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Snowflake Trail Fun by Cub Run RECenter

The Fairfax County Park Authority is offering a free scavenger hunt with video clues in the Cub Run Stream Valley.

Reflecting on 2020, Looking to the Future in Centreville

Centreville Immigration Forum still has more work to do.

Despite the pandemic, the nonprofit Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) and its Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) are pressing on, as best they can.

‘The Audience Will Go on the Journey with Us’

Fairfax Ballet Company presents reimagined ‘Nutcracker’

The Fairfax Ballet Co. (FBC) presents an all-new holiday experience with its virtual performance, “Nutcracker: Dancing in the City.”

Fairfax Pyramid Performs Virtual Winter Concert

The Fairfax Pyramid choral singers performed their virtual winter concert Dec. 10.

‘We’re Better Off Because He Protected Our Country’

Fairfax City honors WWII vet with 100th-birthday parade

As the Knights of Columbus marched past his Fairfax City home last week, Marine Corps and WWII veteran Jim “Horse” Smith raised his arm and saluted.

Posing with Jim Smith (seated) are (from left) David Bulova, David Meyer, Chap Petersen, Page …

A friend extends birthday wishes to Jim Smith (center) as his wife Carole watches the …

Friends placed these decorations in front of Jim Smith’s home.

Marine veteran Jim “Horse” Smith salutes during his centennial-birthday parade.

The Knights of Columbus help Fairfax’s Jim Smith celebrate his 100th birthday.

Lt. Laitinen Gives Sully Police Station Update

Warns residents to lock their cars to prevent thefts

At the Dec. 2 meeting of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC), Lt. Josh Laitinen, the assistant station commander, gave local residents an update on crimes in the community.

Lt. Josh Laitinen

‘Supporting American Legion, Youth and the Community’ in Fairfax City

Fairfax’s Post 177 plans renovation, homes and new Chilcott Field.

For decades, American Legion Post 177 has been an asset to the City of Fairfax.

Rocky Run Middle School Collects Presents for ONC

Each year, the nonprofit Our Neighbor's Child (ONC) collects new, unwrapped toys to deliver to hundreds of families in need in Centreville and Chantilly.

(From left) are Rocky Run science teacher Renee Martin, math teacher Laura Hornberger, and Assistant …

Connecting People on Opposite Sides of Route 28

New Braddock/Walney Roads overpass links Chantilly and Centreville

It’s been a long time coming – but once again, drivers traveling from the Walney Road/Cabell’s Mill Drive intersection in Chantilly will be able to cross Route 28 to reach Braddock Road in Centreville.

This is the new Route 28 overpass, connecting people from Chantilly directly to Centreville.

The brand-new ramp from Chantilly’s Walney Road/Cabells Mill Drive intersection over Route 28.

Poplar Tree Road Bridge Now Open

The Poplar Tree Road extension and bridge over Route 28 in Chantilly has just opened, connecting Walney and Stringfellow roads on the east side of Route 28 with Stonecroft Boulevard and Westfields Boulevard on the west side.

Fairfax’s Welcome to Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday was this past Saturday, Nov. 28, and the City of Fairfax eagerly promoted its small businesses with a citywide Elf Hunt.

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