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Virginia Tech Tragedy: Five Years Later

Erin Peterson’s family then and now.

For Celeste and Grafton Peterson, on April 16, 2007, the world as they knew it changed forever. That was the day their daughter — and only child — Erin was killed in the massacre at Virginia Tech.

Honoring Jeffrey; Helping Others

Angel Kisses 5K/2K is this Sunday.

Jeffrey Virostek was 2 when he was diagnosed with acute myelogenous leukemia (AML). He went into remission after aggressive treatment and a bone-marrow transplant; and for nine months, he was able to just be a little boy again, playing with friends and enjoying his family.

‘Mr. Mac’ Nominated for Grammy Award

Glen McCarthy vying for first-ever music-educator honor.

Glen McCarthy played trumpet in high school; but when his parents gave him a guitar for graduation, it changed the trajectory of his life. He’s played guitar in bands ever since then – yet what’s defined him most, he says, is being a guitar teacher.

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.

‘Truly a Life-Changing Experience for Kids’

Amputee children, veterans bond over softball.

‘Whole Segments of Workers Can’t Live Here’ in City of Fairfax

City of Fairfax discusses affordable housing.

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‘That Thing Was Crazy – Like a Monster’ in Centreville

Fire burns 12 townhouses in Sully Station II.

‘Mountain View Was So Welcoming to Me’

Students share their stories of struggles and success.

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Principal to Mountain View High Graduates: ‘Go Change the World’

Mountain View High holds spring commencement.

Community-Building Skills and Passion for Service

Tara Ruszkowski is The Lamb Center’s new executive director.

Lamb Center

Fairfax City Examines Its Housing Supply and Types

Smaller, more accessible and affordable homes are needed.

“A lot of new units are approaching and sometimes surpassing the million-dollar price tag.” — Aaron Finley, TPMA

‘It’s Daunting, Wondering Where to Look for Jobs’ in Chantilly

Career fair at Chantilly High proves big success.

Job fair

Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend

Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.

More than 20 musicians will perform Friday night, 5 p.m. start; Saturday, noon and 5 p.m. starts; and Sunday, noon start.

Don’t Leave Keys, Valuables in Your Car

Auto Crimes detective discusses vehicle thefts.

With auto crimes a continual problem in Fairfax County, Police Chief Kevin Davis established the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit in March 2022. And in its first year, its officers charged more than 175 people with felonies and seized 20 guns.

East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group

New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.

Medical Group

40 Months Prison for Brian Kennedy

Father of teen who killed police is sentenced.

40 Months Prison for Brian Kennedy

2008 Principal of Year

Brian Hull of Colin Powell Elementary is honored.

2008 Principal of Year

Boundary Changes Affect Local Students

Parents learn about what’s planned.

School boundary changes are never easy and, no matter how they end up, somebody’s always unhappy. But when schools are projected to be at 125 percent and 109 percent of their building capacities in just a few more years, something has to be done in advance to prevent it.

Karen Keys-Gamarra: ‘I’ve been focusing on children’s needs.’

Candidates Compete for School Board Seat

Karen Keys-Gamarra believes she’s the best person to represent Sully District on the Fairfax County School Board. After all, she’s been looking out for children’s best interests for years.

Centre View: ‘It’s Like a Giant Family’

Fair Oaks, Sully districts celebrate National Night Out.

Take some firefighters, law-enforcement personnel and local residents; add in food, fun, handshakes and conversation in a relaxed, neighborhood atmosphere. Mix well, and the result is National Night Out.

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