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Rainy-Day Fun at Fairfax Fall Festival
Rainy-Day Fun at Fairfax Fall Festival
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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
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Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music
47th annual celebration is Saturday, Oct. 14.
Fall Festival
‘No Judgment, Just Love’ at Chris Atwood Foundation
Substance-use recovery center opens in Fairfax City.
Recovery center
Place of Support, Hope, Love and Opportunity
Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates celebrates 10 years.
Chocolates
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Fun and Festivities for the Whole Community
31st annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 14.
Live music, a colorful parade, children’s activities and fun galore on an early fall day – all that and more are in store at the 31st annual Centreville Day. It’s set for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Historic Centreville Park. The free event will be held at 5714 Mount Gilead Road (off Braddock Road, across Route 29 from the IHOP).
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.
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Residents Speak Out Against Data Center
Say environment and people’s health should matter more.
Speaking before the Fairfax County Planning Commission last week, opponents of the gigantic data center proposed for construction near Chantilly’s Pleasant Valley community attacked the project from every angle.
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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.
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.
‘We Focus on Hot Spots’
Learning about Sully Police Station’s bike team.
Officially called the Neighborhood Patrol Unit, the Sully District Police Station’s Bike Team is a valuable asset to both the police department and the community.
‘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.