Thursday, March 29
Lifetime of Helping Others
Gary Parks and Joan Wamsley receive The President’s Volunteer Service Award.
Angelika Theater Hosts International Film Festival in Fairfax City
The NOVA Festival will take place over two weeks, from April 1 to April 14.
New Vision for Richmond Highway
Revitalization plan emphasizes history, livability, environment and diversity with 18,000 new residential units and 8 million square feet of nonresidential.
The Making of a Brigadier General
U.S. Army Col. James P. Bienlien comes from five generations of military men and grew up in Springfield.
Tuesday, March 27
Saturday, March 24
Brain Injury Services Honors Survivors, Volunteers
Honors stroke, concussion, brain injury survivors, and volunteers and corporate sponsors.
Friday, March 23
Tuesday, March 20
Sunday, March 18
Honored for Serving Springfield Community
Three FCFRD members receive Service Above Self Award from West Springfield Rotary.
Saturday, March 17
Friday, March 16
Springfield Home Sales: February, 2018
In February, 2018, 90 Springfield homes sold between $859,000-$179,000.
Springfield Home Sales: February, 2018
Wednesday, March 14
2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards
Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.
Tuesday, March 13
How ‘Open Floor Plan’ Can Enhance Classic Home
North Arlington residence open to public 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24.
Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract
Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.
Monday, March 12
The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words
Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.
‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’
Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.
Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored
40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.
Thursday, March 8
300 Gather in Fairfax City for Moms Demand Action
Senator Tim Kaine attends event on common-sense solutions to gun violence.
Wednesday, March 7
Rolling Road in Springfield To Be Widened
VDOT holds design public hearing on Feb. 27 for citizens to give comments.
Tuesday, March 6
Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County
Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.
Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia
Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.
Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.
Extracurriculars: Secret Sauce of Success in Fairfax County
Superintendent’s budget eliminates barrier of $50 activity fee.
Discussing School Shootings and Other Violence with Children
Open dialogue is key to quelling fear, say mental health professionals.
