Mount Vernon: JROTC Cadets Honored
Three JROTC cadets were honored by the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution during a ceremony held April 30 at Mount Vernon High School.
Republican Jane Gandee Enters Mount Vernon Supervisor Race
Focuses on ensuring pro-business climate.
A hundred supporters were on hand April 23 as Mason Neck resident Jane Gandee announced her campaign to replace Gerry Hyland (D) as Mount Vernon representative to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The event took place at the Mount Vernon Government Center.
Capital Murder Added To Matthew Charges
Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Denise Lunsford announced Tuesday, May 5, that Jesse Matthew will face a capital murder charge in addition to abduction and first degree murder charges for the 2014 death of West Potomac alumna Hannah Graham.
Embrace the Past: Hundreds of Mount Vernon Grads Set to Return for 75th Anniversary
Montebello resident Mike Skinner was a history teacher, basketball coach and sub school principal at Mount Vernon High School between 1955 and 1983. His name now adorns the school’s Michael M. Skinner Field House.
Fairfax County Hosting the 2015 World Police & Fire Games
A huge event on a scale Fairfax County has never before seen — that’s the 2015 World Police & Fire Games. It’ll run June 26-July 5 and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for area residents. “We expect over 12,000 first responders from more than 70 countries,” said county police Maj. Rich Perez, who’s heading up security. “There’ll be 61 sporting events spanning 10 days, and with more athletes than the summer Olympic Games.”
Fairfax City Council Adopts FY 2016 Budget
Real-estate tax rate will rise slightly.
Last week’s City Council meeting often seemed more like a work session, with members still haggling about the real-estate tax rate. But after much discussion, some failed motions and several votes, they finally came to a consensus.
Introducing the City of Fairfax's First, 24-Hour Park
Old Town Square open for business and fun.
It wasn’t just Saturday morning’s ribbon-cutting that signaled the official opening of the City of Fairfax’s Old Town Square. It was all the people who gathered there, the children playing in the splash pad and the friends and neighbors enjoying themselves afterward at the Derby-Q festival.
61 Sports Events over 10 Days
Fairfax County hosting the 2015 World Police & Fire Games.
A huge event on a scale Fairfax County has never before seen — that’s the 2015 World Police & Fire Games. It’ll run June 26-July 5 and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for area residents.
Alexandria: Long-Term Budget Plan Lacks Numbers
Long Range Educational Facilities Plan faces scrutiny for budget omissions.
The Long Range Educational Facilities Plan includes extensive information on new enrollment projections for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) and a list of proposed changes, additions, and new schools to fight current and projected overcrowding in the school system. What current drafts of the Long Range Educational Facilities Plan don’t include is the price tag.
Family Fun Color Run at Virginia Run Elementary
The Virginia Run Elementary School PTA hosted its first Family Fun Color Run on Friday, April 24.
Oh, The Impact They Make
Dr. Seuss-themed 23rd Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards held in Springfield.
Wesley Pan of Great Falls-based Boy Scouts of America Troop 55 was humble about receiving the Youth Volunteer Group award. “We’re just happy to help the community and make a difference,” he said.
Honoring Veterans
The Lane’s Mill Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), held a Welcome Home Celebration of Honor event for Vietnam veterans at the Sully Government Center on April 25.
Poplar Tree Elementary School Win Math Honors
The third grade Advanced Academics Level IV and III students from Poplar Tree Elementary School competed in the Continental Math League Contest this year.
Food, Fun, Music and an Astronaut at Chantilly Day
Fourth annual Chantilly Day celebration is May 16.
A festival filled with fun and entertainment — that’s what’s in store at the fourth annual Chantilly Day celebration. It’s set for Saturday, May 16, at the Sully Place Shopping Center, off Route 50 West in Chantilly.
Solar Lights For Learning
Meghan Pollard of Clifton wants to purchase solar lights for students in Tanzania.
Meghan Pollard, 18, of Balmoral in Clifton is taking a service gap year between graduating from Centreville High School and attending Georgia Tech. So last Fall, she set off for Tanzania in Eastern Africa, a nine-hour car ride from the government capital of Dar Es Salaam. There, she worked for six weeks at the Pomerini Secondary School, teaching English and tutoring in geography, chemistry, physics and English. She also worked in the village health clinic on AIDS projects.
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