Fairfax: 'ARTS by George!' Gala Features Broadway Superstar Bernadette Peters
“There is nothing like it anywhere else in the region,” said Rick Davis, dean, George Mason University, College of Visual and Performing Arts describing the upcoming ARTS by George! Gala evening.
Fairfax: Enjoying Music, Relaxation and Fun
Customers create like crazy at Paint Your Own Pottery.
Sporting the slogan, “Create Like Crazy,” Paint Your Own Pottery is proving to be popular with both individuals and groups as a destination for fun. And it’s right in downtown Fairfax.
Fairfax: ‘Privileged to Join the Lanier Family’
Lenart takes reins at middle school.
Erin Lenart, Lanier Middle School’s new principal, always pictured herself as an educator. Raised in Tennessee, her first dream was to become a teacher.
‘Remodeled Home Tour’
A 3,700-square-foot, four-bedroom center hall Colonial renovated in phases over nearly two decades will be featured in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling.
Thinking of Downsizing?
Free seminar will focus on moving to a smaller place without sacrificing style.
Homeowners considering a move from a large home to a smaller dwelling will have an opportunity to receive expert advice on their transition later this month.
Editorial: Focusing on Suicide Prevention
Help is a phone call away.
This week is Suicide Prevention Week. Preventing suicide means paying attention to mental health and treating depression, and there is no better time to focus on that than the first week of school.
Muskett Leads West Springfield to Season-Opening Win Over Robinson
Junior quarterback throws four touchdown passes, rushes for one.
West Springfield defeated Robinson 35-28 on Friday.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Sept. 4-13
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Inexperienced Fairfax Looks to Maintain Postseason Success
Defending region champ has won six straight conference titles.
The Fairfax field hockey team has won six consecutive Conference 6/Liberty District titles.
Burke: Robinson Finds Early Success Despite Inexperienced Defense
Rams go 2-1-1 during Lake Braddock tournament.
The Robinson field hockey team went 2-1-1 during the Blast ALS tournament.
Workplace Fitness
Employer-based health and wellness programs are good for business.
It’s Wednesday afternoon and a cohort of George Mason University staff, students and faculty hit the pavement. Clad in attire ranging from running shorts and brightly colored sneakers to neutral walking shoes and business suits, the group takes part in “Who’s Walking Wednesdays,” part of an initiative to get moving for health and wellness.
Suffragist Memorial in Lorton Will be a ‘Site of Conscience’
Film brings to light torture, abuse suffragists suffered at Occoquan Workhouse.
The Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association held a viewing of the 2004 film “Iron Jawed Angels” directed by Katja von Garnier on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Gunston Hall in Lorton. The 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote was ratified on this day 95 years ago in 1920. The date is designated as Women’s Equality Day.
Fairfax: 'Fall for the Book Festival' Returns Sept. 27-Oct. 3.
Book-lovers rejoice; the local treasure “Fall for the Book” is arriving for a week-long stay. This year’s celebration will feature over 150 authors representing a wide-gamut of genres.
Lorton: Capital Area Food Bank Hosts Inaugural Northern Virginia Hunger Action Expo
The numbers tell the story. Over 217,000 people across Northern Virginia are at risk of hunger, including 62,000 children under the age of 18, according to the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB).
Editorial: How to Vote; It Matters
Voting begins in two weeks, Sept. 18.
Election Day is Nov. 3, and on that day, virtually every state and local office is on the ballot. In-person absentee voting begins Sept. 18, barely two weeks from now.
Fairfax County: Historic Sites - Resident Curators?
In exchange for rehabilitating the property, the curator gains use of the property and pays no rent.
The Virginia General Assembly enacted legislation in January 2011 to ensure that local jurisdictions establish a Resident Curator Project.
Fairfax County: Meet the Candidates for County Board
All politics is local, in Fairfax County, too: Who runs for Board of Supervisors in November?
You may be surprised – or dismayed – to learn that the 10 men and women who occupy Fairfax County Board of Supervisors wield enormous power and influence over your everyday lives.
The Best of Braddock District
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) recommends places to see in his district.
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) recommends places to see in his district.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Fairfax Home Sales: July, 2015
In July, 2015, 128 Fairfax homes sold between $1,250,000-$165,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: July, 2015