Fairfax Station: Brothers Launch Handcrafted Greeting Card Company
Patrick Hulse, together with his brother Shane, has cracked the code: turning what he loves into a business. Patrick is a junior at the Rhode Island School of Design pursuing a degree in illustration. Shane is a freshman at New York University studying business. Last year, the South County High School graduates (Patrick 2013, Shane 2014) launched “Little Wishes,” a handcrafted greeting card company.
Fairfax County: ‘Reports and Tears Are Not Enough’
Protesters demonstrate for Natasha McKenna, social justice and improved mental health services at ad hoc police review commission public hearing.
Cayce Utley of Centreville said Natasha McKenna, the 37-year-old African American woman with mental illness who died in the Sheriff’s Office custody in February, must be “more than just a mistake, more than an accident. Black women aren’t your ‘Oops,’ they aren’t your teachable moments.”
Fairfax County School Board Reflects on First Day of Later Start Times
James Madison High School senior Ben Press provided firsthand testimony for the positive effect of new later start times for Fairfax County high school students. “Your investment in our health paid off, as can be seen in the better-rested faces of thousands of high school students across the county,” said Press, addressing the Fairfax County School Board in his new role as student representative at their Sept. 10 meeting.
Elected Officials Discuss Ways to Support Fairfax County’s Residents in Need
“We can’t do enough to spread the word that in the midst of affluent Fairfax County there is another, ‘hidden Fairfax’ that needs our urgent attention.” T
Taking the Helm at Workhouse
Ava Spece named president and CEO of Workhouse Arts Center.
“The selection of Ava Spece to lead the Workhouse was due to her vast, deep appreciation and passion for the Arts as well as her strength, poise and character to help us achieve the dreams envisioned by the Workhouse,” said Tim Rizer, chair, Workhouse Arts Foundation Board.
Column: Helping Create Safe School Environment
Back to school month is a great time to talk with children about important issues that develop during a typical school year.
Fairfax County: More Open Space
Survey about parks shows more households using the parks, lower satisfaction.
Fairfax County residents say preservation of open space is the most important service that the Park Authority can provide.
NOVA’s New President Celebrates First Week in New Role
Dr. Scott Ralls officially took the helm, on Sept. 8, as the fifth president of Northern Virginia Community College. Ralls joins one of the largest community colleges in the nation after seven years as president of the 58-campus North Carolina Community College System.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Sept. 11-20
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Chantilly's Recto Tallies 21 Kills in Victory over Lake Braddock
Chargers improve to 4-0 with win over Bruins.
The Chantilly volleyball team defeated Lake Braddock 3-1 on Thursday.
Burke and Fairfax: Robinson Students Welcomed Back
New and returning students at Robinson Secondary School were welcomed on the first day with a corridor of cheerleaders, blaring music and an inflated ram tunnel leading to the front doors. And the smiling face of their principal, Matthew Eline, who joined the cheerleaders and held a sign saying “May I help you?”
Fairfax County: Garza Tours on the First Day of School
Though she visited several schools on the first day of the new year, Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent only received one welcome banner. That was from the articulate student leaders at Mantua Elementary School, who told her “sense of community” and “great teachers who encourage creativity” were among their favorite things about the school.
Lorton, Fairfax Station, Clifton: South County Welcomes Stallions
South County High School principal Matt Ragone has been having “a blast” since he got to the school in the middle of last year.
Mount Vernon: No Criminal Charges In McKenna Death
Tasers did not directly cause Natasha McKenna’s death, nor are any of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office deputies involved with the case being charged with a crime. Those are the positions announced Tuesday, Sept. 8 by Commonwealth’s Attorney Raymond F. Morrogh.
Fairfax: 'ARTS by George!' Gala Features Broadway Superstar Bernadette Peters
“There is nothing like it anywhere else in the region,” said Rick Davis, dean, George Mason University, College of Visual and Performing Arts describing the upcoming ARTS by George! Gala evening.
Clifton Labor Day Car Show a Huge Success
The 16th annual Clifton Labor Day Car Show was a huge success on Monday, Sept. 7, featuring some 310 registered cars and earning approximately $30,000 for two charities: Life with Cancer and the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program.
‘Remodeled Home Tour’
A 3,700-square-foot, four-bedroom center hall Colonial renovated in phases over nearly two decades will be featured in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling.
Thinking of Downsizing?
Free seminar will focus on moving to a smaller place without sacrificing style.
Homeowners considering a move from a large home to a smaller dwelling will have an opportunity to receive expert advice on their transition later this month.
Editorial: Focusing on Suicide Prevention
Help is a phone call away.
This week is Suicide Prevention Week. Preventing suicide means paying attention to mental health and treating depression, and there is no better time to focus on that than the first week of school.
Muskett Leads West Springfield to Season-Opening Win Over Robinson
Junior quarterback throws four touchdown passes, rushes for one.
West Springfield defeated Robinson 35-28 on Friday.