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Mount Vernon Obituary: Memorial Service for Mary Jane Tucker
Mary Jane Tucker of Alexandria died with her family by her side on Saturday, May 23, 2015. She was 81 years old.
Family Fun Day at Vienna Town Green
Optimists of Greater Vienna host fundraiser on behalf of Growing Hope.
On the morning of Sept. 19, the Vienna Town Green was filled with live music, laughter and children running around “dunking” local familiar-faces in a dunk tank, jumping in a bounce house, getting faces painted or fingers finger-printed, getting a balloon animal, or nibbling on free refreshments while listening to Donaldson’s Run perform classic rock and pop … all courtesy of the Optimists of Greater Vienna and its fundraising campaign on behalf of Growing Hope and childhood cancer research.
Letter: Help Prevent Child Abuse
If you see a blue pinwheel dotting the landscape in April, we hope you will pause and think about what it represents--National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Fairfax: Week in Fairfax
Weekly happenings in Fairfax
Week in Burke
Weekly report from the Burke Area
Week in Springfield
Weekly reports from the Springfield area.
Potomac: KEEN Sportsfestival Returns Sunday
Still time to volunteer.
On Sunday, June 5, the fields of Avenel’s Community Park will come alive with the squeals, grunts, cheers and high-fives of more than 500 athletes vying in tug-of-wars, kick-ball, volleyball and obstacle course challenges. The KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now) Sportsfestival 2016 is an annual afternoon of activities and games for children and young adults with disabilities, their volunteer coaches, family members and supporters.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna.
Fairfax County Companies Designated as Best Workplaces for Commuters
Ten companies in Fairfax County were honored as Best Workplaces for Commuters.
Fairfax County Chief Releases Information on Decade of Officer-Involved Shootings
Citizens can now explore summaries of Fairfax County police officer-involved shootings that occurred over the last 10 years.
Obituary: Olive Jean Osbourn Powell
Obituary
Olive Jean Osbourn Powell died on June 7, 2015 in Alexandria, after a brief illness.
Mt. Vernon: 500 West Potomac Seniors Graduate
Graduations have always made Margret Lingenfelter sad. “It really resonates with me and holds a weird place in my heart,” the West Potomac High School class of 2015 president said during her graduation remarks to fellow wolverines.
Letter to the Editor: Redistricting Matters
Letter to the Editor
Thank you for your insightful editorial headlining support for nonpartisan redistricting (“Yes to Nonpartisan Redistricting,” July 9).
Letter: Bee Safe Neighborhoods
Letter to the Editor
Letter: Partnership for Children
To the Editor
Novus/Cafritz has been a supporter of Fairfax CASA for several years as a sponsor of our Run for the Children, which is held each May at the Fairfax County Courthouse. This past fall, we met with Novus and they offered to provide free office space in their new development when it is built!
Taste of Vienna Serves Up Food and Fun
Sponsored by Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, the annual food-fest draws hundreds throughout the day.
The 2015 Taste of Vienna was the chilliest food-fest since its inception – and cloudy, as well - but the weather did not appear to keep away local and not-so-local folks from coming by to sample signature dishes of popular restaurants, and, if you were a kid, to bounce in the bounce house.
Dr. Seuss-themed 23rd Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards
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.
Potomac: County Council Honors Local Small Businesses
Montgomery County Council Member Roger Berliner recognized small businesses in Montgomery County earlier this week.
Planning Commission to Decide on Silas Burke House Property
The fate of a nearly 200-year-old house and its property may be decided in about a week. When the Fairfax County Planning Commission meets on Jan. 29, redevelopment of the Silas Burke property is on its agenda to make a decision regarding amending the county’s Comprehensive Plan.