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Fairfax: Sisson Presents Proposed FY 2017 City Budget
Recommends 2.7-cent real estate tax rate hike.
Think it’s tough balancing a household budget? Try dealing with one that is more than $166 million.
Welcoming Spring in Reston
Family events and activities to look for.
As spring approaches, Reston will host a variety of events in early March.
March Fun and Science in Herndon
Family friendly events and activities to look for.
As spring approaches, Herndon has several upcoming family friendly March events.
Classified Advertising March 2, 2016
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Mount Vernon: West Potomac To Face 6A South Champ Woodside
Wolverines suffer back-to-back losses at region tournament.
The West Potomac boys' basketball team is the No. 4 seed from the 6A North region.
West Springfield Boys' Basketball Focused on ‘Big Prize’
Spartans to face Oscar Smith in state quarterfinals.
The West Springfield boys' basketball team is the 6A North region's No. 3 seed in the state tournament.
McLean Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police Blotter from Feb. 23-26.
McLean: Maffitt Hall Saved
Plans to renovate McLean Community Center back on track.
Following intervention from the county attorney, everybody on the Capital Facilities Committee and the McLean Community Center Governing Board got to vote.
Centreville/Chantilly: State of the Station
A look at local crime, traffic and community engagement.
Basically, the Sully District is a safe place to live, and the men and women of the Sully District Police Station are doing everything they can to keep it that way. That was the overall message presented by Capt. Bob Blakley, the station commander, and others during the annual State of the Station report to the community.
Rochefort: Officer of the Year
Wrote third-highest number of traffic tickets in the county.
PFC Brian G. Rochefort has been named the Sully District Police Station’s 2015 Officer of the Year. And although he couldn’t be present to receive his award, he was honored during the Feb. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee.
Legally Blonde: Legally Fun
Bullis students take show on the road.
Bullis’ Theatre Department gave residents at Manor Care Potomac a surprise performance of songs for “Legally Blonde: the Musical,” on Feb. 10 at Manor Care on Potomac Tennis Lane.
Arlington: County Board Clashes Over Playground Construction
If there’s one place in Arlington where you're likely to see more arguments than at a playground, it's the County Board. An argument between neighborhood residents against their civic association and the Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee escalated to a disagreement between members of the County Board, but one that ended with unanimous approval.
Arlington: Minding the Budget Gap
Quick look at the Arlington County Schools budget.
Arlington County has a revenue sharing agreement with the school system, where the schools automatically receive 46.5 percent of the local taxes revenue.
Arlington: Draft Childcare Regulations Withdrawn
Controversy forces County Board to reconsider regulations.
The Arlington County Board on Feb. 23 pulled draft revisions of Chapter 52 child care regulations from the public comment website after voluminous comments, "some quite pointed," had been received criticizing a number of the draft provisions.
Reston: Northern Virginia Restaurant Week
56 Restaurants in Northern Virginia Restaurant Week
From March 7 to 14, the third Northern Virginia Restaurant Week (NOVA Restaurant Week) will showcase many local eating establishments. Some 56 restaurants are expected to participate.
Centreville: Westfield in Need of ‘Soul Searching’ After Loss
Bulldogs to face Hylton in state quarterfinals Friday at Robinson.
The Westfield boys' basketball team finished region runner-up.
Vienna: Oakton Girls’ Basketball Repeats as Region Champion
Cougars will face Woodbridge in state quarterfinals.
The Oakton girls' basketball team won its second straight region title.
McLean: Truly ‘Wunderbar’, A Cappies Review
Madeira School presents “Kiss Me Kate.”
Taking the themes of Shakespeare and putting them into an upbeat, lively show, the Madeira School's performance of “Kiss Me Kate” was truly "Wunderbar!"
Potomac: Whitman’s Oppenheim Beats Buzzer, B-CC
Vikings will host Blair Wednesday in section final.
The Whitman boys' basketball team beat B-CC 48-47 on Monday.
Report: Striking Increase in Arlington Residents Seeking Assistance
Arlington safety-net report draws crowd.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 17,000 Arlington residents are living at or below the Federal poverty level of $24,250 for a household of four.