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‘Alternative 3 is the Worst of All the Plans’ in Centreville
Meeting about Braddock Road, Old Lee Road stirs controversy.
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Rope Swings, Pumpkins, Hayrides, Baby Animals at Cox Farms
It’s time for Cox Farms’ 45th annual Fall Festival.
‘Interesting Opportunity and Prudent First Step’ in Fairfax City
Council OKs e-scooter pilot program.
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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.
Centre View Roundups, Nov. 29, 2012
Centre View Roundups for Nov. 29, 2012: Sexual Battery Is Charged; Man Charged with Embezzling; Free Carseat Inspections ; Clifton Horse Parade; CLRC Open House Dec. 1; FCPS Superintendent Search; Police Collect Children’s Gifts; Adopt a Shelter Animal; Centreville Elementary Seeks Grant; Christmas Tree Fire Safety; WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers; Meals on Wheels Volunteers; Women's Self Defense Program
Chantilly Library: The Renewal Project
“A wonderful place for our community."
Just as the writing of a book begins with an idea, so did the renovations of the Chantilly Regional Library. It started around 2004, when then Branch Manager Bonnie Worcester and her staff first discussed how to improve customer service there.
At Long Last, A Traffic Solution
Braddock/Pleasant Valley intersection to be improved.
For years, Fairfax County has wanted to do something to alleviate the traffic tangle that ties up motorists during both the morning and evening rush hours at the intersection of Braddock and Pleasant Valley roads in Centreville.
Walker Meets Conviction After 2012 Murder
He killed Centreville woman in January 2012
Right from the start, Benjamin Luke Walker admitted he’d done wrong. He took the life of a 22-year-old Centreville woman and, for that, he was sentenced to nearly a half-century behind bars.
Centre View Roundups, Sept. 5 2012
Centre View Round-ups, Sept. 5, 2012: Youth Group Volunteer Arrested; Back-To-School Safety; Free Carseat Inspections; Park Authority to Meet; Charitable Donations Still Accepted; Draft Bicycle Master Plan
Local Venue Serves Up Laughs
Westfield grad is in Sully’s comedy show.
Sully’s Restaurant is the place to be on Friday, Jan. 4, at 8 p.m., when Westfield High grad Allison Wruk joins headlining comedian Rob Maher in an evening of comedy.
‘They See Science as a Joy’
New way of teaching yields many benefits.
Two representatives of the VISTA program, Arthur Polton and Andre Radloff, watched and listened to Centreville Elementary fourth-graders’ presentations on the best ways to preserve Virginia’s ecosystem.
Community Turns Out to Vote
Economy, jobs, health care important issues.
Tuesday’s weather was cold, but sunny, and people in the local community turned out in droves to vote in the presidential election. At Colin Powell Elementary, the line to vote was steady.
Sixth Annual Centreville International Showcase is Set for April 30
Find music, dancing, food, and more.
Everything from Korean drumming to Irish dancing, Guatemalan music and food from around the globe — it’ll all be part of the 6th annual Centreville International Showcase. The evening of fun is set for Saturday, April 30, from 5:30-9 p.m.
Meet GOP Candidates for Sully Supervisor
Backgrounds of the Republican contenders.
Three men are competing in the Republican primary to run in November for the Sully District supervisor seat being vacated by incumbent Michael Frey. They are John Guevara, Brian Schoeneman and John Litzenberger.
Born to Run 5K Set for June 6
Fundraiser honors deceased middle-school teacher.
Nothing can bring back Jannine Parisi. A well-respected Franklin Middle School teacher, she died in November 2013 at age 47 as a result of domestic violence.
Paul VI Presents ‘The Miracle Worker’
Based on the true story of Helen Keller, Paul VI High presents “The Miracle Worker.” It features a cast and crew of 60 and is the school’s Cappies play.
Centreville: It’s Time for Turkey Trot
A great way to burn calories before Thanksgiving dinner is to participate in the Virginia Run Turkey Trot. This year’s 26th annual 5K race and 2K fun walk will be held Thursday morning, Nov. 27.
‘I Realized I Could Conquer This’
Fairfax fire captain is Honored Hero in Light the Night Walk.
City of Fairfax Fire Capt. Joe Schumacher beat cancer not once, but twice. And he’ll soon serve as an Honored Hero for this year’s Light the Night Walks in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.
Vienna Homeowners Welcome Visitors
House and Garden Tour is April 29.
Spring is here, trees and flowers are in bloom and it’s time for Vienna’s annual House and Garden Tour. Presented by the Garden Club of Fairfax, it’s set for Tuesday, April 29, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. On tour are four private homes and gardens in the historic area, plus a full day of gardening-themed activities at Wolftrap Performing Arts Center and Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
Help Offered in the Wake of Tragedy
Organizations provide information, guidance.
Woodson parent Karen Cogan called the March 5 meeting "a good first start. A lot of us were here to band together and let everyone know we’re there for each other." "It was a great community turnout, and I appreciated the school-system support services being here to give us some guidance," she said. "They told us what’s available to parents and kids and what [comprises] a crisis team." Parents also gave written answers to questions they’d received before the meeting. They shared their ideas to better support students, plus what resources could help. Students answered similar questions.