Stories for November 2017

Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake Park

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Being Grateful Every Day

Cappies Review: Unforgettable Moments: Paul VI Catholic High School production of “Anastasia.”

More Than a Place to Shop: Judy Ryan of Fairfax

Store closing after more than 35 years.

The Providence Players to perform “The Phantom Tollbooth.”

‘The Nutcracker’ at GMU Center for the Arts

Creative partnership of Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax Ballet.

GMU Nutcracker

Putting People in the Holiday Spirit

Encore presents “Christmas at Quigley’s.”

Santa, Motors, and Gifts for Kids in Hospitals

Commentary: Honoring Patients’ Wishes

Editorial: Careful What To Wish For

Could changes in General Assembly mean some legislative requests from Northern Virginia might not be dead on arrival?

Giving Homeless a Warm Place to Sleep in Fairfax County

FACETS partners with 50 local faith communities in hypothermia program.

Gift Guide: Holiday Gift Ideas from Burke and Fairfax Merchants

CFTC Presents Two, Classic Holiday Plays in the City of Fairfax

Will perform ‘The Little Match Girl’ and ‘The Velveteen Rabbit.’

VDOT Officials Plead Guilty to $10.3 Million Bribe Scheme

Help CYA Deliver Holiday Cheer to Children with Cancer

Childhood Cancer Volunteers

Walking and Working Against Hunger

About 300 participants of the Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk help fundraising goal of $45,000.

CROP Walk

Fairfax High presents ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.’

Fairfax High presents “The Musical Comedy

Ring in the Holidays with ‘Peekaboo! A Nativity Play’

Fairfax’s Hub Theatre brings cheerful musical vision for Christmas season.

Play in Fairfax

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time to Think of Spending Priorities

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Caring for Each Other

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Focus on Community Policing, Positive Outreach

Editorial: Shop Locally, Give Locally

Every day is for shopping small and shopping locally.

Could Empty Office Buildings Be Transformed?

The equivalent of 308 football fields of office space are vacant in Fairfax County.

‘A Disaster for Northern Virginia’

Connolly holds roundtable on congressional tax plan.

Thanksgiving Church Service from Christian Science Church

‘Vision, Passion and Selfless Dedication’ in the City of Fairfax

Pajardo honored as 2017 Education Leader of the Year.

Holiday Calendar 2017, Fairfax County

Holiday Calendar 2017

‘It Just Makes Me Feel Good’ Veterans Day

OLLI honors veterans with annual celebration.

Fairfax veterans

Opera in the California Gold Rush Days

Virginia Opera’s “The Girl of the Golden West” at the Center for the Arts

Opera on Old West

Supervisors Expand Options for NVTC Site

Land around the now-closed training center to get plan amendment ahead of sale to Erickson Living.

Land use in Braddock

Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

Commentary: Help Children Awaiting Adoption

Planning Changes to Fairfax County Planning Commission

Twelve-member commission endures multiple changes through grief, triumphs, retirement and more during 2017.

Teaming Up To Benefit Toys For Tots

SALT Holds Annual Advocacy Conference

Social justice advocates told: ‘Go and do good’

Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities

Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.

Called to be Leaven in the World

Interview with Catholic bishop about Church’s role in Northern Virginia.

Magic, Wonder and Adventure at W. T. Woodson's Stage: Woodson's production of “Pippin.”

Cappies Review

100th Anniversary of the Night of Terror

Historian Lynne Garvey-Hodge talks about events that led to women's right to vote.

Patriot Profile: GMU a familiar home for Darrell Green.

Suspenseful Story with Mystery and Intrigue: Paul VI High presents the play, “Anastasia.”

‘Practicing Hard Will Take You Places’

Fairfax High student Sara Young in Army All-American Band.

Building Fire in Old Town Fairfax

Causes an estimated $75,000 damage to Exotica Florist.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Money Talks, on Guns Too

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not in God’s Name

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Polluter Profits vs. Public Health

Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave

Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.

Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Voting ‘Yes’ on School Bond

Editorial: Be Part of Children’s Issue 2017

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter

Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.

Local Designers Help Light Up the Season

Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.

Updating the Kitchen

New space includes a suite of stainless steel appliances.

Editorial: Turn Out To Vote

Race at the top of the ticket likely to be very close; your vote counts.

Adding an In-law Suite

Home expanded to make room for three generations.

Renting Out Homes Through the Net in Fairfax County

Proposed zoning rules would allow residents to operate short-term lodging as an accessory use of a home.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Refuse to Enroll

Halloween Hullabaloo in Fairfax

Raising Hunger Awareness; Feeding Local Families

Complete the Circle FOODRaiser is huge success.

Robinson Hall of Fame Names Class of 2017

Robinson Hall of Fame

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: To End Epidemic of Violence

Commentary: We Cannot Be Silent

‘She Valued Passion and Commitment’

Saying farewell to Armistice Turtora.

Commentary: Churches Get Ready for Company

Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

Words Not Enough

Advocates demand local change on immigrant interactions.

Creating Balance During the Holidays

Advanced planning is one of the keys to seasonal harmony.

Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers

Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.

Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.

On the Ballot

A look at statewide candidates and where they get their money.

Voters across Virginia will be headed to the polls Tuesday Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot.

Nonprofit Dental Clinic Fills a Need

Serving more than 2,500 low-income patients a year.

Wildcats Defeat Chargers

Football in Centreville

Supporting Anti-Slavery Effort

Virginia Tire & Auto donates portion of proceeds from oil changes.

International Justice Mission