Winter Coat Closet Open Until March 18 in Reston
The 2016-2017 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet is open until Saturday, March 18, 2017.
Our Neighbor's Child Brings Holiday Joy to Families
On Dec. 14-15, Our Neighbor’s Child volunteers packaged new toys and clothes for more than 800 local families in need.
Fairfax County Sheriff’s Deputy Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Commonwealth’s Attorney: homicide was justified self-defense.
In a decision released Dec. 16, Commonwealth’s Attorney Ray Morrogh cleared Fairfax County Master Deputy Sheriff Patrick McPartlin of any criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Yovani Amaya Gomez that took place Aug. 15 outside Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Police Out to Catch Drunken Drivers in Fairfax County
Grant funds new DWI Enforcement Squad.
A new squad of police officers has started patrolling the county and they have only one mission: to combat impaired driving.
Remembering the Life of Jamie Netschert in Clifton
Hundreds gather to celebrate him.
Jamie Netschert may not have been at his celebration-of-life party in person, but he was certainly there in spirit.
‘He Wasn’t Perfect, But He Was Close’
Dr. Jamie Netschert of Clifton dies at age 66.
Mention Jamie Netschert to people in Clifton, Centreville or Chantilly, and they’ll either know him as a longtime friend and neighbor or their trusted veterinarian — or in many cases, both.
Baking Variations of the Pasty in Chantilly
What a lucky find in a local farmers’ market in Chantilly: Nyall Meredith of Celtic Pasties, a one-man operation making and baking several variations of the pasty.
University Looks to Fair Lakes
California University of Management and Sciences, with South Baylo University, bought a 54,720-square-foot building in Fair Lakes to operate classes.
Vote on German Grocery in Chantilly to go to Supervisors
The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended approval of Lidl U.S. Operations, LLC, proposal to amend zoning to permit a 30,000-square-foot grocery store and 18,000-square-foot multi-tenant retail building on 5.09 acres on the 73-acre Chantilly Crossing Shopping Center at the intersection of Lee Road and Chantilly Crossing Lane.
Sully District Police Station Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.
Sully District Police Station Crime Report
Holidays in the Homeless Services Center in Arlington
Good cheer, warm and supportive environment
Walk into the Homeless Services Center at 2020-A 14th Street N and one immediately feels the good cheer.
Loverde Reflects on 17-Year Ministry
The Most Rev. Paul Loverde, 76, retired this month as the bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 27-30
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Dec. 27-30
Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council President, Awarded
Roger Berliner, Montgomery County Council President, Awarded
Blessings in a Special Season in Potomac
In the Sound of the Bells
I fumbled in my wallet for a bill, my fingers a little numb from the frosty air. The man ringing the bell flashed me a smile and waited patiently for me to drop it into the red kettle.
Commentary: Berliner Urges Regional Cooperation on Metrorail and economic competitiveness.
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Board of Directors Chairman Roger Berliner urged area leaders to “replace competition with cooperation and collaboration” on issues like restoring the Metrorail system and strengthening the region's economic competitiveness.
New President of Montgomery County Council
Potomac resident Roger Berliner (right) was unanimously selected as the new president of the Montgomery County Council on Dec. 6.
Water, Silt and a Canal-Full of Issues
Brandt updates WMCCA on C&O National Historic Park.
Members of the West Montgomery County Citizens Association got a verbal tour along the C&O Canal from Kevin Brandt, superintendent of the C&O National Historical Park, Wednesday.
Bringing Joy in Cabin John
Escorted by the Cabin John Volunteer Fire Department, Santa made his annual rounds through area neighborhoods, collecting toys for the National Center for Children and Families, the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots and the Children’s National Medical Center.
Mom and Daughters Launch Sonoran Rose in Potomac
Boutique shop opened last month.
Potomac is welcoming Sonoran Rose — a new women’s boutique loaded with clothing, jewelry, accessories, home décor and gift items — to the retail space previously occupied by Flora’s Nest.