Stories for October 2017

A Celebration of Bahá’ís of Fairfax

About 200 members fete the 200th anniversary of the birth of Bahá’u’lláh.

‘They Make You Feel Like You’re a Person’

Lamb Center guests share their stories.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Northam, a Steady Hand for Governor

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Don’t Give Your Power Away: Vote

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Should All Kneel

Commentary: Poll Favors Housing

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Editorial: Don’t Stay Home

Your vote counts this round; nation is watching.

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Helping Poor, Homeless For a Quarter Century

The Lamb Center celebrates 25th anniversary.

Looking for the Key to Happiness in Pippin'

Woodson High presents the musical, ‘Pippin.’

The Few. The Proud.

Fairfax woman takes top spot in 42nd Marine Corps Marathon.

Marine Corps Marathon

Making a Difference for Local Families

Complete the Circle FOODRaiser is Oct. 29.

Fun at Fairfax Fall Festival

The 41st annual Fairfax Fall Festival was Saturday, Oct. 14.

Fairfax City Schools Receive VML Award

Fire Prevention Week Teaches Safety Tips in Fair Oaks

Annual open house offers fun for all ages.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Budget Based on Values

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

After Second Trial, Bonds Not Guilty

Teen was charged with murder at Cabell’s Mill.

Getting to Know Their Firefighters at Fair Oaks Fire Station Open House

With the theme, “Every second counts; plan two ways out,” fire stations across Fairfax County held open houses on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Fall for the Book Offers a Writer for Every Genre

More than 150 authors talk books with readers of all ages

Book sale

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts

Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.

Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.

Area Authors Tour Fall Literary Conferences

Scary plots are ripe for Halloween reading.

Authors

Virginia Chamber Orchestra Opens 47th Season

Performing “Royal Tributes” at Northern Virginia Community College.

Orchestra

It’s Fairfax Fall Festival Time

41st annual celebration is this Saturday.

Fall Festival

‘I Think It’s Way Over-Developed’

City still has concerns over Paul VI site’s proposed density.

Council Discusses Paul VI Site

Support Cancer Patients by Giving Blood With the Red Cross

Red Cross Blood

Fiery Tango Music and Dance

‘Tango Buenos Aires: The Spirit of Argentina’ at the Center for the Arts.

Tango at the theater

Epic Story About Combating Racism

Co-produced by Hub Theatre and Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia.

Secrets of the Universe

She Rocks the World Summit Oct. 7 in Fairfax

Girls Summit in Fairfax

Home-grown ‘Fall for the Book’ Festival Returns

Book Sale

‘Embodiment of a Good Samaritan’

Fairfax City honors lifesaving firefighter.

Carnival, Crafts, Music, Food and Fun

Fairfax Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 14.

Fairfax Festival

Former Addict Shares His Story

Chris Herren, former NBA player and addict, speaks to parents and children in county schools.

Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through October

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Steps to Limit Unsustainable Pension Liabilities

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.