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Fairfax County Police Conduct Neighborhood Canvass for Data on Mason Neck Homicide

For two evenings, Fairfax County Police canvassed the Mason Neck Community where John De Leede, 83, was murdered on March 11.

Alexandria Man Dies after Collision with Fairfax County Police Cruiser

Jeffrey Ponce Aguilar of Alexandria, 26, was struck by a Fairfax County Police Department marked cruiser around 11 p.m. Saturday night, April 2.

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New Fairfax Location of Hooters Opens on Lee Highway.

A collection of multicolored lights dangling casually above the hostess station is an homage to one of few interior similarities between the old Christmas light-laden Hooters at 10334 Lee Highway and the gleaming new location down the road at 10060, which opened March 21.

Week in Springfield

Weekly happenings in Springfield

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Fairfax: Farewell Party at Baskin Robbins

Owner searches for a new location.

Built in 1962, Baskin Robbins off of Fairfax Boulevard has served the final scoops in its historic location. Current owner Syed Ahmed is being forced to close the store because of eminent domain.

Area Roundups

Area happenings.

Reston Volunteer Opportunities

Reston Association is looking for volunteers to participate in Habitat Heroes events on the fourth Saturday of each month (March-November).

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Reston: Celebrating Bob Simon’s Legacy

Week-long events culminate with Founder’s Day celebration Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10.

Week-long events celebrating legacy of Reston Founder Bob Simon. who died in September, at the age of 101, will culminate with the Founder’s day celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10.

Week in Herndon

Weekly happenings in Herndon

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Herndon: Speaking Japanese at Fox Mill Elementary

The school showcases Japanese Immersion Program.

Two hundred forty-six first through sixth graders at the Herndon school are enrolled in the Japanese Immersion program at Fox Mill Elementary. That 246 represents an impressive 40 percent of the entire student population.

Week in Vienna

Weekly happenings in Vienna

Vienna: Up and Running!

Runners of all ages brave gusty winds and freezing temps to support James Madison High School’s Track & Field 5K Fun Run.

The popular slogan for James Madison High School in Vienna was particularly fitting Sunday morning, as hundreds of Mad Men - and women - braved raucous winds and bone-chilling cold to run, walk and jog in the 11th annual 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Track and Field program.

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Climate Solutions Summit Held in Oakton

Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, a Northern Virginia nonprofit that helps faith communities respond to climate change, hosted a summit in Oakton to bring faith leaders and local officials together.

Vienna Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna Police Department from March 25-31.

Vienna: MyEyeDr. Named Finalist in 10th Annual Helios Apollo Awards

MyEyeDr. has been named a finalist of the 10th Annual Helios Apollo Awards.