Fairfax County Braces for Epic Winter Storm Jonas
Chairman Bulova says VDOT was unprepared for Wednesday night, encourages residents to stay off roads during storm.
With Winter Storm Jonas looming and expected to begin Friday afternoon, a much milder dusting of snow the previous Wednesday night caught commuters and transportation workers off-guard. Treacherous, slick roads resulted in numerous accidents and forcing drivers into gridlock around Fairfax County.
Lorton Brewer’s Wife Dies from Cancer
One week after a special ale was brewed to support her medical and other related costs, Kerri Rose of Alexandria died from cancer.
Fairfax Station-based Marian Homes begins work on group home Fairfax for people with disabilities
2016: Another year, another demolition and another home being renovated to meet the needs of five individuals with disabilities. On an overcast Friday, Jan. 15, Knights of Columbus volunteers assisting the Fairfax Station-based nonprofit organization Marian Homes stripped carpet and hammered and knocked down walls in a single-family home on Wilson Street in Fairfax City.
Brain Injury Services in Springfield gets survivors back into the community
In one moment, Kim Daily’s life changed forever. It was September 2011 and the Centreville resident was in a car accident where she hit her head. Afterwards she experienced some numbness and pain in her neck.
Weekend Events in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton and Springfield
Winter is coming. Call venues ahead of time for schedule changes.
Call venues ahead of time for schedule changes. Stay warm this weekend!
Fairfax Home Sales: December, 2015
In December, 2015, 76 Fairfax homes sold between $880,000-$175,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: December, 2015
Week in Fairfax
Weekly happenings in Fairfax.
Fairfax: JCC of Northern Virginia Dance Troupe Wins First Place
On Jan. 9-10, the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia’s j.dance performance troupe, The Rockdaniot, received first place in the Mini category for their ballet and contemporary routines at JUMP Dance Convention in Washington, D.C.
Fairfax: Helping Women, Children in Shelters
Girls Inspired and Ready to Lead (GIRL) in empowering women in society.
Cheyenne Morrison, a 15-year-old resident of Fairfax was among a group of 30 girls gathered in a conference room at Fairfax City Hall on Monday morning, Jan. 18.
Fairfax: Improving a Major City Intersection
Work begins on the Kamp Washington project.
The City of Fairfax is making major improvements to the Kamp Washington intersection (Routes 236/Main Street, Route 29/Lee Highway and Route 50/Fairfax Boulevard) and its surroundings.
Fairfax City Council Considers Future of Green Acres
Leaders also search for community center sites.
The Fairfax City Council is trying to figure out what to do with the Green Acres Center on Sideburn Road.
Lanier Student Sings at King Festival
Lanier Middle School's Charles Wolfer.
Silverthorne is New NVTA Vice Chairman
City of Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne was just named vice chairman of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority.
Letter: Coyotes, A Welcome Part of County’s Natural Ecosystem
To the Editor
Thank you for the article “Coyotes on the Rise in Fairfax County” (Connection, January 14-20, 2016).
Area Roundups
Area happenings in your neck of the woods.
‘Uplifting and Impressive’ Concert
On. Jan. 12, after school, band students from Cardinal Forest Elementary School, Hunt Valley Elementary School, Keene Mill Elementary School, Orange Hunt Elementary School, Rolling Valley Elementary School, West Springfield Elementary School, Irving Middle School, and West Springfield High School met in the West Springfield High School auditorium to rehearse together, eat dinner together and perform.
Fairfax: Woodson’s Ayoub Reaches 1,000 Career Points
Senior is committed to St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Woodson senior Matt Ayoub reached 1,000 points for his career on Tuesday.
Alexandria: T.C. Williams Overcomes Double-Digit Deficit to Beat Woodson
Senior Robinson comes through at free-throw line.
The T.C. Williams boys' basketball team defeated Woodson 79-76 in overtime on Tuesday.
Victor Not Victim
Leading by example.
A tall, striking figure in red, Nyrisha Beckman stands in front of a room of recent Fairfax County high school graduates; not as a cautionary tale, but rather a true inspiration.
Commentary: Transportation Improvements Will Bolster Economy
Northern Virginia Business Transportation Coalition 2016 policy statement.
We, the undersigned Northern Virginia organizations representing the vast majority of businesses and employees of Northern Virginia’s private sector and nonprofit workforce, believe that a strong, efficient regional transportation network is essential to our region’s future economic competitiveness, security, and quality of life. W