Mount Vernon: ‘If You Believe’
Broadway concert to benefit cancer research.
Move over Julius Erving. There’s another “Dr. J” in town: international recording artist Negleatha Johnson, who hopes to slam dunk a benefit concert Aug. 16 following her sister’s diagnosis of a rare and aggressive cancer.
Alexandria: 30 Years for Armed Robbery
Brien Keith Hughes, 32, formerly of Alexandria, was sentenced Aug. 7 to 30 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release for convictions related to his role in two violent robberies where firearms were used.
Alexandria: Opportunities for ‘Creative Placemaking’
Looking at the future of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Ask any local Alexandrian and they would agree, the Waterfront is one of the most vibrant and active neighborhoods in the city. This wasn’t always the case.
Alexandria: Police Investigate Robbery
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the robbery of sweetFrog, a frozen yogurt shop located in the 500 block of S. Van Dorn Street.
Alexandria: Backpacks, School Supplies and More
‘My Brother’s Keeper’ ministry hosts annual event.
The Alfred Street Baptist Church frequently steps in to meet community needs that can go unnoticed, and the thousands of youth returning to school without the supplies they need is no exception. In two weeks’ time, volunteers at the church filled more than a thousand backpacks for elementary, middle and high school students attending Alexandria City Public Schools.
Burke: Supervisors to Hear Proposal for More Regulation of Donation Bins
Burke resident Nicole Hudak didn’t think much of it when she would see extraneous items left in front of Goodwill and Better World Recycling clothing donation bins near the corner of Old Keene Mill and Lee Chapel Roads.
Mount Vernon: Helping Veterans in Business
SFDC hosts business roundtable.
Assisting veterans, women, and minorities in starting, growing, and sustaining a small business was the focus the Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation’s (SFDC) 5th Business Roundtable Speaker Series on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Springhill Suites Hotel on Richmond Highway.
Springfield Native Competes on “America’s Next Top Model”
Justin Kim never planned to be a model. The 23-year-old Springfield native’s parents encouraged him to pursue law or medicine. While studying law and society at George Mason University, Kim thought he might find a career with an agency like the FBI or criminal courts.
Lorton: Community Members Call for More Giles Run Clean-up
Bill Niedringhaus was just scouting new hiking trails along Giles Run creek in the Lorton area. But in his November 2014 exercise, he discovered thousands of used tires and other discarded automotive parts in the area.
Mount Vernon: Police Identify Homicide Victim
One day after Fairfax County Police reported finding the victim of an apparent homicide in Huntington Park, they identified the dead middle-aged man as Khalid Aboumalik, 42, with no permanent address in Fairfax County.
Fairfax County Schools Seek Public Input
Focusing on $100 million shortfall.
With Fairfax County Public Schools facing a projected Fiscal Year 2017 budget shortfall of $100 million, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Garza established a task force to look at programs or services that may be eliminated to reduce some of that deficit.
Fairfax County: Geer Shooter Leaves Police
Adam Torres, the Fairfax County Police officer who fired the shot that killed Springfield resident John Geer in August 2013, is no longer with the department, police said Aug. 7.
Fairfax County Chief Releases Information on Decade of Officer-Involved Shootings
Citizens can now explore summaries of Fairfax County police officer-involved shootings that occurred over the last 10 years.
Centre View: ‘It’s Like a Giant Family’
Fair Oaks, Sully districts celebrate National Night Out.
Take some firefighters, law-enforcement personnel and local residents; add in food, fun, handshakes and conversation in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere. Mix well, and the result is National Night Out.
Potomac Weekend Fun: Aug 14-23
Events in Potomac, Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, Gaithersburg, Md.
Chantilly: Exploring with ‘Dozi the Alligator’
CHS grad pens his first children’s book.
Everyone craves a little adventure sometimes. Chantilly High School alumnae Daniel Boris’ first children’s book. “Dozi the Alligator Finds a Family.” explores this topic through rhyme and illustrations.
Centre View: 18,000 Pounds Of Food Collected
The Minnieland Academy — with two schools in Centreville — has concluded its six-month “Kids Feeding Kids” food drive.
Centre View: Study: Customer Satisfaction at NOVEC
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative ranks second highest in customer satisfaction among midsize electric utilities in the United States South region and second highest among the 140 largest electric utilities in the nation according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2015 Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study released last month.
Chantilly: Dickenson Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
Troop 30 of Centreville honored John Dickenson who earned the rank of Eagle Scout in a ceremony on Aug. 2.