‘Lane Closures Will Happen During Off-Peak Hours and Nights’
Route 28 widening project in Centreville is rolling along.
Rt 28
David Bulova Named Legislator of the Year
He’s honored by the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions.
Legislature of the year
‘It’s an Honor and a Privilege to Be Able to Open Here’ in Fairfax
Big Blue Swim School is now in Fair City Mall.
Swim School
‘Thank You; It Means a Lot when We’re Recognized’ in Chantilly
Weand is named Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Officer of the qtr
‘The Improvements Are Welcome – Keep them Coming’
Shared-use path planned for Compton Road in Centreville.
Path planned
Fairfax Touts Pickett Road Connector Trail as Missing Link
Opponents say it’s unnecessary and would hurt the environment.
Trail link
Aye Is Named New Principal of Fairfax High
She’ll begin her new job here in June.
Fairfax High Principal
‘We Hope People Help Us Feed Our Neighbors in Crisis’
Souper Bowl food drive to benefit Britepaths’ pantry.
Souper Bowl food drive to benefit Britepaths’ pantry.
‘Your Extraordinary Efforts Helped You Reach this Day’ in Centreville
Mountain View High holds winter graduation.
Mountain View Graduation
Police Charge Fairfax Man with First-Degree Murder
The victim was a 20-year-old Alexandria resident.
Murder charge.
‘Warm, Welcoming – You’re Basically Doing Yoga with Friends’ in Clifton
WheelHouse’s new studio is in the Colonnade at Union Mill.
Yoga
‘It Raises Money for Animals that Need Special Care’
Shelter’s tribute garden marks a memorial milestone.
Pets special care
‘He Is, without a Doubt, a Community Caretaker’ in Centreville
Lephart honored as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Officer of Qtr.
‘We’re Happy to Bring Dogtopia to Fairfax’
City Council approves new, animal-care facility.
Dogtopia
‘A Landmark Achievement for this Community’
The first eruv for Jews in Northern Virginia becomes a reality.
First eruv
‘It’s Bad to Allow Residential Development under a Runway.”
Two public meetings set for county’s airport noise policy
Airport noise
Fairfax City’s multimodal plan for Old Lee Highway rolls along.
Old Lee Highway plan
Herrity: ‘This Park Is Near and Dear to My Heart’ in Centreville
Park Authority Board approves Braddock Park’s revised plan.
New park
Police Shoot Chantilly Man, Charge Him with Attempted Murder
Parents called for help with their son in mental health crisis; police say he threatened his parents and police when they arrived.
Police shooting
Earp’s Ordinary Pops Up in Time for Holidays
Fairfax City restaurant and live-music venue opens at Zandra’s Taqueria site.
Earp's Ordinary
Westfield Grad Jade Jones Getting National Acclaim
She stars in unusual production of ‘Beauty and the Beast.’
Beauty and the Beast
Festive, Holiday Events in the City of Fairfax
Live music, crafts, food and Christmas-tree lighting.
Holiday Events
‘It’ll Put the Audience in the Holiday Spirit’ in Fairfax
Encore presents ‘Christmas is Just Around the Corner’
Christmas play
‘It’ll Put the Audience in the Holiday Spirit’
Encore presents ‘Christmas Is Just Around the Corner’
Christmas play by Encore
‘We Welcome Anybody – the Broken, the Wounded’ in Fairfax
The Lamb Center honors its guests, looks to the future.
Lamb Center
‘It’s about Getting Seen and Knowing that You Matter’
Westfield High presents timely play, ‘Anon(ymous)’
Westfield High’s play, “Anon(ymous),” brings the immigrant experience home by focusing on what happens after a mother and daughter coming to the U.S. are separated when their boat capsizes at sea. Neither knows if the other survived, but they never lose hope.
‘What We’re Actually Doing Is Improving People’s Lives’
Breaking ground for Route 28 widening.
ribbon cut on Rt 28
Supporting the ‘Dreamers, Risk-Takers and Doers’
Ribbon-cutting held for Office Evolution in Fairfax City.
Office Evolution
‘Find Interesting and Unique Things that Tell a Story’
Fairfax Funky Flea opens Sept. 25 in Fairfax City with up to 60 vendors, music, food and more.
Funky finds
Shoestring Theatre Co. Presents ‘The Frenchman’
Original play about a French colony in Virginia
In the 18th century, a citizen of France traveled to America, came to Virginia and changed it forever by founding a French colony here.
‘Nothing More Rewarding than Working with Kids’ in Fairfax City
TPG Pediatrics opens new office
Point 50 is one of Fairfax City’s newest commercial centers, and now making its home there is TPG Pediatrics (The Pediatric Group).
Fair Lakes Townhouse Fire Displaces Four
Fire officials say an early morning fire in Fair Lakes displaced four people and caused an estimated $463,375 in damages to the home involved.
‘We’ve Been Doing God’s Work with Our Hands’ in Fair Oaks
King of Kings Lutheran Church celebrates 50 years.
The past, present and future united during the 50th anniversary celebration of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Fair Oaks.
‘Exceptional Teachers in the City of Fairfax’
Rotary Club honors 2020 and 2021 educators of the year
Each year, the Rotary Club of Fairfax recognizes two Fairfax City Schools Teachers of the Year.
Centerpointe Church to Build in Centreville
BZA approves plans for place of worship, childcare center
A new church is coming to Centreville.
‘We Fly Where Other Aircraft Are Restricted’ Over Fairfax County
Police share information about their helicopters and drones.
In his 29th year with the Fairfax County Police Department, Capt. Mike Shamblin has headed the Helicopter Division for a year.
‘An Icon of Courage, Hope and Unlimited Potential’: Fairfax school renamed for NASA’s Katherine Johnson
No longer honoring a Confederate soldier, Fairfax City’s middle school is now named after famed NASA mathematician, Katherine Johnson.
‘Driven by Fire and Determination’ to Graduate at Mountain View High
Celebrating Class of 2021
At the outset of Mountain View High’s graduation, last Wednesday, June 9, at Centreville High, Assistant Principal Catherine Stone noted that it was the school’s 50th graduation ceremony.
Fairfax City Police Members are Honored
Fairfax City Police Lt. Michael Bartholme and Dispatcher Cynthia Tetterton were recently honored with the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Silver Patrick Henry Medal.
Local Man is Honored in Fairfax for WWII Submarine Service
The Virginian, a senior-living community in Fairfax, recently hosted the U.S. Submarine Veterans Assn., Northern Virginia Base, as it honored Virginian resident Alvin “Al” Anceravage, 99, on the 75th anniversary of his submarine service in WWII.
‘We Made Memories that We Will Cherish Forever’ at Fairfax High
Class of 2021 graduates
Because of the pandemic, the music was recorded, and the ceremony was held on the football field instead of inside the field house.