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Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System
Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.
EMS transitions
Great Falls Bridge Rated in ‘Poor Condition’
VDOT holds an information meeting on Springvale Road (Route 674) bridge over Piney Run
The Springvale Road (Route 674) bridge over Piney Run in Great Falls may not perform at the current reduced load carrying capacity for an extended time, according to a report shared during the Oct. 21 Virginia Department of Transportation virtual public information meeting.
Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Attracts Standing-room Audience
Town Manager outlines the agreement and provides answers to questions from the public.
The Buck Stops Here in Great Falls
Managed archery on private property for deer control
Landowners with any parcel size in Great Falls have the option to use archery hunting for deer management on their private property, directly addressing the cause of deer damage: too many deer.
Application Drought for McLean CBC: No Inquiries
Zoning and land use attorney discusses project challenges
Developers may be working quietly on plans or assembling parcels for future development in downtown McLean.
More Than Meets the Eye
McLean Community Center’s Fall Community Parking Lot Sale
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the McLean Community Center held its much-anticipated Fall Community Parking Lot Sale.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Mourn Loudoun County Firefighter Killed in Explosion
NIOSH, Federal Investigation Underway
Firefighter
Rainbows Everywhere in Reston
The first ever Reston Pride celebrates the vibrant local LGBTQ community.
Democrats May Call Firehouse Primary for 86th District Seat
Four contenders lineup ready to vie for the possible vacancy.
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Fairfax County Supervisors Approve Budget Plan, Fairfax RISE
Highlights of May 12 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Some of the first words Chairman Jeffrey C. McKay Fairfax County Board of Supervisors said at the May 12 Board of Supervisors meeting were for county families; in particular, those who lost loved ones or had family members hospitalized with the coronavirus. "If we could keep them and their entire families in our thoughts and prayers," McKay said. "As a reminder, our County flag continues to fly at half-staff, throughout the County at our facilities, in honor of the residents who sadly died as a result of COVID-19 and in recognition of our many essential workers who are responding to the pandemic," he said.
McLean Activist and County Leader Dies
Lilla Richards served as County Supervisor, 1988-91.
Long-term McLean resident and two-term Dranesville District Supervisor (1988-91) Lilla McCutchen Richards, 81, died on Sept. 22 of congestive heart failure at The Jefferson, a retirement community in Arlington.
Reston Celebrates ‘Best Night Out’
Best of Reston Awards presented at 2019 Cornerstones of our Community gala.
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New Fire Station Opens in Herndon
Station built on historic site, 680 Spring Street, Town of Herndon.
Military Appreciation Mondays Are Back
First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.
First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.
District Members, Board of Supervisors
Braddock, Franconia, Mount Vernon, Providence & Springfield Districts
The Nov. 7 election includes the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. Nine members are elected by voters in local districts to serve four-year terms. Twenty-one district candidates are in the race, with seven incumbents.
Looking Back and Ahead in Great Falls
Great Falls Citizens Association releases special report on land use issues.
Look back
Capacity Challenge at McLean ES Forces Boundary Changes
Staff recommends Scenario B to school board.
Fairfax County Public School staff has recommended to the school board Scenario B for the boundary adjustment to provide capacity relief to Kent Gardens Elementary School in McLean.