Replacing Walney Road Bridge
Walney Road Bridge to be replaced, rebuilt.
Built in 1980, the Walney Road Bridge over Flatlick Branch in Chantilly carries more than 21,000 vehicles a day. Trouble is, it often floods, is disintegrating structurally and surpassed its life expectancy 15 years ago.
Editorial: Case Closed. Why the Secrecy?
No reason for police to exercise "blanket" approach, shielding every document in every case.
Connection readers know that we respect and appreciate our public safety professionals.
Even in Closed Cases, Police Maintain Culture of Secrecy
Public must rely on information police agencies choose to share, even if it's wrong.
In December of 2008, the Fairfax Police Department chased 19-year-old Hailu Brook across the county line into Arlington and shot him dead.
Ship Shape?
Fifty boats competed in the 23rd Cardboard Boat Regatta at Lake Accotink Park on June 3 as part of the Springfield Days Celebration
MountainView’s Turbok Wins TurnAround Life Award
At MountainView Alternative High School’s senior luncheon on June 13, Casey Turbok won the $1,000 TurnAround Life Award.
Junior ROTC Medal
Angelica Betts of Providence Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), presented the DAR ROTC Bronze Award on May 12 to Cadet Naadia S.
Support for Needy Kids Program
For the second year in a row, the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office received a donation to its Shop with a Sheriff Program from Montessori of Chantilly – Casa dei Bambini.
Local Author Publishes Novel
“Might and Majesty: Baptism by Fire” is the first book of a new trilogy by Sean Mitchell, a 22-year-old Centreville resident who published the fantasy novel earlier this year through the self-publishing company, CreateSpace.
Grade 5/6 Girls NVYLL 2012 Champions
The SYA 5th/6th Girls B team captured the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League Championship on Sunday, June 10 vs. Fort Hunt.
Principal Jagels: Words of Advice
At the start of Mountain View High’s graduation ceremony, last Friday, June 15, Assistant Principal Gary Morris told the seniors, “Do not follow where the path may lead. Instead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.”
Westfield ESOL Student Thrives
Juan Castro receives School Board’s Character Award.
When Juan Castro came to the U.S. from El Salvador, six years ago, he only spoke a few words of English and was a stranger in a strange place. But he adapted well, learned quickly and worked hard at school and in his community.
Local Businesses Build Playground
Children may now play in a brand-new playground at the SYA youth sports complex, “Fields of Dreams,” off Bull Run Post Office Road in Centreville. It was built by RulyScapes Inc. of Centreville, Denison Landscaping, JK Enterprises and John Deere Landscapes, which all sponsored a recent National Hispanic Landscape Alliance National Day of Service there
Center View Roundups 6/21/12
Pellet Gun Injures Students; Low-Cost Rabies Clinic; Help Plan Centreville Day, Fair Oaks CAC to Meet; Frey at Sully District Council; Park Authority to Meet; Free Carseat Inspections; Parkway Gets New Number
Westfield Thespians Receive Cappie Medallions
Westfield High received 20 Cappie nominations for its musical, “Crazy for You.” On Wednesday, May 30, school Principal Tim Thomas and Director Susie Pike presented the Cappie medallions to the nominees.
Local Real Estate: Sold $575,000~$599,999 in April 2012
Local Real Estate: Sold $575,000~$599,999 in April 2012