Mapping it Out
City of Fairfax gets strategic about future of parks and recreation.
On a summer Sunday afternoon, several people huddle over a giant digital map of Van Dyck Park spread out across tables at the Sherwood Community Center, musing about future amenities at the City of Fairfax’s oldest and largest park, located just across the street.
A Spirit Tested
Elden Street Players to present “Caroline, or Change.”
Fifty years ago Sam Cooke sang, "It's been a long time coming, but I know a change gon' come. Oh yes it will." It was the time of the civil rights movement and the assassination of President Kennedy.
John Tran Takes Oath for Circuit Court
John M. Tran was presented with his official commission as a Fairfax Circuit Court judge on Friday, July 12, at 4 p.m. at the Fairfax Courthouse, 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax.
Finnegan’s Irish Pride Opens in Tysons
Finnegan’s is celebrating their newest spot with a grand opening ceremony held on June 29, offering guests to sample the Irish fare, watch their game on one of the big screen TVs,
Week in Fairfax
Fire officials say a blaze last week at a local credit union was caused by a worker using an open flame while repairing a leak in the roof. The incident occurred Thursday, July 11, around 3:05 p.m., at the Fairfax County Federal Credit Union, 4201 Members Way in Fairfax Center.
Police Corral Wayward Cow From Fairfax
Fairfax County Animal Control officers are used to dealing with dogs, cats, skunks, raccoons and other critters. But it’s not every day they’re called upon to capture a cow on the run.
Jill Banks Exhibits at the Great Falls Library
Serendipity," award-winning artist Jill Banks' solo exhibit of over 20 oil paintings created on the streets of Paris and more local spots, figurative works, and other subjects she captured on canvas, opened at the Great Falls Library on July 1.
Fairfax County School Board Elects Ilryong Moon as Chairman
The Fairfax County School Board has elected Ilryong Moon (at-large) as chairman and Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Lee District) as vice chairman for a one-year term. The chair and vice chair assumed office at the July 11 school board meeting; they are elected by board members during the board’s annual organizational meeting.
Gun Control Vigil Continues
Every month, supporters of gun regulation hold a vigil outside of the NRA headquarters to honor the victims of shootings, as well as urge Congress to take action. The vigil takes place on the 14th of every month, which is the date of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.
Celebrating Community Spirit
Always civic-minded, Burke resident Diane DiPietro gladly volunteered to be a board member of the Kings West Swim Club, a popular community gathering place in the Kings Park West subdivision.
Virginia Voters Get More Choices in 2013
Northern Virginia has most two-party races on ballot.
While the Virginia governor’s race is the one getting the most attention, both nationally and in the state, Virginia’s House of Delegates race is shaping up to be the most competitive in a decade.
Fairfax County School Board Elects Ilryong Moon as Chairman
The Fairfax County School Board has elected Ilryong Moon (at-large) as chairman and Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Lee District) as vice chairman for a one-year term.
Food for Trees Program Honored
Rotary recognizes Vincent D'Avena with Business of the Year Award.
Vincent D'Avena, the owner of A.V. Remodeling & Construction, was awarded Rotary International District 7610's Business of the Year Award at their annual conference for his company’s annual holiday charity program, Food for Trees.
Week in Vienna
The Summer on the Green Concert Series will run through the end of August. Due to inclement weather, two concerts originally scheduled for dates in June have been rescheduled for dates in July and August.
Sounds of Summer Fun
McLean students enjoy Summer Strings Camp.
The strings students, made up of mostly rising fifth and sixth graders, packed up their instruments, adjusted their masks and robes, and said goodbye to their orchestra director, who was dressed as a rock star. They had just completed one of their final rehearsals before the students of this summer strings camp would present a concert open to their parents and the public.
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