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Residents Speak Out about What They Want in Bike Plan
Local residents had their say recently about Fairfax County’s plan to create a practical and workable bicycle-transportation network.
Fairfax: 'We’ll Create a Vibrant, Mixed-Use Community’
Second meeting on fate of Paul VI building and property.
Street connectivity and what to do about the existing building remained top priorities of residents attending the second meeting about the fate of Paul VI High’s current site.
Fairfax County Hosting the 2015 World Police & Fire Games
A huge event on a scale Fairfax County has never before seen — that’s the 2015 World Police & Fire Games. It’ll run June 26-July 5 and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for area residents. “We expect over 12,000 first responders from more than 70 countries,” said county police Maj. Rich Perez, who’s heading up security. “There’ll be 61 sporting events spanning 10 days, and with more athletes than the summer Olympic Games.”
‘It’ll Be Another Challenging Year’ in Fairfax County
Frey discusses the state of the Sully District.
Money — and the lack of enough of it to do everything needing to be done — is at the heart of Fairfax County’s problems. And Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) doesn’t expect the situation to change anytime soon.
Insight Memory Care Center Celebrates New, Larger Building in Fairfax
It was raining outside, but warm and cheerful inside, when dignitaries gathered March 4 to cut the ribbon celebrating Insight Memory Care Center’s new home.
Centreville Students Shine at Science Fair
Projects included music, sports, energy, hearing and plant growth.
At Centreville High’s recent Science Fair, students displayed their projects in the school cafeteria for judging; below are details about a few of them.
61 Sports Events over 10 Days
Fairfax County hosting the 2015 World Police & Fire Games.
A huge event on a scale Fairfax County has never before seen — that’s the 2015 World Police & Fire Games. It’ll run June 26-July 5 and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for area residents.
Strawberries, Daisies and Doughnuts, Oh, My!
Buy fresh produce, meet neighbors at Vienna Farmers Market.
For fresh produce, flowers, crepes, breakfast tarts, candy, baked goods and piping-hot doughnut holes – in a cheerful atmosphere filled with friends and neighbors – the Vienna Farmers Market is hard to beat.
'This School Was My Safe Place'
Mountain View High holds winter graduation.
61 Mountain View students donned caps and gowns, Friday, Feb. 7, and filed into Centreville High’s auditorium for their school’s winter graduation.
A Funny, Fast-Paced Screwball Comedy
Chantilly High presents “The Front Page.”
A 1930s newsroom is the setting for Chantilly High’s madcap comedy, “The Front Page.” The school’s Cappies play takes the stage Thursday-Saturday, May 1, 2, 3, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 via www.chantillyhsdrama.com.
‘Family-Friendly, Magical and Heartwarming’
Robinson presents children’s play, “The Snow Queen.”
Based on the same Hans Christian Anderson tale as the Disney movie, “Frozen,” Robinson Secondary presents the children’s play, “The Snow Queen.”
A ‘Show Everyone Will Enjoy’
Chantilly High presents Jazz & Pizzazz, May 28-31.
More than 50 students will entertain and, said Choral Director Evan Ayars, “It’s a unique experience to have that many musicians and singers onstage together. It’s a great example of musical collaboration.”
Children’s Play at Chantilly High
‘Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother’
Leave it to Chantilly High to take a classic fairytale, turn it on its head and come up with something hilarious. And that’s just what the school has done with its upcoming children’s show, “Cinderella and the Substitute Fairy Godmother.”
Fairfax City Council Race Ends up in Court
Judges order a recount to determine winners.
‘A Message of Hope, Imagination and Friendship’ in Fairfax
Greenbriar dad and daughter acting in “The Little Princess.”
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Fairfax: Firearms Training Center Is Moving Forward
Will give local police a more modern firing range.
The current firearms training center for the City’s Police Department was built in 1985 of cinderblock and wood. It has six firing lanes, a small classroom, a weapons-cleaning area and a office that doubles as an armory.
Fairfax City Firearms Training Center Given Final Approvals
Construction contract awarded, more funds OKed.
‘Supporting American Legion, Youth and the Community’ in Fairfax City
Fairfax’s Post 177 plans renovation, homes and new Chilcott Field.
For decades, American Legion Post 177 has been an asset to the City of Fairfax.
For Students Serious about Their Acting in Fairfax
A glimpse into the Fairfax Academy’s Musical Theatre Actors’ Studio.