Friday, December 30
Dear Children's Centre View Readers
Dear Children's Centre View Readers
Children's Centre View: Colin Powell Elementary School — Art
Children's Centre View: Colin Powell Elementary School — Artwork
Children's Centre View: Colin Powell Elementary School Writing
Children's Centre View: Colin Powell Elementary School Writing
Children's Centre View: Westfield High School Civil Rights
The artwork in the Westfield Art Gallery focuses on civil rights, inspired by the summer reading book “March” by U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
The artwork in the Westfield Art Gallery focuses on civil rights, inspired by the summer reading book “March” by U.S. Rep. John Lewis.
Children's Centre View: Chantilly HIgh School
Children's Centre View: Chantilly HIgh School
Children's Centre View: Greenbriar West Elementary
Children's Centre View: Greenbriar West Elementary
Children's Centre View: Nysmith School
Children's Centre View: Nysmith School
Children's Centre View: Chantilly Montessori School
Children's Centre View: Chantilly Montessori School
Children's Centre View: Lees Corner Elementary School
Children's Centre View: Lees Corner Elementary School
Wednesday, December 28
Children's Centre View: London Towne Elementary School
Children's Centre View: London Towne Elementary School
Friday, December 23
Fairfax Station: Temple B’nai Shalom Students Build Canned Food Menorah
Hebrew School students at Temple B’Nai Shalom in Fairfax Station prepared for Chanukah by building a menorah from cans of food.
Tuesday, December 20
Our Neighbor's Child Brings Holiday Joy to Families
On Dec. 14-15, Our Neighbor’s Child volunteers packaged new toys and clothes for more than 800 local families in need.
Fairfax County Sheriff’s Deputy Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Commonwealth’s Attorney: homicide was justified self-defense.
In a decision released Dec. 16, Commonwealth’s Attorney Ray Morrogh cleared Fairfax County Master Deputy Sheriff Patrick McPartlin of any criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of Yovani Amaya Gomez that took place Aug. 15 outside Inova Fairfax Hospital.
Police Out to Catch Drunken Drivers in Fairfax County
Grant funds new DWI Enforcement Squad.
A new squad of police officers has started patrolling the county and they have only one mission: to combat impaired driving.
Remembering the Life of Jamie Netschert in Clifton
Hundreds gather to celebrate him.
Jamie Netschert may not have been at his celebration-of-life party in person, but he was certainly there in spirit.
‘He Wasn’t Perfect, But He Was Close’
Dr. Jamie Netschert of Clifton dies at age 66.
Mention Jamie Netschert to people in Clifton, Centreville or Chantilly, and they’ll either know him as a longtime friend and neighbor or their trusted veterinarian — or in many cases, both.
Baking Variations of the Pasty in Chantilly
What a lucky find in a local farmers’ market in Chantilly: Nyall Meredith of Celtic Pasties, a one-man operation making and baking several variations of the pasty.
University Looks to Fair Lakes
California University of Management and Sciences, with South Baylo University, bought a 54,720-square-foot building in Fair Lakes to operate classes.
Vote on German Grocery in Chantilly to go to Supervisors
The Fairfax County Planning Commission recommended approval of Lidl U.S. Operations, LLC, proposal to amend zoning to permit a 30,000-square-foot grocery store and 18,000-square-foot multi-tenant retail building on 5.09 acres on the 73-acre Chantilly Crossing Shopping Center at the intersection of Lee Road and Chantilly Crossing Lane.
Sully District Police Station Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Sully District Police Station.
Sully District Police Station Crime Report
Monday, December 19
Holiday Grief
Workshop helps others deal with loss.
The holiday season is bittersweet for Jeanne Rorke.
Letter to the Editor: Protect the Consumer Protection Bureau
Consumer protection groups have grown increasingly concerned about Republican promises to cut back on financial regulations next year.
Commentary: Fairfax Police Reform Is Well Underway
I endorse the Connection Newspaper’s recent editorial on the progress Fairfax County has made implementing the recommendations of the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission, on which I had the honor of serving as chairman of the Use of Force Subcommittee.
Commentary: Congress Coming Together to Find and Fund Faster Cures
On Dec. 8, I joined with a bipartisan group of House and Senate members, and the Speaker of the House, as the Speaker signed the 21st Century Cures Act.
Friday, December 16
Editorial: History in Police Reform Part 2
Civilian Review Panel — and they said it couldn’t be done ….
Last week, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted to establish a Civilian Review Panel, part of a two-pronged concept of independent oversight of law enforcement recommended unanimously by the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.
Fairfax County: Filling Oversight Positions
Supervisors outline procedures for bringing on police auditor and civilian review panel.
One week after voting to establish Fairfax County’s first Civilian Review Panel for police, Public Safety Committee chair supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova outlined steps to be taken to fill the nine-member panel, as well as hire an independent police auditor.
Thursday, December 15
Ad Hoc Commission Recommendations: 88 Percent Implemented
Public Safety Committee hears from Recruitment, Diversity and Vetting subcommittee chair.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is well on its way to implementing all recommendations from the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission. At the Dec. 13 meeting of the board’s Public Safety Committee, they announced 88 percent of the commission recommendations have been implemented or are soon to be so.
Chantilly Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 20 homes sold between $870,000-$255,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: November, 2016
Centreville Home Sales: November, 2016
In November, 2016, 73 Centreville homes sold between $705,000-$169,000.
Centreville Home Sales: November, 2016
Fairfax County: Filling Oversight Positions
Supervisors outline procedures for bringing on police auditor and civilian review panel.
One week after voting to establish Fairfax County’s first Civilian Review Panel for police, Public Safety Committee chair supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova outlined steps to be taken to fill the nine-member panel, as well as hire an independent police auditor.
Wednesday, December 14
Classified Advertising December 14, 2016
Read the latest ads here!
Tuesday, December 13
Extraordinary Chantilly Enterprise that’s Changing Lives
DRCE helps people with disabilities drive adapted vehicles.
Owned by two military veterans, Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence helps people with disabilities drive adapted vehicles — and change their lives.
Providing Immigrants with Jobs, Safety and Dignity in Centreville
Centreville Labor Resource Center celebrates fifth anniversary
When the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) holds a celebration, it does so with people, food, music and fun.
Chantilly's Westfield: State Champions — Again
Defense stalls Oscar Smith in double overtime
Before perennial powerhouses Westfield and Oscar Smith met for the Virginia 6A State Championship, many expected another close game.
Chantilly Defeats South County
The Chantilly Chargers faced South County High School in a non-conference game on Dec. 7 in Chantilly.
Firefighters Respond to Clifton House Fire
Fairfax County firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 6800 block of Compton Heights Circle in the Clifton area of Fairfax County on Thursday, Nov. 24 at approximately 12:24 p.m.
Chantilly's Westfield falls to Yorktown, Lake Braddock
The Westfield Bulldogs opened the season with losses to Lake Braddock and Yorktown.
Learning about Egypt at Poplar Tree Elementary
Poplar Tree Elementary School third grade students researched different aspects of Ancient Egypt and prepared artifacts and presentations for their Egypt Museum.
Chantilly Girls Win on Senior Night
The Chantilly Chargers girls basketball team defeated the West Potomac Wolverines 57-22 on Dec. 9.
Crime Report from Fair Oaks
The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.
The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.
Monday, December 12
Free Holiday Cab Rides Help Prevent Drunk Driving
Combating that holiday period which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says is a “dangerous time to be on the road due to a high number of drunk drivers behind the wheel,” a local nonprofit organization will offer free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during the winter holidays.
New Catholic Bishop: To Listen and Learn
A ministry to the faithful and the community beyond.
The Most Rev. Michael Burbidge assumed full authority last week as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
Open Floor Plan Provides Holiday Entertainment Solution
Open house helps homeowners looking for ideas.
It's one thing to talk a good game; quite another to put your ideas to the test by inviting a long list of perceptive critics to inspect your wares.
2017 Color of the Year: Greenery
Pantone says color will evoke reinvigoration.
When Reston-based interior designer Annie Elliott’s home office began to feel lackluster, she draped the windows with green Roman shades to infuse a burst of color into the muted space.
A Stylish, Budget-friendly Kitchen in Alexandria
Local homeowners transform their kitchen, without breaking the bank.
When Janet and Frank McDermott purchased their Alexandria home in 1997, it was already outdated.
Friday, December 9
Quarterback Promotes ‘Phones Down. Touchdown.’ Initiative
Redskins’ quarterback urges region to put phones down while behind the wheel.
“If I get sacked in a game, I can get back up and move onto the next play — for the most part,” he said. “But when you text and drive, you might not get back up.”
Wednesday, December 7
Centreville Labor Center to Celebrate Five Years
Public invited to event this Sunday
When the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) opened its doors, five years ago, to serve the community’s immigrant population, it was hoped that it would be a success.
Ways to Help Our Neighbor’s Child in Centreville and Chantilly
The nonprofit Our Neighbor’s Child (ONC) provides financially struggling, local families with new toys and clothes for the holidays.
Next for Chantilly's Bulldogs: State Championship Game
The Westfield Bulldogs and South Lakes Seahawks battled in the 6A North Regional Final — with Westfield securing the trip to Hampton University, on Dec. 10 for the Virginia 6A State Championship.
Snoopy, Muppets, Grinch, Christmas and Hanukkah in Chantilly
Westfield High to present ‘Ho Ho Holiday Show.’
Sugarplum fairies, the Grinch, Charlie Brown, the Muppets and even “Back to the Future’s” Marty McFly are all in Westfield High’s upcoming “Ho Ho Holiday Show.”
Distance Learning from Clifton Resident
Pursuit of Pluto’s secrets.
About a decade ago, the public found out that Pluto was no longer considered one of the nine major planets in the solar system.
Classified Advertising December 7, 2016
Read the latest ads here!
Supervisors Establish Fairfax County’s First Police Civilian Review Panel
As complement to police auditor, panel will review abuse and misconduct complaints.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 on Tuesday, Dec. 6 to establish a Civilian Review Panel to provide oversight of Fairfax County Police and to hear complaints of police misconduct or abuse of authority.
Tuesday, December 6
Centreville and Chantilly Roundups
Centreville and Chantilly Roundups
NOVEC Approves CashBack Payout
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative board of directors has approved returning $3.1 million in CashBack to customer-owners during the December billing cycle.
Monday, December 5
Taking a Fantasy Flight to the North Pole from Northern Virginia
In spirit of season, community organizations and businesses donate hundreds of service hours and supplies.
One hundred twenty-five children with life-challenging illnesses, their families and a support team of doctors, nurses and volunteers, for a total of 216 people, arrived at Gate 7, Terminal D at Dulles International Airport, Dec. 3, and headed for the hottest destination of the season.
Saturday, December 3
Updated List of Shelters for the Homeless
Shelter Information
NVRC has updated the list of shelters for the homeless, drop in centers and winter shelters in the region: Visit http://www.novaregion.org/index.aspx?NID=174