Becoming Mr. Zero
The New School Theater presents ‘The Adding Machine.’
s technology advances, great leaps forward are made. But for every great leap forward, there are consequences.
Letter: Supervising ‘Little Things’
Letter to the Editor
As I struggled through traffic, yet again, I was pressed to keep my sanity as I sat thinking about all the productive things I could be doing if I could just get home!
Letter: Recognizing 'Young Heroes'
Letter to the Editor
Inarguably, enlisting in the military is one of the most honorable things one can do after graduating high school. While most are planning vacations to the beach or buying decorations for their dorm rooms, the select few who have enlisted are at basic combat training.
‘Proof’ of Success for Local Actress
Alex Keiper, Fairfax native, stars in professional production of Tony-winning "Proof."
Making it in the competitive world of professional theater is no easy feat. Many have dreams but a precious few have the spotlight shine on them.
Academy of General Dentistry Honors Fairfax Dentist
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists, has announced that Gordon Rye, DDS, MAGD, of Fairfax has earned the 2012 Lifelong Learning & Service Recognition (LLSR) for his commitment to lifelong learning, volunteering his services to communities in need, mentoring associates and new dentists, and participating in organized dentistry.
Fairfax Connection Carriers Honored
Among the Connection's many excellent carriers, the two young people are honored for their service, reliability and dedication as 2011 Fairfax Connection Carriers of the Year.
Walter Alcorn Selected as Citizen of the Year
Planning Commissioner Walter Alcorn will be honored as the 2011 Citizen of the Year at the annual awards banquet of the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations ("Federation") and SAIC on Sunday, March 25 at the Tysons Corner Crowne Plaza Hotel.
Bone Marrow Donor Drive for 13-year-old Leukemia Survivor
Shynia Milligan's family is coordinating the bone marrow drive at Almas Temple, on K Street in Washington, D.C.
Thirteen-year-old Shynia Milligan was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in the summer of 2010. AML is a life-threatening blood cancer.
Local Mom Bloggers Converge to Network, Raise Money
Blogging community steps up to support new moms.
On the night of Feb. 21, local moms tweeted, linked, and blogged in real time from NOVALive, a networking and charity event held at Fairfax Corner’s upscale consignment boutique, Chic Envy.
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For the Love of Chocolate
For all things chocolate, plan to attend the Chocolate Lovers Festival, a two-day event that takes place each year in Old Town Fairfax. This year’s event is Saturday, March 3 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, March 4, from 12-4 p.m.
Column: “Battling Cancer”
I suppose, as a cancer patient, there’s a presumption/understanding that not giving into cancer and its potential ravages is an ongoing battle – to the death, if you will. And I imagine, on many levels, some truer than others, it is. War is indeed waged – so to speak, in hopes of defeating this horrible disease (enemy).
Kaine Touts ‘Talent Economy’ at Fairfax Company
In bid for U.S. Senate seat, Kaine holds economic roundtables.
During a campaign stop at a Fairfax workforce development company on Thursday, former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine (D) emphasized the need to foster a "talent economy" that will reboot America’s drive to the top of the economic ladder.
The Bus Was Stuffed
Local food pantries receive record donations from 2nd annual Stuff the Bus campaign.
Fairfax County’s second annual Stuff the Bus campaign roared to the finish line last week, collecting more than 25,604 pounds of food and $3,483 – a 26 percent increase in food, and a 236 percent increase in cash over 2011 totals.
DeMarco Launches Bid for Fairfax City Council Seat
More than 70 people turned out to help Michael DeMarco launch his bid for the Fairfax City Council during an open house at his Mosby Woods home.
McLean, Fairfax Boys Play Game for the Ages
Rogo-led Highlanders, in double overtime, win Liberty championship.
High school championship games do not get much more dramatic or better than the one played last Friday night at South Lakes High School in Reston between the McLean Highlanders and Fairfax Rebels.
Voters to Have Final Say on Eminent Domain Amendment
Opinions are divided as to what kind of influence the amendment could have if passed.
This fall, voters across Virginia will be confronted with a hotly debated amendment to the Virginia Constitution that seeks to limit the ability of local governments to use the power of eminent domain.
Race to Celebrate Healthy Teen and Young Adult Dating
Teen and young adult dating relationships, whether they are healthy or unhealthy, "sets the pattern for life," one teen told Karen Bontrager, founder and organizer of the second annual No Fear in Love Race at George Mason University.
Letter: Voter ID Protects Election Integrity
Letter to the Editor
There’s an old Chicago saying, "Vote Early and vote often." Most of us laugh it off as a comment of a bygone era when city bosses manipulated the democratic process to ensure their favored candidate won.