Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day 2016
Observe a moment of silence.
On Memorial Day, we remember all of those who have died in military service, more than 400,000 in World War II, more than 30,000 in Korea, more than 50,000 in Vietnam.
Burke: Robinson Boys' Lax Earns State Tournament Berth
Rams pull away from Yorktown in second quarter.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team beat Yorktown in the region quarterfinals.
Burke: Robinson Girls’ Lax Comes Back to Beat Langley
Rams earn state playoff berth, advance to region semifinals.
The Robinson girls' lacrosse team earned a state berth.
Commentary: Mosquitos, Zika and a Healthy Summer
Zika virus spreads through the bite of infected Aedes mosquito, a type present in Virginia in summer.
As warm weather returns and the last days of school draw near, I’m sure that, like me, you’re looking forward to spending a lot of time outdoors this summer.
Fairfax County: 15th Day Prom held for students with disabilities
Students’ bodies bounced, swayed and spun on the dance floor while the Black-Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” blared from towering speakers. In another room, glamorous girls and boutonniered boys waited in line to pose for a professional photographer. It was a prom.
Week in Fairfax
Weekly happenings in Fairfax
Fairfax Home Sales: April, 2016
In April, 2016, 86 Fairfax homes sold between $1,248,000-$156,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: April, 2016
Fashion in Motion Fashion Show in Fairfax
Fairfax Academy students showcase a year's worth of work at the Sherwood Center in Fairfax.
Fairfax: ‘Honoring the Lives of Fallen Officers’
Chief Pardiny bicycles in Police Unity Tour.
Each May, law enforcement officers from around the country participate in the Police Unity Tour (PUT) bike ride in honor of their colleagues, nationwide, who’ve died in the line of duty.
Fairfax: Earth Day Artists Shine
The annual Earth Day Art Show was held April 27 in the City Hall atrium.
Fairfax: Cappie Nominations are Announced
Fairfax High gets 18 and Paul VI, 4.
The 2915-2016 Cappie nominations for high school theater were released Monday, with Fairfax High receiving 18 nods and Paul VI High, 4.
Transportation Authority to Hold Hearing, Public Meetings
On June 9, the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) will hold a Public Hearing on its Draft FY2017 Program.
Fairfax County: Female Firefighters Share Experiences
Offering to bring balance into gender issue.
For five-year veteran firefighter-paramedic Alisha Reakoff, her “gender has been a non-issue” in her experience with the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department.
Fairfax County School Board members respond to Obama transgender bathroom guidance
When a student in Fairfax County Public Schools identifies as transgender and they bring it to the attention of their school staff, the school brings in the student’s parents and together they work out a tailored bathroom plan: where to use single-stall facilities on campus that will make the student feel most comfortable.
Robinson-Langley Postseason Matchup Arrives Earlier Than Expected
Undefeated Rams host one-loss Saxons tonight in 6A North quarterfinals.
The Robinson girls' lacrosse team will host Langley at 5:30 p.m. tonight.
Robinson Boys' Lax to Host Yorktown with State Berth at Stake
Rams star Daniel still bothered by 2015 home loss to Patriots.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team will host Yorktown at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the 6A North region quarterfinals.
Mentoring Guides Foster Care Alum
“If God doesn’t have a plan for you, have a plan for yourself.”
When foster children age out, that's when they need the most support. For Travis Parnell, he found a mentor in Keith Foxx, and he's hoping to pay it forward.
Language Immersion for Young Children
Experts tout the benefits of an early start
When Martha Davis’ daughter Alice was ready for kindergarten, she decided to enroll her in a Spanish language immersion program.
Commentary: No Easy Answers to School Funding Challenge
After months of hard work and consideration of public feedback, the Board of Supervisors adopted its budget for 2017 late last month.
Commentary: Who is my neighbor?
You might be amazed to learn who around you was once homeless. It could be the person cleaning your teeth at the dentists’ office. Or the barista making your skinny latte.