Seeing the World from a Different Perspective
Chantilly presents ‘Curious Incident of Dog in Night-Time’
Chantilly presents ‘Curious Incident of Dog in Night-Time’
Oompa, Loompa, Doompety Doo …
Centreville High presents ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.’
Centreville High presents ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.’
Petting Zoo, Food Trucks, Children’s Games
Earth Day Fairfax is Saturday, April 22.
Earth Day Fairfax is Saturday, April 22.
‘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.
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.
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
‘Every Fatal Overdose Statistic Represents a Person’
Straight talk about opioids in Fairfax County.
Overdoses
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.
‘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.
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Fairfax City Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Missing teen
‘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.
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.
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 Cook with Love and Everything’s Homemade’
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Roundups
Roundups
‘We’re Down about 140-plus Officers’
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
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.”
Day of Celebration: Homeless No More in Fairfax
The first residents move into Kate’s Place.
Kate’s Place consists of six apartments for extremely low-income and formerly homeless families. And to the mothers and children who just moved in, the homes are more than a roof over their heads — they’re a lifeline.
A Classic Comes to Life in Centreville
Centreville High presents Disney musical, “Beauty and the Beast.”
A beloved children’s story comes to life when Centreville High presents the Disney musical, “Beauty and the Beast.” It’s also the school’s Cappies production, and Director Mike Hudson says it’s going to be special.
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.
Once Cramped, Outdated; Now Modern, Efficient
When the Fairfax County Animal Shelter was built in the early 1970s, it was intended to be a dog pound to handle stray and homeless dogs. Renovated in the mid-1980s, it increased the number of kennels from 48 to 72 to better care for dogs in isolation and quarantine.
‘Victims’ Rights Are a Necessity’
Honoring crime victims with walk, words and candlelight vigil.
Siobhan Russell was just 19 when her ex-boyfriend killed her. Ron Kirby, a noted regional transportation planner, was murdered in his Alexandria home in November by an unknown assailant.
‘Goal Is To Spot Kids in Crisis’
Police, others take suicide prevention training.
Although there have been four recent incidents of teen suicides in Fairfax County, the Police Department has planned to offer Suicide Awareness and Intervention Training for its officers since October 2013.
‘We Will Not Tolerate Unsafe Driving’
Police want motorists to get the message from their new cruiser.
There’s a new weapon in the Fairfax County Police Department’s arsenal, but this one has four tires and an engine. It’s a new cruiser covered with messages warning people not to drive impaired or distracted. It was unveiled on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Sully District Station, and the station’s commander, Capt. Ed O’Carroll, explained its significance.