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‘You Can’t Stop the Beat’ in Chantilly
Westfield Summer Stage presents boisterous musical, “Hairspray.”
‘It Felt Good to Be Recognized and Appreciated’ in Fairfax County
County thanks its Public Works employees with food.
National Public Works Week was May 17-23; and as COVID-19 has revealed whose labor is essential – not just in a crisis, but every day – Fairfax County celebrated workers in a category that doesn’t immediately spring to mind.
‘The Pandemic Has Really Changed Everything’ in Sully District
Kathy Smith discusses the ‘State of Sully.’
What’s happening in the Sully District, land-use cases and COVID-19’s effects on Fairfax County’s budget were discussed during Supervisor Kathy Smith’s (D-Sully) “State of Sully” talk.
‘We’ve Been Doing God’s Work with Our Hands’ in Fair Oaks
King of Kings Lutheran Church celebrates 50 years.
The past, present and future united during the 50th anniversary celebration of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Fair Oaks.
City of Fairfax Manager Unveils Proposed FY20 Budget
Real-estate tax rate in City of Fairfax is recommended to rise.
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Fairfax City Brewery Helping Aid Ukraine
Chubby Squirrel is raising money to donate via special beer.
Beer donations
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.
Preston Mulford Is Mourned
Local family patriarch dies at 82.
Well-known in the local area, the Mulfords have lived and operated the Mulford School here for decades. But on Jan. 6, the family’s patriarch, Preston Mulford, died at age 82.
Frey Offers A Look Ahead
Discusses what’s on tap for Fairfax County.
It’s a new year and it’s full steam ahead for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. And last week, Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) discussed what’s on the local horizon.
‘Glimmer of Hope for the Future’
Local man in May 5 VisionWalk.
Centreville’s John McKeown has never seen his children’s faces and he always pictures his wife as being 28. That’s because retinitis pigmentosa (RP) — a genetic condition causing degeneration of the retina and eventual vision loss — caused him to go blind.
Chantilly High has a new, state-champion team — and it’s not in athletics, but academics. On April 17, the economics team defeated 11 other top-ranked teams to win the Virginia championship in economi
Chantilly High wins state economics championship.
Chantilly High has a new, state-champion team — and it’s not in athletics, but academics. On April 17, the economics team defeated 11 other top-ranked teams to win the Virginia championship in economics for the school’s seventh time.
Tara Sankner, ‘Warrior Princess’
Second-grader battles brain cancer.
That’s because Tara, a second-grader at Lees Corner Elementary, is in the fight of her life, battling brain cancer. “My day depends on how she’s doing,” said mom Tammy Sankner. “If she’s having a good day, I’m fine.”
It’s Time to Celebrate Christmas in Clifton
Parade, homes tour to be held on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Twinkling lights, the sound of caroling, a parade on horseback and beautifully decorated houses in a storybook setting – all that and more means Christmas in Clifton. And the public’s invited to join in the fun on Saturday, Dec. 7.
Lesson Plan For Success
Teachers are excited about the new school year.
The bells have all rung and the students returned to their classes this week. But school started earlier for their teachers, who spent part of their summer working on lesson plans and readying their classrooms for the new school year.
Family Fun At Cox Farms
Cool, crisp weather, apple cider, pumpkins and changing leaves are sure signs of autumn. In the local area, it also means it’s time for the annual fall festival at Cox Farms.