Stories for May 2017

Stories for May 2017

Stories for May 2017

Wednesday, May 31

Opinion: Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day 2017

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Investing in Equal Access to Education

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Stressful 100 Days

Brief: Fairfax County Public Schools Budget

Police Practices Improve, Citizens Demand More

Board cites progress on Police Practices improvements, but some citizens demand more.

Debate Can Be Civil, Too

Party platforms and civil discourse highlight forum for Lieutenant Governor candidates.

Thursday, May 25

Urban League Honors Community Leaders

Presents $50,000 in scholarships at its 27th Annual Awards Gala

36th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival

Never a Dull Moment at Fairfax High

Fairfax High School’s production of “Guys and Dolls.”

Great Performances Continue at Mason

Center for the Arts announces upcoming season.

Passey Throws Hat in Fairfax City Council Ring

Thespians’ Next Stop: The Kennedy Center

Fairfax, Woodson, Paul VI nominated for Cappies.

Pancakes, Smiles and a Good Cause in Fairfax

Breakfast raises money for Ellie’s Hats.

Comic Sibling Rivalries

Providence Players presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.”

Providence Players presents “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike.”

Fairfax Girl Scout Earns Pin

Teen stress management project is golden ticket to scouting’s top award.

Fairfax Girl Scout Earns Pin

Mantua Elementary Teacher Selected for Summer Scholarship

Mantua Elementary Teacher Selected for Summer Scholarship

Immersive Whirl of Magic, Dancing and Adventure

Robinson Secondary School’s production of “Pippin.”

Cappies review

Fairfax Promotes Bike Safety

Bike to Work Day reminds locals to share the road.

Bike to Work in Fairfax

Shepherd’s Center Fashions Scream Comfort

Fashion show at Sheperd's Center.

Wednesday, May 24

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Heart-Breaking Responses

Fairfax County Launches Innovation Challenge

Challenge brings together several hundred attendees who “might normally not cross paths.”

Monday, May 22

Eating Pancakes in Fairfax Helps Children with Cancer

Fundraiser for Ellie’s Hats is this Saturday, May 20.

Week in Fairfax

Earth Day Art Show in Fairfax

‘Small-Town Feel; Big-City Services’ in Fairfax

Economic Development Director Chris Bruno’s vision.

Lives Turned Upside Down: South County High School's production of “Addams Family”

Cappies Review

Friday, May 19

Fairfax Home Sales: April, 2017

In April, 2017, 102 Fairfax homes sold between $1,315,000-$140,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: April, 2017

Wednesday, May 17

Safety in the Water

Water Safety Month designed to educate public in advance of summer swimming.

What’s Next in Elections?

Sasnett delivers keynote address at the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area annual meeting.

Commentary: FCPS to Propose Increases in Class Sizes

RED Team Comes to the Rescue in Fairfax

Home repair effort was part giving back, part teamwork for a local group.

Home repair by Keller Williams, volunteers and Fairfax County

Monday, May 15

Fairfax Science Club Heads to Nationals

Students beat TJ to bring home the State Championship.

Fairfax City Council Adopts FY ’18 Budget

Real-estate tax rate will decrease slightly.

‘Seeking That Which Unites Us’

Rumi Forum presents three religions’ takes on women in faith and society.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Taking Exception on Medicaid Expansion

Wednesday, May 10

Living it Up — Clifton Homes Tour Enters 45th Year

Home on Cameron Opens in Old Town Alexandria

New store offers assortment of home furnishings.

Expanding Family, Expanding Home

WINN Design + Build honored for remodeling Arlington home.

Walk-In Closet Design Ideas

From chandeliers to luxury seating, the options are plentiful.

Commentary: Troubled History of Voter Disenfranchisement

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unnecessary Alarm

Thursday, May 4

Governor McAuliffe Signs Birth Control Access Bill

Wonderful, Whimsical World — Woodson High's production of “Peter and the Starcatcher.”

Celebrating Beethoven

Fairfax Symphony, Fairfax Choral Society and Music and Arts Chorus at Mason stage.

Fairfax Symphony Orchestra

Band Stand

Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.

Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.

City Council Discusses Sidewalk Improvements

City Council Discusses Sidewalk Improvements

Learning about the Civil War

Civil War Day

Wednesday, May 3

Democratic Governor Candidates Debate in Fairfax

A capacity crowd filled Lanier Middle School for a debate sponsored by Fairfax Democrats and Emerge USA.

Walking and Aware in Fairfax County

Event urges more communication on sexual violence.

Tuesday, May 2

Commentary: Preserving ‘America’s Best Idea’