday, November 26

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Ready to Turkey Trot

Seniors among those joining turkey trots on Thanksgiving

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Promises of a Blue Virginia: ‘A House for all Virginians’

Democrats continue to focus on education, transportation and economic equality issues.

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Friday, November 22

Wednesday, November 20

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First National Suffragist Memorial Breaks Ground

Site in Lorton to mark women’s struggle for right to vote.

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Opinion: Editorial: Give Locally

For tens of thousands of 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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Opinion: Editorial: Jump into the Children’s (and Teens’) Connection

Please send all submissions no later than Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Earlier is better!

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Cooking with Children this Thanksgiving

Holiday meal prep can help create life-long memories.

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Tuesday, November 19

Opinion: Commentary: 2020 Virginia Legislature to Consider Many Reforms

Will sweeping change come to Virginia in 2020?

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Monday, November 18

Friday, November 15

Wednesday, November 13

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Horses Heal and Teach Life Skills

Equestrian program touches everyone involved.

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Setting a Thanksgiving Table

Local designers share ideas for creating a festive tablescape.

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Monday, November 11

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13th Annual Exceptional Schools Fair 2019

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13th Annual Fair | Sunday, November 17th, 11 am – 2 pm | FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC | Katzen Arts Center – American University @ Ward Circle – Massachusetts & Nebraska Ave. NW | Showcasing the many wonderful school choices available to families of children with diverse learning needs. Find out about individualized programs that will help your child thrive both academically and socially.

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Western Mustangs Come to Lorton Seeking Homes

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Friday, November 8

Wednesday, November 6

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Republican Requiem

Democrats take General Assembly, sweep Fairfax School Board; Republicans hold Springfield.

It wasn’t all that long ago that Northern Virginia had its own breed of Republicanism. People like U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11), U.S. Sen. John Warner and Del. Dave Albo (R-42). Now, after a series of stunning defeats since the election of Donald Trump to the White House, Northern Virginia Republicans are a dying breed, with moderates bowing out or being voted out.

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Wellbeing: Diffusing Holiday Drama

Sanity-saving strategies to get us through the not-so-silent holiday nights.

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Tuesday, November 5

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Hope and Hospitality in a Positive Environment in Falls Church

Ribbon-cutting for the new Bailey’s Shelter and Supportive Housing.

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Monday, November 4

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Pairing the Classic and the New in Fairfax City

Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” with violin virtuoso Daniel Hope at the Center for the Arts.

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Friday, November 1

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Lorton’s History Comes Alive at Night

The trail takes place on what used to be the Lorton Reformatory.

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Opinion: Commentary: Guns Play a Major Role in Domestic Abuse

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