Stories for July 2018

Stories for July 2018

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Tuesday, July 31

Blood Donations Needed

Friday, July 27

Wednesday, July 25

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Our ‘Almost’ Office Pet

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New Board Chair Leads Fairfax County Public Schools

Corbett Sanders reviews current educational issues.

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Shared Mission: Caring for Animals

Shelter and its Friends group encourages pet adoptions.

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A Week For Stronger Strings

Spring Hill Elementary School students refine orchestral skills, have fun at Summer Strings camp.

On Messy Monday, Wacky Wednesday and Freaky Friday, the students of Summer Strings Camp played their instruments in costume.

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Feeling Loved in McLean

Dogs and their humans bond over an afternoon in McLean Central Park.

If you need a puppy fix, McLean Central Park is the place to be.

Tuesday, July 24

Commentary: Do Not Separate Children and Families

What we have learned.

Commentary: New Policy for Police in Fairfax Schools

Commentary: Protect Immigrant Students from ICE

Monday, July 23

Friday, July 20

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Our award-winning annual Special Pullout Newcomers and Community Guides for each of our 15 communities with inside facts on what makes each community special, their secret places, the real power players, how to get involved and more will publish on August 22, 2018.

McLean Home Sales: June, 2018

In June, 2018, 129 homes sold between $2,595,000-$230,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: June, 2018

Wednesday, July 18

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Girls Learn about Fire and Rescue at Camp

To give girls confidence in their abilities, push them beyond their comfort zone.

Friday, July 13

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Designing a Midsummer Table

Using flowers and color to create a summer wonderland.

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Safe Virginia Initiative Looks ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’

The ADAMS Center event focuses on communities of faith’s response to violence.

Thursday, July 12

Commentary: The Welcoming Inclusion Network

Making Fairfax County accessible to all abilities.

Monday, July 9

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Fourth of July Celebrated in McLean

About 4,000 people enjoy fireworks, picnics, food trucks and a DJ at Churchill Road Elementary School.

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Real Estate: Poised for Strong Activity

Market in McLean and Great Falls: First half 2018 Recap, second half predictions.

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Picnic Pavillion, Train Roll Into Clemyjontri Park

Local families enjoy a morning at the park, which will dedicate its new amenities in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 28.

Dining: Fiery and so Delicious in Tysons

Restaurant Review: Asian Origin

Tuesday, July 3

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Rain or Shine, the Show Must Go On

Fans overcome foul weather to hear Mandisa sing at Tysons.

Stormy weather could not dampen the spirits of hundreds of Mandisa fans gathered at Tysons Corner Center Friday evening to watch a music star sing in the rain.

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Intersection Options Presented to Community

Residents hear about plans to improve Balls Hill Road and Old Dominion Drive intersection.

On Thursday, June 28, 2018, more than 50 residents got to hear about a $20.5 million plan showing four different options to improve that intersection by Project Manager Gibran Abifadel of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation held at Cooper Middle School.

Monday, July 2

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Summer Sunday Concerts Begin at Central Park

This was the first of seven weekly concerts this July and August, presented by The Alden at the McLean Community Center in cooperation with Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust.

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