Racing in Sahara
South Lakes HS graduate participates in Morocco Motorcar Rally.
Paul R. Misencik Jr., a South Lakes High School graduate of 1986, competed in the grueling six-day Maroc Challenge, a motorcar rally across some of the most inhospitable, Sahara Desert terrain in Morocco.
County: Deeply Disappointed
Fairfax County has recently been advised by the Lake Anne revitalization project’s primary developer, Lake Anne Development Partners LLC (LADP), that their deal with the County may no longer be feasible.
Lake Anne Redevelopment Project Dies
Next steps unknown.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Lake Anne Development Partners LLC are terminating their current contact to revitalize and redevelop Lake Anne.
Commentary: Lake Anne Plan Abandoned
Instead of the anticipated December groundbreaking for the ambitious revitalization of Lake Anne, the community was shocked by the news that Republic Land/Lake Anne Development Partners was dropping out of this public-private venture after months of effort failed to attract financing for the project.
Sports Roundups
Herndon sports teams.
Week in Herndon
Weekly happenings in Herndon.
Herndon HCTV Recognized By Town Council
Volunteers of Herndon station celebrate 25th anniversary.
In December, volunteers and staff at Herndon Community Television or HCTV were recognized by the Town of Herndon Councilmembers. Attending were Blake Rose and his wife Nancy Rose. President of Herndon HCTV, Blake Rose thanked the council for the recognition and the 25 years of keeping the community connected.
Herndon Hails Holiday Lights
Winners of Herndon’s “Dress Up for the Holidays” contest added more holiday cheer to the light displays already on their roofs, yards and trees with their responses.
Pets and Children Visit Santa at Lake Accotink Park
Santa cut a lonely figure waiting for visits from pets at the pavilion in Lake Accotink Park in Springfield on Saturday, Dec. 12. But, it has only been half an hour.
Balmy Weather for a Hayride Together with You
High temperatures match high spirits at Lake Accotink Park’s holiday events.
”We promised a campfire and they’re gonna get a campfire,” said Lake Accotink Park’s Julie Tahan.
Week in Fairfax
Weekly happenings in Fairfax.
Jewish Community Center to Host J Fest
The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (the J) is hosting its annual J Fest and Movie Screening on Friday, Dec. 25 at 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax.
City Council Honors Armistice Turtora
Field at Van Dyck Park is named after her.
For nearly six decades, Armistice Turtora has been actively involved in the City of Fairfax, and whatever she has done has improved it for the better
Fairfax Starts Work on ’FY 17 Budget
Preliminary projections forecast a $2.3 million shortfall.
The City of Fairfax’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget is not scheduled for adoption until April 2016. Yet work is already well underway toward crafting that proposed budget.
Area Roundups
Area happenings.
Classified Advertising December 16, 2015
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All Aboard the Ho Ho Ho Train
At Burke Centre Station, Santa trains educate young riders about rail safety.
It was a typical scene at Burke Centre Station, a line of people waiting for the train
Lake Braddock Girls Beat Robinson
The Lake Braddock girls’ basketball team defeated rival Robinson 42-34 on Dec. 11.
Saint Nick Comes to Burke Presbyterian Church
Saint Nicholas visits Burke Presbyterian Church.