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West Springfield Renovations Still Years Off

Citizens question Capital Improvement Program funding.

West Springfield High School freshman Rylie Smedley said her school’s need for renovation doesn’t impact her everyday life at school too much, but that repair is obviously needed. “A lot of the bathrooms don’t work,” said Smedley. It was this state of disrepair that led Eric Hawkins, a resident of West Springfield since 2001, to join other parents and community advocates in 2008 to create SOAR, a group dedicated to ensuring West Springfield High School renovations by 2016.

Winter Fun in Lorton

Bundle up and enjoy the outdoors this winter.

Fairfax Station and Lorton residents have the Workhouse Arts Center, Gunston Hall, and several other arts and historic sites at their disposal for winter fun this season.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Fairfax Man

Accused of producing child pornography.

A 46-year-old Fairfax man is facing more than a decade in prison after being indicted last week by a Federal grand jury in Alexandria. He is Padraic Collins, and he was indicted Thursday, Jan. 23, on a charge of production of child pornography.

Fairfax City Treasurer Given Fond Farewell

Moloney honored for three decades of service.

It’s always tough starting a new job. But when Steve Moloney became the City of Fairfax Treasurer, 31 years ago, things were far from ideal.

‘I Made It a Reliable Office’

Moloney reflects on his 31-year career.

Before Steve Moloney started college, his dad advised him to take business and accounting — something he could use in a future career. “I think he wanted me to spend his college money well,” joked Moloney.

Staying Warm and Entertained in Burke

Check out GMU’s Center for the Arts for winter fun.

Burke Residents have been interacting with members of the George Mason University Fairfax Campus for some time. One of the benefits of this relationship includes use of Mason’s many cultural and entertainment events at the Patriot Center and the Center for the Arts.

Taking a Trip Back in Time

Burke Historical Society leads lectures on area history.

If it weren’t for a group of concerned citizens in the 1950s, Burke could have very well been the site of a major airport. This revelation, along with many others concerning Burke’s opposition to an airport, was the topic at the latest meeting of the Burke Historical Society.

“Flourishing After 55”

“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs for Feb. 10-15.

Gathering for International Night

Centreville Elementary School held its 3rd annual International Night after-school on Friday, Jan. 10.

Beatty Earns Statewide Honor

CVHS teacher named outstanding mathematics educator.

Kathy Beatty, a math teacher at Centreville High School, has been named the recipient of the 2014 William C. Lowry Outstanding Mathematics Educator of the Year Award by the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Obit: Dennis Haywood Tyler

Dennis Hayward Tyler; caring and compassionate teacher, devoted husband and father, and friend to all died on Jan. 14, 2014.

An Interview with Michael League

Following Snarky Puppy’s Jan. 26 Grammy victory for Best R&B Performance, the band’s founder, Centreville High grad Michael League, responded to the following question.

Centreville High School Graduate Wins Grammy

R&B Performance: Michael League and band Snarky Puppy.

Sometimes, good guys do finish first — and Centreville High grad Michael League and his band Snarky Puppy are proof. Besides making music, they pass on their knowledge to young musicians worldwide. And Sunday, Jan. 26, they won a Grammy award for Best R&B Performance.

CVHS Choral Cabaret Nears

Event includes music, silent auction, raffle and desserts.

Featuring young, musical talent and homemade desserts in a cozy, intimate atmosphere, Centreville High presents its 10th annual Choral Cabaret.

Ziegler Earns Rank of Eagle Scout

Four brothers have attained Scouting’s highest honor.

Gregory D. Ziegler, 16, of Virginia Run in Centreville was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout at a Court of Honor ceremony on Dec. 29, 2013 at the Virginia Run Community Center.

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