Fairfax County: Election Officers Still Needed for March Primary
Cameron Sasnett has one message for people concerned about the integrity of elections -- at least from a procedure standpoint: Get involved as an election officer.
Fairfax County: In-Custody Death Investigated
Paul Guida died Oct. 17, 2015, while in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The 68-year-old Falls Church resident was charged with violating a protective order. He had been held without bond since Oct. 1, 2015.
Combined Commissions for Women Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event in Fairfax
Thirty years ago, “Jen” was lured into a pornography ring and sexually abused by a man who initially pretended to be her friend.
Burke, Lorton, Mount Vernon and Springfield: Kegs of Kerri’s Cure special ale kick within hours
Golden afternoon sun gleamed in through windows and lit up cold, grey cinder blocks, faces already beginning to blush after a beer or two, and lush flowers atop large barrels in memory of Kerri Rose. Rose and her husband Matt, Mount Vernon residents, own Forge Brew Works in Lorton. In August of 2015, she was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer. Kerri was also pregnant.
Week in Springfield
Weekly happenings in Springfield.
Springfield: Honoring Life of Service
Arnold Sells, WWII Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient, receives Lifetime Achievement Award.
World War II veteran and Greenspring resident Arnold Sells was recently recognized by Chapter 10 (Arlington/Fairfax) of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) with the chapter’s first Lifetime Achievement Award.
Fairfax’s Ober Wins 50, 100 Free
Fairfax junior Anna Ober won the 50- and 100 freestyle events at the Conference 6 championship swim and dive meet on Jan. 30 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington.
Snowzilla Summit Ahead
Board names Fairfax County Animal Shelter for Michael Frey.
“What a difference a week makes,” said County Chairman Sharon Bulova (D), in case anybody had moved on from the 29.3 inches of measured snow at Dulles Airport during last week’s blizzard.
Racing for Cure
Project CUREage hosts Fun Run at Burke Lake Park.
Neither chilly temperatures nor snowy trails could deter nearly 100 runners who participated Sunday morning in a Fun Run at Burke Lake Park to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Springfield: Spartans Present Opponents Pick-Your-Poison Outlook
West Springfield makes eight 3-pointers in win over Mount Vernon.
The West Springfield boys' basketball team is undefeated in Conference 7 play.
Area Roundups
Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton and Springfield briefs.
Classified Advertising February 3, 2016
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Another Opportunity to Talk About It
Super Bowl Sunday is Sunday, Feb. 7, and often more about the parties than the game.
Editorial: Economic Development in Virginia
The General Assembly prides itself in providing a pro-business climate, but refuses infusion of more than $3 billion annually.
Hundreds of bills before this year’s General Assembly session focus on “business climate,” providing incentives for businesses to locate and expand here, extending tax exemptions and tax credits, encouraging international trade, reducing regulation and many other approaches perceived as pro-business.
Marking American Heart Month
Month-long observance raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and the role of aerobic exercise in preventing it.
Music is thumping, sweat is dripping and hearts are pounding. In a packed aerobic dance studio, students move in the name of health.
Volunteer Fairfax Seeks Nominations, New Deadline Feb. 9
Awards recognize the contributions of volunteers in the community.
Nominations are open for the 2016 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.
Springfield: January 2016 Neighborhood Development Outlook Update
Here is a survey of new and ongoing changes and projects in Springfield.
Springfield Art Guild Speaks at Civic Association
The Springfield Art Guild (SAG) made a presentation about all of its many offerings to the Springfield Civic Association at its Tuesday, Jan. 19 meeting at Crestwood Elementary School.
Springfield: Challenger Disaster Remembered
Greenspring’s Tak Kato recalls disaster 30 years ago.
Greenspring resident Tak Kato spent his career as an electrical engineer working in the research, design, and development of operational systems and satellite technology for international space programs.
Commentary: Reining in Predatory Towing
Aside from the snowstorm of the century, this week brought the start of consideration of legislation and initial work on our state budget.