Gov. McAuliffe Signs Del. Filler-Corn's Legislation Into Law
On Thursday, April 14, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed several bills into law relating to sexual assault.
Lanier Middle Teams Earn Two First Place Awards at Environmental Action Showcase
Students from Lanier Middle School won two first place awards at the fifth annual School Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS) held at George Mason University.
’Godspell’ at Sovereign Grace
Community theatre group presents a musical based upon the gospel according to St. Matthew.
Fairfax community’s newest theatre group, Popes Head Players, presents “Godspell” on April 22-24 and April 28-30.
Letter: Selfishness, Not Altruism, Behind Tax Increases
To the Editor
The Board of Supervisors and School Board should give the approximately 12,000 classroom teachers salary increases, but give no raises to other school and county employees.
Editorial: On the Guilty Plea of Adam Torres
Geer’s death exposed “obfuscation … and a lack of public accountability.”
Adam Torres, charged with murder in the death of Springfield resident John Geer, was the first Fairfax County Police officer in the history of the department to be charged in such a death.
Fairfax County: Torres Pleads Guilty to Involuntary Manslaughter of John Geer
Former Police officer faced murder charges for 2013 shooting
It was over before it began. Neither prosecution nor defense gave opening statements in former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres’ trial for the August 2013 murder of Springfield resident John Geer. Instead on Monday, April 18, Torres pleaded guilty to felony involuntary manslaughter for the August 2013 incident.
Historic Garden Week in Virginia
Elegant homes and gardens in Old Town, Arlington and Falls Church will be open to the public.
Some of the most spectacular gardens will be in bloom and on display during the 83rd annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia.
Modular Homes Come of Age
What's behind the growing popularity of modular homes? Recent research shows that a house comprised of architecturally-specific, pre-constructed modules can be assembled on a homeowner’s lot for 10-15 percent less than of the cost of a comparably-sized “stick-built” house.
Area Roundups
Mary Lipsey, a docent for the American History Museum of the Smithsonian and for the National Archives and former President of the Fairfax County Cemetery Preservation Association, will present the Forum, "Honoring Those Who Served During the Civil War" at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum on Wednesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m.
Fairfax: Chipotle Fundraiser for Lanier FCCLA
Three members of Lanier Middle School’s FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) will soon be heading to a national competition.
Week in Fairfax
Weekly happenings in Fairfax.
Fairfax: Holocaust Survivor Speaks at Woodson High
World War II is the focus of 10th-graders across the board in history and English classes at W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax.
Fairfax: Help End Childhood Hunger in Fairfax
Area residents are invited to join the community effort to end childhood hunger in the City of Fairfax by participating in Fairfax Cares.
Fairfax: Power and Romance
Virginia Opera’s “The Flying Dutchman” coming to the Center for the Arts.
Its rumbling, intense music, shiver-inducing dark forces and ultimate story of redemption by love have enthralled audiences since its premiere nearly 175 years ago. Its title and ghostly matters are immediately recognized.
Fairfax: Delving Inside Two Marriages
CFTC presents ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’
The 1963 Tony Award-winner for Best Play, “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” established Edward Albee as the most important playwright of his generation.
Fairfax: Sixty Years of Service, Memories and Fun
Woman’s Club of Fairfax celebrates diamond anniversary.
It takes effort, care and dedication to reach a 60th anniversary – and that’s exactly what the Woman’s Club of Fairfax has done.
Fairfax: Nominate Residential Properties for Awards
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time for City of Fairfax residents to start thinking about the 2016 Residential Appearance Awards.
Fairfax: Lanier Middle Cleans Up at Environmental Action Showcase
There were more than five hundred students representing schools from Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax County, Falls Church, Loudoun County and Prince William County at the 2016 School Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS), co-hosted by NoVA Outside and George Mason University and making its fifth appearance on GMU’s Fairfax campus, in the Center for the Arts building.
Fairfax Home Sales: March, 2016
In March, 2016, 64 Fairfax homes sold between $1,341,336-$145,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: March, 2016
Mount Vernon Grad, Mclean Resident Opens Tropical Fruit Smoothie Café in Dunn Loring
McLean resident Trung Tang has worked in food service since starting as a busboy for East Wind in Alexandria at age 14. The 1996 Mount Vernon High School graduate made a career out of serving in and managing restaurants.