May 3, 2025
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Northam closes schools statewide for two weeks in response to coronavirus

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Stores are having trouble keeping supplies like toilet paper and hand sanitizer in stock, like this Giant in Mason District. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered all public schools in Virginia to close for at least two weeks “in response to the continued spread of novel coronavirus, or COVID-19.” The governor’s March 13 announcement states, … Continued

Virginia governor declares state of emergency as coronavirus spreads

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Gov. Northam speaks at a coronavirus briefing.  Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency March 12, as the number of people who test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to grow. That declaration allows the governor to ease regulatory rules and more easily coordinate with federal officials. In addition, Northam said, large state-run conferences and events … Continued

FCPS sets up coronavirus response team

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FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand and school board chair Karen Corbett-Sanders speak in a video about their plans for dealing with coronavirus. Fairfax County Public Schools officials are taking steps to address coronavirus (COVID-19) by setting up a crisis response team, considering instructional options and other issues in case schools are closed, stepping up cleaning procedures for … Continued

Health officials working to contain spread of coronavirus, identify people at risk

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Health and government officials speak at a March 8 briefing on coronavirus. From the left: Fairfax County Health Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Avensu, Virginia Health Commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver, and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Jeff McKay.  Two people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (officially known as COVID-19) in Virginia, but, “at this … Continued

FCPS responds to coronavirus concerns

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Fairfax County Public Schools has suspended all international field trips and short-term visits to and from counties identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as at risk for coronavirus, FCPS announced Feb. 26. Currently there are no cases of COVID-19 infection (the official name of coronavirus) in Fairfax County, in Virginia, or in … Continued

The JCC has a new cultural arts center and a big new fitness facility

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The Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center. Big changes are happening at the JCC, or as it’s officially known, the Pozez Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia. The newly opened Smith-Kogod Cultural Arts Center, in front of the main building on Little River Turnpike, provides space for classes, rehearsals, and performances. A grand opening ceremony will be … Continued

Board of Supervisors renames Merrifield Center for Sharon Bulova

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The Merrifield Center. The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agree to rename the Merrifield Center for former board chair Sharon Bulova. The Merrifield Center, at 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive in Merrifield, is operated at the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board. It opened in January 2015. “For more than three decades, Sharon Bulova dedicated her … Continued