Commentary: No Easy Answers to School Funding Challenge
After months of hard work and consideration of public feedback, the Board of Supervisors adopted its budget for 2017 late last month.
Commentary: Who is my neighbor?
You might be amazed to learn who around you was once homeless. It could be the person cleaning your teeth at the dentists’ office. Or the barista making your skinny latte.
Commentary: In Prom Season, Safety First
While we are all proud of our children for their accomplishments, especially those with graduation on the horizon, we must remember that safety is still the number one priority.
Editorial: In Search of Diversified Revenue
Fairfax County residents can expect to see meals tax question on November ballots.
The Meals Tax may be on Virginia ballots this November.
Classified Advertising May 18 , 2016
Read the latest ads here!
Vienna: Madison Girls’ Lax Wins Sixth Straight Conference/District Championship
Warhawks knock off previously undefeated Langley in tournament final.
The Madison girls' lacrosse team beat Langley on Friday to win the Conference 6 title.
Meals Tax? Ballot Possibility
Board of Supervisors potentially set to approve meals tax ballot question on June 7.
A majority of The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voiced support last week for including a Meals Tax Referendum as part of the 2016 General Election.
McLean, Langley High Students Unite to Fight Cancer
The night kicked off with the over 800 participants surrounding the track to cheer on cancer survivors doing a lap around the track.
Letter: GFCA Letter to Supervisor Foust - Opposing Brooks Farm Rezoning
To the Editor
I am writing on behalf of the Great Falls Citizens Association (“GFCA”) regarding the pending rezoning and cluster development application for the Brooks Farm property, submitted by Basheer/Edgemoore-Brooks LLC (RZ 2014-DR-022).
Letter: For the Benefit of All, Fairfax County Needs a Meal’s Tax
To the Editor
For the strongest education for our children and for economic prosperity, Fairfax Co. must pass a Meal’s Tax.
Great Falls: Cutting Through Brooks Farm
GFCA raises new issue surrounding controversial redevelopment proposal; says community never had chance to respond.
Great Falls Citizens Association wants Supervisor John W. Foust to address concerns on Brooks Farm development.
Fairfax County: Hispanic Leadership Alliance awards scholarships to 14 seniors
West Springfield High School senior Fernanda Justiniano-Rivero fought back tears as she thanked her mother for everything. “She worked three jobs, barely raised me, would come home and be so tired,” Justiniano-Rivero said. “But she still would bring me gifts, ask me if I did my homework. I used to pretend we would travel the world and it be just us, I would live in a fairy tale.”
Commentary: Stop County’s ‘One Size Fits All’ Zoning Proposal
In the next few months, the Board of Supervisors plans to approve a “one size fits all” zoning ordinance amendment that would guide redevelopment throughout the urbanizing areas of the county for decades.
Commentary: America’s Anti-Trafficking Efforts …
... Hollow victories for public accolade.
Each day there is more media on the human trafficking scourge in America with heart-wrenching stories about women, men, and children who are forced, defrauded, or coerced into exploitation.
Local Designer Honored for Remodeling Reston Townhouse
Home transformation gives family of five more living space.
Mina Fies, CEO of Synergy Design and Construction, was recognized for remodeling a Reston townhouse that was built in 1968.
Creating Space for Family Oasis or Outdoor Entertaining
Local designers unveil recent projects and offer tips.
Lured outside by rising temperatures and blue skies, homeowners are deciding that it’s time to spruce up patios, gardens and other outdoor living spaces. Local tastemakers are hard at work transforming winter-worn al fresco spaces into lively oases in time for a season of warm-weather entertaining.
Police to Continue Improving Transparency
Public Safety Committee reviews recommendations for police use of force and communications; vote scheduled for June 21.
Fairfax County Supervisors and the Public Safety Committee met Tuesday May 10 to review police use of force and communications policy recommendations from the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) and Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission.
Great Falls: Langley Boys’ Lax Beats McLean in Conference 6 Tournament
Senior midfielder Duley leads Saxons with three goals.
The Langley boys' lacrosse team beat McLean in the first round of the Conference 6 tournament.
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls
First Friday Art Walk in Great Falls
27 artists in three group studios participate with galleries and restaurants at Village Centre.
The kick-off event for the First Friday Art Walk in the Village was held on Friday, May 6 in the Village Centre in Great Falls.