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Respect for Law Awards Presented in Vienna
PFC Jason Mizer and MPO Tim Seitz win Optimist Club of Greater Vienna annual award for outstanding police officers.
For the Birds
Burke store helps bring nature closer to home.
Is it true that when one holds a bird in one’s hand, the bird gets so nervous it dies? No, said Steve Pyne, owner of the Wild Bird Center in Burke. This is the type of expertise and more that customer Kathy Morris can rely on when she comes in the store.
NRA Serves As Backdrop for Gun Violence Prevention Rally
Giffords PAC endorses Fairfax County candidates for statewide office.
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Residents Agree: Reston Rocks
Restonians on what is so great about living in Reston.
“My family loves living in Reston. The first thing that motivated us to look for a house here were the summer concerts at the Reston Town Center. During our house-hunting trip my husband and I had dinner there, and the music and the people really appealed to us.
‘Facilitating Connections’ in Quarantine in Great Falls
Siblings start charitable initiative during COVID-19 pandemic.
It only took two days of quarantine for Isabel and Nathaniel Mathew of Great Falls to become restless. After Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam (D) announced on March 23 that all schools would remain online for the rest of the school semester, the Langley High School siblings didn’t know how they were going to spend their newfound free time. That is, until they figured out a way that they could give back to those in the community who have been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis.
Fairfax Mechanic Enjoys a ‘Dream Season’
Tim Minor, owner of Fairfax Automotive Specialist Center.
At the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on Aug. 11, Tim Minor, 52, put a lock on the F2000 Championship Series with two races yet to run at Summit Point, W. Va. on Aug. 23-25.
Klaus Comes Home in Arlington
Where was this green-cheeked conure for 49 days while it was making its way 57 miles to the AWLA in Arlington?
Bird on the loose
Relay for Life Brings Community Together
Participants walked laps at Workhouse Arts Center in support of a cure for cancer.
TJ Students One Step Closer to Rocket Launch
The student-run and self-taught group, known as Project Caelus, is trying to launch a liquid-fueled rocket to the edge of space.
A group of 26 students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJ) just came one step closer to launching a rocket to the edge of Earth’s atmosphere.
ArPets: Why Cats Could Be Good for Your Bones
Jennifer Zhuge's parents wouldn't allow pets when she was growing up.
Virginia Study of Plant Invaders Set
Del. Bulova’s resolution on control of invasive plant species unanimously passes both House and Senate by voice vote
Ecologists advise that invasive plant species grow at the expense of our ecosystem and our pocketbooks.
Teen Character Honored at McLean Day
Outstanding Character Award for Teenagers presented at community festival.
The McLean Citizens Association presented the Outstanding Character Award for Teenagers at McLean Day on May 21 to recognize extraordinary community service.
McLean: Inspiring Students to Speak Up
McLean High students work with the Longfellow Middle School’s debate team and D.C.’s Stanton Elementary to improve students’ public speaking skills.
Public speaking: these two words strike fear in almost anyone, whether 6 years old or 60. McLean High School senior Michelle Ma tackles this fear one child at a time through “The Speak Up Initiative.”
Great Falls: Seneca Hill Animal Hospital Hosts Dog Days 2015
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing quite like a barbecue and a swim to relax and have fun. That’s exactly what happened at Seneca Hill Animal Hospital, Resort and Spa last Sunday – except that this one was for the dogs.
Summer Reading Starts in Vienna, Oakton Libraries
Children encouraged to enjoy books as leisure.
For many years, The Fairfax County Summer Reading Program has encouraged students to continuing reading through summer vacation.
Burke Children Take Summer Reading Challenge
Burke Centre Library hosts kick-off event for Summer Reading Challenge.
Oakton: A Joyful Occasion Despite Heavy Storms
Members of Oakton graduating class of 2016 celebrate at the EagleBank Arena.