48 Headlines: Weekly News Briefing Oct. 15-18, 2019
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Now is the Time to Take Care of Your Lawn for Next Year
Fall is often associated with cool weather, hayrides and pumpkin-flavored goodies. But it’s also the best time of year to fertilize //READ MORE >>
Nats Head to World Series — Behind the Scenes of Sheriff’s Honor Guard Presenting the Colors
It’s good to be a Nats fan this October! Having swept the St. Louis Cardinals to earn a spot in the World Series, the Nationals have //READ MORE >>
Vaping and Your Health: What You Need To Know
Although the full effect of vaping is not known, new research has linked serious lung disease among teenagers and young adults with a //READ MORE >>
Strategic Plan Online Questionnaire Closes Oct. 14
Help shape the future of your community and neighborhood. We’re leading a first-ever countywide strategic plan for the next 10-20 //READ MORE >>
Glass Containers No Longer Accepted in Curbside Recycling Program
To improve the quality of single-stream recycling, we will no longer accept glass bottles and jars in curbside recycling bins effective //READ MORE >>
Help Is Available to Prevent Opioid Overdoses
In Fairfax County, more people die from overdoses than car accidents. According to the latest statistics from the Virginia Department of //READ MORE >>
Learn the Signs of Suicide Risk and Know How to Get Help
Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. However, though they are //READ MORE >>
5 Things to Know from the 2018-2019 Youth Survey and 3 to Succeed
Vaping, depression and declining physical activity are among the issues affecting our kids in the 2018-2019 school year, according to the //READ MORE >>
Vehicle (Car) Tax Payments are Due Oct. 7 – What You Need to Know
Have you paid your 2019 vehicle (car) tax? We mailed more than 800,000 annual bills to vehicle owners, and because Oct. 5 falls on a //READ MORE >>
