Stories for March 2023

Stories for March 2023

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Wednesday, March 29

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs

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Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons

Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons

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‘Bike to Work Day’, Friday, May 19

‘Bike to Work Day’, Friday, May 19

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Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out

Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events

Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events

What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?

What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?

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Planting Trees To Relieve Future Heat

Previous work mapping hotspots informs placement of canopy trees by Marymount students and tree stewards.

Trees

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Cherry Blossom Season in Arlington

Blossoms

Arlington Approves ‘Missing Middle’

Expands housing options in portions of Arlington that currently only allow single-detached homes.

Approval

Was Missing Middle a Done Deal?

Most feedback was negative.

Missing Middle

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Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect

Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.

Police shooting video

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Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally

Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?

Rail mishaps

Wednesday, March 22

Ramadan Events in the Libraries

Ramadan Events in the Libraries

Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs

Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs

Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills

Campaign Launched

Campaign Launched

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Successfully Aging on Their Own Terms

Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.

Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.

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‘Celebrate Spring and Support a Good Cause’

Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.

Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.

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Alice’s Kids Recognized

Alice’s Kids Recognized

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March athletes of the month

March athletes of the month

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Alexandria Symphony Presents Rite of Spring & Grieg Piano Concerto

The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO)

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Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition

There is even a coalition against it.

There is even a coalition against it.

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Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast

New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.

New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

After 55

Celebrate Walking in Arlington

Celebrate Walking in Arlington

Upcoming Election in Arlington

Arlington Election

Family Caregivers in Virginia Provide $14.3 Billion in Unpaid Care

Latest AARP research attaches $15.51 per hour value to the estimated 920 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.

Healthcare

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2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County

Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.

Peace Awards

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Local Chef Nominated for James Beard Award in Arlington

Queen Mother’s Restaurant in Arlington owned by chef Rock Harper, Alexandria native.

Chef nominated for award

Uncertainties in the Spring Air

Independent Progressive column

Thursday, March 16

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‘Silent Sky’ in Alexandria

ACCT celebrates pioneering Henrietta Leavitt.

Theater in Alexandria

Wednesday, March 15

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Mamma Mia!

Cappies

Theater

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Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging

Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.

No Snow

“Flourishing After 55”

OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747

OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747

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More than Four Walls – It’s Home

The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.

The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.

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Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal

Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal

Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan

Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan

Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs

Environmental

Pitch in Some Food Scraps in Arlington

Four reasons to embrace Arlington’s Compostables

Food Scraps

Marymount Students Celebrate Holi

Festival of color marks the end of winter for many around the world

Marymount

Friday, March 10

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On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

Marathon runner

Thursday, March 9

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Schools Train Teachers, Install Narcan Emergency Kits

After multiple overdoses, APS takes action.

OD's in school

Wednesday, March 8

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Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre

Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.

Local Indy Film

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News Briefs

News Briefs

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On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

After 55 calendar

Students Showcase Arlington's Language Programs

Learning languages is more than conjugations

Arlington Schools

Earthquake Relief for Turkey

Earthquake Relief

Tuesday, March 7

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Education Reparations Await Governor’s Signature

Bill would extend benefits to descendants of those directly impacted by massive resistance in Virginia through the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program.

Reparations

Vienna Man Dies in Arlington Crash

Fatal Crash

Thursday, March 2

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A Knockout Night

Local boxers attend special screening of Creed III.

Boxing

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Arrest in Courthouse Shooting

Shooting suspect

Wednesday, March 1

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‘We Are in Their Debt’

Iwo Jima veterans have shaped my life.

Iwo Jima remembered

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‘They Will Never Be Forgotten’

Survivors gather to mark 78th anniversary of Iwo Jima.

Iwo Jima veterans

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Rescuers Save Abandoned Pets

Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.

Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.

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Fairfax Police Shoot and Kill Shoplifting Suspect

Police Shooting In TysonsPolice Shooting In Tysons

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Virginia State Park Campgrounds Open on March 3

Virginia State Park Campgrounds Open on March 3

$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends

$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends