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.
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.
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.
Classified Advertising December 14, 2016
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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.