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Surviving Brain Injury
New book shares stories of strength and inspiration.
A new resource is available to those who’ve been touched by traumatic brain injury (TBI) called “Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration” by Amy Zellmer.
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Editorial: History in Police Reform Part 2
Civilian Review Panel — and they said it couldn’t be done ….
Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to establish a Civilian Review Panel, part of a two-pronged concept of independent oversight of law enforcement recommended unanimously by the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.
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Mount Vernon: Inova's Addo gives update to chamber
At 3 a.m. Nov. 16, the new Veatch Family Emergency Department at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital opened its doors to patients. The time was meant to be a slow one for hospital work, Inova Mount Vernon president and CEO Deborah Addo said — intended essentially to be a “soft open.”
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Springfield-Franconia: Nonprofit Koinonia holds holiday shopping program for clients
When Koinonia volunteer Ann Hopke sent a Nativity scene home with someone without the cows, she had no idea they were really meant for someone else.
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Fairfax County: Filling Oversight Positions
Supervisors outline procedures for bringing on police auditor and civilian review panel.
One week after voting to establish Fairfax County’s first Civilian Review Panel for police, Public Safety Committee chair supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova outlined steps to be taken to fill the nine-member panel, as well as hire an independent police auditor.
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Lorton: Swim Teams Make Toys for Tots Splash
West Springfield High School varsity Swim & Dive teams
The South County and West Springfield High School varsity Swim & Dive teams donated gifts for the South Run RECenter Toys for Tots campaign prior to their meet against each other on Dec. 10.
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Lorton: Exploring Pluto’s Secrets
Could Pluto once again be considered a planet?
Clifton scientist Dr. Michael Summers, also a professor of Planetary Science and Astronomy at George Mason University, said he still considers Pluto one of the nine major planets in the solar system. One of the foremost experts on Pluto, Summers is part of the New Horizon mission team, which has spent the last decade designing, preparing and maneuvering a space probe for the first ever close-up observation of Pluto.
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Fairfax: University Drive Decision Postponed
Council to mull community’s comments, get more information.
After 29 residents – the vast majority in opposition – spoke about it, the Council decided it needed more time to consider the community’s comments, see if a grid network in Northfax is really needed and obtain more information about its options.
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Burke: Surviving Brain Injury
New book shares stories of strength and inspiration.
A new resource is available to those who’ve been touched by traumatic brain injury (TBI) called “Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration.” A collection of 90 stories, mostly by TBI survivors, “Surviving Brain Injury” personalizes life’s trajectory after a blast to the head, a fall or stroke.
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Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 96 homes sold between $2,255,000-$200,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2016
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Springfield Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 136 Springfield homes sold between $840,000-$145,000.
Springfield Home Sales: November, 2016
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Reston Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 87 Reston homes sold between $1,335,000-$164,000.
Reston Home Sales: November, 2016
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Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 98 homes sold between $1,425,000-$83,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016
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Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 59 homes sold between $1,210,000-$185,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: November, 2016
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Fairfax Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 72 Fairfax homes sold between $1,076,900-$135,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: November, 2016
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Chantilly Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 20 homes sold between $870,000-$255,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: November, 2016
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Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 72 homes sold between $1,198,000-$131,500 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: November, 2016
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Centreville Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 73 Centreville homes sold between $705,000-$169,000.
Centreville Home Sales: November, 2016
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Burke Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 47 Burke homes sold between $799,000-$128,000.
Burke Home Sales: November, 2016
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Arlington Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 244 Arlington homes sold between $3,700,000-$106,000.
Arlington Home Sales: November, 2016