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.
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.
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.
At Meeting in Richmond
Four members of the Centreville-based John Witt Chapter, National Society Colonial Dames of the Seventeenth Century (NSCDXVIIC), attended the Virginia Society Board of Management meeting in Richmond in October.
Comstock Wins 10th District Race
Hotly-contested seat targeted as a “flip” for Democrats.
From the outset, the race for Virginia’s 10th Congressional seat attracted national attention as a possible “flip” for Democrats in their bid to gain the 30 seats they needed to win back control of the House.