Stories for October 2022

Stories for October 2022

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Thursday, October 27

Fairfax County Rejects Virginia Anti-Trans Policies

Anti-Trans Policies

Wednesday, October 26

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Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

Harvest Time at Colvin Run Mill 2022; Recreates life 200 years ago in the agrarian community

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2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

2022 Great Falls Studio Art Tour: Celebrates creativity

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Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

Two Art Exhibits Open at McLean Project for the Arts: Student & Teacher Works

SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations

SHARE of McLean Seeks Coats, Food, Gift Card Donations

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Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund: Fall Tea 2022 40th Anniversary

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Spooky Science in Alexandria

Mad Science Expo inspires STEAM learning.

Spooky Science

APPETITE in Alexandria

Spooky Events Dot the Restaurant Landscape This Halloween

Spooky Events

Van Fleet Memorial

Van Fleet

Thursday, October 20

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Transurban and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety

Sponsored

Transurban, operator of the 495, 95 and 395 Express Lanes, and Community Partners Promote Child Passenger Safety.

APPETITE in Alexandria

Off the Menu: Restaurant News and Notes for October

Dining

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Remembering the Fallen in Alexandria

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fire and EMS personnel.

Fireman

Letter: Make Indigenous Peoples Day a Federal Holiday

Letter to the Editor

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Inclusionary Dreams

What if Alexandria could force developers to build affordable housing?

If Alexandria wanted to take a carrot-and-stick approach to development, city officials would soon run into a problem. The lure of density is a big fat carrot, which seems to be getting larger each year. But officials in Richmond are holding all the sticks. Chief among them is the idea of inclusionary zoning, which would require the General Assembly to give Alexandria permission to force developers to build affordable housing.

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Follow the Long Faith Journey of a Tomato in Alexandria

Unsold produce at Old Town Market makes for modern gleaning, and food for people with need.

Tomato

35 years of Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence

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Seasonal Bird Migration Is Well Underway

Birds

Wednesday, October 19

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Slowing Real Estate Market

Real Estate Market

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Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Meet Julie Maher: Director of the Great Falls Grange Foundation

Food Desperately Needed

Food Desperately Needed

Roundups

Roundups

Tuesday, October 18

Don’t Move Wood

Don’t Move Wood

wood pests

SoberRide for Halloween

SoberRide for Halloween

Thursday, October 13

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Young Turk from Alexandria

Armistead Boothe led war vets in General Assembly who took on Byrd Machine.

In some ways, Alexandria was the home of the forces who worked against the conservative political organization that ran Virginia politics for most of the 20th century. Starting after the conclusion of World War II, the city was represented in the House of Delegates by a young war vet by the name of Armistead Boothe.

Wednesday, October 12

Senior Technology and Avoiding Scams and Fraud

Senior Technology

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Hometown Heroes in Alexandria

Lyles brothers receive keys to the city.

Hometown Heroes

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Our Very Necessary Insects in Mount Vernon

Advice: cut lawns in half, plant native plants and trees, remove invasive plants, minimize use of pesticides, reduce light pollution.

Insects

Centreville Library’s Fall Book Sale

Roundups

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Korean Bell Garden Ceremony Marks 10 Years

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance

Ambassador applauds South Korean-U.S. Alliance

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Local Teen Makes International Debut

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

Kat Stockton performs at Starmus, a global festival honoring science communication through art and music

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Bench and Accolades for Avid Gardener

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Celebration of Our True Beginnings

Celebration of Our True Beginnings

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Next Big Thing: Youth Rugby Registration Open

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

PreK-12- grade students welcomed.

Halloween Calendar

Halloween

Long Lasting Pumpkins that Don’t Skimp on Style

Hand blown orbs are an elegant alternative to traditional pumpkins.

Pumpkins

Mental Healthcare for Those Who need it Most

Resources can be difficult but not impossible to find for Northern Virginians living at or below the poverty line.

Mental Healthcare

Thursday, October 6

For the Love of a Tree in Mount Vernon

trees

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Celebrating a Century in Alexandria

City celebrates local centenarians.

100 Years

Wednesday, October 5

Sunday Afternoon Ritual Ruined

Letter to the Editor

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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas

Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.

Floods

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Seniors Return to School

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

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10th Anniversary, Great Falls Senior Center Without Walls

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

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Great Falls Farmers Market Remains Open

Creates a community around food.

Creates a community around food.

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

Roundups

Roundups

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

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‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

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Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power

Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power

News briefs

News briefs

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Sales Open: Great Falls Ornament

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Listen to the Young People

Listen to the Young People

Virginia DoE Proposal Harms Students, Families and Educators

Joint Statement in Opposition

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Documenting Butterflies

Volunteers fanned out across Northern Virginia to survey butterflies, part of the North American Butterfly Association’s nationwide count.

Butterflies are free to fly

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Bull Riders Return to EagleBank

Fans return with enthusiasm; Virginian finishes second.

Bull Riding

Tuesday, October 4