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Anyone for Bike Riding?
Fairfax County’s creating a Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Besides being fun and good exercise, bicycle riding can also help improve transportation in Fairfax County. So the county’s Department of Transportation (DOT) is holding a series of meetings to further develop a countywide Bicycle Transportation Plan.
Centreville Day: Swordsmen, Parade, Music and Tightrope Walker
Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 17.
The leaves are starting to change colors and the weather’s turning cooler. That means it’s time for the 23rd annual Centreville Day celebration.
Fairfax County Looking at the Alternatives for I-66
Information presented on I-66/Route 28 interchange improvement.
One day, in the not-too-distant future, the I-66/Route 28 interchange in Centreville will be improved to reduce congestion and make life easier for every driver using it. But first, VDOT and area residents are deciding how best to proceed.
Chantilly: ‘Only Excellence Is Good Enough’
CPMSAC celebrates its 30th anniversary.
The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee (CPMSAC) has come a long way in 30 years — and there’s more work to be done. But Sunday night, it took time out to celebrate three decades of dedication to area youth.
‘The Best High-School Musicians in Virginia’
Three Madison students to play in All-State Band.
Three Madison High students will be performing this weekend in Blacksburg with the Virginia All-State Band. The talented musicians are senior Go Eun Jeong, junior Daniel Schwartz and sophomore Mike Niebergall. Only the top musicians in their district bands got to audition for All-State Band. Auditions were held Feb. 22 at JMU, with hundreds of students from across Virginia vying for a spot. Each had to play various scales, plus an excerpt from a song written solely for that audition. They also had to sight-read new music and play it on the spot.
Peanuts Characters Come to Life
CVHS presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
Centreville High’s production of “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” will resonate with children and adults alike.
Centreville: ‘A Great Resource in our Community’
CIF event celebrates diversity, honors achievement.
The Centreville Immigration Forum (CIF) is dedicated to helping local immigrants find work and better their lives. So it was fitting that the theme for its second annual dinner was “Celebrating Our Global Community.”
‘A Thoroughly Entertaining Production’ at Liberty Middle School
Liberty Middle presents “Singin’ in the Rain.”
‘Breathtaking Music and Complex Characters’ in Chantilly
Westfield High presents “The Phantom of the Opera.”
Fairfax Shopping Center being revitalized; Whole Foods 365 coming.
‘It’s Not Perfect, but a Good, Solid Project’
Fairfax Shopping Center
What’s on the Local Horizon in Centreville and Chantilly
Homes, shops, restaurants and grocery stores.
‘Thank You for Making My Home Accessible’ in Centreville
Two organizations help young Centreville man.
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‘Because My Skin Is Black, Is My Life Worth Less?’
Black Lives Matter protest in Fairfax City.
Their voices were strong, and their message was clear: Black Lives Matter.
‘The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’ in Clifton
Liberty Middle School presents the musical, “Annie Jr.”
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‘Classic Love Story’ in a Magical Place in Fairfax
Paul VI High presents the musical, ‘Brigadoon.’
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‘Residents Won’t Just Hear the Noise – They’ll Feel It’ in Chantilly
Supervisors approve new homes under Dulles flightpath
The writing was already on the wall in July when the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors refused to adopt the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s (MWAA) 2019 noise contours for Chantilly’s Land Unit J.
‘Small-Batch Roasts with Consistent Flavor’ in Fairfax City
Foundation Coffee Roasters finds success.
Foundation Coffee Roasters may not be the easiest place to find, but customers say it’s definitely worth the effort.
Every Chocolate Lover’s Dream-Come-True in Fairfax City
Fairfax’s 28th annual festival is Jan. 31-Feb. 2.
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