Virginia Housing Expo Draws Crowds
Home-ownership, rental opportunities and related services dominate the event at Herndon High.
“Those most in need of these services and resources benefit the most when we can bring so many providers and organizations together in this one-stop shop format.”
Letter: A Cornerstone in Danger
Letter to the Editor:
We are a community that values education. We’re known nationwide for our world-class education system. And for good reason: with outstanding teachers, motivated students, and active leadership, we have every right to take pride in the top-tier education that our community has asked for.
Emotional Beginning for Fairfax County Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission
While several other members of the recently created Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission stated their general intent to listen and learn and help, Salvatore Culosi had a more specific request.
First Meeting Scheduled for Ad Hoc Police Commission
With endorsement, albeit non-unanimous, from the Board of Supervisors, the ad hoc commission organized by Board Chairman Sharon Bulova to review Fairfax County Police Department practices will hold its first meeting March 23.
Special Enrollment Period for Affordable Care Act Open
NVFS and Healthworks are resources for area residents through April 30.
Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) will be providing free enrollment assistance and educational material to Virginia families and individuals that qualify for the Affordable Care Act Special Enrollment Period from March 15-April 30.
Commentary: Investing in Families Strengthens Communities
Letter to the Editor
The Fairfax County proposed $7.13 billion budget for fiscal year 2016 comes at devastating cost for the most vulnerable families in our community. Included in the budget is the complete elimination of Healthy Families, a nationally recognized, evidence-based child abuse and neglect prevention program that serves hundreds of at-risk families.
Centreville/Chantilly Weekend Entertainment: 03/20/15
Saturday/March 21
Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2015
In February, 2015, 9 homes sold between $512,000-$255,000 in the Chantilly area.
Chantilly Home Sales: February, 2015
Centreville Home Sales: February, 2015
In February, 2015, 54 Centreville homes sold between $1,154,990-$145,000.
Centreville Home Sales: February, 2015
Students From Around Fairfax County Recognized for Promoting Peace
After a friend of South County High School senior Sakira Coleman was sexually assaulted while running on a local public path, Coleman decided to take action and started the “Fight for Your Right to Run at Night” program.
First Meeting Set for Fairfax County Police Commission
With endorsement, albeit non-unanimous, from the Board of Supervisors, the ad hoc commission organized by board chairman Sharon Bulova to review Fairfax County Police Department practices will hold its first meeting March 23.
Chantilly: Westfield Suffers Gut-Wrenching Loss in State Final
Missed free throws in final minute cost Bulldogs against Colonial Forge.
After overcoming a 15-point first-half deficit, the Westfield Bulldogs had a state championship in their grasp Saturday night.
Chantilly: ‘I’m Just Thrilled To Be Here’
Blakley takes helm at Sully District Police Station.
Right from the start, Bob Blakley planned to become a police officer. Born in Clearwater, Fla., he joined the Police Explorers in 10th grade. And when his family moved to Georgia the next year, he started an Explorer post there. “People say it’s a calling,” said Blakley. “I just knew that’s what I wanted to do.”
New Commander Stresses Community Relations
As the new commander of the Sully District Police Station, Capt. Bob Blakley has big plans.
Tour The County Animal Shelter
Making the most of its expanded facility.
Members of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) got to tour Fairfax County’s Animal Shelter last Tuesday, March 11. They were divided into four groups and each learned about the shelter from a guide.
Lax for a Cause Raises $20,000 at Centreville HS
Lacrosse marathon at Centreville High School supports Wounded Warrior Project.
Despite the pouring-down rain, the "Lax for a Cause: Purple vs. Red" lacrosse marathon on Saturday, March 14, raised $20,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project. This was the second year in a row that the event raised $20,000 for the cause.
Centreville Dames attend State Conference
Four members of the Centreville-based John Witt Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames XVIIC, attended the Virginia State Conference in Fredericksburg in March.
Centreville: Julie Simmons Wilgus and David Andrew Underwood
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilgus of Centreville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Julie Simmons Wilgus to David Andrew Underwood, son of Robert and Anna Underwood of Jacksonville, N.C.
Politics: Litzenberger Launches Bid for Supervisor
Sully Planning Commissioner John Litzenberger has announced his candidacy for the Sully District Supervisor position on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. The position is being vacated by Sully Supervisor Michael Frey, who is retiring after 24 years of service.
Centreville: County Board Supervisor Schoeneman Would Donate ‘Extra Pay’
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Candidate Brian Schoeneman said he would donate the additional $20,000 pay increase recently passed by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to four Fairfax County community organizations, if elected.