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Santa Takes a Fire Truck Ride Through Burke
Sleigh bells are ringing in Burke. Starting this week, the Burke Volunteer Fire Department will be riding through the Burke community with Santa. To find out if your neighborhood is on Santa’s “nice” list, visit the Burke Volunteer Fire Department's Website at www.bvfrd.org.
Potomac Snapshot: Serving Refugees
Every year, Lutheran Social Service/National Capital Area welcomes hundreds of refugees from around the world to the U.S., averaging about 30 families a month.
Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping
Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping
NVCC Has New Voice
NVCC Has New Voice
NVCC Has New Voice
NVCC Has New Voice
NVCC Has New Voice
NVCC Has New Voice
Voters to Decide on $250 Million Bond
On Tuesday, Nov. 5, Fairfax County voters will be asked to approve a $250 million school bond. If approved, the schools plan to use the money to:
Ron Glass Named Top Producer at Long & Foster
Ron Glass, a commercial broker with Long & Foster Real Estate’s Commercial sales office, located in Vienna, has been named top producer for September 2013. Long & Foster is the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States.
Fundraising for a Good Cause
The fourth graders at Vienna Elementary School raised $2,156.09 to donate to Jill’s House, a respite facility for children with special needs, by selling wrist-bands the students made. They also collected loose change at school and from friends. The students’ aimed to raise $500, but they ended up raising much more.
Brief: Helping Animals Find Homes for the Holidays?
Special adoption promotion to help animals find homes.
Brief: The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is offering a free spay or neuter for the first 100 cats, kittens, dogs or puppies adopted from the shelter through Dec. 31.
Brenda Blisk Named to Top 1000 Financial Advisors
Brenda Blisk, CFP®, has been recognized by Barron’s magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of “America's 1000 Top Financial Advisors” and in addition has landed the 23rd spot in Virginia.
Brief: Wetland Restoration Plan for Park
Fairfax County Park Authority staff members and wetlands design professionals from Wetlands Studies and Solutions, Inc. will present a wetlands restoration plan for Huntley Meadows Park, a 50-plus acre freshwater wetland on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the park Visitor’s Center located at 3701 Lockheed Blvd. in Alexandria.
Theft in Springfield Town Center Investigated
Officers from the Franconia District station are investigating a grand larceny that occurred on Wednesday, May 5, at around 3:45 p.m.
Police Warn of Telephone Scam
The Arlington County Police Department and Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a missed jury duty telephone scam targeting residents.
Herndon Cadets Participate in GWU Event
On Saturday, Oct. 18, joined by 30 officiating George Washington University (GWU) Navy ROTC midshipmen, Herndon High Cadets (NJROTC) celebrated their team effort in hosting and competing in the GWU Field Meet.
Towlston Bridge Re-opens in Time for School Year
The Virginia Department of Transportation re-opened two bridges in Fairfax County on Sunday, Aug. 31, after crews worked quickly to replace the crossings in just two months and restore traffic for school bus routes.
Discussing Mental Health Issues
A series of free presentations addressing mental health issues will be offered Monday, Oct. 6, through Thursday, Oct. 9, in the large meeting room of the Beatley Central Library, 5005 Duke St.
