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Fairfax: For Love of Art and Companionship
Local artists and art lovers gathered in Old Town Hall Gallery for a reception hosted by the Fairfax Art League.
Lorton: Capital Area Food Bank Hosts Inaugural Northern Virginia Hunger Action Expo
The numbers tell the story. Over 217,000 people across Northern Virginia are at risk of hunger, including 62,000 children under the age of 18, according to the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB).
Comfort Women Memorial Highlights Human Trafficking
New Peace Garden a beacon of hope for victims.
When members of the Washington Coalition for Comfort Women Issues unveiled a new memorial on May 30, they also illuminated the issue of local human trafficking in Northern Virginia. Elected officials including Supervisor John Foust, Japanese and Korean representatives, and human rights activists gathered to remember the women and girls who were forced into sexual slavery during WWII. Now the memorial stands sunlit on the back lawn of the Fairfax County Government Center, as a reminder for today’s community to take a stand against these crimes against humanity in their own neighborhoods.
Parkwood Baptist Church Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Parkwood Baptist Church in Annandale celebrated their 50th anniversary with a memorial picnic and outdoor service on Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12.
Fairfax County Park Authority Makes Partial Reopening Play
After a surprise late Tuesday afternoon announcement from the Fairfax County Park Authority, maintenance operations crews were at work Wednesday morning, May 20, removing barriers from park parking lot entrances and returning them to storage sites.
Starting A New Chapter: Great Falls Library Staff Reflect One Month Into Reopening
Library has ‘gotten creative’ in ways to engage the community, offering portable craft kits, online programming, and a new book recommendation service for young readers.
Ebook readership up, print circulation down, online Live Chat services up 200 percent: in an era of social distancing, the Great Falls Library is adapting to countywide trends in reader involvement as it welcomes patrons back into the library.
Perseverance & Hope for Oakton, Madison Graduates
A trying school year ends with familiar brightness on the horizon
As the school year wanes and a long-awaited summer approaches, the graduating seniors of Oakton and James Madison prepare for much more.
Park Meadowland Restoration Underway in Lorton
Return to natural habitat is a multi-year process
The Natural Resources Branch of Fairfax County Park Authority began reseeding in May as the next step in restoring an area of Lorton’s Laurel Hill Park to a natural meadow.
Area Light Shows Brighten the Holidays
This season, NOVA Parks offers an opportunity to literally “brighten’”spirits with three holiday shows.
Fairfax: Farewell Party at Baskin Robbins
Owner searches for a new location.
Built in 1962, Baskin Robbins off of Fairfax Boulevard has served the final scoops in its historic location. Current owner Syed Ahmed is being forced to close the store because of eminent domain.
Celebrate Great Falls Foundation Supports Local Schools
After efforts from parents, teachers, students and community sponsors, the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation was able to present a check donation of $28,000 to be distributed between Great Falls Elementary, Colvin Run Elementary and Forestville Elementary.
Parade, Fireworks Go On in Great Falls
Although the weather forecast threatened rain and thunderstorms for the majority of the day, it wasn’t enough to stop hundreds of people from gathering in Great Falls for the annual July 4 celebration.
Breaking Ground for Lorton Community Project
Something with appeal planned for everyone.
Members of the community gathered with their leaders on Aug. 22 to officially break ground for Lorton’s new multi-million dollar community project.
Central Green Opens at Lorton’s Laurel Hill Park
A few trail hikers, dog walkers, disc golfers, and cyclists were happy to chance upon the opening of the new Central Green at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton on Sept. 23.