Headed to the Beach This Weekend? Find Alternate Route to I-95 South
VDOT shuts down I-95 South for bridge work at Dumfries Road; detours to Route 1.
Motorists heading to Virginia Beach this weekend—or any southern destination on I-95—often take the beltway in the middle of the night to avoid traffic delays and other traffic headaches.
Giving a Local Voice to the Civil Rights Act
Congressman Gerry Connolly embarks on yearlong history project to mark 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act; seeks personal stories and testimonials.
Next year, the nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act. Last week, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) announced he is embarking on a yearlong living history project to gather testimonials and stories from local residents about the civil rights movement and preserve them for posterity.
Protect Children, Animals in Hot Summer Weather
In light of recent incidents around the region, Fairfax County is reminding people of dangers involving children and hot cars. The combination of summer heat and humidity can mean life-threatening conditions for children left in vehicles or other unsuitable environments, even for short time periods.
Ideas For Summer Outdoor Entertaining
Local tastemakers offer design and decorating ideas for alfresco soirees
Summer is a time when many enjoy outdoor gatherings with friends and family. From soirees in small courtyard spaces to poolside barbeques for a crowd, warm weather is often synonymous with alfresco entertaining.
Petersen to Governor: Explain, Deny, Return or Resign
Petersen first Virginia legislator to suggest McDonnell resign over alleged wrongdoing in accepting gifts from prominent donor.
The tipping point for state Sen. J. Chap Petersen (D-34) was the $6,500 Rolex watch.
Terry McAulife Launches Healthcare Platform at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Affordable Care Act is a key point of distinction between candidates for governor.
Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe found himself in the emergency room this week, but it wasn't because of a medical crisis.
Hybrid Outrage at the Department of Motor Vehicles
Two legislators vow to introduce effort to repeal new tax on hybrid vehicles.
Suzanne Cleary has owned a hybrid vehicle since 2006, making her an early adopter and a proselytizer to her friends and neighbors.
Week in Springfield
Express Bus to Tysons
The Fairfax County Department of Transportation Fairfax Connector has launched its new Express Connector bus service from Springfied to Tysons.
Local Doctor Helps Ugandan People
Fairfax Station resident Dr. DeeAnn Stroop will travel to Uganda on July 8, in what has become an annual trip to provide help to the people there.
Working in conjunction with the Hope 4 Kids International organization (H4KI), Fairfax Station resident Dr. DeeAnn Stroop has traveled to Uganda for the past three years, providing medical and other assistance to the people. “We provide medical assistance, dedicate clean water wells, feed and clothe children, and work with widows in a program that helps them to run a business so they can feed their family,” said Stroop.
Lieske Named New Director of Main Street Child Development Center
The Board of Directors of the Main Street Child Development Center, a nonprofit early learning center located in the City of Fairfax near George Mason University, has named Carol Lieske to the position of center director. Lieske succeeds Elizabeth Egan, who has served as director since 1999.
Area Roundups
Fairfax County police have charged a Lorton man with abduction, sexual battery and two counts of impersonating a law enforcement officer. He is Kedrick Evans, 48, of 7317 Ardglass Drive.
Children ‘Dig Into Reading’ at Lorton Library
The library launches summer reading program.
The Fairfax County “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program is currently in full swing at Lorton Library, where many children and young adults’ names hang on the wall indicating that they have met their reading log goal and received their coveted coupon book.
FACETS Holds Academic Achievement Party
Some 32 youth honored for getting A’s and B’s on report cards.
FACETS held an Academic Achievement Party last Thursday, June 27, at Old Town Hall in Fairfax City to honor 32 youth who earned A’s and B’s on their report cards and for the 13 students who graduated from high school, 12 of whom are moving on to higher education. After a potluck dinner, Mike Collins from Rep. Gerry Connolly’s office (D-11th) distributed awards and goodie bags.
Children Dig Into Summer Reading
City of Fairfax Regional Library offers programs for children of all ages.
On an unassuming Tuesday three days before the official beginning of Summer, the Fairfax County “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program kicked off June 18 with events countywide and incentives for children and young adults to read and complete a summer reading log in order to receive a coupon book full of offers upon completion.
Play That ‘Lifts Your Soul’
Hub Theater to present “Act a Lady.”
There are tough times in a small Prohibition-era Midwestern town. What is to be done to keep everyone and everything going? Well, in the Hub Theater's next production, “Act a Lady,” the townsfolk come together to explore their lives in rather unexpected ways. Even gender gets exuberantly blurred. And there is even hip accordion music.
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