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Bridge on Route 29 Set for Replacement
Little Rocky Run span is 81 years old.
Work will begin in a few weeks to replace the Route 29 bridge over the Little Rocky Run stream in Centreville. Besides improving the bridge, itself, the project will also result in a new sidewalk and shared-use path.

Centreville: Infusion of Cash for I-66/Route 28 Improvements
Agency allocates $300 million for I-66/Route 28.
Good news for drivers who take the I-66/Route 28 exits and entrances in Centreville — and in this area, that’s pretty much everyone. A fix for the congestion, especially during rush hours, just took a giant step toward becoming a reality.

'When Trust Is Broken’
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
A school health aide at Chantilly’s Greenbriar East Elementary (GBE) was indicted last week on 11 criminal charges.
‘How a Community Comes Together’
A progress report on the Centreville Labor Resource Center.
It still has a long way to go, but things are definitely looking up for the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC).
No Bail for Wolfe
He’ll be retried in October by Fairfax County’s head prosecutor.
More than 10 years have passed since Chantilly High grad Justin Wolfe has been inside a Prince William County courtroom. The last time, June 26, 2002, he was sentenced to death for ordering the March 2001, execution-style killing of Centreville High grad Danny Petrole.
It’s Time for Turkey Trot
Raises money for Life with Cancer.
Each year around this time, many people’s thoughts turn to turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie — and the Virginia Run Turkey Trot. This year’s 24th annual 5K run and 2K walk will be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, at 8 a.m. at the Virginia Run Community Center in Centreville.
High-Tech Command Center
First look inside Public Safety/Transportation Operations Center.
High-Tech Command Center

Chantilly: ‘Comedy with a Lot of Heart’
Chantilly High presents “The Man Who Came to Dinner.”
There’ll be laughs galore when Chantilly High presents the comedy, “The Man Who Came to Dinner.” It’s the school’s Cappies show and contains a cast and crew of 52.

‘Love, Hope and Commitment’ in Chantilly
During the reflections portion of The Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee’s (CPMSAC) 30th-anniversary celebration, people explained from various perspectives what the organization has meant to them.
Help Local Families Weather this Crisis
Britepaths launches ‘Adjust, Give, Donate’ for those in need.
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Musical with a Message
Journey ‘Into the Woods’ with Woodson High.
Fairytale characters come to life, but in different and unexpected ways in Woodson High’s upcoming musical, "Into the Woods."

Fairfax: Taste of Fall Nets $80,000 for FACETS
Some 300 people participated in the 17th annual “A Taste of Fall with FACETS,” Nov. 5, at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax. And by evening’s end, they’d contributed more than $80,000.

Encore Presents ‘Christmas in New York’
Encore Presents ‘Christmas in New York.’
If it is December, it is time for Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s annual holiday show. And this year’s Broadway-style, original musical – celebrating Encore’s 20th anniversary – is called “Christmas in New York.”

Danger on the Roadways
Inspection team places nearly one-third of big-rig trucks out of service.
It wasn’t rush hour, but I-66 east was backed up as far as the eye could see, as big-rig truckers warned their buddies about a commercial-truck inspection happening on Route 28 in Centreville.
‘Music-Driven Classes in Fun, Team Environment’ in Fair Lakes
Row House fitness studio opening soon
People looking for a different – and safe – form of exercise may well find it in Row House, a boutique, indoor, rowing fitness studio in Fair Lakes.
Fairfax City to Celebrate HisTree Day
Learn about the past and how to protect the future.
HisTree Day