Animal Rescue Recognition
Fairfax County Animal Shelter recognized for animal rescue and programs.
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter received accolades from the Metropolitan Council of Governments (COG) for two programs and a large-scale animal rescue in 2010 - 2011.
Supervisor Herrity Undergoes Open-Heart Surgery
Now recovering at Inova Fairfax Hospital in ICU
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), 52, underwent open-heart surgery today at 7 a.m., and is currently recovering in the intensive care unit at Inova Fairfax Hospital, according to a statement released by his office at approximately 3 p.m. Thursday, April 5. The surgery was conducted at Inova’s Heart and Vascular Institute by Dr. Alan Spier and Dr. Niv Ad, and the surgeons have informed the supervisor’s family that the surgery went as expected.
The Power of One
Springfield resident stars in 'On the Waterfront.'
It has been hailed as one of the greatest movies of all time, winning eight Academy Awards for an all-star cast that included Marlon Brando, Eva Marie Saint, Lee J. Cobb and Karl Malden. But for playwright Budd Schulberg, himself an Oscar winner for Best Story and Screenplay, the 1954 film version of "On the Waterfront" was never quite the story he wanted told.
Super Saturday for County GOP
Convention features former Governor George Allen; FCRC elects new president.
More than 1,000 Republican delegates participated in the 2012 Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC) convention, held at West Springfield High School on Saturday, March 24.
In Bloom at Greenspring
Senior gardeners prepare green thumbs for National Garden Month.
Gardeners at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield are ready for spring.
Alcorn Named Citizen of the Year
Planning Commissioner recognized by Federation of Citizens Associations.
The Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations named their Citizen of the Year Sunday, March 25, recognizing county Planning Commissioner Walter Alcorn for more than a decade of service on the commission.
First Responders Recognized
34th Annual Valor Awards presented to police officers, firefighters.
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce recognized 108 of the county’s first responders Wednesday, March 21 at the 24th annual Valor Awards. Members of the Fairfax County Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, Fire and Rescue Department, as well as from the Towns of Herndon and Vienna, were given awards.
Greenspring Residents Receive Service Awards
Last week, Greenspring retirement community hosted its 7th President’s Service Awards reception for volunteers who live at the community.
Serving the Community
National Women's History Month: Spotlight on Dr. Marcia Dake.
Long-time Greenspring resident, Dr. Marcia Dake, is not only a woman significant to Greenspring’s history, but also a significant contributor to the fields of nursing and education.
Eleven Students Receive Peace Awards
Eleven recipients of a Student Peace Award of Fairfax County were selected by their schools to be recognized for their contributions to peace or conflict resolution, whether in their schools, their communities, or the greater world.
St. Patrick’s with Connolly
Hundreds attend U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s St. Patrick’s Day Fete.
Friday evening, hundreds and hundreds of friends and supporters of Rep. Gerry Connolly filled the Kena Shriners Hall on Arlington Blvd. for a St. Patrick’s Day Fete.
A Mission of Mercy Helps Hundreds
More than 800 residents receive free dental services during two-day event.
The triage center at Saturday’s Mission of Mercy Dental health clinic resembled a modern-day MASH unit.
Captain Honored for Community Service
Fire and Rescue’s Willie Bailey recognized for 1,000 volunteer hours.
It was supposed to be a one-time event, a toy drive to help 50 struggling families in the Gum Springs community along the Route 1 corridor. But that was 15 years ago.
Fairfax Supervisors Vote to Increase Advertised Tax Rate by 1 cent
Each 1 cent increase raises taxpayer bill by $45.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 Tuesday, March 6, to advertise the real estate tax rate for FY 2013 as $1.08 per $100 of assessed value. The current FY 2012 rate is $1.07.
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