Creating Great Families Through Adoption
More than 800 children in foster care in Virginia are ready and waiting to be adopted.
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. With that in mind, meet two families expanded through adoption; two families whose kids describe their family as "awesome."
860 Virginia Children Need Homes
“Parental rights terminated.” “Available for adoption.” “Floundering in an imperfect system.” These words describe many children who are currently living in foster care in Virginia.
Quiet Riot: ‘C’mon Feel the Noise’
County passes new noise ordinance, will revisit effectiveness in 18 months.
The Board of Supervisors is at peace with the county’s new Noise Ordinance.
Fairfax County Updates Teacher Safety Training In Wake of Woodson Fire
Science teachers across Fairfax County Public Schools have begun mandatory updated safety training in the wake of an Oct. 30 fire at Woodson High School that injured five students and a teacher, and caused $7,500 in damage.
Fairfax Station: Temple B’Nai Shalom recognizes veterans with special Shabbat dinner and service
Lt. Col. Jacob Kramer was concerned after finding a Star of David in a moving box. The Springfield resident was previously stationed in Morocco by the U.S. Army.
Springfield: Sangster Elementary School honors veterans with annual musical program
Springfield resident Tim Swicord’s parents met at West Point, the United States Military Academy, and then both served in the U.S. Army.
Lorton: Volunteers Clean Segment of Pohick Creek
Community members Helen Fransell, Don Fransell and Joe Chudzik of Mason Neck volunteered in a clean up of a section of Pohick Creek in Lorton, organized by the Mason Neck Lions Club.
Clifton and Chantilly: Athletic Fields Named for Local Sports Icons
Clifton resident Jeff Stein was among three local sports icons recognized Nov. 7 with athletic fields being named after them. Stein’s name now marks Soccer Field #3 at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Chantilly.
Man Shot in Lorton Home
Police responded to a report of a person shot at a home in the 9200 block of Forest Greens Drive in Lorton shortly before 3 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
Letter: Del. Hugo’s Thank-you
To the Editor
Thank you so much to the many volunteers, family, constituents, and friends who worked on our campaign. We won with over 65 percent of the vote.
Lorton Author Releases Memoir
Westbow Press has released Tracey Casciano’s new book, “Out of the Darkness, Into the Light: A Story of Faith and Forgiveness After Child Abuse.”
Soccer Champs
The SYA Cardinals ’01 Red Boys Travel Soccer Team competed in the CASL Boys Jr. Showcase in Raleigh, N.C. the weekend of Nov. 14-15.
Football Roundups
Six of the top eight seeds advanced to the 6A North region football quarterfinals, while No. 4 Madison and No. 8 West Springfield had their seasons come to an end.
Lake Braddock Wins Girls’, Boys’ XC State Titles
The Lake Braddock girls’ and boys’ cross country teams won state championships on Nov.13 at Great Meadow.
Area Roundups
This Thursday, Nov. 19, Fairfax County Police will be joining other state and local law enforcement officers to help save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws.
Fairfax County Arts Council Awards Grants to Arts Organizations
The Arts Council of Fairfax County has awarded $379,125 in operating support grants to 44 nonprofit arts organizations in Fairfax County.
Classified Advertising November 18, 2015
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Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: October, 2015
In October, 2015, 76 homes sold between $1,295,000-$206,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: October, 2015
Editorial: Holidays Are About Giving
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are about children and family. The holidays are about sharing, about joy.
Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton, Springfield
Fun events in your neighborhood.