Senior Living: Helping Seniors Age Safely and Successfully
Home for Life 2024 Expo is slated for April 12.
Senior living
Fulfilling a Long-Ago Promise ‘Unevenly Applied’
Fairfax City’s VMBDA helps minority businesses succeed.
Minority Busin
Learn about Fairfax County Police Department
Learn about Fairfax County Police Department

Trident Systems Expanding its Chantilly Operation
It will invest $3.7 million to produce space electronic systems.
Trident Systems
NOVA PRIME Physical Therapy Opens in Chantilly
Filling a gap in women’s health care here.
Healthcare
‘Shining Example’ of Commitment to Duty in Centreville
PFC Jacob Juranek is Sully Police Officer of the Year.
Officer of the year
City of Fairfax Mourns its Former Mayor
John Mason: ‘Gifted leader’ and champion of the arts.
Mayor dies

Mason Is Praised for Regional Leadership
Friends, colleagues recall his governance and consensus-building.
Besides all he did for the City of Fairfax, former Mayor John Mason also played an important part in the county and region.
Mountain View High Holds Winter Graduation
Principal Catherine Stone gives advice to the students.
Grads running wild

Murder, Romance, Revenge and Amazing Songs
Not Just Dance presents dramatic musical, ‘Sweeney Todd.’
Sweeney Todd
Data Center Tax Revenue Versus Quality of Life
Residents decry pollution, constant hum, human and environmental costs.
Data Center push back
Supervisors Approve Massive Chantilly Data Center
They say strong proffers, high standards will improve it.
Data Center

Learning about Police Animal Protection Unit
Officers deal with everything from dogs to bats to snakes.
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Protection Unit has some 30 officers, and Sgt. D.L. Cook, a field supervisor with that unit, recently spoke about its responsibilities.

Officer of the Quarter: PFC Jackson Russell
PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for October, November and December 2023. He was honored at the Jan. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).
Cupcakes and Candies and Cookies, Oh, My!
Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers Festival is Feb. 2-4.
Chocolate

Modern, All-Female Play Full of Laughter and Joy
City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents the comedy, ‘POTUS.’
Theater
Supervisors to Decide on Chantilly Data Center
Public hearing is set for next Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Penzance wants to build a 402,000-square-foot data center off Route 50, Stonecroft Boulevard and Auto Park Circle in Chantilly.

Three Fairfax City Nonprofits Receive Grants
They each help others and stimulate the local economy.
Grants

Warm Welcome for Lucy Loves in Fairfax City
A fun place for handmade items, vintage clothes, original art.
Lucy Loves
QUI Korean BBQ Makes a Big Splash in Fairfax
Customers love the delicious food and cool ambience.
Restaurant opens

Robertson Indicted for Murder of Fairfax Man
Judge hears recording of his confession during hearing.
Murder
Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care Opens in Greenbriar
Offers walk-in, virtual and scheduled appointments.
Urgent care opens
Heartfelt Chanukah Celebration in Fairfax City
Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.
Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.
Fairfax News Briefs
News Briefs
Don’t Leave Keys, Valuables in Your Car
Auto Crimes detective discusses vehicle thefts.
With auto crimes a continual problem in Fairfax County, Police Chief Kevin Davis established the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit in March 2022. And in its first year, its officers charged more than 175 people with felonies and seized 20 guns.
Detectives Investigating Fatal Car Crash in Centreville
An early morning car crash last week in Centreville killed a 30-year-old man and sent another to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

See The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra
Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax Ballet present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Dec. 16 & 17 at 4 p.m. at GMU Center for the Arts.
Nutcracker

Former Centreville High Teacher Writes Children’s Book
Partial proceeds will aid Maui wildfire relief.
Falling snow can be a magical thing – beautiful, exciting and ethereal – especially to a child. But for 5-year-old Kiki, who lives in Hawaii, it’s only a dream.

Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend
Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.
More than 20 musicians will perform Friday night, 5 p.m. start; Saturday, noon and 5 p.m. starts; and Sunday, noon start.
Centreville Motorcycle Crash Kills Lorton Man, 27
Centreville Motorcycle Crash Kills Lorton Man, 27
Smith Reelected as Sully Supervisor
In last week’s election for Sully District supervisor, Democratic incumbent Kathy Smith beat Republican challenger Keith Elliott.
Joyful Ribbon Cutting on a Cold, Brisk Day
Route 28 widening in Centreville is nearly done.
Area motorists may now rejoice because the road has been widened from four to six lanes between the bridge over Bull Run (south of Compton Road), at the Prince William County line, and the Route 29 Interchange in Centreville.
Residents, Scouts Fill WFCM’S Food Pantry
On Saturday, Nov. 4, Boy Scouts in the Sully District collected 50,416 pounds of food for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry in Chantilly.

Britepaths Seeks Donations for Families in Need
Help put food on their tables during the holidays.
Food donations
Veterans Day Is Celebrated in Fairfax City
Sharing patriotic pride and serious messages.
Veterans Day
My Empanadas Offers Authentic Peruvian Food
New restaurant is open in Fairfax City’s Courthouse Plaza.
Empanadas
Fairfax High Presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’
A fresh, new take on a classic love story.
Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 60, Fairfax High is presenting “Romeo and Juliet.” But this version is set in a different time period than the original and has a surprising amount of humor.
Fairfax City Examines Its Housing Supply and Types
Smaller, more accessible and affordable homes are needed.
“A lot of new units are approaching and sometimes surpassing the million-dollar price tag.” — Aaron Finley, TPMA
Small-Business Incubator Coming to Fairfax City
Wander In will guide, support and help artisans thrive.
A new, retail incubator store is coming to Old Town Fairfax City. Called Wander In, it’ll be in Fairfax Plaza between Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics and The Wine House, at 3950 University Drive, Suite 211.
Rainy-Day Fun at Fairfax Fall Festival
Rainy-Day Fun at Fairfax Fall Festival