Vienna Church Plans First “Drive-Thru Ashes” for Ash Wednesday
Commuters and area residents are invited to take part in the first “Drive-Thru Ashes” event on Ash Wednesday, March 1 at The Church of the Good Shepherd (United Methodist) in Vienna.
Vienna's Madison Warhawks Ice Hockey Playoff Bound
The Madison High varsity ice hockey team is playoff bound with their 3-1 win over division rivals the Yorktown Patriots.
Vienna Police Highlights — February 3, 2017
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Jan. 27 – Feb. 2, 2017.
Week in Vienna
Caffe Amouri, BRAWS Supporting Homeless Women, Girls
BRAWS is partnering with Caffe Amouri on Valentine’s Day to spread "love" to women and girls in the community.
Vienna DaddyDaughter Dance Honors Young Girls and Their Special Date
Vienna Woman’s Club fundraiser benefits local students.
Vienna-area girls from preschool through sixth grade celebrated Valentine’s Day at a DaddyDaughter Dance hosted by the Vienna Woman’s Club on Feb. 3.
A Closer Look at Islam at Burke Presbyterian Church
Burke Presbyterian Church, located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke, (1/4 mile east of the intersection of Ox Road/Rt. 123 and Burke Centre Parkway) is hosting a special installment of Distinguished Speakers Series on March 3-4, 2017.
Burke & Herbert Bank’s Lights, Camera, Save! Burke Winner Selected as National Finalist
Burke & Herbert Bank’s Lights, Camera, Save! local winner, Dylan J. Fox, of Lake Braddock Secondary School, has been named a national finalist by the American Bankers Association Foundation.
Not Representative of Who We Are — Richmond Report
Like so many of you and so many Americans, I was appalled when I learned of President Trump's Executive Order barring those from seven Muslim majority countries from entering the United States, even if they have valid American visas of any kind.
When the World Turns Upside Down: Lorton resident shares personal impact of Trump Executive Order on travel.
When Anahid Ali of Lorton first heard of President Donald Trump’s executive order blocking travelers and refugees from seven majority-Muslim countries including her native Iraq, it turned her world upside down.
Community Meeting on the Braddock Road Multimodal Study Set for Feb. 6
Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) and Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook will host a community meeting to discuss the Braddock Road Multimodal Study, which encompasses areas in Annandale, Springfield, Burke and Fairfax, on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria of Lake Braddock Secondary School, 9200 Burke Lake Road, Burke.
Fairfax City Mayoral Candidates in Their Own Words
Special election for City mayor is Tuesday, Feb. 7.
Fairfax City Council members Michael DeMarco, David Meyer and Ellie Schmidt all hope to become the City’s next mayor.
Fairfax City Special Election: Michael DeMarco
Imagine living in a city where we have easy access to restaurants, shops, public transportation and work.
A Weekend Full of Chocolate Fun in Fairfax City
City’s tastiest festival is Feb. 4-5.
The Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival is a dream-come-true for chocolate aficionados, and the 2017 extravaganza is this Saturday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 5, from noon-4 p.m.
Fairfax City Special Election: David Meyer
The City of Fairfax needs a strong, effective mayor to lead the Council in completing its 2035 Comprehensive Plan, getting the two approved redevelopment projects started at Fairfax Circle and Kamp Washington, and protecting existing neighborhoods from increased density and traffic congestion.
Fairfax City Special Election: Ellie Schmidt
You have a choice in the special election on Feb 7.
Fairfax High Holds Hall of Fame Inductions
The Fairfax High School Athletic Hall of Fame inducted seven new members on January 17, 2017.
‘The Magic Marksman’ at George Mason University Stage
Virginia Opera presents “The Magic Marksman” at George Mason University, Center for the Arts, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax.
Week in Fairfax
Meet with Bulova, Petersen
Del. David Bulova (D-37) and state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) will hold a town hall meeting on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9-11 a.m., at Fairfax City Hall, 10455 Armstrong St. in Fairfax.
Brewery Tapped for Fairfax County Board Approval
Planning Commission calls the craft brewery production and tasting industry worthwhile for the county.
Fairfax County’s Planning Commission recommended approval of a zoning ordinance that will uncork the county’s ability to open breweries for craft beer brewing and tasting.
Supporting Military Survivors
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a loved one serving in the Armed Forces.