Stories for April 2018

Stories for April 2018

News 2018 April

Stories for April 2018

Thursday, April 26

Community Meeting on Management Options for Lake Accotink

Richmond Report: Key Filler-Corn Priorities Signed By the Governor

West Springfield Rotary to Help Promote Education in Sierra Leone

Lake Braddock, TJ Students to Compete at the World Robotic Stage

Helping Games at Keene Mill Elementary

A Shark Tank Racing Squad Marathon in Springfield

Swim team raises $31,500 to fight breast cancer at South Run Rec Center.

Week in Springfield

Wednesday, April 25

Camps & Schools: Affording Summer Camp

For families with a limited budget, paying for camp can be a challenge.

Running From Estate to City

Runners pace themselves at GW Parkway Classic Ten Miler.

Tuesday, April 24

Honoring the Past; Focused on the Future

FACETS celebrates 30th annual “Opening Doors” Benefit Breakfast.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time to Rediscover Libraries

Commentary: Supporting Health of all Virginians

Proposed Fairfax County Budget Hit All the Right Notes

Friday, April 20

Springfield Home Sales: March, 2018

In March, 2018, 160 Springfield homes sold between $890,000-$170,000.

Springfield Home Sales: March, 2018

Thursday, April 19

OLLI Talk on ‘Beyond the Whispers’ in Fairfax

With dog Angus, members of Virginia Task Force 1 give lecture to OLLI seniors.

Saving the Environment at Lake Accotink Park

Week in Springfield: Ramadan Pack-Out Session in Springfield

Lee High School Library Receives National Recognition

Wednesday, April 18

Opinion: Editorial: Send in Mother’s Day Photos

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: It’s Time to Give Volunteers the Credit They Deserve

Teaching Lessons in Money Management

April is Financial Literacy Month.

Two Sides to Two and a Half Cents in Fairfax County

Supervisors to vote on proposed budget, possible real estate tax increase on May 1.

Admissions to TJ Continue to Exclude Poor and Black Students

Friday, April 13

Burke, Fairfax, Lorton, Springfield Area Roundups

Small Victory Against Gun Violence in Virginia

New state license plate bill calls motorists to action and “Stop Gun Violence.”

Thursday, April 12

West Springfield Graduate Completes Basic Military Training

Kiddie Academy Coming to North Springfield

Wednesday, April 11

Batteries Plus Bulbs Opens in Springfield

Tuesday, April 10

Opinion: Editorial: Expansion of Health Care in Virginia?

After years of hoping, it’s possible Medicaid expansion will come on April 11; say a prayer.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Review Fairfax County Retirement System

Spring in Bloom

Preparing and planning a colorful warm-weather garden.

Using Computers in Arlington to Help Stop Human Trafficking

Hackathon to focus on collaborative solutions.

Puppets, Petting Zoo, Music, Food Trucks in Chantilly

Springfest comes to Sully Historic Site

Confusion, Anger, Agenda Difficulties in Fairfax County

Public safety committee meeting focuses on ICE, without ICE at the table.

Friday, April 6

McAuliffe Leads Trump Tax Town Hall Meeting at GMU

Panelists offered explanations of how Trump’s new tax law will affect Americans.

Wednesday, April 4

Local Irish Dancers Perform at the White House, Kennedy Center

A Bunny with Your Yoga in Springfield

Friends of Rabbits holds fundraiser at the Veterinary Holistic Center of Northern Virginia.

Commentary: State Regulation Thwarted, Time for Local Action

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Enjoy School Libraries

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: County Can Ban Loaded Rifles on Road

Area Roundups: Assistance League of Northern Virginia to Hold Fundraiser

Nominate Fairfax County to Receive a $20K Grant for Earth Month

Northern Virginia Students Work Together to Save Environment

Too Late for a Flu Shot?

Flu season may continue longer than usual this year.

Tuesday, April 3

Canines Trained for Rope Operations

Major Renovation Begins at Culpepper Garden of Arlington

Apartments to gain senior-needed amenities.

Lunch at Northern Virginia Senior Centers

85th Virginia Historic Garden Week in April

Sunrise Chefs in Head-to-Head Competition

Event demonstrates healthy from-scratch cooking with seasonal ingredients.

Senior Centers Without Walls

One-Level Master Suite Enables Aging-in-Place

Solution addresses long-term needs arising from spouse's stroke.

Never Too Early to Prepare for Senior Olympics

New this year: canasta, croquet and beach ball wallyball.

Fairfax County Senior Citizens Council

‘Collect for Kids’ Seeks Help

Donations and help from organizations is requested.