Ayr Hill Garden Club Meeting Set for Feb. 22
The Ayr Hill Garden Club will meet on Monday, Feb. 22, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 2589 Chain Bridge Road in Vienna.
Vienna Church Starts the Holy Season of Lent with Ashes and Dashes
Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 2589 Chain Bridge Road will once again be offering Ashes and Dashes, a drive-thru service that quickly provides ashes and prayer to Christian observers of Ash Wednesday, in its church parking lot on Feb. 10, from 6-8:45 a.m.
Fairfax County: Election Officers Still Needed for March Primary
Cameron Sasnett has one message for people concerned about the integrity of elections -- at least from a procedure standpoint: Get involved as an election officer.
Fairfax County: In-Custody Death Investigated
Paul Guida died Oct. 17, 2015, while in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The 68-year-old Falls Church resident was charged with violating a protective order. He had been held without bond since Oct. 1, 2015.
Combined Commissions for Women Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event in Fairfax
Thirty years ago, “Jen” was lured into a pornography ring and sexually abused by a man who initially pretended to be her friend.
Snowzilla Summit Ahead
Board names Fairfax County Animal Shelter for Michael Frey.
“What a difference a week makes,” said County Chairman Sharon Bulova (D), in case anybody had moved on from the 29.3 inches of measured snow at Dulles Airport during last week’s blizzard.
Classified Advertising February 3, 2016
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Another Opportunity to Talk About It
Super Bowl Sunday is Sunday, Feb. 7, and often more about the parties than the game.
Editorial: Economic Development in Virginia
The General Assembly prides itself in providing a pro-business climate, but refuses infusion of more than $3 billion annually.
Hundreds of bills before this year’s General Assembly session focus on “business climate,” providing incentives for businesses to locate and expand here, extending tax exemptions and tax credits, encouraging international trade, reducing regulation and many other approaches perceived as pro-business.
Marking American Heart Month
Month-long observance raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and the role of aerobic exercise in preventing it.
Music is thumping, sweat is dripping and hearts are pounding. In a packed aerobic dance studio, students move in the name of health.
’Scrappy’ Wildcats Fall to Undefeated Cougars
Centreville coach Watson upset about officiating.
The Centreville girls' basketball team lost to Oakton on Monday.
Vienna: Oakton’s Marquis Scores 1,000th Point in Victory
Cougars remain undefeated with win over Centreville.
The Oakton girls' basketball team improved to 17-0 with a win over Centreville on Monday.
Volunteer Fairfax Seeks Nominations, New Deadline Feb. 9
Awards recognize the contributions of volunteers in the community.
Nominations are open for the 2016 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna police reports from Jan. 22-28.
Vienna Resident Recognized as ‘Best of the Best’
Vienna resident Ian Ladner was awarded the Defense Logistics Energy Employee of the Quarter (Oct-Dec 2015).
Vienna: Cool Things to Do in Winter
When children are off from school in cold weather, there’s still fun to be found.
The children are off from school --- again. It’s winter and it’s cold, and, possibly, snowy. You’ve done the library (Patrick Henry and the Oakton Library), the movies (huge selection at Tysons AMC) and have taken the kids bowling (Bowl America is full of youngsters during “break”).
Snowstorm Q&A: Madison’s Walker Shoveled Snow for 13 Hours
Snowstorm Q&A with Madison basketball player Taiga Walker.
Vienna, McLean, Great Falls: Winter Fun and Entertainment
Winter Events and Activities to Keep You Warm
Winter Events and Activities to keep you warm
Sports Roundups
Sporting news in your area.
FCPS Award Nominations Sought
The nomination deadline is Feb. 3.