🌱 Route 29 Construction + School Board Collective Bargaining Rights

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Centreville these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: A couple of morning showers. High: 45 Low: 31.
• Tuesday: Windy with clouds and sun. High: 44 Low: 28.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and windy. High: 49 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories today in Centreville:

1. In case you missed it: Fairfax County and the Virginia Department of Transportation have begun construction to widen a 1.5-mile stretch of Route 29 near Centreville, adding two lanes to the roadway between Union Mill Road and Buckleys Gate Drive. The project, which began on Feb. 9 and celebrated a ceremonial groundbreaking this past Wednesday, Mar. 15, aims to increase safety and capacity in the corridor. The project is estimated to cost $97 million, with funding from federal, state, and local sources, as well as a concession fee from I-66. (FFX Now)
2. The Fairfax County School Board passed a resolution on Mar. 9 granting collective bargaining rights to employees. The Fairfax County Federation of Teachers praised the move for giving teachers the ability to negotiate for better working conditions, wages, and benefits. The decision followed the Virginia General Assembly's 2020 action allowing school boards to enter into collective bargaining relationships with staff representatives. (Annandale Today)
3. A Centreville winery was highlighted in TravelAwaits' recent blog. The Winery at Bull Run, named for the Civil War battle fought nearby, was recognized for its array of wines as well as its historical tour offerings. If you'd like to visit the winery for yourself, click here for a list of upcoming events. (TravelAwaits)

Coming up in and around Centreville:

Monday, March 13

• Kids Eat Free At Fun Land Of Fairfax (4:00 PM)

Tuesday, March 14

• Centreville Prayer Meeting At SpringHill Suites By Marriott Centreville Chantilly (7:00 PM)

Wednesday, March 15

• Music Bingo At Doug's Deli & Tap Room, Manassas (7:00 PM)

Thursday, March 16

• Bourbon Boulevard At Chantilly Shopping Center, Chantilly (6:00 PM)

Friday, March 17

• Dan Fisk At The Winery At Bull Run (5:30 PM)

Saturday, March 18

• Harlem Globetrotters At EagleBank Arena, Fairfax (7:30 PM)

Sunday, March 19

• Learn To Shoot Safely Class At Bull Run Shooting Center (9:45 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:15 PM, 3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're ready to add a furry friend to your household, start your search with these adorable, adoptable pets currently available at Centreville area shelters. (Centreville Patch)
• Deer Park Elementary families: Registration for Spring 2023 after-school classes begins today. For more information, including how to sign up, click here. (Deer Park Elementary PTA - Centreville, VA via Facebook)
• Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Fairfax County Health Department's Public Health Youth Ambassador Program! The program trains local youth from communities of color to become public health workers. (Annandale Today)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox soon with your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.