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County Supervisors OK ‘Worthy Project in Bad Location’
Affordable, senior housing to be built near busy Dulles runway.
Airplane route
Fairfax City Is Holding Art Contest
Art Contest
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Fairfax City Receives Willard-Sherwood Update
Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.
Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.
Fujisan Offers Creative, Fresh Japanese Dishes
It’s open in the Shops at Fairfax shopping center.
Food
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East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group
New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.
Medical Group
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High School Students Learn about Job Possibilities
Career fair at Chantilly High is huge success.
Jobs
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Fairfax Man Charged in Fatal Car Crash
Police say he was drunk and driving 110 mph.
Police say he was drunk and driving 110 mph.
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Rob Stalzer Retires as Fairfax City Manager
Reflects on his career in public service and gives thanks.
City Manager Retires
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Laszlo Palko Hired as Fairfax City Manager
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
Fairfax City’s Proposed FY 25 Budget Unveiled
Recommends a 1-cent, residential real-estate tax hike
Fairfax City Budget
Senior Living: Helping Seniors Age Safely and Successfully
Home for Life 2024 Expo is slated for April 12.
Senior living
Fulfilling a Long-Ago Promise ‘Unevenly Applied’
Fairfax City’s VMBDA helps minority businesses succeed.
Minority Busin
Learn about Fairfax County Police Department
Learn about Fairfax County Police Department
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Trident Systems Expanding its Chantilly Operation
It will invest $3.7 million to produce space electronic systems.
Trident Systems
NOVA PRIME Physical Therapy Opens in Chantilly
Filling a gap in women’s health care here.
Healthcare
City of Fairfax Mourns its Former Mayor
John Mason: ‘Gifted leader’ and champion of the arts.
Mayor dies
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Mason Is Praised for Regional Leadership
Friends, colleagues recall his governance and consensus-building.
Besides all he did for the City of Fairfax, former Mayor John Mason also played an important part in the county and region.
Mountain View High Holds Winter Graduation
Principal Catherine Stone gives advice to the students.
Grads running wild
Data Center Tax Revenue Versus Quality of Life
Residents decry pollution, constant hum, human and environmental costs.
Data Center push back
Supervisors Approve Massive Chantilly Data Center
They say strong proffers, high standards will improve it.
Data Center
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Officer of the Quarter: PFC Jackson Russell
PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for October, November and December 2023. He was honored at the Jan. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC).
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Learning about Police Animal Protection Unit
Officers deal with everything from dogs to bats to snakes.
The Fairfax County Police Department’s Animal Protection Unit has some 30 officers, and Sgt. D.L. Cook, a field supervisor with that unit, recently spoke about its responsibilities.
Cupcakes and Candies and Cookies, Oh, My!
Fairfax City Chocolate Lovers Festival is Feb. 2-4.
Chocolate
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Modern, All-Female Play Full of Laughter and Joy
City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents the comedy, ‘POTUS.’
Theater
Supervisors to Decide on Chantilly Data Center
Public hearing is set for next Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Penzance wants to build a 402,000-square-foot data center off Route 50, Stonecroft Boulevard and Auto Park Circle in Chantilly.
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Three Fairfax City Nonprofits Receive Grants
They each help others and stimulate the local economy.
Grants
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Warm Welcome for Lucy Loves in Fairfax City
A fun place for handmade items, vintage clothes, original art.
Lucy Loves
QUI Korean BBQ Makes a Big Splash in Fairfax
Customers love the delicious food and cool ambience.
Restaurant opens
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Robertson Indicted for Murder of Fairfax Man
Judge hears recording of his confession during hearing.
Murder
Heartfelt Chanukah Celebration in Fairfax City
Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.
Menorah lighting, speeches, children’s activities and festive food.
Fairfax News Briefs
News Briefs
Don’t Leave Keys, Valuables in Your Car
Auto Crimes detective discusses vehicle thefts.
With auto crimes a continual problem in Fairfax County, Police Chief Kevin Davis established the Auto Crimes Enforcement (ACE) unit in March 2022. And in its first year, its officers charged more than 175 people with felonies and seized 20 guns.
Detectives Investigating Fatal Car Crash in Centreville
An early morning car crash last week in Centreville killed a 30-year-old man and sent another to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
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See The Nutcracker with Live Orchestra
Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax Ballet present Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Dec. 16 & 17 at 4 p.m. at GMU Center for the Arts.
Nutcracker
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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend
Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.
More than 20 musicians will perform Friday night, 5 p.m. start; Saturday, noon and 5 p.m. starts; and Sunday, noon start.
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Former Centreville High Teacher Writes Children’s Book
Partial proceeds will aid Maui wildfire relief.
Falling snow can be a magical thing – beautiful, exciting and ethereal – especially to a child. But for 5-year-old Kiki, who lives in Hawaii, it’s only a dream.
Residents, Scouts Fill WFCM’S Food Pantry
On Saturday, Nov. 4, Boy Scouts in the Sully District collected 50,416 pounds of food for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry in Chantilly.
Smith Reelected as Sully Supervisor
In last week’s election for Sully District supervisor, Democratic incumbent Kathy Smith beat Republican challenger Keith Elliott.
Joyful Ribbon Cutting on a Cold, Brisk Day
Route 28 widening in Centreville is nearly done.
Area motorists may now rejoice because the road has been widened from four to six lanes between the bridge over Bull Run (south of Compton Road), at the Prince William County line, and the Route 29 Interchange in Centreville.
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Britepaths Seeks Donations for Families in Need
Help put food on their tables during the holidays.
Food donations
Veterans Day Is Celebrated in Fairfax City
Sharing patriotic pride and serious messages.
Veterans Day