Thursday, January 28
Snowstorm Q&A: Madison’s Walker Shoveled Snow for 13 Hours
Snowstorm Q&A with Madison basketball player Taiga Walker.
Vienna, McLean, Great Falls: Winter Fun and Entertainment
Winter Events and Activities to Keep You Warm
Winter Events and Activities to keep you warm
Sports Roundups
Sporting news in your area.
FCPS Award Nominations Sought
The nomination deadline is Feb. 3.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Reports from Jan. 15-21.
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Reports from Jan. 15-21.
Kilmer Middle School Student Writes Prize Winning Essay
Catherine Tadlock, an eighth-grader at the Joyce Kilmer Middle School in Vienna, won first place in the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) Middle School Essay Contest.
What to Do This Winter in Vienna
Fun to Fun Fundraisers coming up.
The thought of snow sends Northern Virginians into survival mode, discouraging the scheduling of mega-events.
Vienna Girl Scout Aids in Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica
Meghan Parmer, a 15–year-old Girl Scout from Vienna and member of the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital Council, completed Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Sea Turtle Retreat Destination.
New Eagle Scouts in Vienna and Oakton
Austin Allison, James Crowley, Cameron Farmer, of Oakton, and Tate Wilhelm (Vienna) received their Eagle Scout designation at a Troop 152 Court of Honor at the Vienna Presbyterian Church. Friends, family, community members and BSA leaders attended the celebration.
Wednesday, January 27
Editorial: ‘Disappointing, Not Surprising’
Bills to rein in predatory lending die in Senate committee.
Have you ever paid 36 percent interest on a loan or credit card?
Positive 2015 Real Estate Market Spurs Upbeat Outlook for New Year
Experts predict continuing positive trend.
The final figures are in, and it looks like the 2015 local housing market was a modest winner.
Building for the Future
School Board approves five-year $777 million Capital Improvement Plan.
While the rest of Fairfax County hunkered down in preparation for Winter Storm Jonas’ Friday arrival, members of the School Board held their business meeting as scheduled on Jan. 21 and approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan requiring $777 million.
McAuliffe Visits Fairfax County Post-Blizzard
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) visited the Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center on Sunday, Jan. 24, following the worst of Winter Storm Jonas to be updated on the state of the county in the blizzard’s wake.
Fairfax County Suspends Trash Collection for Blizzard Week
Fairfax County announced on its Emergency Information website Saturday night, Jan. 23, during Winter Storm Jonas that trash and recycling collection services would be suspended for the week of Jan. 25-30.
Classified Advertising January 27, 2016
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Friday, January 22
Fairfax County Braces for Epic Winter Storm Jonas
Chairman Bulova says VDOT was unprepared for Wednesday night, encourages residents to stay off roads during storm.
With Winter Storm Jonas looming and expected to begin Friday afternoon, a much milder dusting of snow the previous Wednesday night caught commuters and transportation workers off-guard. Treacherous, slick roads resulted in numerous accidents and forcing drivers into gridlock around Fairfax County.
Lorton Brewer’s Wife Dies from Cancer
One week after a special ale was brewed to support her medical and other related costs, Kerri Rose of Alexandria died from cancer.
Brain Injury Services in Springfield gets survivors back into the community
In one moment, Kim Daily’s life changed forever. It was September 2011 and the Centreville resident was in a car accident where she hit her head. Afterwards she experienced some numbness and pain in her neck.
Thursday, January 21
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: December, 2015
In December, 2015, 102 homes sold between $3,400,000-$181,084 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: December, 2015
Weekend Events
Winter is coming. Call venues for schedule changes.
Winter is coming. Call venues ahead of time for schedule changes.
Tuesday, January 19
Victor Not Victim
Leading by example.
A tall, striking figure in red, Nyrisha Beckman stands in front of a room of recent Fairfax County high school graduates; not as a cautionary tale, but rather a true inspiration.
Commentary: Transportation Improvements Will Bolster Economy
Northern Virginia Business Transportation Coalition 2016 policy statement.
We, the undersigned Northern Virginia organizations representing the vast majority of businesses and employees of Northern Virginia’s private sector and nonprofit workforce, believe that a strong, efficient regional transportation network is essential to our region’s future economic competitiveness, security, and quality of life. W
Editorial: Pay Attention
General Assembly action matters more in Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly began its 60-day 2016 session on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Vienna Sports Roundups
Sports in Vienna
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police reports: Jan. 8-14.
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police reports: Jan. 8-14.
Letter: Standing and Walking Again
To the Editor
I am writing you to tell you about a neurological physical therapy center located in Vienna that is doing amazing things to help many disabled residents of Fairfax County.
Vienna: Applications Accepted for Lifetime Leadership Program
Leadership Fairfax is now accepting applications for its Lifetime Leadership Program (LLP) Spring semester, beginning on March 30.
Tysons Chamber Kicks Off 2016 Job Shadow Program
Maureen Loftus, executive director of LearningRx of Vienna and Reston is leading the fourth annual Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCC) job shadow program for 60, 11th and 12th grade students of Oakton, James Madison and George C. Marshall high schools in Fairfax County, where students will shadow professionals in various industries for one day in January or February.
Vienna Athlete ‘Slides’ Towards 2018 Winter Olympics
Veronica Day competes in skeleton, nationally and internationally.
While watching the 2010 winter Olympics bobsled and skeleton runs staged in Canada, James Madison High School graduate Veronica Day joked to her college roommate they they, too, should learn to bobsled.
Oakton Teen Gets the Nobel Experience
Interest in science and medicine leads to Stockholm trip.
Ekaterina Forkin, a sophomore at Oakton High School, spent several days in Stockholm Sweden learning about how Nobel laureates are selected.
Calls to Widen American Legion Bridge
Each weekday, nearly 300,000 vehicles cross the American Legion Bridge, and each day traffic backs up into McLean, Great Falls and beyond.
Saturday, January 16
Great Falls: Langley Defense Stifles Madison in Conference 6 Matchup
Saxons hold Warhawks without field goal for nine-plus minutes.
The Langley girls' basketball team defeated Madison 38-27 on Friday.
Great Falls: Langley Takes Sole Possession of First in Conference 6
Tarpley comes up clutch in victory over Madison.
The Langley boys' basketball team defeated Madison 62-57 on Friday.
Friday, January 15
Burke and Vienna: Orangetheory Fitness Fits Into Community
Childhood friends become married partners, gym owners.
Gaurave Batta and his wife Leyna have always been into sports and fitness. But with two small kids at home and Gaurave running his own business intelligence consulting company, they needed a solution that was efficient, above all else.
Thursday, January 14
Coyotes on the Rise in Fairfax County
Police advise precautions
Over the last several months, Fairfax County Police said wildlife officials have received an increasing number of calls about the presence of coyotes in the area.
Wednesday, January 13
Classified Advertising January 13, 2016
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Sports Roundups
Sports happenings
PenFed to Move to Tysons
Tysons location attracts new corporate headquarters.
Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed), one of the largest credit unions in the nation, will relocate its corporate headquarters to the Tysons Corner area as it expands its operations.
Area Roundups
The Joyce-Gillespie-Harrington Educational and Charitable Foundation, Inc., (JGH) invites applicants for its 36th Annual Jewel Scholarship award.
Weichert, Realtors Recognizes Lex Lianos of Vienna Office
Bruce Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that Lex Lianos of the Vienna office was recognized for exceptional industry success during the month of December.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna Police Department from Jan. 1-7.
Emmaus United Church of Christ Welcomes New Minister
Emmaus United Church of Christ (UCC) of Vienna welcomes the Reverend Kristen Curlee as its new minister this January after an 18-month nationwide search.
Vienna Teen Recognized for Saving Family’s Lives
Charlotte Heffelmire was presented with a Citizen Lifesaving Award Thursday, Jan. 8, by Chief Richie Bowers and the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.
Tuesday, January 12
Pet Photos for the Pet Connection
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on Feb. 24, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Feb. 17.
Editorial: Budget Season Trainwreck?
County looks at “lines of business,” schools call for full funding.
Karen Garza didn’t move to Fairfax County from Texas to preside over the decline of Fairfax County Public Schools.
Design Trends for 2016
Local style gurus predict the elements that will be popular this year.
The start of the year offers an opportunity to ring in new trends, particularly when it comes to a home’s interior.
Color of the Year
Pantone honor bestowed on two colors for 2016
Two colors, Serenity (light blue) and Rose Quartz (pale pink), were recently named the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2016.
Above a Cut
FCPS Superintendent Garza calls for no additional cuts in $2.67 billion FY 2017 budget
For Fiscal Year 2015, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza oversaw $96.5 million in cuts made from the school system’s annual operating budget. For FY 2016, it was $55.4 million, she said.
Residents List Priorities for General Assembly
Residents tell legislators of priorities ahead of the 60-day session of the General Assembly.
Barbara Quesada, parent of a Franklin Sherman Elementary School student, reminded the General Assembly delegation from Fairfax that Nova Firearms opened its new store right next to the McLean elementary school.
Friday, January 8
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2015
In November, 2015, 75 homes sold between $1,650,000-$189,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2015
Thursday, January 7
Remodeled Home Tour Set for Jan. 9, 2016
After multiple attempts, cramped split-level grows to generously-sized neoclassical design.
A circa 1960s split-level enhanced by a 300-square-foot addition, a reconfigured main level floor plan and a seamlessly remade front elevation will be featured in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Wednesday, January 6
Fifth, Sixth Graders Experience Camping at Wolf Trap
First-time campers had a fun experience at an overnight camp out at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday on Columbus Day weekend. I
Vienna, McLean, Great Falls, Sports Roundups
Sporting events in your area.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna
New Year on a High Note in Vienna
Vienna’s music venue ready for 2016.
I.M.P., owner of Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club announced it has entered into a partnership with Jammin Java and its co-owner/booker Daniel Brindley.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable cases from Vienna Police reports from Dec. 24-30.
Notable cases from Vienna Police reports from Dec. 24-30.
Vienna: What’s on Radar for 2016
Local officials look out over the horizon in the new year in Vienna.
What does 2016 look like to elected officials and the business community serving the greater-Vienna area?
Tuesday, January 5
Commentary: A Workable Solution for I-66
There was a great deal of concern about “$17 tolls” inside the beltway on I-66 during the recent election. I shared those concerns as I did not want to set a precedent of tolling a road that we were not adding infrastructure to.
Editorial: New Year’s Goals
A few wishes for the Virginia General Assembly, more coming ...
Issues and elections in 2016.
Mason, Inova to Collaborate on Personalized Medicine Research
Partnership expected to develop treatments, grow economy.
Researchers and doctors from George Mason University and Inova Health System will collaborate on a series of personalized medicine research projects under a new partnership between the two institutions.
School Board Sued over Nondiscrimination Policy Changes
Liberty Counsel challenges board’s authority to add sexual orientation and gender identity.
When the members of the Fairfax County School Board added sexual orientation and gender identity to the school system’s nondiscrimination policy in November 2014 and May 2015, did they have the authority?
Vienna: New Year’s Hopes, Resolutions
What are your hopes and resolutions for 2016?