Citizens Connect With Cops Over Coffee
Bodycams coming next month.
The Herndon Police Department invited the public to sit down and have a cup of coffee with officers at the Virginia Kitchen restaurant on Elden Street on Monday morning, March 13.
Nysmith Teams Win, Advance in Academic Competitions
A diverse group of Nysmith School for the Gifted students and teams has recently recorded a number of academic accomplishments.
Commentary: Virginia’s Reputation as a Gun-Running State Returns
A headline in the New York Times in December, 1992 proclaimed that “Virginia Aims to Shed Image as a ‘Handgun Supermarket.’”
Letter to the Editor: Hunter Mill District Community Summit Explains Budget Process
Hunter Mill District (and other Fairfax County) residents missed a great opportunity to learn the facts about the County’s budget process and outlook if they didn’t attend March 4 Hunter Mill District Community Summit at the Frying Pan Park visitor’s center.
Reston Welcomes Raul Midón to the CenterStage and Local Schools
Reston Community Center will present singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Raul Midón for a one-night performance on March 29 at the CenterStage.
The Picklin’ Grannies of Providence Senior Center Excel at Pickle Ball
Picklin’ Grannies, at Providence Senior Center, laugh and smile a lot but when they play pickle ball, it’s all business.
Reston Hospital Center Performs the Region’s First Total Knee Replacement using Mako Technology
HCA Virginia’s Reston Hospital Center is the first hospital in the region to offer Mako‐Robotic‐Arm Assisted technology for total knee replacement surgery.
Week in Reston
Cranes and Construction: The Changing Landscape
The Reston Historic Trust is inviting the residents to join them Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 7 p.m. to discuss Reston's changing landscape at the two Metro stations and along Reston and Wiehle avenues.
Thief Picked The Wrong House
Retired Fairfax County Police Department Detective Bruce Wiley was awakened by a noise in his home in Reston just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8.
‘Exemplary Service’ — PFC Culbertson is Sully’s Officer of the Year.
PFC Earl Culbertson is such an outstanding police officer that, not only was he named the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Month for October, he was also honored as its Officer of the Year.
Prepare for Spring
With spring nearing, the Fairfax County Master Gardener Association (FCMGA) is spreading gardening news and fostering camaraderie amongst area gardeners.
109 Cub Scouts Compete in Pinewood Derby
34 participate in Parent/Son Bakeoff Competition.
Cub Scouts from the Centreville/Chantilly/Clifton area gathered for the annual Sully District Pinewood Derby and Parent/Son Bake-off competitions on March 4 at Liberty Middle School in Clifton.
Fashion Show To Benefit Salvation Army
March 24 fundraiser for Women's Auxiliary of the Fairfax Corps to support projects.
Around 200 people are expected to attend the 37th annual Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fairfax Fashion Show scheduled for Friday, March 24 at the Waterford at Fair Oaks.
Now Open: Monster Mini Golf in Chantilly
Monster Mini Golf is now open in Chantilly, at 14130 Sullyfield Circle, Suite G.
Free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft Rides Offered in Area
Preparing to combat that time of year when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths are caused by drunk drivers, free Lyft rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area next Friday, March 17, 2017 (St. Patrick’s Day).
Fairfax Weathers Late Winter Snow
Weather Service announces snowfall totals, most saw 2-3 inches
Snowpocalypse 3.0 it wasn’t. Though Fairfax County was included in a winter storm warning Monday and Tuesday, March 13 and 14, the snow that fell only managed to close schools and cancel trash, recycling and yard waste pickup, but didn’t shut down local government.
Area Social Justice Network Hosts Richmond Wrap-Up
Some successes, some defeats, and a partisan rallying call for 2017 elections.
The 2017 Legislative Session of the Virginia General Assembly was adjourned on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Leadership Fairfax Hosts Breakfast with Supervisors
On Friday, March 10, Leadership Fairfax (LFI) held its annual Breakfast with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the 26th time.