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Operating as usual
🚨Fairfax County Public Schools sends out another Friday evening message, Superintendent Michelle Reid denies there's a war on merit
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In another Friday night missive, this one sent at 6:21 p.m., as parents were stirring spaghetti sauce and refereeing after school basketball games, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid
Where can you celebrate the Year of the Rabbit?
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Lunar New Year officially starts on Jan. 22, and continues through Feb. 5. David Yu, the executive director of the Chinese American Museum in Washington, D.C., took time to explain
Chantilly High School Girls Basketball vs. South Lakes High School Girls Basketball - VA
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It was a hard loss for the Chantilly Girls Basketball team on Jan. 13, losing their home conference game against South Lakes. The game ended with a score of 41-27.
Lake Braddock Secondary School teachers bring their knowledge of auto mechanics to class
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In a shop class in Burke, you will find two teachers with more than 50 years of teaching experience combined. From the outside looking in that might not be a
Fairfax County Public Schools coach honored by Washington Commanders
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Larry Choates has an extensive background in football, from his days as a player in high school to becoming an assistant and finally taking over the program at John R.
Great American Community Kitchen's food truck visits area neighborhoods to feed those in need.
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A bright yellow truck, dubbed the Coastal Beach Truck, has been making the rounds in Northern Virginia. While other trucks queue at hot spots and events, their food truck is
Affordable medicine bills sponsored by Senator Chap Petersen and Delegate Karrie Delaney are making their way through the General Assembly
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Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax City) and Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Chantilly) announced new legislation in the General Assembly to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) last week.
Fairfax County Public Schools' proposed budget for 2023/24 adds only $400K for additional security at elementary schools. Is it enough?
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid proposed a $3.5 billion budget at last week’s school board meeting, as many parents question the amount of money school district officials are
🚨BREAKING: Asra Nomani reports on an email to parents from Fairfax County Public Schools officials announcing an alleged sexual assault at Frost Middle School last week. Fairfax County Police Department is investigating.
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In an email sent Thursday at 10:03:51 p.m. to parents and staff at Frost Middle School in Fairfax, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid and Frost Principal Anthony Harris
⚠️Breaking: A 17th school sent a message to parents saying they did not notify commended students. Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin makes proposal to protect student achievement from merit withholders.
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The count just keeps growing.
Overhead Sign Installation Will Close Route 28 South and Route 28 South Collector-Distributor Lane at I-66 During Overnight Hours Tuesday, January 17
Details include:
Tuesday, January 17
Route 28 South approaching I-66
Route 28 South approaching I-66 will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
All traffic will be directed to I-66 West, exit to Route 29 Centreville, stay to the left and turn left at the traffic signal onto Route 29 North, then follow signs to Route 28 South.
All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m.
Ramp from Route 28 South to I-66 East
The ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Traffic will be directed to I-66 West (prior to the closure), exit to Route 29 Centreville, stay to the left and turn left at the traffic signal onto Route 29 North, then follow signs to Route 28 North and stay to the right to I-66 East.
Ramp from I-66 West to Route 28 South
The ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Traffic will be detoured farther west to Route 29 Centreville, stay to the left and turn left at the traffic signal onto Route 29 North, then follow signs to Route 28 South.
Ramp from Braddock Road/Walney Road to Route 28 South and I-66 East
The ramp will be closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Traffic will be directed to I-66 West, exit to Route 29 Centreville, stay to the left and turn left at the traffic signal onto Route 29 North. Drivers traveling to Route 28 South will then follow signs to Route 28 South. Drivers traveling to I-66 East will follow signs to Route 28 North, then stay to the right to I-66 East.
UPDATE: Metro customers will not experience rail service impacts that were previously announced. Trains will continue to arrive at 15-minute intervals.
Time between trains on the Blue, Orange and Silver Lines will increase from 15 to 25 minutes. Metro Forward appeals WMSC directives.
https://wmata.com/about/news/Rail-service-directives-appeal.cfm
🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Fairfax County Parents Association
letter blasts state and local officials telling
Scott A. Surovell, Jennifer Adeli and others "you should hang your heads in shame" and thanked Jason Miyares for his investigation.
https://bit.ly/3XuSyxZ
With four more school principals confessing they withheld National Merit awards from students, bringing the total to seven schools so far, the Fairfax County Parents Association sent the school district,
Breaking 🚨 Parents get Friday the 13th nightmare as more
Fairfax County Public Schools admit withholding Commended Student certificates meanwhile attorney for Sands Anderson
seeks "to record" parent interviews
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In a series of “Friday the 13th nightmares,” as one mother put it, the principals of at least four more Fairfax County high schools admitted they withheld National Merit awards
Are you volunteering during the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service?
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Monday is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. While many think of it as just another day off school, or a long weekend, it is actually more than that. It is
South County Boys' Basketball starts strong
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Five years ago, the South County Stallions Boys’ Basketball team stood at mid-court at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center as state champions. It was Head Coach Mike Robinson’s first title
Did you know that the Fairfax County Department of Family Services has a BeFriend-a-Child program?
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“I had just graduated from [George Mason University] and was looking for a volunteer opportunity,” said Chantilly resident Nancy Portee. “I was looking for something that I thought would make
Senator Scott A. Surovell (D-Mount Vernon) proposes grocery and healthcare workers get sick leave
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Virginia Senator Scott Surovell (D-36) introduced a bill on Jan. 3 that would provide sick leave to grocery and healthcare workers.
Now that the General Assembly is in session, senators and delegates are proposing bills on a variety of issues.
https://bit.ly/3iuC8Hi
The Patrick Henry Library and the Vienna and Reston-Herndon branches of the American Association of University Women hosted a legislative preview with State Senators Chap Petersen (D-34) and Jennifer Boysko
🚨Here's a preview of tomorrow's front page. Asra Q. Nomani
reports on parents' frustration with Fairfax County Public Schools and Superintendent Michelle Reid. Stay tuned for the full videos. https://bit.ly/3iA1uDu
Local single mother Amy Paladini stepped into the cafeteria at Langley High School on Tuesday night, nervous about raising her concerns with the new Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent, Michelle
Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent sends an email to families admitting to problems with internal practices, meanwhile, county residents question $513,500 in contracts with sources preaching unfair practices
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Late today, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid admitted to problems with “internal practices” that have led to the withholding of National Merit awards from students and their families,
Today the Attorney General said his office will investigate whether any FCPS students's rights have been violated regarding this issue.
https://bit.ly/3VZZW3j
This afternoon Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that he’s expanding his investigation of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology withholding merit awards to include all Fairfax County
🚨BREAKING: Two more Fairfax County Public Schools
principals admit they withheld National Merit awards. The revelations impact many Asian-American students, likely widening
TJHSST civil rights probe by Attorney General Jason Miyares
https://bit.ly/3ija1e3
While Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid claims the principal at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology withheld National Merit awards from students in a “one-time human
Check out the new Fairfax County Parks & Recreation storybook trail!
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Ellanor C. Lawrence Park finished off last year by opening a storybook trail for children. This marks the second storybook trail in a Fairfax County park.
West Springfield High School Girls' Basketball gave their all against Bishop O'Connoll
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West Springfield traveled to Arlington on Dec. 30, to take on Bishop O’Connell in a tough and competitive matchup. The Lady Spartans lost by a score of 48-41, Coach Bill
Chantilly Chargers Basketball continues to work
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Back-to-back two-win campaigns would be enough to dissuade any basketball team from wishing to step on the court ever again.
A gap in funds poses a danger to Metro Forward's future
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The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NTVC) is looking to rebuild customer confidence as budget gaps raise concerns over the viability of the metro.
Rise Against Hunger packages meals for the food insecure
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The new year rises with rethinking and resolutions, or ins and outs. The generations we tease change with the technology we use and clothes we wear. Some things continue, like
Workers from the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Noman Cole Plant helped keep the holiday lights on late last month.
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At least 4,500 homes in Fairfax County were able to keep their holiday lights on Christmas Eve thanks to staff at the Noman Cole Pollution Control Plant in Lorton.
Calling the doors to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology the path to the American dream, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced earlier this week his office will be investigating human rights violations at the school.
https://bit.ly/3X8VoZw
This week, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares walked through the glass doors of the Korean Community Center off Little River Turnpike, the dome of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science
Timeline photos
Fairfax County Collection Customers' natural Christmas trees will be collected for recycling through January 13. To ensure trees are collected, remove lights, decorations and stands. After January 13, tree pick-up can only be scheduled through special brush collection. Please contact Customer Service at 703-802-3322 or email [email protected] with questions. More Info: http://ow.ly/i4pf50Minxs
UPDATE: Darryl has been found and is safe. Thank you for sharing!
Have you seen this missing endangered man? 30-year-old Darryl Thompson was last seen at 3pm today in the 8300 blk Lincoln Ln, Tysons. He is 6’ & 250 pounds. He was last seen wearing red shorts, white shoes and unknown shirt description. He was seen driving a silver 2016 Nissan Altima with Virginia registration TZH5471. He is considered endangered due to mental and/or physical health concerns. Please call 703-691-2131 with any information, and please share to help us spread the word and bring him home safely.
Thanks to Fairfax County Police Department Sully District Station for this important info.
Beware of Grocery Stores Sympathy Scammers. Recently, we have been made aware of a small group of women approaching other shoppers asking them to pay for their groceries. They will tell you a sad story to pull on your heartstrings. Additionally, sometimes they say that after paying for their groceries, the store will refund the purchaser. None of this is true.
Fairfax County’s resources are abundant. If you want to help them, provide them with county’s Coordinated Services Planning number (703-222-0880) to be connected to services and resources.
You can also contact us via the non-emergency number (703-691-2131) to report the suspicious person.
To learn more about our Coordinated Services Planning unit take a minute to watch this video: https://youtu.be/PltNrQrmvNM
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Stormwater management staff from Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services goes above and beyond to rescue Pickles
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Brittany and Brian Kirk and their sons six-year-old Callen and four-year-old Bowen live in Lake Anne with their golden retriever Magnus and cat Pickles. Magnus and Pickles love to hang
A few options for celebrating New Year's Eve in Fairfax County
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Maybe you don’t like ringing in the New Year at a bar, or club but still want to find a way to commemorate the changing year. Here are a few
Will the James Madison High School Girl's Basketball team win a fourth state title?
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For the past three seasons, the James Madison Girls’ Basketball Team has been the last one standing in the state of Virginia.
Hayfield Secondary Basketball off to a strong start
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When the final buzzer sounded at Virginia Commonwealth University’s Siegel Center, Hayfield Boys’ Basketball Coach Carlos Poindexter breathed a sigh of relief.
Fairfax County Health Department introduces health inspection database
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Fairfax County introduced a map-based health inspection report database this fall.
Community Empowerment holds holiday outreach event in Herndon
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“When you come to us, we’re not only going to try to help you, we’re going to try to help you help yourself,” said Community Empowerment of Northern Virginia (CENV)
Fairfax Prevention Coalition and Dr. Aaron Weiner talk teen substance abuse
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The Fairfax Prevention Coalition teamed up with Dr. Aaron Weiner, psychologist, and addiction specialist, for a series of training sessions to educate the community on substance abuse in teens and
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“FACETS Hope In Bloom Benefit Breakfast--- FACETS is a local organization that works to fight all facets of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in Fairfax County. This year, the Hope In Bloom Benefit Breakfast is marking 15 years of FACETS Hypothermia Prevention and Response Program, and celebrating the lives saved by it. Those who contribute to FACETS life-saving work make hope bloom for their neighbors in desperate need. FACETS wants to extend a tremendous thank you to our guests, volunteers, faith community partners, corporate partners, those who have made a gift to FACETS, and our whole staff, all of whom make Hypothermia Prevention and all of FACETS programs possible. If you’re interested in learning more about our vision of a Fairfax County where EVERYONE has a place to call “home,” go to www.facetscares.org”
Meet Rich Moore of the Loft Gallery who describes his art as “artwork that magnifies the Lord .” Isn’t that interesting?
What is the source of Ray Benson’s happiness? Ray Benson is the frontman of Asleep at the Wheel, the band that is well known for keeping the Western Swing genre alive. Hanan Daqqa from Fairfax County Times wants to ask him about the source of his happiness and why he sounds ageless.
Meet Conductor Christopher Zimmerman and Composer Erberk Eryilmaz: “Ismail Lumanovski will have you levitating from your seat, especially as we move to the non-traditional music of the evening by his friend—and mine—the young Turkish composer Erberk Eryilmaz, who has written two pieces specifically for him,” said Christopher Zimmerman, Music Director and Conductor of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. “Fiercely rhythmic, Erberk Eryilmaz’ music is steeped in the raw and pungent sounds of the folk-music of his native land, specifically central Turkey, and it is the perfect vehicle for the jaw-dropping skills of this clarinetist.” “Erberk’s works, written for Lumanovski, are all about dance—even in their titles,” said Zimmerman. “The first, ‘Concerto for Imaginery Folk Dancers’ and ‘Dances of the Yogurt-maker’, so it seemed criminal not to involve the exhilarating skills of Bowen McCauley Dance Company and their imaginative artistic director and choreographer Lucy Bowen McCauley. I am quite sure you will enjoy this unusual, and spectacular, collaboration.”
You can feel the music in his eyes and his energy! You can feel the happiness! Meet the internationally recognized clarinet player Ismail Lumanovski and listen to some of his beautiful music live! Described as an artist with “jaw dropping skills,” he is performing at GMU’s Center for the Arts on March 9.
It was great to see white and black audiences attending the same event! War is an American funk band from California, known for several hit songs (including "Spill the Wine", "The World Is a Ghetto", "The Cisco Kid", "Why Can't We Be Friends?", "Low Rider", and "Summer") You can learn more about the band and their name by reading our full interview "Lonnie Jordan on Afro Latin music and Cardi B,” coming out in our newspaper tomorrow. http://www.fairfaxtimes.com/articles/lonnie-jordan-on-afro-latin-music-and-cardi-b/article_d8b2fca8-3b8a-11e9-b930-87c18e2386e8.html
Dentist surprises 6th grader with free braces giveaway!
Yesterday was Trump’s State of the Union speech, today it’s Karl Hirz’s and Isabel D’Mello’s speech. They are 6th graders from Fairhill ES. Local kids bring Lincoln’s words to life in 11th Annual Lincoln Oratory Festival today at the Ford’s Theatre.
"Yesterday" by the Beatles performed by Chee-Yun on her incredible 350-year-old violin!
They are both NY bestselling authors.They are both YA thriller writers. How are they different?
While all of Fairfax County’s confirmed cases at that point could be traced back to travel or contact with a known positive case, rather than broadly spreading within the general populace, the still-limited availability of test kits and a testing process with “kinks that need to be worked out” raise questions about whether the existing data reflects the actual reach of the coronavirus, Addo-Ayensu says. ... read more.
