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Woodson High Presents New Play, ‘The Trials’
Poses serious questions about climate-change responsibility.
Woodson High’s new play, “The Trials,” is set in the near future, when the climate emergency is worsening and all adults who’ve adversely impacted the climate are put on trial.
Laszlo Palko Hired as Fairfax City Manager
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
Female Olympic Rowers Break Barriers to Win
Centreville High presents ‘Girls in the Boat’
Centreville High’s upcoming play, “Girls in the Boat,” tells the stories of the U.S. women’s Olympic rowing team as it breaks down barriers for women in sports and eventually wins its first gold medal.
‘Shining Example’ of Commitment to Duty in Centreville
PFC Jacob Juranek is Sully Police Officer of the Year.
Officer of the year
Honoring Fairfax City Women Making a Difference
Kelly O’Brien and Lorraine Koury are ‘Women of Influence.’
Women
Fairfax City’s Proposed FY 25 Budget Unveiled
Recommends a 1-cent, residential real-estate tax hike
Fairfax City Budget
Place of Support, Hope, Love and Opportunity
Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates celebrates 10 years.
Chocolates
Smith Reelected as Sully Supervisor
In last week’s election for Sully District supervisor, Democratic incumbent Kathy Smith beat Republican challenger Keith Elliott.
Fairfax City Receives Willard-Sherwood Update
Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.
Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.
‘Putting a Face to Those who Protect Our Community’
Centreville communities celebrate National Night Out.
“National Night Out is a good reminder of why we serve and the tremendous support we have from our community – and it’s just fun.” — Capt. Shawn Adcock, FCPD’s Special Operations Division
Neighborhood Restaurant with Upscale, Modern Feel
After a year in Fairfax City, Draper’s holds ribbon cutting.
Draper’s Steak & Seafood, at 3936 Blenheim Blvd. in Fairfax, is in a location steeped in history.
Data Center Tax Revenue Versus Quality of Life
Residents decry pollution, constant hum, human and environmental costs.
Data Center push back
Land-Use Group Holds Supervisor’s Feet to the Fire
Committee and MWAA explain their opposition to Agape plan.
It’s one thing to deliberately misrepresent a group’s opinion about a project and another to use that opinion to help sway a vote.
Three Fairfax City Nonprofits Receive Grants
They each help others and stimulate the local economy.
Grants
Trident Systems Expanding its Chantilly Operation
It will invest $3.7 million to produce space electronic systems.
Trident Systems
‘He’s Still Here; My Uncle Will Be Gone Forever’
Green sentenced to prison for killing Chantilly man.
“Nothing the victim did that night justified his death, nor did anything Ms. Osorio Cordero did warrant [Green’s] malicious assault on her.” — Judge David Oblon, Fairfax County Circuit Court
Fairfax Hires First Deputy City Manager
Valmarie Turner is a welcome addition to Fairfax City government.
Fairfax City has hired its first-ever deputy city manager.
High Side and Mara Holding Pinktoberfest
Fun event to raise money to fight breast cancer.
Two Old Town Fairfax businesses, High Side and Mara Hair and Mode Studio, are joining together for the third consecutive year to fight breast cancer with a community-centered event.
Fulfilling a Long-Ago Promise ‘Unevenly Applied’
Fairfax City’s VMBDA helps minority businesses succeed.
Minority Busin