Tag: back_to_school
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Mayor Bowser Unveils New Back to School Checklist for DC Families
Mayor Muriel Bowser introduces a new Back to School Checklist to help Washington D.C. families prepare for the upcoming school year, covering enrollment, health, transportation, and attendance, alongside community events.
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Fairfax County Chairman Shares Back-to-School Resources
Fairfax County Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay offers essential resources for the 2026-2027 school year, including vaccination clinics, tax-free savings, and learning support, ensuring a smooth return to classes for students and families.
Politics and GovernmentHealthLaw EnforcementEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborEnvironmentMedical Science Fairfax CountyJeffrey C. McKayBack to SchoolSchool ResourcesVaccinationsTax-Free WeekendCommunity ServicesFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Offers Savings on Emergency Supplies and School Items
Virginia's sales tax holiday, August 7-9, offers tax-free shopping for back-to-school items and emergency supplies. Fairfax County Emergency Information encourages residents to use this opportunity to prepare for emergencies while saving money on essential goods.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEducationEconomyState GovernmentsSocial Issues VirginiaSales Tax HolidayEmergency SuppliesFairfax CountyBack-to-SchoolTax ExemptionShoppingFairfax County Emergency Information
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Fairfax County DEMS Hosts Back-to-School Preparedness Webinar Tonight
Fairfax County's DEMS offers a free webinar tonight, August 5, at 7 p.m. Learn about back-to-school preparedness from Purvis Dawson of Fairfax County Public Schools. No registration is needed for this vital emergency planning session.
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Virginia Announces 2026 Sales Tax Holiday for Essentials
Virginia's 2026 Sales Tax Holiday, August 7-9, offers tax-free purchases on back-to-school items, emergency supplies, and energy-efficient products. Fairfax County also announces new OEEC director and environmental initiatives.
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Nebraska DHHS Issues Back-to-School HPV Vaccination Alert for 9-Year-Olds
Nebraska DHHS released a "Back-to-School Action Alert" promoting HPV vaccination for 9-year-olds. The alert, available on their Health Alert Network, emphasizes early vaccination as students prepare for school, providing crucial public health guidance.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues Nebraska Department of Health and Human ServicesHPV VaccinationBack-to-SchoolHealth Alert NetworkPublic HealthVaccinationNebraska
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Fairfax County Health Department Extends Hours for Back-to-School Immunizations
Fairfax County Health Department offers extended hours from July 31 to August 21 at its four public health centers for back-to-school immunizations. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
HealthLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesEducationTransportationState Governments Fairfax CountyHealth DepartmentImmunizationsBack-to-SchoolChildrenPublic Health CentersDr. Parham JaberiFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Alabama Governor Promotes Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday
Governor Kay Ivey urges Alabama families to prepare for the school year during the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, July 17-19, 2026. The event offers state sales tax exemptions on school supplies, uniforms, and computers, with expanded limits to help families…
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsEconomyEducation AlabamaSales Tax HolidaySchool SuppliesGovernor Kay IveyTax ExemptionBack-to-SchoolAlabama Governor's Office
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Fairfax County Health Department to Launch Back-to-School Immunization Clinics
Fairfax County Health Department is set to begin back-to-school immunization clinics on July 31. Services will be offered at four public health centers, with appointments encouraged but walk-ins also welcome for student vaccinations.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesElectionMedical Science Fairfax CountyImmunizationBack-to-SchoolHealth ClinicsVirginiaPublic HealthVaccinationsFairfax County GovernmentRestonVA
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Media Monitor: CBC News Reports on Crime Crackdown in D.C., 'Maple Washing'
CBC News reports on the surge of federal police in Washington, D.C., and the debate over its effectiveness, plus updates on 'maple washing' and wildfires disrupting back-to-school.
Politics and GovernmentWorldBusinessEntertainmentWeatherMediaCanadaAfricaGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEconomyTradeFilm and TVDisastersSocial IssuesEnergyEducationGeneral WeatherMedia CrisisMedia Bias Washington D.C.Donald Trumpcrimepolicemaple washingwildfiresback-to-schoolCBC Morning Brief