New Ultrasound System Comes to Fairfax
First medical facility in the nation to have the technology that drastically improves breast cancer detection.
Upon learning she had stage three metastatic breast cancer, Nancy Cappello was shocked, she said.
Chief Rick Rappoport: Taking a Look Back
Led City of Fairfax police more than 13 years.
Rick Rappoport finished one job and began another without missing a beat.
Letter: Where Are Your Kids?
For each of the past three gorgeous days, I’ve spent an hour or two hobbling along the pathways in my neighborhood, Lake Anne Village.
Column: A Sense of Community
As you may know, I grew up in a very rural part of Virginia—in Page County near the little town of Shenandoah in the Page Valley that is part of the grander Shenandoah Valley.
Column: Library Board and Masters Need to Rebuild Citizen Trust
Remember the uproar last year when the Fairfax Public Library administration got caught trying to introduce their “Beta Plan” for Fairfax County libraries of the future?
Week in Vienna
Events in Vienna this week.
Pets Blessed in Vienna
Antioch Christian Church’s annual pet blessing draws the living and those alive in memory only.
Every year since Pastor Randy Beeman came to Antioch Christian Church in Vienna four years ago, he has set aside a June Sunday to bestow grace on the family pets of the area who come for the church’s “Blessing of the Animals.”
Community Pays Tribute to Late Mayor
Official portrait unveiled, state capitol flag and memorial resolution given to family.
Town of Vienna officials and staff and invited guests paid tribute to Vienna’s late mayor, M. Jane Seeman, on June 2 in Town Hall chambers.
Sophia Manicone Named Vienna Idol
Vienna Idol raised over $13,000 for the Khristin Kyllo Memorial Fund.
Of more than 35 contestants auditioning for Vienna Idol throughout the spring, it came down to six finalists competing on the Town Green Friday night, June 6.
‘People Can Identify with Characters’ Humanity’
Local woman writes book, ‘A Season’s Assemblage.’
A new author has emerged on the literary scene with an anthology of short stories called "A Season’s Assemblage." Her name is Cleo Magwaro, and she’s a resident of Fair Oaks’s Penderbrook community.
Column: Time to Do the Right Thing
Once again Virginia is in the spotlight on an issue of economic progress and social justice. Marketplace Virginia is a Senate of Virginia plan to provide 400,000 Virginians who do not qualify for the Affordable Care Act to gain health insurance through federal Medicaid expansion. It is before the Virginia Legislature and the House of Delegates is standing in the way, putting Virginia behind the times and on the wrong side of history.
Differing Views on Parking, Land Use
Town of Vienna says easements would benefit businesses, trail users.
The Town of Vienna hopes to grant conservation and parking easements to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to expand the Vienna Train Station parking lot.
Column: To Fairfax County Graduates - Do Not Lose Sight of Community
To the graduates of Fairfax County Public Schools: This month you will don caps and gowns to mark the end of your high school career. Your accomplishment is the product of hard work, perseverance, and the support of many. While you are reflecting on your accomplishments, consider how you will begin your new chapter. As you set off into the world, I ask you not to lose sight of your community and to seize the opportunity to be an active, engaged citizen. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) lists many responsibilities of American citizenship, perhaps the most important of which being a citizen’s obligation to "participate in the democratic process." In the 2012 election, just 38 percent of 18 through 24 year olds voted. That number is much lower for state and local elections. As real challenges face the young people graduating today, I encourage you to become educated about the election process and to vote for candidates you believe will represent you well.
‘Dream Come True’ for Vienna Teen
New horse, high scores and ribbons for Cassie Picard.
Vienna teenager Cassie Picard spends a lot of time horsing around – but that’s because she rides ponies in competition.
Letter: Opposing Medicaid Expansion
To the Editor: (In response to Del. Ken Plum’s Commentary "A Moral Imperative, " Connection, May 29—June 4, 2014) Rather than vilify Republicans in the House of Delegates who want separate debate on Medicaid expansion, Del. Ken Plum (D-36) should be reminded that there is no imperative to link it to budget negotiations in the first place.
Week in Reston
Volunteers needed and scholarships awarded.
Reston Hospital Center Awards Scholarships to High School Seniors
In a ceremony on Thursday, June 5, Reston Hospital Center awarded 17 Northern Virginia high school seniors with scholarships in recognition of their excellence in education and passion for pursuing a career in healthcare.
Taste of Reston Returns to Town Center
Thousands expected at 24th annual event.
Get the knife and fork ready.
Animal Shelter Holds ExtravaCATza!
Residents are invited to visit the Fairfax County Animal Shelter this June to take part in ExtravaCATza!, a celebration of cats and kittens. The shelter’s at 4500 West Ox Road in Fairfax and, all month long, adoption fees on all cats and kittens will be just $10.
Reston’s Phase II Introduced
No plans made yet, said district supervisor.
Reston’s Phase II of its Master Plan is underway.