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Ad Fontes: ‘A Blessing to Be In Our Own Building’
Ad Fontes Academy now united on one campus.
It’s been a long time coming, but Ad Fontes Academy can finally be described as a school united.

‘We Formed Bonds of Friendship at Archer’
Elementary school celebrates 75th anniversary.
Past and present came full circle last week when alumni joined current students, their parents and teachers to celebrate Louise Archer Elementary’s 75th anniversary. Sixth-graders proudly gave visitors tours of this historic school, while attendees looked at old class photos and other mementos in a museum in the library.

Fairfax High presents ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.’
Fairfax High presents “The Musical Comedy

Back to the Sixties
Robinson presents ‘How to Succeed in Business…’
t’s been a movie, a Broadway play – currently in revival – and now "How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying" is coming to the Robinson Secondary stage.
Focusing on Quality of Life Issues
Hugo runs for seventh term in Virginia House.
When asked why he’s running for reelection to the General Assembly, Del. Tim Hugo (R-40th) has a ready reply. “It’s an honor to serve,” he said. “We have an opportunity to help people improve their day-to-day lives and fix the problems in their neighborhoods and on their streets.”

21st Annual Goblin Gallop is Oct. 26
Benefits families of children with cancer.
When the leaves turn colors and the weather becomes crisp, Halloween soon follows. And that means it’s time for the Goblin Gallop. This year’s event, the 21st annual, is slated for Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center.
‘An Opportunity for Development and Advancement’
Fairfax Ace Hardware is becoming employee owned.
hardware stores
Fairfax City Council, Mayoral Candidates Speak
League of Women Voters holds informative event.
Mayoral Candidates
Shaving Heads in Solidarity
Tara Sankner is a 10-year-old Fairfax girl who’s fighting Astrocytoma Grade 2 brain cancer.

19th Annual Goblin Gallop is Oct. 28
Benefits families of children with cancer.
As Halloween draws near, it’s time for autumn leaves, pumpkins and the Goblin Gallop. And this year’s 19th annual event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center.

19th Annual Goblin Gallop Is Oct. 28
Benefits families of children with cancer.
As Halloween draws near, it’s time for autumn leaves, pumpkins and the Goblin Gallop. And this year’s 19th annual event is Sunday, Oct. 28, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center.
‘We Hope to Bring this Quality Project to Westfields’ in Chantilly
Townhouse community is proposed for Chantilly.
Townhouses

Spotlight Shines on Local Talent
Alliance Theatre To Present Musical Showcase
Shining a spotlight on the local community’s youth, The Alliance Theatre presents its inaugural Musical Showcase, Friday-Saturday, May 4-5, at Mountain View High. The event is a fund-raiser for Mountain View to purchase additional lighting, sound and window covers for its auditorium.

A Cheerful Haven for Children
Boy Scout creates a playroom in a police station.
A police station can be a scary place for a child. But thanks to a local teen and his Eagle Scout project, the Sully District Station just got a whole lot friendlier for children.
Construction for New Development Will Displace Low Income Tenants
Fairfax mayor breaks tie to approve controversial new development.
Development
Four Years Prison for Fairfax Station Man
He planned to have sex with a minor.
A 67-year-old Fairfax Station man was sentenced last week to more than four years in federal prison. The punishment followed George Ronald Marion’s conviction for crossing state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, plus possession of child pornography.
Monetary Donations Needed for Fairfax County Students’ School Supplies
More than 30 percent of all children in Fairfax County Public Schools are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.