Stories for March 2018

Stories for March 2018

News 2018 March

Stories for March 2018

Tuesday, March 27

Commentary: ‘Channeling Outrage into Activism’

Commentary: Truth about Sports Scholarships

K9 Teams Hold Workshop, Training

Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout April 28

Service is free, anonymous and no questions asked.

Easter Egg Hunts in the Area

‘It Was the Right Thing to Do’ in McLean

Pizza fundraiser yields $2,700 for injured police officer.

The Langley Robotics Team Wins Event, Creativity Award

Week in McLean

Fundraiser Supporting Country Day School

Monday, March 26

Langley School Sending 75,000 Meals to Puerto Rico

Cooper Middle Hosts World Heritage Night at School

Commentary: Cracking Down on Online Predators

Elected Officials Join March in Washington, D.C.

Tuesday, March 20

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Alzheimer’s Is a Growing Public Health Crisis

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Change in Richmond Brings Metro Funding

Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach lost art of manners.

Spring Fling Fashion Show Held at Tysons

About 60 guests help raise $8,000-$10,000 for four local charities.

St. John Boys Basketball Team Wins Championship

‘It’s Our Time to Act’ in McLean

Students at Langley High School spark support for National Walkout Event.

Four Comstock Challengers Discuss Foreign Policy in Tysons

George Washington University student moves crowd to tears.

Area Roundups: McLean, Great Falls, Herndon, Fairfax Station

Comstock Announces 2018 Congressional Art Competition

PenFed Donates $25,000 to U.S. Army Women’s Foundation

Friday, March 16

McLean Home Sales: February, 2018

In February, 2018, 55 homes sold between $5,450,000-$196,500 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: February, 2018

Langley High School Band Performs in Italy

Thursday, March 15

Area Students Win Chess Championships

Plant a Tree in Your Front Yard with McLean Trees Foundation

Haycock Elementary Student Named Virginia National Geographic State Bee Semifinalist

Wednesday, March 14

Langley High School Girls Reach State Final, Lose in Overtime

Nowruz Festival to Be Held March 18 in Tysons

85th Virginia Historic Garden Week in April

2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards

Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.

Tuesday, March 13

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Keeping Kids Safe

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Costs and Benefits of Arming the Teachers

How ‘Open Floor Plan’ Can Enhance Classic Home

North Arlington residence open to public 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24.

Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract

Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.

Monday, March 12

Highlighting Features that Improve Functionality

Designer must-haves for building a dream kitchen.

The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words

Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’

Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.

Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored

40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Tuesday, March 6

Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County

Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.

Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia

Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.

Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.

Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County

Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.

Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children

Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Arming Teachers: Suicidal

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Medicaid Expansion Important to all Virginians

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: No Guns in the Classroom

Gun safety is an American value.

Monday, March 5

Outstanding Volunteer in McLean

McLean Community Center names Melanie Sanders-Smith Its 2017 Outstanding Volunteer Service Award Winner.

Week in McLean

McLean Community Center to Hold Hearing on Programs

Langley Saxon Girls Move to State Quarterfinals