Stories for October 2021

Stories for October 2021

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Thursday, October 28

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Virginia at a Crossroads

Voters to determine direction of state government.

Two years ago, Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in a generation. Now Republicans are hoping this is their moment to "Take Back Virginia," the name of a recent rally in support of the GOP statewide ticket that featured a call-in appearance from former President Donald Trump, who used the opportunity to repeat baseless claims about widespread election fraud.

Wednesday, October 27

Alternatives to Police Intervention

Behavioral specialists deescalate mental health crisis calls without the need for arrest or hospitalization about half the time.

Behavioral health

McLean’s Mature Trees Threatened

Infill development can wreak havoc on the tree canopy.

Trees Threatened

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2021 Walk to End Alzheimer's

Taking steps toward a cure and the first survivor.

Alzheimer's walk

Advancing Trust Between Police and Community

Police Civilian Review Panel seeks more authority, set to get an executive director.

Police and Community

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Thank You for Being a Friend

Women find comradery, support and fun though weekly art group.

Women comradery

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Powerful Unknown

Musical tribute commemorating 100th Anniversary of founding of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, with UrbanArias and Wolf Trap.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Anniversary

Thursday, October 14

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Preventing Light Pollution in Great Falls

Supervisors approve resolution toward Urban Night Sky Place at Observatory Park.

Light Pollution

Wednesday, October 13

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Socially Distanced Trunk-Or-Treat at Bull Run

Trick or Treat

Tuesday, October 12

Opinion: Supporting Key Values: Service, Peace, Sacrifice

60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps

Peace Corps

Wednesday, October 6

Why I’m Walking to End Alzheimer’s

Walk to End Alzheimer's

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Lords and Ladies Fairfax 2021

Twenty individuals honored.

Lords and Ladies