Stories for November 2017

Launching I-66 Express Lanes

Construction set to start on lanes outside the Beltway.

Construction set to start on I-66 lanes outside the Beltway.

Santa, Motors, and Gifts for Kids in Hospitals

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through December 10

Vienna McLean Great Falls Calendar

Commentary: Honoring Patients’ Wishes

Editorial: Careful What To Wish For

Could changes in General Assembly mean some legislative requests from Northern Virginia might not be dead on arrival?

Giving Homeless a Warm Place to Sleep in Fairfax County

FACETS partners with 50 local faith communities in hypothermia program.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Gun Violence and Domestic Abuse

Witch Hunt Story Revisited in Oakton

Flint Hill School’s production of “The Crucible.”

Construction Set to Start on I-66 Express Lanes Outside the Beltway

Tysons’ 1st Stage’s Engrossing ‘My Name Is Asher Lev’

Non-conformist artist as disruptor of family and community.

Dining Out: Vienna Restaurant Brings Taste of Delhi

Punjabi by Nature offers compelling Indian dishes.

Vienna Church Serves an Early Thanksgiving Lunch

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church hosts luncheon for seniors.

Vienna Restaurant Brings Taste of Delhi

Punjabi by Nature offers compelling Indian dishes.

Restaurant Review

Oakton Church of the Brethren Hosts Christmas Craft Show

Craft show

Dr. Raaj Mehta and Dr. Geneva DeGregorio Celebrate an Interfaith Wedding in Great Falls

Wedding

‘Nature As a Prototype’ Presented in McLean

art show

McLean Woman’s Club To Hold ‘MarketPlace’ Fundraiser

Vienna Marketplace Fundraiser

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time to Think of Spending Priorities

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Caring for Each Other

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Focus on Community Policing, Positive Outreach

Editorial: Shop Locally, Give Locally

Every day is for shopping small and shopping locally.

Could Empty Office Buildings Be Transformed?

The equivalent of 308 football fields of office space are vacant in Fairfax County.

‘A Disaster for Northern Virginia’

Connolly holds roundtable on congressional tax plan.

Thanksgiving Church Service from Christian Science Church

Holiday Calendar 2017, Fairfax County

Holiday Calendar 2017

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through December 2

Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

Commentary: Help Children Awaiting Adoption

Planning Changes to Fairfax County Planning Commission

Twelve-member commission endures multiple changes through grief, triumphs, retirement and more during 2017.

Teaming Up To Benefit Toys For Tots

SALT Holds Annual Advocacy Conference

Social justice advocates told: ‘Go and do good’

Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities

Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: 10 Year Old Asks: Audit the Pentagon

Called to be Leaven in the World

Interview with Catholic bishop about Church’s role in Northern Virginia.

Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave

Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.

Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Voting ‘Yes’ on School Bond

Editorial: Be Part of Children’s Issue 2017

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter

Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.

Local Designers Help Light Up the Season

Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.

Updating the Kitchen

New space includes a suite of stainless steel appliances.

Editorial: Turn Out To Vote

Race at the top of the ticket likely to be very close; your vote counts.

Adding an In-law Suite

Home expanded to make room for three generations.

Renting Out Homes Through the Net in Fairfax County

Proposed zoning rules would allow residents to operate short-term lodging as an accessory use of a home.

Vienna Girls Win Another State Cup

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: To End Epidemic of Violence

Commentary: We Cannot Be Silent

Commentary: Churches Get Ready for Company

Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

Words Not Enough

Advocates demand local change on immigrant interactions.

Creating Balance During the Holidays

Advanced planning is one of the keys to seasonal harmony.

Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers

Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.

Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.

On the Ballot

A look at statewide candidates and where they get their money.

Voters across Virginia will be headed to the polls Tuesday Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot.

Nonprofit Dental Clinic Fills a Need

Serving more than 2,500 low-income patients a year.

Supporting Anti-Slavery Effort

Virginia Tire & Auto donates portion of proceeds from oil changes.

International Justice Mission

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through November 20

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar