Wood Ranch in Springfield Town Center highlights new meat, veggie options
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill partner, managing chef and “Sultan of Smoke” Alejandro Benes is working to blend barbecue traditions, as well as cuts of meat.
Clifton: Stuff the Bus Until Feb. 15
U.S. Rep. Comstock and Supervisor Smith to visit Clifton Giant for Stuff the Bus on Feb. 6.
Stuff the Bus, Fairfax County’s annual campaign to increase food donations and awareness for local, nonprofit food pantries, started in the middle of January and runs each weekend until President’s Day, Feb. 15.
Fairfax County: Election Officers Still Needed for March Primary
Cameron Sasnett has one message for people concerned about the integrity of elections -- at least from a procedure standpoint: Get involved as an election officer.
Fairfax County: In-Custody Death Investigated
Paul Guida died Oct. 17, 2015, while in custody at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. The 68-year-old Falls Church resident was charged with violating a protective order. He had been held without bond since Oct. 1, 2015.
Combined Commissions for Women Host Human Trafficking Awareness Event in Fairfax
Thirty years ago, “Jen” was lured into a pornography ring and sexually abused by a man who initially pretended to be her friend.
Burke, Lorton, Mount Vernon and Springfield: Kegs of Kerri’s Cure special ale kick within hours
Golden afternoon sun gleamed in through windows and lit up cold, grey cinder blocks, faces already beginning to blush after a beer or two, and lush flowers atop large barrels in memory of Kerri Rose. Rose and her husband Matt, Mount Vernon residents, own Forge Brew Works in Lorton. In August of 2015, she was diagnosed with Stage IV stomach cancer. Kerri was also pregnant.
Commentary: Firearm Compromise, Equal Rights Amendment Passes
The third week of the General Assembly saw a major agreement emerge on firearm violence issues, and action on several of my bills.
Fairfax’s Ober Wins 50, 100 Free
Fairfax junior Anna Ober won the 50- and 100 freestyle events at the Conference 6 championship swim and dive meet on Jan. 30 at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington.
Snowzilla Summit Ahead
Board names Fairfax County Animal Shelter for Michael Frey.
“What a difference a week makes,” said County Chairman Sharon Bulova (D), in case anybody had moved on from the 29.3 inches of measured snow at Dulles Airport during last week’s blizzard.
Racing for Cure
Project CUREage hosts Fun Run at Burke Lake Park.
Neither chilly temperatures nor snowy trails could deter nearly 100 runners who participated Sunday morning in a Fun Run at Burke Lake Park to benefit The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS).
Area Roundups
Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton and Springfield briefs.
Classified Advertising February 3, 2016
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Another Opportunity to Talk About It
Super Bowl Sunday is Sunday, Feb. 7, and often more about the parties than the game.
Editorial: Economic Development in Virginia
The General Assembly prides itself in providing a pro-business climate, but refuses infusion of more than $3 billion annually.
Hundreds of bills before this year’s General Assembly session focus on “business climate,” providing incentives for businesses to locate and expand here, extending tax exemptions and tax credits, encouraging international trade, reducing regulation and many other approaches perceived as pro-business.
Marking American Heart Month
Month-long observance raises awareness about cardiovascular disease and the role of aerobic exercise in preventing it.
Music is thumping, sweat is dripping and hearts are pounding. In a packed aerobic dance studio, students move in the name of health.
Volunteer Fairfax Seeks Nominations, New Deadline Feb. 9
Awards recognize the contributions of volunteers in the community.
Nominations are open for the 2016 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.
Lorton, Fairfax Station, Clifton: Neighborhood Development Outlook Update January 2016
Ox Road Estates Adare Drive, an infill project of ten single-family homes is under construction.
Commentary: Reining in Predatory Towing
Aside from the snowstorm of the century, this week brought the start of consideration of legislation and initial work on our state budget.
Letter: Maintaining Bike Trails
To the Editor
I am writing to express my concern that the bike trails in our community are not being properly maintained by the county of Fairfax.
Clifton: Helping Tragedy Survivors
For the second year in a row, the Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) donated $3,300 to Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS).