Stories for September 2017

Stories for September 2017

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Wednesday, September 27

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Claude Moore Colonial Farm to Host Autumn Market

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Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Mid October

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment

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.

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Run, Walk, and Wheel in Tysons’ ‘Race for Everybody’

The annual 5K Walk and Wheel held at Tysons Corner on Sunday.

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McLean Residents Demand Traffic Relief

Local residents submitted 32 ideas — from traffic calming crosswalks, speed humps and traffic stops to cut-through restrictions.

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One Man’s Legacy In Shaping Tysons

Planning Commissioner speaks about late Gerald “Jerry” Halpin’s vision “still expanding.”

Thursday, September 21

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.

McLean Home Sales: August, 2017

In August, 2017, 114 homes sold between $3,270,000-$139,500 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: August, 2017

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

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.

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McLean Citizens Debate American Legion Bridge Congestion

A community meeting set for Monday, Sept. 18, at Cooper Middle School at 7 p.m.

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Challenging the Troublemaker

Leader of Democratic resistance challenged by independent who vows to be less antagonistic.

No member of the Democratic minority is as politically combative as Del. Marcus Simon (D-53). Simon’s independent challenger says he says he would take a less confrontational tone.

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A Look Into the World of the Incarcerated

1st Stage in Tysons presents “Jesus Hopped the ‘A’ Train.”

Thursday, September 7

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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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Cultures Meet, Blend at Middle Eastern Food Festival in McLean

McLean Transfiguration Church festival brings together communities.

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Gun Store Leaves Community After 2 Years

NOVA Firearms moves from McLean to Falls Church.

Week in McLean

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Madison High Dance Team Keeps ‘Making a Difference’

Welcoming war veterans, sending aid to Houston, performing at community events.

Madison High Dance Team

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Vienna Resident Launches ‘Hot New Release’

Nan Kilmer Baker to make her first author appearance at Bards Alley in Vienna Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m.

Vienna author

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Vienna Oktoberfest Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Vienna Oktoberfest