Animal Shelter’s Black Fur-Day
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is holding its own version of Black Friday, on Nov. 29, called Black Fur-Day. The shelter will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and fees will be waived that day on adoptions of all black and mostly-black dogs and cats. Black and darker-colored animals take longer to be adopted, so this special promotion is to bring them extra attention.
Firehouse Subs Gives Gift
City of Fairfax Fire Station 403 receives forcible entry equipment.
Firehouse Subs on Main Street in Fair City Mall donated fire equipment to the City of Fairfax Fire Station 403 on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Finding Childcare Providers
Fairfax-based Infant Toddler Family Day Care turns 30.
The Infant Toddler Family Day Care Program of Fairfax helps parents find the best possible childcare provider in the area. It currently serves 360 children, and celebrated its 30th Anniversary on Oct. 13, with a dinner at the Fairfax Marriott.
Michael McCarty Elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration
Michael McCarty, director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Fairfax, has been elected to the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration. He was inducted in October at the Academy’s Annual Meeting during the National Recreation and Park Association Congress in Houston.
Jackie Hoffman’s A Chanukah Charol Comes to Fairfax Dec. 7 & 8
The Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia continues its 2013-2014 Performing Arts Series with a visit from Broadway, television star and kvetching comedienne Jackie Hoffman.
Congressman Connolly Named Tech Champion of the Year
Congressman Gerry Connolly was named "Tech Champion of the Year" Thursday night at an awards ceremony featuring leaders from the federal and private sector information technology community.
Small Business Saturday in Fairfax City
The City of Fairfax and the Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce encourage shoppers to support local small businesses this holiday season by shopping at such stores on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30. The city is full of small businesses that offer unique services and products. One such business is Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates on Fairfax Boulevard.
Thrasher-Walker Leads Westfield to Playoff Victory over Robinson
Bulldogs receiver Burns thrives in wildcat role.
Westfield will face Lake Braddock in the 6A North semifinals.
Decline in Sales Tax Threatens Ability of Local Governments to Balance Books
Sequester looms large over revenues across Northern Virginia.
Sales tax revenues are down across Northern Virginia, leading to concerns that balancing the books for the coming fiscal year could be even more of a challenge for budget officials and elected officials in the coming months.
Housing Trends Continue, With Exceptions
Realtors optimistic with increasing prices and low rates, despite uncertainty among buyers and sellers.
In the spring of 2012, one of the greatest fears and biggest question marks for Realtors in Northern Virginia was the potential effects of Sequestration on the market.
Holocaust Survivors Honored at Mason
Jewish Student Association hosts ‘Expressions of the Holocaust: a Dinner Honoring Survivors.’
On Nov. 13, George Mason University’s Jewish student association, Mason Hillel, organized and hosted “Expressions of the Holocaust: a Dinner Honoring Survivors.” The date for the event was chosen with care – just days after the 75th anniversary of the Nov. 9 -10 Kristallnacht – “Night of Broken Glass.”
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Facing the Life Challenges
W.T. Woodson High School’s production of ‘Into the Woods’
“Careful the things you say. Children will listen.” While we all want to tell our children to live happily ever after, such dreams are not always that simple. In W.T. Woodson High School’s production of “Into the Woods,” what started out as an innocent amalgamation of fairy tale characters became a powerful story of resilience, responsibility, and letting go of the people we love.
Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2013
In October 2013, 84 Fairfax homes sold between $1,299,000-$135,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2013
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