Crossing Guard Appreciation Day Feb. 8
If you have lived in Fairfax County for any amount of time, you are surely familiar with the traffic situation here.
Commentary: First Amendment Is Alive and Well
“Congress shall make no law … abridging … the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”
Bulova Calls for Land Use Engagement
Board of Supervisors chairman to host Community Council on Land Use Engagement.
At the Jan. 24 meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS), Chairman Sharon Bulova handed the gavel to Vice Chairman Penelope Gross (D-Mason District), and proceeded to utilize a “Chairman’s Initiative” to introduce a “Board Matter” of her own.
MATHCOUNTS Winners Announced
Top area teams, students advance to Virginia state competition.
The Northern Virginia Regional MATHCOUNTS Competition was held on Saturday, Feb. 4, at George Mason University.
Volunteer Events & Opportunities
Volunteer Events & Opportunities
Honoring the Past and Present
A home with both a rich history and modern conveniences is on the market in Fairfax.
When Betsy Rutkowski purchased her Fairfax home, she was drawn to its rich history and the childhood memories which it evoked.
City House, Country House
Home offers sunny interior and bucolic surroundings.
European craftsmanship, a free-flowing floor plan and light-filled rooms characterize a home that was designed according to the vision of a local jurist.
Fireplace as Focal Point
A hearth is in demand for cold weather.
“Fireplaces have never fallen out of favor,” said David Foster, president of Foster Remodeling Solutions.
In Session: Virginia Assembly Briefs
The backlog of untested rape kits has received a lot of media attention in recent years, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have been working to find ways to process all that evidence. But that’s not the only problem with rape kits. Many of them are them are simply thrown away.
Cracking Down on On-the-Road Screen Time
Texting while driving is already illegal, but what about all the other screen time?
Lawmakers in Richmond are a bunch of angry birds, frustrated at existing law they believe does not solve the problem of drivers devoting their attention to their handheld screen instead of the road.
Rocky Road Ahead
Governor, business leaders and analysts offer insights on regional economy.
The road signs along the highway to the region’s economic future are a bit difficult to read, sometimes pointing positively one way, and at other times seeming to indicate slow downs and hazards ahead, according to speakers and panelists at last week’s regional economic conference.
A Look Inside Fairfax County Police Diversity Training
Commanders hear speeches on openness, forgiveness, professionalism.
West Springfield District Police Commander Cpt. Gervais T. Reed said when police officers leave the profession, some are in good shape, others are bitter.
Oakton Girls Defeat Chantilly
The Chantilly and Oakton girls’ varsity basketball teams battled each other for first place in the conference on Feb. 3 with Oakton triumphant 53-51.
Edgy, Unconventional Dark Comedy — 1st Stage at Tysons presents ‘Trevor.’
A rewarding tale about miscommunications in a family generating plenty of laughs before a heart-wrenching turn of events makes “Trevor” at 1st Stage a moving exploration of one family’s unusual bonds.
Vienna's Red Galanga Serves ‘Modern Asian’ Cuisine
Restaurant owners get three cheers.
A restaurant bombshell has struck the decorous town of Vienna, and its name is Red Galanga.
Building Industry Association Honors Rob Fisher
Rob Fisher of Fisher Custom Homes accepts the 2016 Northern Virginia Building Industry Association (NVBIA) Custom Builder Award at NVBIA's President's Ball on Jan. 28, 2017.
Vienna Church Plans First “Drive-Thru Ashes” for Ash Wednesday
Commuters and area residents are invited to take part in the first “Drive-Thru Ashes” event on Ash Wednesday, March 1 at The Church of the Good Shepherd (United Methodist) in Vienna.
Vienna's Madison Warhawks Ice Hockey Playoff Bound
The Madison High varsity ice hockey team is playoff bound with their 3-1 win over division rivals the Yorktown Patriots.
Vienna Police Highlights — February 3, 2017
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2017.
Week in Vienna
Caffe Amouri, BRAWS Supporting Homeless Women, Girls
BRAWS is partnering with Caffe Amouri on Valentine’s Day to spread "love" to women and girls in the community.