Stories for January 2022

Stories for January 2022

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Wednesday, January 26

Northern Virginia Faces Loss of Legislative Experience

Redistricting Creates Opportunities and Forces Change

Redistricting

Kids Mask Up for School

Masks at School

New County Supervisory Districts/Precincts Get Name Review

Redistricting

Losing the Greatest Park Leaders

Park leaders

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Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts

FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy

Bike ruling

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Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'

We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.

Masks

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FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2

County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.

Executive order

Romance and Intimacy after 60

Reviving and developing romantic relationships in the golden years.

Senior issues

Column: Protecting Student Learning

Student learning

Thursday, January 20

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Storm Takes Down Many Trees in South County

Trees down from storm

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Laurel Hill Park Gets Mass Tree Planting

Over 2,500 Seedlings Go Into Ground in Lorton

Tree planting

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Changes coming to Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton

Creative reuse of current vacant structures and new Ox Road streetscape on the way.

Workhouse changes

Wednesday, January 19

Parks = Innovation

NOVA Parks

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Reconsidering Marijuana

Pot is still legal, but the plan to regulate its sale is in jeopardy.

Marijuana

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New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools

FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.

Mask Mandates

News Briefs

News Briefs

Column: A New Day in Richmond and Many Challenges

General Assembly

Column: Peaceful Transfer of Power

State government

Earning College Credit with Work Experience and Training

Program expansions makes college degree accessible and affordable for many.

Community college

Thursday, January 13

Special Prosecutor to Handle Open FCPS Coalition Case

Previous case to recall Elaine Tholen was dismissed.

FCPS Coalition Case

Tuesday, January 11

Column: Fox in the Chicken Coop

K Plum Column

Tax on Plastic Bags

Bag tax

Take the FCPS Superintendent Search Survey

Superintendent survey

Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year

Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.

Colors

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Return to School 2022

After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging

Returning to school

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FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron

Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”

School with Covid

Thursday, January 6

‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ in Lorton

Light-hearted musical mystery with vital audience participation at Workhouse Arts Center

Workhouse theater

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Origins of Historic Lorton Property Still Dark

Secret Garden emerges from shrouds of invasive plants with work of volunteers.

Historic Lorton

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Meet the Commander in Springfield

Police commander

Fire Department Staffing

Fire department hiring

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Snow and Schools in Fairfax County

The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.

Snow and school

Tuesday, January 4

Grocery Tax Change Proposed

Alternative revenue source not identified

Grocery tax

Virginia Now More Humane for Animals

Cruelty free cosmetics law in effect Jan. 1, 2022.

cosmetics

Making Decision During COVID

Even small decisions can cause anxiety, stress.

Covid Stress

2022 Real Estate Forecast

Real Estate Forecast