Fairfax Local

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

Column: General Assembly Halftime Report

If you haven’t been following the General Assembly this year, I thought it would be appropriate to fill you in on the first half of the session.

Calendar (Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield)

Feb. 23-29

Community events in the Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield area.

Bulletin Board (Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield)

Feb. 22-29

Community events in the Burke/Fairfax/Lorton/Springfield area.

Burke moms lobby school board to recognize enlistees during graduation ceremonies.

When Carolyn Kellam’s 17-year-old son, Danny, asked for permission to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps last year, she said "the mom in me was scared to death, but the citizen in me was very proud."

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