Board Selects Appointees to Election Commission
Bi-partisan group will review election process.
On Tuesday, Dec. 4, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors appointed representatives to the Bi-partisan Election Process Improvement Commission, which was created by the board after long lines were reported across various voting precincts during the most recent election.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Receives Grant to Reach New Audiences
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman announced that the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra is one of 153 not-for-profit organizations nationwide to receive an NEA Challenge America Fast-Track grant.
‘Cold War II’ at South Run
CrossFit Liberation of Lorton hosts Mid-Atlantic region competition.
There’s still another hour to go before sunrise, and it’s a numbing 30 degrees Fahrenheit inside the Field House at South Run Rec Center. And yet, hundreds of competitors continue to stream inside, dragging coolers, gym bags, bedrolls and cases of water—anticipating two full days of pushing themselves to their physical and mental limits.
Police Promote ‘Safe December’
How to get drunk drivers off the roads?
A demonstration showcasing the training of officers in getting drunk drivers off the roads was provided by the Fairfax County police on Friday, Nov. 30, in preparation for their annual campaign, “Safe December.” PFC Bistline kicked off the demonstration with a brief presentation, hitting on key points in training, as well as guidelines in detecting and apprehending drivers under the influence.
Animal Advocates Honor Marsden
State Sen. Marsden awarded “Legislator of the Year” for efforts against fox penning.
State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) received the Legislator of the Year Award from the Humane Society of the United States Tuesday, Dec. 4, for his ongoing efforts against what many call the cruel practice of fox penning in Virginia.
Day Shifts, Night Shifts On the Road to Success
An Indian immigrant’s story: Making it and giving back.
When the chain pharmacy he worked for opened a drive-through pharmacy, it was the final straw for Amit Shah of Fairfax.
Building a Better Life
An Afghan immigrant’s story: From Soviet war to American Dream.
“Personally, I never think anyone is better than me, and I never think I’m better than anyone,” Bob Zahory of Centreville chuckles as he offers up another pomegranate lemonade.
Living Life in ‘The Dream Land’
Jorge Adeler shares his story of the American Dream coming true.
The American Dream has been shared for generations—some call it an idea; others call it a reality. Many people come leaving behind former lives in search for better ones, not only for themselves but also for their children.
Social Programs Adapt To Fulfill Immigrant Needs
Fellowship House, Interfaith help immigrants on their way to self-sufficiency.
A visitor to Hunter’s Woods Fellowship House in Hunter’s Woods Square in Reston could hear 21 different languages.
The Area Roundups
Clifton horse parade, FCPS superintendent search, police collect toys for sick children, Fairfax County Animal Shelter offering free spay or neuter for first 100 animals adopted, Cold War Competition to benefit veterans, Christmas tree fire safety, and Clifton Town Council meeting
Week in Fairfax
Police collect toys for sick children, Fairfax County Animal Shelter to offer free spay or neuter for the first 100 animals adopted, Remembering Leslie Prokop, Woodson Drama Night Out, First bike sharing system implemented at GMU, and Christmas tree fire safety
Parent Perspective on Boundary Changes
After Monday’s boundary-change meeting, some parents discussed their own concerns with the potential changes.
Buoyant Holiday Fare
Providence Players present “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
A delightfully boisterous, but controlled chaos lit up a recent rehearsal of the Providence Players' next production, the family-friendly holiday treat "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." Over a dozen joyously energetic middle school and high school students were rehearsing their roles under the watchful eye of Director Beth Whitehead (Mantua).
‘All I Want for Christmas’
Encore dancers present annual holiday show.
A great way to kick off the holiday season is by seeing Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s new show, “All I Want for Christmas.” This song-and-dance extravaganza aims to delight audiences of all ages.
Seeking Relief for Fairfax and Lanier
Parents discuss school boundary changes.
School boundary changes are never easy and, no matter how they end up, somebody’s always unhappy. But when schools are projected to be at 125 percent and 109 percent of their building capacities in just a few more years, something has to be done in advance to prevent it.
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