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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
Officer of the Quarter: PFC Avery Brunk
PFC Avery Brunk is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for April, May and June.
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Visionaries of Equity and Justice Honored at CIF Banquet
Founders Alice and Jerry Foltz receive Visionary Award.
“This award … is a celebration of the power of human imagination, dedication and the relentless pursuit of a better future.” — Chairman Jeff McKay
Suspect in Chantilly Sex Crimes Acquitted
Prosecution’s case against Dinh disintegrates at preliminary hearing.
Jailed and charged with sexual battery and abduction with intent to defile, Hien The Dinh, 20, sat through his entire preliminary hearing, Sept. 18, in handcuffs. That’s because Fairfax County General District Court bailiffs considered him a flight risk.
‘People Can Feel Safe Leaving their Dogs Here’
The Dog Stop opens in Centreville Square.
The Dog Stop held its grand opening, Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Centreville Square Shopping Center in Centreville.
What’s on the Road Ahead for Centreville, Chantilly
Transportation projects and affordable senior homes.
In hopes of easing traffic congestion in the local area, several transportation projects are either planned or underway in Centreville and Chantilly.
Fairfax City Looks Toward the Horizon
Mixed uses, multifamily homes, stores and businesses planned.
Fairfax City is proud of its historic Old Town parks and schools, while warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development throughout the City.
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‘Showcasing Cuisines from Around the World’
Fairfax City’s summer Restaurant Week is Sept. 4-10.
Restaurant Week
Music Students Make Sweet Summer Sounds
Franklin Middle holds 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp.
The sweet sounds of music filled the halls of Franklin Middle School during the 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp. It ran June 22-July 14, and 350 fourth- through rising 10th-graders attended.
Affordable Housing Community for Senior Citizens
Groundbreaking held for The Lodge at Autumn Willow.
Speeches have been made, shovelfuls of dirt have been flung and construction is now underway for The Lodge at Autumn Willow in Chantilly. But it’s not just any residential project – it’ll provide high-quality apartments for senior citizens at prices they can afford.
Development Brings ‘Human Cost to Our Families’
Residents grill county staff about data center impacts.
Residents grill county staff about data center impacts.
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Residents: ‘Why Would We Want This?’
Huge data center is proposed in Chantilly.
Unbeknownst to most residents, when the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently re-adopted its revamped zoning ordinance, zMOD, it quietly added a provision allowing data centers to be built, by right, on industrially zoned land within a quarter mile of residential homes.
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Vienna Teen Intends to Plead Guilty
Cruz Colindres accused in Fairfax man’s death.
Vienna teen charged with killing a 20-year-old Fairfax man waived his right to that hearing.
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Attacks: ‘Bold, Brazen, in Broad Daylight’
Police arrest man believed culpable in Chantilly sexual battery.
Following some intense investigation, plus collaboration with local residents, Fairfax County police have arrested the man they believe sexually assaulted a Chantilly woman last Monday, July 3.
In 1775, a Church Where Black & White Could Worship Together
Bull Run Regional Park’s emancipation history is honored.
On Juneteenth, No Man Should Own Another
‘A Living Legacy that Springs from the Dirt’
Bishop Fuller encourages unity and reconciliation.
Juneteenth ceremony
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Temple Expansion Proposed in Chantilly
Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.
Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.