Commentary: ‘Stand Up When the Time Comes’
The following is an open letter to Alexandria District Clergy.
Letter to the Editor: Teaching Values to Scouts
I read with great interest the Feb. 16 letter to the editor entitled "Inappropriate Topic?"
Commentary: Coal Ash Bill Passes
We have one week to go in session and negotiations are rapidly reaching conclusion as we push to finish out work so we can get back to our families and our jobs.
Commentary: All-In for Nonpartisan Redistricting
These last weeks are a flurry of activity as we rush to complete our legislative business by our Constitutionally mandated deadline of Feb. 25.
Letter to the Editor: Ensure School Children’s Safety
Two months ago, I noticed that the school zone speed limit sign on Parkers Lane is south of the intersection with Hinson Farm Road and that there is no other such sign north of that intersection.
Obituary: Colonel Richard Bonner Trumbo
Colonel Richard Bonner Trumbo, Ph.D., U.S. Air Force (retired), died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, from complications of dementia.
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
Principal of Waynewood Elementary School, Jamie Meier, and volunteer student crossing guard assistants presented Barbara Taylor with a bouquet of flowers on Crossing Guard Appreciation Day, Wednesday, Feb. 8.
Browne Names New Administrator
Bryan Jackson will become the new Head of Lower School at Browne Academy, effective July 2017.
Help Repair Mount Vernon Trail
Sathiya Kannan, a Girl Scout from Reston, will be repairing one of the bridges on the Mount Vernon Trail in Alexandria on Saturday, March 25, as a Silver Award Project for scouting.
George Washington's Birthday Parade
Celebrating at the 285th George Washington's Birthday Parade are Ron Rigby, Henry Dorton of the American Legion Post 24, former Mayor Bill Euille and Council member Willie Bailey.
West Springfield Senior Honored
West Springfield High School senior Catherine Kiser was honored by the Thomas Lee chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Fairfax as its 2016-17 Good Citizens Awardee at an awards luncheon Saturday, Feb. 11 at Cedar Knoll in Alexandria.
A Very Special First Birthday at Fire Station 13, Dunn Loring
Over the weekend, firefighters from Fire Station 13, Dunn Loring, went to a very special birthday party.
Fairview Elementary Student Artists Visit Richmond
Fairview Elementary Student Artists Visit Richmond
A Glimpse at Some Fairfax City CIP Requests
Department heads present their wish lists.
Next Tuesday, Feb. 28, City Manager Bob Sisson will present his proposed FY ’18 budget for the City of Fairfax. Among other things, it will include funds for some of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) requested by various City entities.
To GMU, from Giant
Members of the Fairfax community joined local officials and the University Mall’s Giant management team to officially open the renovated Fairfax store on Feb. 9.
11th Congressional District Democratic Honorees Announced
More than 100 attendees and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly packed into Esposito's Restaurant in Fairfax to honor four area activists for their efforts for the Democratic Party at the 17th Annual John Sturdivant Awards this month.
Area Roundups
House Fire Leads to Death Investigation in Lorton
Official Fairfax City Seal Plus a New Logo
Council approves where each identifier will be used.
Now that Fairfax has decided to go forward with two logos for the City, it has also determined when to use the official seal and when the new, more modern logo will be applied.