Elected Officials Discuss Ways to Support Fairfax County’s Residents in Need
“We can’t do enough to spread the word that in the midst of affluent Fairfax County there is another, ‘hidden Fairfax’ that needs our urgent attention.” T
Vienna Commemorates 9/11
American Legion Post 180 of Vienna hosts annual “A Day to Remember” program.
On a morning much like that of Sept. 11, 2001, the Vienna community commemorated the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States.
Vienna: Family Fun Day for ‘Growing Hope’
Optimists’ annual event comes to the Town Green on Sept. 19.
The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna hosts its 10th annual Family Fun Day on behalf of “Growing Hope,” in support of children diagnosed with cancer and their families, on Saturday, Sept. 19 on the Vienna Town Green.
Fairfax County: More Open Space
Survey about parks shows more households using the parks, lower satisfaction.
Fairfax County residents say preservation of open space is the most important service that the Park Authority can provide.
NOVA’s New President Celebrates First Week in New Role
Dr. Scott Ralls officially took the helm, on Sept. 8, as the fifth president of Northern Virginia Community College. Ralls joins one of the largest community colleges in the nation after seven years as president of the 58-campus North Carolina Community College System.
Vienna: Oakton Defense Smothers T.C. Williams
Cougars force four turnovers in shutout of Titans.
The Oakton football team defeated T.C. Williams 24-0 on Friday.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Sept. 11-20
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Mount Vernon: No Criminal Charges In McKenna Death
Tasers did not directly cause Natasha McKenna’s death, nor are any of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office deputies involved with the case being charged with a crime. Those are the positions announced Tuesday, Sept. 8 by Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh.
Vienna Stars Shine
Players from Great Falls, Vienna, McLean and beyond come together to win under-10 national championship in fast-pitch softball.
Sarah Semko and The Vienna Stars ‘04 amassed what the Washington Nationals couldn’t this 2015 season: a 43-game winning streak.
‘Remodeled Home Tour’
A 3,700-square-foot, four-bedroom center hall Colonial renovated in phases over nearly two decades will be featured in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling.
Thinking of Downsizing?
Free seminar will focus on moving to a smaller place without sacrificing style.
Homeowners considering a move from a large home to a smaller dwelling will have an opportunity to receive expert advice on their transition later this month.
Editorial: Focusing on Suicide Prevention
Help is a phone call away.
This week is Suicide Prevention Week. Preventing suicide means paying attention to mental health and treating depression, and there is no better time to focus on that than the first week of school.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Sept. 4-13
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Vienna: Oakton Field Hockey Competitive at Lake Braddock Tourney
The Oakton field hockey team finished 1-3 at the Blast ALS tournament.
Vienna: Oakton Volleyball Wins NVVA Invitational
Cougars sweep five opponents in Sterling tournament.
Oakton went undefeated while winning the NVVA Invitational.
Workplace Fitness
Employer-based health and wellness programs are good for business.
It’s Wednesday afternoon and a cohort of George Mason University staff, students and faculty hit the pavement. Clad in attire ranging from running shorts and brightly colored sneakers to neutral walking shoes and business suits, the group takes part in “Who’s Walking Wednesdays,” part of an initiative to get moving for health and wellness.
Editorial: How to Vote; It Matters
Voting begins in two weeks, Sept. 18.
Election Day is Nov. 3, and on that day, virtually every state and local office is on the ballot. In-person absentee voting begins Sept. 18, barely two weeks from now.
Citing Student Mental Health as a Priority
New student representative on School Board shares focus of his predecessor.
Dressed in a suit and tie to a casual meeting at Ted’s Bulletin, it’s not hard to tell that Ben Press, a rising senior at James Madison High School, is no ordinary teenager.
McLean: Middle Eastern Food Festival Returns for Labor Day Weekend
Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek Catholic Church in McLean hosts food and fun for families.
Labor Day weekend marks the “unofficial” end of summer and launches the football season.
Fairfax County: Historic Sites - Resident Curators?
In exchange for rehabilitating the property, the curator gains use of the property and pays no rent.
The Virginia General Assembly enacted legislation in January 2011 to ensure that local jurisdictions establish a Resident Curator Project.