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Springfield: New Principal at Irving Middle
Cindy Conley will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members.
With 16 years in education, Cindy Conley, age 40, of Woodbridge was named the new principal of Irving Middle School in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2016, replacing Danny Little, who retired. She will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members in the West Springfield Pyramid.
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Lorton: Curator Sought for Historic Stempson House
Deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
Stempson House applications are being sought for resident curator program. The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is accepting applications for the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of the historic Stempson House, located on Furnace Road in Lorton. The curator leases are without charge in exchange for a financial commitment and approved rehabilitation of the Park Authority’s underutilized historic properties. The deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
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Alexandria: Port of Call
Ships sail in and out of Alexandria’s marina every day, but over the weekend a special visitor dominated the harbor view.
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Fairfax: City Council Honors Armistice Turtora
Most people don’t receive special proclamations on their birthdays – but then, there’s only one Armistice Turtora. And after serving tirelessly for six decades to better her community, she celebrated her 90th birthday last Friday, Nov. 11.
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Fairfax: Remembering America’s Veterans
OLLI holds annual event in their honor.
Drafted in 1944, Pelzner was trained as a diesel mechanic and assigned to the USS Alchiba supply ship. “We took supplies from the U.S. to the Mariana, Marshall and Caroline Islands and to the Philippines,” he said.
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Sangster Hosts Veterans Day Assembly
Viewpoints: Burke Students on Meaning of Veterans Day
Of the 970 students and 665 families at Sangster, which serves parts of Burke, Fairfax Station and Springfield, Principal Lisa Reddel said 175 families are associated with the school’s Military Spouses Group that welcomes newcomers and supports new to the area military families getting settled.
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FCPS Get2Green Program Receives Climate and Energy Leadership Award
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is recognized with a 2016 Climate and Energy Leadership Award in the Educational Institution category for its Get2Green program. FCPS is the 10th largest school district in the nation with over 220 facilities comprising 197 schools, 11 centers, and other support buildings.
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Alexandria: Deepening Boundaries
Community expresses concerns about lack of diversity in proposed redistricting.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) need to redistrict.
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Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 86 homes sold between $1,700,000-$199,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2016
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Springfield Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 146 Springfield homes sold between $810,000-$160,000.
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2016
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Reston Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 93 Reston homes sold between $1,259,000-$152,000.
Reston Home Sales: October, 2016
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Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 95 homes sold between $1,330,000-$95,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2016
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Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 65 homes sold between $1,035,000-$185,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: October, 2016
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Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 81 Fairfax homes sold between $1,150,000-$169,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2016
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Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 17 homes sold between $750,000-$50,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2016
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Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 59 homes sold between $1,325,000-$130,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: October, 2016
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Centreville Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 81 Centreville homes sold between $995,000-$155,000.
Centreville Home Sales: October, 2016
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Burke Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 42 Burke homes sold between $802,500-$236,000.
Burke Home Sales: October, 2016
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Arlington Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 239 Arlington homes sold between $2,057,000-$60,000.
Arlington Home Sales: October, 2016
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Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 160 Alexandria homes sold between $1,956,900-$110,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2016