Fairfax County Suspends Trash Collection for Blizzard Week
Fairfax County announced on its Emergency Information website Saturday night, Jan. 23, during Winter Storm Jonas that trash and recycling collection services would be suspended for the week of Jan. 25-30.
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Centreville/Chantilly: Honoring Veterans
Boy Scout Troop 1995, Venture Crew 5 and Girl Scout Troop 2878 from the Chantilly/Centreville area headed out to Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Maryland on Dec. 12 to participate in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) Event.
Fairfax County Braces for Epic Winter Storm Jonas
Chairman Bulova says VDOT was unprepared for Wednesday night, encourages residents to stay off roads during storm.
With Winter Storm Jonas looming and expected to begin Friday afternoon, a much milder dusting of snow the previous Wednesday night caught commuters and transportation workers off-guard. Treacherous, slick roads resulted in numerous accidents and forcing drivers into gridlock around Fairfax County.
Brain Injury Services in Springfield gets survivors back into the community
In one moment, Kim Daily’s life changed forever. It was September 2011 and the Centreville resident was in a car accident where she hit her head. Afterwards she experienced some numbness and pain in her neck.
Chantilly Home Sales: December, 2015
In December, 2015, 17 homes sold between $945,000-$150,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: December, 2015
Centreville Home Sales: December, 2015
In December, 2015, 76 Centreville homes sold between $1,089,809-$170,000.
Centreville Home Sales: December, 2015
Column: Update on Transportation Projects
Commentary
We have been making progress on a number of transportation projects in Northern Virginia. A partial list of key transportation projects in our area is provided below. A complete list of transportation projects can be found at: http://virginiaroads.org/. Real-time snow plowing progress may also be monitored at this website during snowy weather.
Centreville Snapshot: United in Song
Centreville Pyramid Choir encompasses Union Mill, Centreville, Centre Ridge and Colin Powell elementary schools, Liberty Middle School and Centreville High School.
Centreville Snapshot: DAR Donation
Recently, the Centreville-based Lane's Mill Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, planted a Flame Maple tree at Ormond Stone Middle School. Present for the tree planting were: Principal Amielia Mitchell, Assistant Principal Christine Sciabica, several students, and members of the chapter.
Police Seek Identities of Suspects
Fairfax County Police are seeking a man and two women suspected in a theft at the Toys R Us store in the 13000 block of Fair Lakes Shopping Center on Saturday, Dec. 19, at around 9 p.m.
Chantilly: Fairytales, Puppets and Laughter for Everyone
Chantilly High presents “Jack and Jill and the Beanstalk.”
Take two popular fairytales, add a couple gigantic puppets and mix well inside the mind of Chantilly High Theater Director Ed Monk, and the result is the school’s upcoming children’s play.
Victor Not Victim
Leading by example.
A tall, striking figure in red, Nyrisha Beckman stands in front of a room of recent Fairfax County high school graduates; not as a cautionary tale, but rather a true inspiration.
Commentary: Transportation Improvements Will Bolster Economy
Northern Virginia Business Transportation Coalition 2016 policy statement.
We, the undersigned Northern Virginia organizations representing the vast majority of businesses and employees of Northern Virginia’s private sector and nonprofit workforce, believe that a strong, efficient regional transportation network is essential to our region’s future economic competitiveness, security, and quality of life. W
Editorial: Pay Attention
General Assembly action matters more in Virginia.
The Virginia General Assembly began its 60-day 2016 session on Wednesday, Jan. 13.
Calls to Widen American Legion Bridge
Each weekday, nearly 300,000 vehicles cross the American Legion Bridge, and each day traffic backs up into McLean, Great Falls and beyond.
Coyotes on the Rise in Fairfax County
Police advise precautions
Over the last several months, Fairfax County Police said wildlife officials have received an increasing number of calls about the presence of coyotes in the area.
Clougherty's Late Free Throws Push Chantilly Past Herndon
Chargers junior finishes with 19 points and 11 rebounds.
The Chantilly girls' basketball team defeated Herndon 50-48 on Monday.
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Centreville Snapshot: 10-Mile Hike at the Battlefield of Antietam
After a five year hiatus, Troop 30 of Centreville returned to the Battlefield of Antietam for a history-filled campout before the holidays.