Stories for October 2017

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Editorial: Don’t Stay Home

Your vote counts this round; nation is watching.

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

LeMunyon Seat May Be Democrats' Best Chance of Taking Out GOP Incumbent

House District 67 is one of the most hotly contested races of the year.

On paper, the 67th House District seems like solidly blue territory. Democrat Hillary Clinton won it with almost 60 percent of the vote. But Republican Del. Jim LeMunyon (R-67) has been in office for four terms, a time that this slice of Northern Virginia has been trending increasingly toward the Democratic Party. That puts this district in the spotlight as one of the most competitive House of Delegates races in Virginia, and it’s one reason supporters of Democrat Karrie Delaney say she's got a shot at ousting LeMunyon.

Westfield Bulldogs Defeat Centreville Wildcats

Chantilly’s Homecoming Loss

Funny, Relatable Show, Timeless Love Story in Chantilly

Chantilly High presents “Pride and Prejudice.”

Celebrating 25th Annual Centreville Day

The 25th annual Centreville Day celebration was Saturday, Oct. 21.

‘A Vital Part of Our Community’

Mildred DeBell: Centreville Day 2017 Citizen of the Year.

Chantilly Chargers on Parade

Chantilly High’s Homecoming Parade was Friday, Oct. 20, in Greenbriar.

Chantilly High’s Homecoming Parade

Centreville Boy Scout Troop 577, Bryan Hunt, Honored

Poem: Trick or Treat

Simmons Earns Eagle Rank in Centreville

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

Get Ready for Centreville Day

25th annual celebration is this Saturday.

Sully District Police Station Honors Tessema

After Second Trial, Bonds Not Guilty

Teen was charged with murder at Cabell’s Mill.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Festival of Lights

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Awareness Of Alzheimer’s

Westfield Defeats Oakton 34-14

Centreville Day 2017: Parade, Pets, Music, and Children’s Games

25th annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 21.

Westfield's Homecoming Victory

Westfield High’s Homecoming Parade

Westfield High’s Hollywood-themed Homecoming Parade was Friday, Oct. 6.

Blood and Guts 5K Race in Centreville

1,500 expected for Zombie Obstacle Race at Bull Run Regional Park on Oct. 14.

Tips Benefit CIA Memorial Foundation

People: Boy Scouts Tee Up Annual Golf Classic in Centreville

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts

Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.

Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.

It’s Fairfax Fall Festival Time

41st annual celebration is this Saturday.

Fall Festival

Support Cancer Patients by Giving Blood With the Red Cross

Red Cross Blood

Clifton Day Was a Go, Come Rain or Shine

50th anniversary event featured trains and tie-dyes.

Clifton Day 2017

CentreView-Chantilly Entertainment Calendar through October

She Rocks the World Summit Oct. 7 in Fairfax

Girls Summit in Fairfax

History, Residents to Highlight Clifton Day on Sunday, Oct. 8

Clifton Day 2017

Advocating for Solar Panels on Public Schools

School Solar Panels

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Step Forward For Women’s Rights

Andrew Curtis Engaged to Sarah Martin

Blessing of the Animals

Westfield defeated Patriot High School

Westfield football

International Day at St. Timothy’s

Learning about Street Gangs

“Sully is quieter than the other districts.”

Gangs in Sully District

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Steps to Limit Unsustainable Pension Liabilities

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.