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New Grocery Opens in Fair Lakes
Features organic and all-natural products.
A new grocery store, aimed at customers interested in buying natural and organic foods, has opened for business in Fair Lakes.
Chantilly High presents “Goldilocks on Trial”
A Children’s Show with Attitude
Picture Goldilocks and Baby Bear as a teenager and a preteen, respectively, and imagine Goldilocks being prosecuted for breaking into the three bears’ house. That’s the premise of Chantilly High’s upcoming children’s show, “Goldilocks on Trial.”
Seeing the Childhood of an Iconic Character
Chantilly High presents “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
Most people are familiar with the story of “Peter Pan,” but don’t know how he became the boy who never grew up. So Chantilly High is telling his prequel in its upcoming play, “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
‘Housing is Central to the City’s Future Development’ in Fairfax
City looks at the types of homes it offers
In order to better plan for Fairfax City’s future, City Council recently received a detailed update on the housing picture.
Singing, Dancing, Comedy and Endearing Characters
Westfield High presents “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”
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.
Fallen Vietnam War Veterans Are Remembered
Honoring their ‘unwavering courage, resilience, dedication to duty.’
Vietnam Veterans
Local Man Bikes in Police Unity Tour
The motto of the Police Unity Tour (PUT) is "We Ride for Those Who Died."
Enjoying Frozen Treats to Help Fairfax Girl
Rita’s Italian Ice raises money for Tara Sankner.
Standing on a crate behind the counter of Rita’s Italian Ice, 8-year-old Tara Sankner of Fairfax scooped the cool, frosty treat into cups for customers. Some came there Monday evening because the weather was warm and they enjoy Rita’s offerings. Many others came because the Fairfax location was holding a fundraiser for Tara, who was recently diagnosed with brain cancer.
Fairfax County’s Creating Bicycle Transportation Plan
Besides being fun and good exercise, bicycle riding can also help improve transportation in Fairfax County.
Duck Donuts Opens in the City of Fairfax
At first glance, Duck Donuts seems like a funny name for a doughnut shop. But those familiar with the legendary doughnut store in Duck, N.C. – from which it gets its name – know it’s the real deal.
Centreville High School Graduate Wins Grammy
R&B Performance: Michael League and band Snarky Puppy.
Sometimes, good guys do finish first — and Centreville High grad Michael League and his band Snarky Puppy are proof. Besides making music, they pass on their knowledge to young musicians worldwide. And Sunday, Jan. 26, they won a Grammy award for Best R&B Performance.
Work Starts on Roundabout in Centreville
Work starts on controversial roundabout in Centreville.
Despite the objections of many local residents, work is now beginning on the roundabout at the Braddock /Pleasant Valley roads intersection beside Cox Farms in Centreville.
Patient First Facility Heading to Fairfax
Will also provide inter-parcel access to shopping center.
Patient First is opening a walk-in medical facility in the City of Fairfax. It got the go-ahead last Tuesday, Nov. 18, from the Fairfax City Council, following a public hearing.
Packaging Food for Stop Hunger Now
Churches, community unite to feed hungry children.
When members of a community join together for a common purpose, there’s virtually no limit to what they can accomplish. And when residents from throughout Vienna and Oakton gathered to package meals for the world’s hungriest people, they definitely made an impact.
Fighting Childhood Cancer
St. Baldrick’s fund-raiser is March 23.
St. Baldrick’s Day events try to raise as much money as possible toward finding a cure for childhood cancer.
Life Lessons in Word and Song in Fairfax
Fairfax High presents ‘25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
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‘Plan Is Too Dense, Condos Too High’ in Fairfax City
Neighbors closest to site decry proposal for PVI property.
‘Do the Right Things for the Right Reasons’ in Sully District
Meet Capt. Jason Allegra: Sully District police commander
Attending Old Dominion University, Jason Allegra followed in his brother’s footsteps by majoring in criminal justice.
‘Our Overall Concern is Protecting Western Fairfax’
Kathy Smith’s State of Sully meeting proves contentious
Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully) gave her annual State of Sully message, May 26, to the Sully District Council (SDC).