Editorial: Celebrate, Shop, Dine Locally in Chantilly and Centreville
Every day can be “small business day.”
There is a joy to participating in community traditions and celebrations during the holidays, from walking along a sidewalk with the streets decked out for the holidays, to shopping in local stores, to being greeted by someone likely to be the owner of the store, to finding gifts that are not mass-produced.
Bulldogs Break Stallions in Chantilly
The Westfield Bulldogs and South County Stallions collided for the second time this season and fourth time in two seasons for a second round playoff game in Chantilly on Friday evening, Nov. 18.
NOVEC Collecting For Toys for Tots
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative's group of employee volunteers, NOVEC HELPS, is collecting new unwrapped toys, gift bags, and wrapping paper for the United States Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots project through Dec. 9.
Chantilly Teacher’s Research on World War II Hero Published
Research completed by Rocky Run Middle School teacher Jamie Sawatzky on World War II hero Major John N. Apperson was published on ABMCeducation.org on Veterans Day.
Help Chantilly Youth Association Deliver Holiday Cheer to Children with Cancer
For the fourth straight year, Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) is looking for would-be Elves and Santa’s Helpers-in-training to help make the season brighter for children fighting cancer and their families.
Thinking Beyond Serving Meals
Experts advise finding age-appropriate ways for children to give back.
During this season of giving thanks, opportunities for expressions of gratitude can seem ubiquitous.
Easing Election Fears
Local therapists say acknowledging, reassuring are keys to easing anxiety.
On the morning after what was possibly the most adversarial election in recent history, psychologist Carolyn Lorente, Ph.D. felt an urge to send a text message to her two teenaged children.
Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 17 homes sold between $750,000-$50,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: October, 2016
Centreville Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 81 Centreville homes sold between $995,000-$155,000.
Centreville Home Sales: October, 2016
Tysons: Warby Parker to Open First Virginia Eyeglasses Store
Warby Parker, a popular online eyeglasses retailer, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Virginia on Nov. 19 at Tysons Corner Center mall.
Fairfax County: Volunteers compile more than 7,500 pounds in donated food for Lorton Community Action Center and Britepaths.
Wanda Jeter of Lorton has been a volunteer with the Lorton Community Action Center for 20 years. As single mother who’s struggled to provide for herself and four children, she’s also been a client.
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The Community Helps Out
The Boy Scout food drive to restock Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ (WFCM) food pantry was Saturday, Nov. 12
‘A Blessing for All Involved’
WFCM provides families with food for the holidays.
Christmas dinner is always a highlight of the holiday season. But for people who are hungry and have little or no food in their kitchen, it can be devastating.
Fairfax County Editorial: Holidays Are for Giving
Give thanks and share locally; tens of thousands of families in Fairfax County are in need.
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks.
Businesses Navigate County Planning
German grocery looks to Chantilly.
The German Lidl grocery chain offered to proffer $250,000 for athletic fields and recreational facilities in Chantilly.
Perspective: High School Diplomats — An unforgettable experience.
Over the past summer, I participated in a program called High School Diplomats (HSD), which is a cultural exchange program between Japan and the United States held at Princeton University.
Westfield Defeats Woodson in Playoff Game
The Westfield Bulldogs and W.T. Woodson Cavaliers matched up for a first round playoff game on Friday night, Nov. 11, in Chantilly.
Honoring Veterans
Poplar Tree Elementary School students honored veterans on Thursday, Nov. 10 with patriotic songs, speeches, a special slide show, and a parade.