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McLean Citizens Urge More Changes to FCPS Pensions

McLean, Great Falls Citizens Associations discuss county teachers’ pension system.

A vocal McLean citizens group wants to see more changes to the pension system for Fairfax County Public School employees.

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Madison Madrigals to Perform in McLean

Not many high school choruses get to both write and commission a piece of music.

Week in McLean

Detectives Search for Human Remains

Fairfax County Police Department detectives have been searching for human remains in two areas in the county.


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Monte Carlo Vienna-style

Vienna Rotary hosts Casino Night and Taste of the World on March 11.

Are ya’ feeling lucky?

To the Editor: Supporting Stand for Justice

Supporting Stand for Justice

To the Editor: Freeze Is Hurting Community

The federal hiring freeze is hurting my family, my neighbors and my community.


Eileen Curtis, Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, to Retire after 23 Year Tenure

The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce announces that Eileen Curtis will retire as President & CEO of the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce in mid July 2017, after a successor is chosen.

Letter to the Editor: Power in Unity

With much excitement, I read Feb. 22 commentary titled “What Can I Do?” Author, Kenneth R. Plum, State Delegate (D-36) writes to inform the community about a chance to become involved and more active in civil service.

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Herndon’s Citizen of the Year

Herndon Rotary Club names Blake G. Rose Citizen of the Year at 51st Annual Recognition Banquet.

If you've ever had the opportunity to meet Blake G. Rose, the quiet guy behind the camera lens for Herndon Community Television camera, you'd probably never guess his level of dedication to volunteer service might be unsurpassed in the local community.


A Mixed Bag: General Assembly Session 2017

Commentary

The best way I can describe the 2017 session of the General Assembly is to call it a mixed bag.

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First Metro Area Redevelopment Clears First Hurdle

Stanley Martin Homes hopes to build 64 new condominiums at 625 Herndon Parkway and it just cleared its first hurdle.

Correction

Correction


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Marching for ‘Park Free RTC’

Hundreds protest new Reston Town Center parking fees.

Hundreds of people opposed Reston Town Center’s new paid parking scheme on Saturday, March 4, by marching in a “Park Free RTC” protest march.

RA Reviews Newly Published Lake House Report

Reston Lake House Report

Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Cannot Ignore Low Salaries of Police Force

As we have heard for many years now, Fairfax County is once again in a budget crunch.


Editorial: Independent, Civilian Oversight in Place

New auditor and panel will make an excellent police force better, more transparent and accountable.

In February, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors followed through in establishing two forms of independent oversight of law enforcement for the first time in county history.

Stop Bullying Federal Workers

Republicans hold control of all three branches of government, and therefore have a responsibility to lead the civil service that employs millions of Americans, and every American relies upon for myriad services.

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Madison Warhawks: Region Champions

The Madison Warhawks (22-6) and WT Woodson Cavaliers (23-5) battled for the Virginia 6A North Championship held at Robinson High School on Feb. 25.


Week in Vienna

Vienna Town Election Information

Vienna Town Election Information

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Hunter Mill District Community Summit Held

Budgets, education, economic climate, immigration and Metro all on the agenda.

Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins held a community summit on Saturday, March 4 at the Frying Pan Park Visitors Center in Herndon.