Local Students Join Gun Safety Town Hall
Much unity, some dissension as community discusses the issue.
Honoring the Past; Focused on the Future
FACETS celebrates 30th annual “Opening Doors” Benefit Breakfast.
Comstock Challengers Count on ‘Blue Wave’
The six Democrats vying to unseat Barbara Comstock face off at Colvin Run Elementary.
‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’
Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.
Northern Virginia’s Report Card Unveiled
“Shape of the Region” Conference reviews area’s Opportunity Index and gathers leaders to discuss successes and challenges.
Fairfax County Buildings’ Repurposing Debated
County considers vacant office space repurposing guidelines; public offers some “good ideas.
Promoting Safe Bicycling in Fairfax County
Cycling advocacy group hosts county law enforcement reps at monthly meeting.
Town Hall in West Springfield Told of ‘Chaos-Causing Trump Effect’
Fairfax County NAACP hosts Town Hall gathering with Kaine.
Citizens Shape Virginia Assembly Agenda
Fairfax delegation to General Assembly hears from public before heading to Richmond.
Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter
Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.
Northam Outlines Educational Priorities
Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.
September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.
Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis
Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.
Deer Management Season Set to Begin
County authorities hold public meetings to detail program and solicit public feedback.
Behind the Badge
Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.
Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.
Opinion: A Meal Among Neighbors
American Turkish Friendship Association and County dine together for Ramadan.
Police Practices Improve, Citizens Demand More
Board cites progress on Police Practices improvements, but some citizens demand more.
Debate Can Be Civil, Too
Party platforms and civil discourse highlight forum for Lieutenant Governor candidates.
Fairfax County Launches Innovation Challenge
Challenge brings together several hundred attendees who “might normally not cross paths.”
A Long Time Coming, But Finally Here
Beulah Road Walkway officially opened.
Beulah Road Walkway officially opened.
Fairfax County Board Approves Budget Mark-Up with 8-2 Vote
Final adoption of the county budget takes place on May 2.
Fairfax County Moves Step Closer to Approving FY 2018 Budget
More funds recommended for Diversion First, schools.
Immigration Enforcement Is Feds’ Responsibility
Clarifying county’s stance on immigration sparks sharp exchange among supervisors.
Ending Homelessness: ‘It Can Be Done’
Housing and homeless services providers discuss “Complex needs and promising solutions.”
Diversion First in Wait-and-See Mode
Handcuffed by budget constraints in proposed budget, Diversion First may see some relief.
Leadership Fairfax Hosts Breakfast with Supervisors
On Friday, March 10, Leadership Fairfax (LFI) held its annual Breakfast with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the 26th time.
Optimistic About State of Hospitality
Panelists at Northern Virginia Chamber Forum discuss state of hospitality under the new administration.
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce gathered some heavy hitters to offer their thoughts and answer questions from a standing-room-only audience at the “State of Hospitality Under the New Administration” symposium on March 6.
Hunter Mill District Community Summit Held
Budgets, education, economic climate, immigration and Metro all on the agenda.
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins held a community summit on Saturday, March 4 at the Frying Pan Park Visitors Center in Herndon.
Educating Customers Is Key to Success
New manager joining Two Poor Teachers after 18 years in business.
It’s been 18 years since Ken Nies co-founded Two Poor Teachers, LLC, but the kitchen and bath remodelling company isn’t resting on its laurels.
Environmental Coalition Calls on County to Recommit
Faith communities coalition wants dedicated Energy Office
As Fairfax County prepares to update its formal Environmental Vision, the Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions (FACS) is calling on local elected officials to recommit to the environmental protection pledge they adopted under then-Chairman Gerry Connolly.
Fairfax County Solicits Public Input on Environmental Vision
Online survey open through March 6.
Fairfax County is preparing to update the Environmental Excellence 20-Year Vision Plan (Environmental Vision) and the public is urged to weigh in via an online survey.
Fairfax County Executive Proposes $4.10 Billion Budget
Calls for no increase in real estate taxes; falls $61 million short of schools’ request.
An exercise in “triage and trade-offs” was how Mount Vernon District Supervisor Daniel Storck described the FY 2018 budget as proposed by County Executive Ed Long to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Bulova Calls for Land Use Engagement
Board of Supervisors chairman to host Community Council on Land Use Engagement.
At the Jan. 24 meeting of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS), Chairman Sharon Bulova handed the gavel to Vice Chairman Penelope Gross (D-Mason District), and proceeded to utilize a “Chairman’s Initiative” to introduce a “Board Matter” of her own.
Rocky Road Ahead
Governor, business leaders and analysts offer insights on regional economy.
The road signs along the highway to the region’s economic future are a bit difficult to read, sometimes pointing positively one way, and at other times seeming to indicate slow downs and hazards ahead, according to speakers and panelists at last week’s regional economic conference.
Vienna: ’Dignity Act’ Goes to Richmond
Nonprofit BRAWS brings their case before General Assembly members.
Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters, a 501(c)3 non-profit - led by founder Holly Siebold of Vienna. Siebold and several supporters of BRAWS were there to encourage the state delegates and senators to get behind House Bill 1593, calling for the repeal of taxes on certain feminine hygiene products, as well as toilet paper and adult diapers.
Debating Pro & Con on Meals Tax
League of Women Voters hosts forum on Meals Tax issue.
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area sponsored a debate-style panel discussion on the Meals Tax issue which will go before county voters in the Nov. 8 General Election.
Vienna, Reston: The Path Toward Tomorrow
Giving Circle of Hope hosts County needs assessment reporting.
According to Michelle Gregory, Division Director from the Countywide Service Integration and Planning Management department, it’s probably been more than a decade since Fairfax County conducted a human services needs assessment for the residents of the region. In the summer of 2015, the County decided it was more than time to take a detailed look at how things have changed since the last official recording and to see who most needed what in our area.
Vienna, Reston, Herndon: Improving the Road, Maintaining Its Character
County holds Hunter Mill Road Study Community Meeting.
On Sept. 15, the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) held Community Meeting #5 to bring the public up to date and continue soliciting feedback on its studies to improve traffic flow along Hunter Mill Road, primarily north of Route 267.
Dragon Boating
It’s been called the fastest growing water sport in the world – although it took more than 2,000 years to recently take aim at that title.