Stories for March 2019

Stories for March 2019

News 2019 March

Stories for March 2019

Tuesday, March 26

The Langley Pyramid Presents Art Show

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Opinion: Column: Weight For It… Wait…

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Paving Way to Rename Jefferson Davis Highway

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Opinion: Editorial: Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia; in 2019 Twice

Primary Election Day, June 11, will determine the outcome of many races in Fairfax County.

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Monday, March 25

Opinion: Editorial: United Way Helps with Available Tax Credits

How could Fairfax County residents receive a larger refund?

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Our Founders’ Wisdom

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Report Shows Geographic Disparities in Health in Virginia

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Environmental Groups Glad About Virginia Coal Ash Cleanup Law

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Planning for Disaster: Fairfax County Publishes Emergency Response Guide

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Ideas Sought for the Future of the Claude Moore Farm Area

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Wanted: A Few Good Men and Women in Fairfax County

FCPD on the hunt for recruits.

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Person Identified In Fatal McLean House Fire

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Trafficking in Our Backyard

Citizens Advisory Group learns more about human trafficking and how to fight it.

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McLean Home Sales: February, 2019

In February, 2019, 60 homes sold between $2,870,000-$230 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: February, 2019

Wednesday, March 20

Opinion: Column: Eight Daze and Seven Sleepless Nights

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Talent on Display at Fairfax County Regional Science Fair

670 students from 27 high schools compete for nine Grand Prizes to go to International Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.

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Increasing Access to Naloxone in Virginia

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Virginia Student-Athletes Receive Further Concussion Protection

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Public Health Officials Launch TB Awareness Campaign

Tuberculosis still a health issue in Fairfax County.

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Biden, McKay Win Fairfax Dems Poll

More than 50 Democrats will vie for Fairfax County offices on June 11, primary election day.

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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidates Face Off

NAACP and partners question the contenders.

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Explaining Death to Children

Breaking down a difficult topic and helping children grieve.

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Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County’s Bold Housing Agenda

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Monday, March 18

Virginia General Assembly: Reporting on the Highs and the Lows in McLean

Members of Fairfax delegation deliver post-session wrap-up to McLean Chamber of Commerce.

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Shakespeare at Alden Theatre in McLean

American Shakespeare Center returns.

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Wednesday, March 13

Opinion: Column: Talk About Wishful Thinking

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Pet-Friendly Decor

Pet-owning designers offer advice on practical design choices that don’t sacrifice style.

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Andy Sigle Named COO of Leadership Fairfax

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Local Talent on Global Stage

USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.

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Virginia: And They’re Off!

Primary Election Day is June 11, 2019; Dems flood District Office to file for candidacy.

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Virginia Governor Signs Law Banning All Tobacco Products at School

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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidate Forum

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The Business Case for Economic Mobility

Business leaders, community organizations, academics, public officials gather to discuss strategies for bridging the economic mobility gap.

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Tuesday, March 12

Opinion: Commentary: A+ Primer for Our Neighborhoods

County Community Emergency Response Guide builds local resiliency, and mitigates potential risks.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Welcome ‘Green New Deal’

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Students Who Work for Peace Honored in Fairfax County: McLean, Great Falls Areas

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The Madeira School Students Win Students of the Year Award

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Help for Seniors in McLean

With 677 members, McLean Community Village Association offers resources for those 50-and-over.

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Thursday, March 7

Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

Area sports facilities looked at for tournaments, tax revenue and expansion.

Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

Wednesday, March 6

Opinion: Column: No Spring in My Future Step

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Managing Screen Time

Working collaboratively with one’s child can decrease the struggle.

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Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Explorers Learn How 9-1-1 System Works

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Virginia General Assembly Expands Revenge Porn Law

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Bills to Protect Virginia Landowners in Pipeline Cases Fail

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Metro’s Current Hours Stand

Board plans to address riders’ other concerns instead.

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LGBTQ Advocates Dismayed But Undaunted by Legislative Defeats in Virginia

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Out of Touch

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: New Ways of Being Heard

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Opinion: Editorial: 2019

But this year is supposed to be an improvement.

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Tuesday, March 5

Backbeat Underground Comes to 1st Stage in Tysons

Soul-jazz group in a special musical event.

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Celebrating the Persian New Year in Tysons

Nowruz Festival to be held March 17, 2019 at Tysons Corner Center.

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Patriot Pioneers Defeat Marshall Statesmen in Semifinals

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Tackling the Boundaries of the Future in McLean

Vision Plan Task Force meets to further define potential land uses to shape the McLean Community Business Center.

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Monday, March 4

Langley High School and Cooper Middle School Present Pyramid Concert

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Step-by-Step Plan to Deal with Anxiety in McLean

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McLean Community Center Seeks Residents’ Ideas

Public Hearing on Programs is Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m.

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BASIS Independent McLean Celebrates Lunar New Year

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