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Day of Celebration: Homeless No More in Fairfax
The first residents move into Kate’s Place.
Kate’s Place consists of six apartments for extremely low-income and formerly homeless families. And to the mothers and children who just moved in, the homes are more than a roof over their heads — they’re a lifeline.
‘It Won’t Bring Him Back, But It’s Fair’
Flores Cuchillas given 10 years prison for killing local man.
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Harmon, Ross Join Incumbents on Fairfax City Council
Meyer and School Board members all re-elected.
Fairfax City re-elected its mayor, City Council and School Board incumbents, Tuesday, May 19, and added Joe Harmon and Tom Ross to the Council, replacing Jennifer Passey and Michael DeMarco who chose not to run. And despite the pandemic, which caused many to vote by mail, more votes were cast than in 2018.
Bringing Closure to a Civil War Mystery in Centreville
Historic marker dedicated to soldiers that were found there.
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In Case of Emergency
A look at Fairfax County’s 911 center.
Being a dispatcher in Fairfax County’s state-of-the-art, 911 center sounds like an exciting job. It’s also stressful, tiring, rewarding and, at times, harrowing.
40 Years Prison for Centreville Murder
Man killed his ex-girlfriend’s sister.
Despite the fact that Man Ha Park left his wife and daughter to run off with another woman, they both testified on his behalf before he was sentenced for murdering that woman’s sister. But neither their pleas nor tears could save him from being sentenced to 40 years in prison for a killing so brutal that the prosecutor called the crime scene “a blood bath — worse than in many horror movies.”
Making the Holidays Bright for Needy Children
Our Neighbor’s Child collecting toys, clothing.
For many local families, the holiday season isn’t about Christmas carols and pretty decorations. It’s about worrying how they’ll keep their children warm in the coming winter and explain to them why Santa can’t bring them any presents this year. And that’s where the all-volunteer, nonprofit Our Neighbor’s Child comes in, working to make sure that no child in need in Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fair Oaks and Fair Lakes goes without holiday gifts.
Gaining Confidence for SATs
Educators offer prep seminar.
For high-school students, a great deal rides on doing well on the SAT test. But it can be both a daunting and an intimidating experience. And that’s where Westfield High counselor Dan Harris and English teacher Gregg Greentree come in. Together, they’ve developed an SAT prep course.
Centreville/Chantilly: Looking into the Future
Homes, stores, restaurants and a roundabout.
With the downturn in the office market, developers are instead planning to build residential and commercial uses on vacant parcels of land in the Westfields area of Chantilly. Below are details about what’s on the horizon, including plans for a memory-care facility off of Route 50 west.
Centreville/Chantilly: ‘The Epitome of a Leader’
Michael Frey honored as Sully’s longtime supervisor.
Heartfelt accolades, fond memories and good-natured ribbing marked Friday night’s Roast and Boast for Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully).
‘Whole Segments of Workers Can’t Live Here’ in City of Fairfax
City of Fairfax discusses affordable housing.
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‘An Unmitigated Disaster which Is Entirely Avoidable’ in Chantilly
Plan to build homes under flight path sparks outcry.
Yet another controversial residential project is being proposed for Chantilly’s Westfields area.
‘The Core of our Neighborhoods and Communities’ in Fairfax
Small Business Saturday is Nov. 27.
Small Business Saturday
‘Bold and Innovative; Delivers on His Vision’
Chris Bruno receives Economic Development 40 Under 40 award.
Award
Hoagies, Lasagna, Cheesesteaks, Cannoli and More
A Deli opens a new location in Fairfax City.
Deli Relocates
‘He Is, without a Doubt, a Community Caretaker’ in Centreville
Lephart honored as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Officer of Qtr.
2nd Talk on Immigration
2nd Talk on Immigration