Fairfax: Uniting for a Good Cause
Community comes together to pack meals for hungry, local children.
Fairfax: Encouraged to ‘Make the World Smile’
W.T. Woodson High School Class of 2016 celebrates graduation.
Supervisors Endorse Police ‘Re-engineering’
Action items approved include use of force and communications recommendations from Ad Hoc commission.
The possibility of body cameras being worn by Fairfax County Police officers and the release of officers’ names involved with critical use of force incidents dominated discussion during two action items in the Board of Supervisors June 21 meeting.
Commentary: Congress Must Act to Stem Gun Violence Epidemic
Last week, America woke to what has become an all-too-common nightmare. A man driven by hate and armed with assault weapons carried out our nation’s worst mass shooting.
Free Independence Day Cab Rides Offered
Preparing to combat that U.S. holiday when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 41 percent of all U.S. traffic deaths involve drunk drivers, free cab rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington Metropolitan area on Independence Day, July 4.
Fairfax Home Sales: May, 2016
In May, 2016, 99 Fairfax homes sold between $1,384,845-$168,575.
Fairfax Home Sales: May, 2016
Natasha McKenna’s Mother Files $15 Million Wrongful Death Suit
Woman with mental illness died after being tased while in Sheriff’s custody.
Natasha McKenna’s mother is seeking more than $15 million in a wrongful death and gross negligence suit filed against Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and five deputies.
Ten U.S. Air Force Band Conductors Assemble for 75th Anniversary Reunion Concert in Fairfax
The U.S. Air Force Band celebrated its 75th anniversary with a reunion concert on June 11 at the George Mason Center for the Arts.
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Added to Fairfax County Student Handbook
School Board members debate whether students should be held accountable.
Students in Fairfax County Public Schools started the 2015-2016 school year without the words “sexual orientation” or “gender identity” as part of the nondiscrimination guide within their student handbook.
Fairfax City: Van Dyck Park’s field is named in honor of Armistice Turtora.
‘What a Remarkable Record of Service’
Fairfax City: Greenfield Declared Winner in Historic Vote Recount
City Council race is finally decided.
Apartment Fire Kills Beloved Fairfax Resident
Community mourns Bill Patton, 74.
Fairfax Academy’s Annual Awards: A Showcase of Accomplishment
Area residents and alumni of Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts gathered for its annual awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 8, at Fairfax High School.
Parkwood Baptist Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale celebrated their 50th anniversary with a memorial picnic and outdoor service on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
Area Roundups
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Burke: Robinson Girls' Lax Repeats as State Champion
Rams finish undefeated season with victory over Woodson.
The Robinson girls' lacrosse team finished an undefeated season with a state championship.
Burke: Robinson Boys' Lax Wins Third Straight State Championship
Rams beat James River in 6A state final.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team beat James River in the 6A state championship game.