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Council, School Board Look to the Future

Swearing-in ceremony at Veterans Amphitheater.

Before friends, family, colleagues and guests, City of Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne and members of the City Council and School Board were sworn in last Tuesday, June 24, in the Veterans Amphitheater outside City Hall.

Shouse Village Sharks Fall to Sleepy Hollow

The Shouse Village Sharks lost against Sleepy Hollow Bath, 281-139, in NVSL Division 8.

Michel Rene Salon & Spa Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Michel Suissa and Rene Szramski, co-owners of Michel Rene Salon & Spa, are celebrating their anniversary of 35 years in business.

Rebuilding Together Joins Crate and Barrel to Repair New Generations Home in Vienna

More than 50 associates from Crate and Barrel joined Rebuilding Together to make repairs and renovations to the New Generations residential treatment home for women receiving treatment services for substance use and mental health disorders and their children.

Senior Projects Create Opportunities After Graduation

The Senior Project presentation is the last requirement that students fulfill before graduating from Flint Hill School.

Optimists Honor Local Officers

Vienna Police Officer Patrick Kiley and Fairfax County Officer Philip C. Stone recognized.

On June 18, the Optimist Club of Greater Vienna honored Town of Vienna Police Officer Patrick J. Kiley and Fairfax County Police Officer PFC Philip C. Stone, Fair Oaks District, with its “Charles A. Robinson Jr. Respect for the Law” awards.

Cheer Team Takes Top Honors at National Harbor

The Panther Cheer Club from Carl Sandburg Middle School in Alexandria took home top honors this weekend, March 29 and 30, at the annual Battle at the Capitol, a destination national performance cheerleading and dance championship.

Vienna Celebrates the 4th with Festival, Fireworks, Fun

The Town of Vienna’s annual 4th of July small-town festival and fireworks is one of the characteristics of Vienna that give it, well, its small-town feel.

Vienna Residents Want Small-Town-Feel Preserved

Some anticipate an addition to traffic problems with the Silver Line opening July 26.

With the Silver Line opening date confirmed for Saturday, July 26, in addition to the overall expansion of the Metro and Tysons area, some long-time Vienna residents express their concerns of preserving Vienna’s small-town feel.

Vienna Residents Are Happy to Be Here

Town conducted survey on its programs and services.

On the whole, Vienna residents are pleased with their town and its services and believe it’s a great place to live and raise children. That was the overall result of a professionally conducted survey done recently on the Town’s behalf.

Council Mulls Memorial to Mayor Jane Seeman

May form committee to decide what type would be best.

After serving on the Vienna Town Council, M. Jane Seeman was Vienna’s mayor for 14 years until her death from lung cancer on Feb. 23.

Silver Line: A Welcome Newcomer to Neighborhood

Reston, Herndon residents, community leaders reflect on upcoming opening of Silver Line.

Just how long have the residents of Reston and Herndon been waiting for their own rail connection to the Greater Washington Metro system?

Obituary: Heinz Kestermann

Heinz Kestermann, 83, died Feb. 15, 2014.

Music and Community at Café Montmartre

Lake Anne restaurant continues to be a local entertainment venue.

The evening of Friday, June 27, residents of Reston and other guests were at Café Montmartre for the restaurant’s monthly music event.

The Dandelion Patch Celebrates 20th Anniversary

As the retailer’s customer base grew at an annual rate of more than 300 percent, they expanded to serve evolving client needs over the past 20 years.

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