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Chills, Thrills and Squeals of Delight in Chantilly

Westfield High presents its Haunted House and Carnival.

‘You Must Respect and Honor Human Life’

Doctor and former firefighter share their stories.

‘Nothing about What Happened Is OK’ in Arlington

Westfield grad Chaz Coffin is in “The Scottsboro Boys.”

Bringing Home the Silver and Gold in Fairfax

Fairfax Family, Career and Community Leaders of America students win at States and Nationals.

‘We Didn’t Know it Would End that Fast’ in Centreville

Gate Post Estates holds a graduation parade.

Thanks to COVID-19, this year’s high-school seniors didn’t get to have their achievements and graduation recognized in a public way.

Centreville: ‘As a Family, We Take a Stand for Justice’

Black Centreville residents respond to racism in America.

Jamie and Erik Gadley and their daughter, Kayla, a rising sophomore at Westfield High, live in Centreville’s Sully Station II community. And as a black family, the recent, unprovoked deaths of black people such as Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have both angered and saddened them.

Local Students Receive Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarships

Several local students recently received Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarships. Given to students pursuing an education in criminal justice, they were presented by Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid.

‘It’s a Place Where We Can Support Growth’ in Fairfax City

Fairfax approves plan to revitalize Northfax West area.

It’s been years in the making, and last week, the Fairfax City Council greenlit a sweeping proposal to revamp and revitalize the City’s Northfax West area.

Pillar Falls off Fairfax City’s Old Town Hall

Heavy rains rotted one of the building’s wooden columns.

If a tree falls in the forest and no one sees it happen, it may or may not make a sound.

‘Stuff You Can’t Find Anywhere Else’ in Fairfax City

99 Ranch Market opens

When 99 Ranch Market, a leading Asian grocery store, recently opened its new store in Fairfax City, the pandemic meant just 50 people were allowed inside at a time.

‘The Church Wants to Remain a Vibrant Part of the Community’

Fairfax Church of Christ proposes expanding its site and uses

Wanting to provide even more opportunities to its members and the community, Fairfax Church of Christ is seeking a special-exception amendment from Fairfax County.

‘Creative, Funny Show Flips Disney on its Head’

Centreville High presents musical, ‘Disenchanted’

If the Disney princesses could tell people what they really thought about their lives, what would they say?

‘Audiences Will Come Along With Us on the Adventure’

Chantilly High’s new children’s show is ‘Judy Moody & Stink.’

Offering both virtual and in-person shows, Chantilly High presents the children’s show, “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt.”

Nonprofits Help People ‘Begin the Journey to Healing’

Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi donates salary to two groups

Because of his job and seniority level in the federal government, Fairfax City Councilmember Sang Yi is professionally prohibited from taking a salary for his Council services.

Chantilly Man Honored for “Distinguished Public Service’

Marshall Dantzler inducted into NASS Hall of Fame

Marshall Dantzler, a Chantilly resident and longtime member of the Centreville-Chantilly Rotary Club, was honored April 21 by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).