In mid-December, Virginia Assistant Superintendent of Public Instruction Elizabeth Schultz dispatched a stern letter to the Fairfax County school board, reprimanding the board for failing to “promptly” create a regional governing board, as pledged two years earlier, to oversee operations at …
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Vienna-based nonprofit CHO (Committee for Helping Others) Food Closet Chair Carolyn Mysel and Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn check out the Stuff the Bus event at the Vienna Giant on Jan. 28. Stuff the Bus helps restock the shelves of local food pantries and is a collaborative …
Whether you eat breakfast or not, the first meal you eat of the day is when you are breaking your fast. What you break that fast with is very important in setting the tone for the day. When you eat a meal that has lean protein, fiber-rich vegetables and a small dose of healthy fat, you’ll ha…
Reston Hospital Center is using innovative technology to provide more accurate diagnoses. The robotic bronchoscopy technology integrates robotics, software, and endoscopy cameras and tools that create better access to hard-to-reach nodules and allow for visualization.
George Mason University announced plans to expand its small business incubator programs to the Town of Herndon last week.
Laurel Hill Golf Club was ranked among the top 20 best golf courses in Virginia according to the annual Golfers’ Choice lists generated by the GolfPass community ratings and reviews. The course was rated no. 11 in the commonwealth.
“The peak is over” for canine influenza, said Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Sandy Christmus from Oakton-Vienna Veterinary Hospital. Their staff was seeing a handful of symptomatic patients every day, which has scaled back to about three a week.
In all of Virginia, Northern Virginia – with its urbanizing and wealthy population -- is the place where electric vehicles are most likely to be popular.
The Robinson Boys’ Basketball lost in their home court against West Potomac, 67-45 on Jan. 27. The Rams have had their ups and down this season as far as their confidence. Many freshmen and sophomores are in starting positions on the team.
Unlike other high school sports, gymnastics is a sport combining multiple events. It is one of the few team sports that features just a varsity squad without a freshman or junior varsity squad.
Omega-3 fatty acids help keep your brain sharp, maintain a healthy weight, and support a robust immune system.
Approximately 40 percent of all cancer cases can be attributed to modifiable risk factors. These are risk factors based on habits that are within our control.
FACETS' Joe Fay, Steampunks' Melissa Rowland, and FACETS's Hugh Taylor meet in Steampunk's McLean headquarters. Fay and Taylor met with Steampunk employees and updated them on FACETS' work and homelessness in the region. Steampunk recently presented a $5,000 donation to FACETS. Rowland nomi…
Cooling real estate market trends continued into December 2022, according to reports from the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) and Virginia Realtors.
Almost two weeks ago today, tragedy struck again on Lee Chapel Road in Fairfax Station. The first non-pedestrian-related fatal crash in the county of the year claimed the lives of two 16-year-old South County High School students, publicly identified by family and friends as Ariana Haftsavar…
In 2007, Centreville High School Girls’ Basketball Coach Josephine McClane graduated from Westfield High School. After playing in college, McLane coached at the college level over the course of five years at several locations and for two years, she was the assistant coach for the Bulldogs gi…
The Hayfield Men’s Basketball team traveled to Falls Church to take on Justice on Jan. 20, winning 78-32. The Hawks are on a five-game winning streak; they’ve only lost one game this season.
Two of Fairfax County’s three employee pension funds were exposed to the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency firm Genesis Global Holdco on Jan. 19.
I recently learned that more than $35,000 was up for grabs in Fairfax County to contribute to a noble cause. Imagine what even a community center or library could do with $35,000 to help children and families in need.
Fairfax County Public Library officials are paying controversial writer Nikole Hannah-Jones, author of the “1619 Project” $35,350 for a one-hour lecture on Feb. 19 at the McLean Community Center, with a price tag that amounts to $589 per minute, according to a copy of the contract obtained b…
In another Friday night missive, this one sent at 6:21 p.m., as parents were stirring spaghetti sauce and refereeing after school basketball games, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid claimed that the withholding of National Merit awards “is not a war on merit” and shi…
As 17 school principals in Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties admit to withholding National Merit Commended Students awards this school year, largely impacting Asian American youth and their mostly immigrant families, it was a different story across the border in Arlington County a…
In an email sent Thursday at 10:03:51 p.m. to parents and staff at Frost Middle School in Fairfax, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid and Frost Principal Anthony Harris disclosed district officials “were made aware of an alleged sexual assault last week involving two …
Around 40 FedEx team members were on hand at the FedEx Ground facility in Lorton to pack more than 10,000 meals with Rise Against Hunger to support those affected by food insecurity globally. Through nine total events across the country Jan. 16, FedEx packed its one millionth meal with Rise …
In a shop class in Burke, you will find two teachers with more than 50 years of teaching experience combined. From the outside looking in that might not be a shocking revelation. But Dominic Prakash and David Plum have a much deeper story than that.
Larry Choates has an extensive background in football, from his days as a player in high school to becoming an assistant and finally taking over the program at John R. Lewis High School and becoming the head coach; it has certainly been a long ride with multiple accomplishments.
It was a hard loss for the Chantilly Girls Basketball team on Jan. 13, losing their home conference game against South Lakes. The game ended with a score of 41-27. The season remains young as they are 5-8 on the season and 0-2 in the conference.
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid proposed a $3.5 billion budget at last week’s school board meeting, as many parents question the amount of money school district officials are spending on legal bills and equity contracts.
Sen. Chap Petersen (D-Fairfax City) and Del. Karrie Delaney (D-Chantilly) announced new legislation in the General Assembly to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) last week.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis takes the plunge for Special Olympics. It was a cold blustery day on Jan. 14 as eight officers dove into the pool during the annual Polar Plunge. At the end, FCPD presented the charity with a check for the $56,000 raised for the event.
Some days are harder than others, but “Just knowing at the end of the day that you are able to … help someone who is in need of assistance is very rewarding,” said Animal Protection Police Officer (APPO) Sarah Paisley with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD).
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