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Virginia Conservation Assistance Program
Cost-share program offers up to 80 percent of eligible project funds.
A Virginia Conservation Assistance Program presented by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts is offering property owners in Fairfax County an urban cost-share program.
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Arrests in Golf Course Robberies
One adult man and a 14 and 16-year-old have been arrested in an ongoing investigation of a robbery and brandishing at a Reston golf course.
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SPARC of Vienna Competes in Reston’s Cardboard Boat Regatta
FVCbank donates to SPARC.
SPARC clients become successful boatwrights.
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Successful County Crisis Intervention Program to Expand
The County’s Co-Responders Program has successfully redesigned how we best serve our residents experiencing a mental health crisis, while best equipping staff to assist those in need.
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Achieving Fair Pay and Dignity for Workers with Disabilities
Until July 1, 2023, many workers with disabilities across the Commonwealth would wake up in the morning and head to work, only to receive lower pay than their coworkers and counterparts in the community, despite performing the same job. This reality was due to the subminimum wage law provision 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), colloquially known as 14(c).
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No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall
“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator
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New! Speed Cameras in School Zones Where Limit Is 15 MPH
The City of Alexandria’s new school zone speed camera program will go live for the 2023-24 school year.
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New Engineering Summer Institute Offers Access
Marymount University program instills aspiration in students from disadvantaged communities
Marymount
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J.D. Spain Receives Luminary Leadership Award
Local activist ran in county board primary as leader who gets things done.
Award
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Fit After 90
Working out six days each week is what one couple attributes to their longevity.
Senior Work Out
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FCPS First Day of School 2023
New strategic plan, expanded bus pass, and Metrobus program.
School Starts
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Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Exit from RGGI
Legal action calls for Virginia to remain in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and continue participation; challenging Youngkin administration action.
Greenhouse gas
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Fairfax County’s First Independent Police Auditor
Use of force policy, recommendations to FCPD, executive director vacancy on the Police Civilian Review Panel
Police Auditor
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United Community Pantry Needs Food
United Community
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Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricanes
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Filmmaker Addresses Cleft Lip Discrimination
NOVA native looks at cleft lip fixes on an international scale.
Filmmaker Addresses Clefts