Westfield Grad Receives Sheriffs’ Institute Scholarship
Westfield High grad Michael Corwin has just received a Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute scholarship.
Fairfax County Supervisors Approve Paid Family Leave
Helping County employees meet family demands and employment responsibilities.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Paid Family Leave for County employees during its June 23, 2020 Board meeting.
‘We’re Grateful You Were our Theater Director’
Zoom retirement party for Centreville High’s Mike Hudson.
Mike Hudson’s taught for 40 years – the last 30 as Centreville High’s theater teacher/director. And he and his students have always had such a strong bond that they didn’t call him “Mr. Hudson,” but “Huddy,” as a term of endearment.
Centreville: ‘As a Family, We Take a Stand for Justice’
Black Centreville residents respond to racism in America.
Jamie and Erik Gadley and their daughter, Kayla, a rising sophomore at Westfield High, live in Centreville’s Sully Station II community. And as a black family, the recent, unprovoked deaths of black people such as Breonna Taylor and George Floyd have both angered and saddened them.
‘It Felt Good to Be Recognized and Appreciated’ in Fairfax County
County thanks its Public Works employees with food.
National Public Works Week was May 17-23; and as COVID-19 has revealed whose labor is essential – not just in a crisis, but every day – Fairfax County celebrated workers in a category that doesn’t immediately spring to mind.
Chantilly High Grad Is New Firefighter
Chantilly High grad Christopher Wolf is among 53 new recruits who recently graduated from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) Basic Training.
Chantilly Native Volunteering for Better Community
Toora Arsala, 30, has spent the past 20 years working with community festivals and political candidates to improve his community.
For 30-year-old Chantilly-native Toora Arsala, volunteering has become a way of life. He first started volunteering in high school as part of the Best Buddies organization. From there Arsala started volunteering in various other organizations and does what he can to help his community.
Front Line Medical Staff Get New Tennis Shoes
Local athletic shoe companies donate special shoes to medical staff Impacted by COVID-19.
New shoes for medical workers.
High School Junior of Chantilly Proposes a Protective Mask
Parnika Saxena proposes a graphene mask as a more protective face covering for the Coronavirus.
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An ‘Outpouring of Love and Kindness’ in Chantilly
Church members honor cancer-fighting pastor with caravan.
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Coalition to Fairfax County: Reduce Number of Inmates
County responds to NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition initiative.
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Town Hall Highlights Local Steps on Coronavirus in Northern Virginia
“Stay home. Wash your hands.”
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‘Teamwork, Safety and Aggressive Criminal Patrol’ in Sully District
Pfeiffer is Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Year.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2020 in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Commission for Women honors “Valiant Women of the Vote.”
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