The Background: Drugs, Money, Murder, Misconduct
Prosecutors, police coerced shooter to implicate another.
When 21-year-old, Centreville High grad Danny Petrole was slain in his car in front of his Bristow townhouse, March 15, 2001, it stunned the community and devastated his family. It also led police to discover a drug ring of major proportions operating in the Centreville/Chantilly area.
Car Seat Inspections on July 17
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, July 17, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.
Fairfax City’s the Place to Be for Fourth of July
Gigantic parade, fire-station fun, music and fireworks.
July 4
‘Make the World a Better Place for All of Us’
Fairfax High’s 576 grads represent 62 countries.
Fairfax High’s 576 grads represent 62 countries.
DAR Chapter Honors Notable Revolutionary Women
Patriotic display now in Centreville Regional Library.
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Lane’s Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has placed a special display in the Centreville Regional Library.
Jazz Artist Entertains Many At Senior Center
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget
Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.
Budget
Anita Light Honored as 2025 Woman of Influence
She’s improved the lives of people of all ages.
Anita Light improved the lives of people of all ages.
Handmade Art in Hospital Lobby Serves as Inspiration to Cancer Patients
Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.
Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.
Springtime, Cool Band Concert and Food Trucks
‘A Night of Toons:’ Centreville High presents its annual ‘Bandemonium!’
Springtime and warm weather mean it’s time for Centreville High’s band concert under the stars. The Wildcat Band’s Fourth Annual “Bandemonium!” is set for Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s bus loop.
Park and Bark Is this Saturday in Chantilly
On Saturday, May 10, from 1-4 p.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends will hold a special, dog-themed event called Park and Bark at the Walney Visitor Center, 5040 Walney Park Drive in Chantilly.
Car Seat Inspections on May 22
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected this Thursday, May 22, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.