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Centre View Roundups March 21
Fatal Crash in Chantilly A 56-year-old Ashburn man died Tuesday following a car crash on the Fairfax County Parkway near Franklin Farm Road. The incident occurred March 20 shortly before 1 p.m. Fairfax County police say the man was driving southbound on the parkway and, for unknown reasons, left the roadway just past Franklin Farm Road and struck the sound wall.
Fairfax’s Annual Chocolate Lovers Festival Feb. 7-8
Heaven for chocolate aficionados – that’s the City of Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival. And this year’s 23rd annual extravaganza is set for Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 7-8. The scrumptious and fun-filled weekend features everything from a competition to see who can make the most beautiful and creative chocolate sculptures, cakes and cupcakes to a chocolate-themed movie and a luscious sampling of chocolate treats from area vendors. It’s also a chance to buy mouthwatering presents for Valentine’s Day.
‘No Way to Mitigate Roar of Jet Engines Overhead’ in Sully District
Divided Planning Commissioners OK Stonebrook proposal
Imagine living directly beneath an arrivals path at Dulles International Airport, where jumbo jet aircraft zoom just 950 feet above the homes, 24 hours a day.
Fairfax History Day: Saturday, April 23
The area’s past comes to life during family-friendly event.
Fairfax Day
‘An Amazing Choice of Cuisine and Top-Notch Dining’
Fairfax City Restaurant Week is March 7 through March 14.
Restaurant Week
‘Enjoy a Fall Day with Family and Friends’ in Centreville
This Saturday’s Centreville Day marks three decades of fun.
Centreville Day
Clifton Rolls Out the Welcome Mat
It’s the 40th annual Spring Homes Tour.
French chandeliers, antique furnishings, original paintings and whimsical collections are among the delights awaiting all those attending the 40th annual Clifton Spring Homes Tour. It’s slated for Thursday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and includes a marketplace, silent auction and raffle, from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Paradise Springs Winery.
Five New Parks in Sully Woodlands
Residents are asked to submit their ideas for them
The Fairfax County Park Authority wants to hear residents’ thoughts about its new comprehensive plan for parkland in Sully Woodlands. So it held a recent public meeting in Centreville to let people see what’s proposed and comment on it.
Fairfax: Music, Food, Crafts, Carnival and Fun
Fairfax Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 8.
Autumn is on its way and so is the 40th annual Fairfax Fall Festival. It’s set for Saturday, Oct. 8, in downtown Fairfax and admission is free. Vendors will be there from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with the carnival running until 8 p.m. and musicians performing in Old Town Square until 8:30 p.m. (Rain date, Oct. 9).
Pham Now Charged with Federal Crime
Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.
Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.
Fairfax City Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Missing teen
‘Our Natural Resources Are Too Important to Squander’ in Fairfax
Responding to residents, Fairfax City presses pause on proposed trail that would have removed 400 trees.
trees
Taste of the Globe Without the Travel
Fairfax City’s Restaurant Week is Aug. 29-Sept. 4.
Restaurant Week
Snowmen, Elves, Music and 8-Foot-High Puppet
CFTC presents ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’
Holiday parade
Supervisors to Decide on Chantilly Data Center
Public hearing is set for next Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Penzance wants to build a 402,000-square-foot data center off Route 50, Stonecroft Boulevard and Auto Park Circle in Chantilly.
Clifton Rolls Out the Welcome Mat
It’s the 40th annual Spring Homes Tour.
French chandeliers, antique furnishings, original paintings and whimsical collections are among the delights awaiting all those attending the 40th annual Clifton Spring Homes Tour. It’s slated for Thursday, May 17, from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., and includes a marketplace, silent auction and raffle, from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., at the Paradise Springs Winery.
Update on Local Road Projects
Reviewing Stringfellow, Route 50 and two bridges.
When Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) addressed the Sully District Council of Citizens Associations on June 25, he also provided an update on local road projects. A Fairfax County transportation bond was discussed, as well. “There will be a transportation bond this year, probably for $100 million,” he said. “About 15 or 16 million will be for roadway projects and 84 or 85 million will be for pedestrian and walkway projects. That includes bike lanes and bike-way improvements, and that’s a huge shift. We used to do these bonds for roads and Metro.”
Fairfax Welcomes MARA Mode on Main Market
New boutique offers fashions, gifts and home décor.
MARA in Fairfax
Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.