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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent to Depart at End of Next School Year
Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent of Fairfax County Public Schools, announced on a YouTube video released Thursday, July 15, 2021, that he is leaving FCPS at the end of the next year, consistent with his FCSB contract.
Herndon No Longer Torn Between Its Past and Future
Town Council approves its final step toward inking Downtown Redevelopment.
A part of the Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Series.
Global to Local: Coronavirus Defines Us
Week Two 03/15-03/21– feeding children is priority for FCPS.
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Herndon Native Produces Feature Length Film
Screening Premiere held; Brian Rose makes film on a near zero dollar budget.
Herndon native produces film
Rotary Club of Great Falls Windfall Giving: $1,000 X 2 in Gift Cards to Cornerstones
Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids
Support for Embry Rucker Shelter & Cards for Kids
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.
Brightview Explores Plan for Leesburg Pike Facility in Vienna
Senior Living reps hold two community engagement meetings with Vienna, Great Falls neighbors
Brightview Senior Living has resumed community engagement for its proposed Continuing Care Facility project at 9439 Leesburg Pike [Route 7], Vienna.
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
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.
Casino Bill SB 675 Carries Over in 13 to 2 Vote
VA Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee ends consideration of a Tysons casino for this session; likely to be back in 2025
Casino bill