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The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 News Briefing – June 25

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 25, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing on everything happening in DC, Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.  Face coverings are still mandated,...

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The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 News Briefing – June 18

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 18, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing on everything happening in DC, Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.  Face coverings are still mandated,...

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Emergency police reform legislation passes in DC

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 18, 2020

After historic protests rocked the world, measures to alter the state of racist policing in the United States have just begun in the District of Columbia, after decades of tensions. (Read more about the...

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Virginia makes Juneteenth a paid state holiday

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 18, 2020

The state of Virginia made international news by declaring Juneteenth a paid state holiday.  Governor Northam signed an executive order on Wednesday June 17, 2020 making Juneteenth an official holiday...

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The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 News Briefing – June 11

Helen Ehrlich, Editor-In-Chief June 11, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing on everything happening in DC, Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.    After successfully reopening...

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NCAA athletes’ payday (sort of)

Zen Smith, Staff Writer June 11, 2020

For years, the NCAA has reached headlines across the US about players or organizations, a lot of them dealing with scandalous behavior. From Southern Methodist University (SMU) Football receiving the death...

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Richmond to remove statue of Robert E. Lee

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor June 4, 2020

Robert E. Lee’s statue is a six story tall symbol of the racism and shame that fills Virginia’s history. Home to more Confederate monuments and statues than any other state in the United States, the...

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The Scoop On The New Drive-Through Zoo in Reston!

Maddy McFarlin, Editor June 3, 2020

Everyone is having to modify their businesses because of the coronavirus and it is interesting to see how clever companies can be. One of the most interesting modifications is what many smaller zoos are...

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A state of unrest – The DMV experiences historic protests for the Black Lives Matter movement

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor June 2, 2020
Washington DC became the world’s focus as flames, fury and a flurry of presidential Twitter activity engulfed the region.
“Local artist Rajan Sedalia works on a mural at Eastern Market Metro Plaza on Tuesday.” - Via Katherine Frey/The Washington Post

The Weekly Wrap Up: COVID-19 news briefing, May 28

Helen Ehrlich, News Editor May 28, 2020

This is the “Weekly Wrap Up,” the Sentinel’s weekly news briefing  on everything happening in Virginia and Fairfax County regarding the Coronavirus.    The rest of Virginia...

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