‘Celebrate Spring and Support a Good Cause’
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Successfully Aging on Their Own Terms
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
More than Four Walls – It’s Home
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
‘Every Fatal Overdose Statistic Represents a Person’
Straight talk about opioids in Fairfax County.
Overdoses
Appalachian Bluegrass Christmas’ Comes to Arts Herndon
Bluegrass Christmas
He Pulled the Suspect from the Burning Vehicle
PFC Joseph Castilon honored as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
PFC Joseph Castilon honored as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Bench and Accolades for Avid Gardener
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Fairfax City Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Missing teen
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Sully Community Center Opens in Chantilly/Oak Hill
A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.
A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.
What’s on the Travel Horizon for Centreville, Chantilly
Several transportation projects are planned for the area.
Several transportation projects are planned for the area.
Plastic Recycling Earns Bench for Neighborhood
Elise Forrester rises to the NexTrex Challenge.
Elise Forrester rises to the NexTrex Challenge.
Erin Peterson Fund Golf Tourney, Sept. 22
Erin Peterson Fund Golf Tourney, Sept. 22
Macbeth ‘Will Grip the Audience’
Chantilly High grads are in outdoor production of ‘Macbeth.’
Chantilly High grads are in outdoor production of ‘Macbeth.’
Route 29 Bridge Northbound over Cub Run Under Repair
‘We need to work without the traffic in the way’
Route 29 Bridge Northbound over Cub Run Under Repair
‘Does This Really Benefit the Community or McDonald’s?’
Residents, land-use group oppose new McDonald’s in Centreville.
Residents, land-use group oppose new McDonald’s in Centreville.
Compton Road Shared-use Path Update
‘This project is on the county’s priority plan.’
‘This project is on the county’s priority plan.’
Appreciated!
Local neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out.
Local neighborhoods celebrate National Night Out.
Are Supervisors Out of Touch with Residents?
Residents furious board OKed funding of Braddock/Old Lee jughandle.
Residents furious board OKed funding of Braddock/Old Lee jughandle.
FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged
FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged
Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault
Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault
‘When Trust Is Broken’
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
‘It’s Like a Great, Big, Community Family’
Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.
Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.
‘We’re Down about 140-plus Officers’
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
Roundups
Roundups
‘We Cook with Love and Everything’s Homemade’
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Happy and Lighthearted with Fun, Catchy Songs
Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘High School Musical.’
Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘High School Musical.’
‘Hilarious Comedy for the Entire Family’
Chantilly High’s children’s show, ‘Space Princess Wars.’
Chantilly High’s children’s show, ‘Space Princess Wars.’
If Something Doesn’t Seem Right …
How people may protect themselves from financial crimes.
Financial crimes
‘It’s about Getting Seen and Knowing that You Matter’
Westfield High presents timely play, ‘Anon(ymous)’
Westfield High’s play, “Anon(ymous),” brings the immigrant experience home by focusing on what happens after a mother and daughter coming to the U.S. are separated when their boat capsizes at sea. Neither knows if the other survived, but they never lose hope.
‘Confidence through Accomplishment’
Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.
Girls on the Run is in local elementary schools.
Fairfax: ‘Just Pause and Don’t Do It’
Residents debate University Drive extension
The City’s proposal to extend University Drive has sparked strong feelings in Fairfax residents. They spoke both for and against it at the Nov. 1 community outreach meeting and before the Nov. 8 City Council meeting. But most of the speakers during Tuesday night’s public hearing were firmly opposed.
Fairfax: University Drive Decision Postponed
Council to mull community’s comments, get more information.
After 29 residents – the vast majority in opposition – spoke about it, the Council decided it needed more time to consider the community’s comments, see if a grid network in Northfax is really needed and obtain more information about its options.
First Lady Comes to GMU, Campaigns for Clinton
Speaks on Hillary Clintons 'lifelong record of public service.'
Excitement filled the air when First Lady Michelle Obama addressed an enthusiastic crowd, last Friday, Sept. 16, at GMU’s Johnson Center. Speaking on behalf of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, she urged everyone to vote and called Clinton the only qualified candidate in the race.
ServiceSource Helps People with Disabilities
Nonprofit ServiceSource helps people with disabilities.
In one section of the ServiceSource Chantilly Center, music therapist Myra Goodrich leads a group of budding musicians playing a cheerful song.
Fairfax County Hosting the 2015 World Police & Fire Games
A huge event on a scale Fairfax County has never before seen — that’s the 2015 World Police & Fire Games. It’ll run June 26-July 5 and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for area residents. “We expect over 12,000 first responders from more than 70 countries,” said county police Maj. Rich Perez, who’s heading up security. “There’ll be 61 sporting events spanning 10 days, and with more athletes than the summer Olympic Games.”
Take Precautions against Rabies
Animal Shelter offers advice to reduce the risk.
Rabies is a deadly virus that infects animals and may be a risk to humans, as well. The most commonly reported rabid animals in Fairfax County include foxes, raccoons, skunks, and bats. But even pets aren’t automatically immune to this disease and must be vaccinated against it.