County Limits Dog Tethering
“Man’s best friend deserves legal protection,” said Peggy Marshall, who adopted her best friend, Bianca.
Environmental Quality of Life
Advisory Council issues 512-page vision for county environmental policy.
Flooding will rise in concern in Fairfax County as a result of climate change, warned Stella Koch, chairperson of the county’s Environmental Quality Advisory Council.
Adam Torres trial for murder of John Geer postponed until April 2016
Former Fairfax County police officer Adam Torres was charged with second-degree murder in August this year for shooting Springfield resident John Geer in August 2013. The trial was scheduled to begin on Dec. 14, but a continuance was recently granted to the defense, pushing it back until April 18, 2016.
Fairfax Chamber to Become the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber) Board of Directors approved the rebranding and restructuring of the Fairfax Chamber to the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
Langley Senior Duenkel Signs with JMU
Langley High School’s Halle Duenkel on Nov. 13 signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at James Madison University.
Week in Great Falls
Land use and zoning issues to be discussed
Great Falls Rugby Hosts Annual Benefit Tournament
Sunday, Nov. 22, was a beautiful, chilly and unusually busy day in Great Falls, as Great Falls Rugby hosted its second annual tournament to benefit MedStar National Rehabilitation Center's spinal cord injury programs
Area Roundups
Happenings in Great Falls
Great Falls Azzurri Blue Capture Second Straight NCSL Divisional Championship
The GFSC Azzurri Blue, a U12 travel soccer team based in Great Falls, recently capped off a fall 2015 season by winning the U12 National Capital Soccer League Division III title.
Classified Advertising December 2 , 2015
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Great Falls: Langley Girls’ Basketball in Search of Championships
Saxons graduated one starter from team that won 21 games.
The Langley girls' basketball team is in search of its first conference/district title since 1988.
MxLean/Great Falls: Langley High Choral Department Presents Renaissance Feaste
The Langley High School Choral Department will present its annual Renaissance Feaste on Friday, Dec, 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna.
Great Falls: Weekend Events
Great Falls to Host Holiday Fest
The Great Falls Holiday Fest, will be on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6. There will be shopping, art, food, lights and Saint Nicholas, too!
“Fairfax County’s Founding Fathers” Revisited at History Conference
The 11th annual Fairfax County History Conference was held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax, titled “Fairfax County’s Founding Fathers - Part I.”
Langley High Orchestra to Perform British Classics, Hold Silent Auction
The Langley High School Orchestra presents a concert of British Classics on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 7 p.m.
Letter: Entering Into the Arena
To the Editor
Theodore Roosevelt once said that the credit belongs to those who are in the arena. Craig Parisot should be commended for stepping into the arena in what he knew would be a tough fight.
Ryan Laughrey Becomes Eagle Scout
Boy Scout Troop 673, sponsored by the Great Falls United Methodist Men, recently promoted a new Eagle Scout, Ryan Laughrey, on Nov. 12.
Letter: Women Inspiring Women in Sports
To the Editor
After seeing the article, "Area Coaches to be Honored for Work Empowering Girls," I could not help but think how great it is to see women inspiring women in sports.
Award-winning Author Comes Home to Celebrate New Novel
On Thursday evening, Dec. 17, Great Falls resident Laura Elliott will discuss her newest book, “DaVinci’s Tiger,” and describe the intricate process of researching and writing the book.