Greater Springfield Chamber Honors First Responders
A Sheriff’s deputy who flies terminally ill patients to treatment facilities and a firefighter who builds boards that teach autistic children to type were two of the four first responders honored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce at its fourth Annual Above & Beyond Luncheon on Monday.
Week in Fairfax
Weekly happenings in Fairfax
Fairfax: Sanitary Sewer Lines, Manholes Inspection to Start This Week
In order to proactively address aging infrastructure and improve sanitary sewer service, the City of Fairfax will be performing a condition inspection of sanitary sewer lines and the associated manholes in the community.
Alexandria: SSA Bids Farewell to Retiring Board Members
At its annual luncheon.
Senior Services of Alexandria held its 2016 Annual Meeting at Goodwin House Alexandria June 22, recognizing past and current board members and welcoming new ones to the organization.
Alexandria: Police Chief Earl Cook To Retire in October
Earl Cook to step down Oct. 1.
After a 37-year career in law enforcement, Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook has announced his retirement from the force effective Oct. 1.
Alexandria: Brunch Raises Funds For Surgical Services
The Board of Lady Managers held its annual Spring brunch June 12 at the Union Street Public House Restaurant.
Alexandria Snapshot: New Bus Line Planned to National Harbor
Starting in October, a new bus route could make it easier for Alexandrians to get to and from National Harbor and the new MGM Casino.
The Lamb Center Celebrates Its New Fairfax Home
It took hard work, hope, planning, fundraising, faith and dedication; but at long last, the Lamb Center is in its new home.
Area Roundups
Area happenings
Fairfax County: Torres Walks Free
Former police officer released five days after sentencing for killing John Geer
Former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres walked free Wednesday morning, June 29.
Reston: Chamber Recognizes Excellence
Awards for chamber excellence winners announced, greater reston chamber of commerce board of directors installed.
Weighing In: Downtown Herndon Reaction
See two proposals for Herndon’s future downtown at www.herndon-va.gov (search for Downtown Redevelopment).
Herndon Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Town of Herndon’s police department from June 13-19.
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