Need for Police Oversight Continues
Coalition reaffirms effort to establish Police Citizens Oversight Board.
Nicholas Beltrante’s effort to gain the support of the Board of Supervisors to create a Police Citizen Oversight Board would be, if his proposal is accepted, similar to the ones formed in other cities and counties in the U.S.
Crew Teams Capture Championship
The South County Secondary Men’s and Women’s Junior 4 crew teams captured their respective state championships and have earned the right to compete at the national competition. A total of 46 schools competed in the Virginia State Championship Regatta at Sandy Run Regional Park on May 12.
Brother Joscephus Comes to The Workhouse Arts Center
Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra will be playing a debut performance at the Workhouse Arts Center, located at 9601 Ox Rd. in Lorton, on Saturday, June 9, at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
Daily Patrols Take to the Water
Memorial Day weekend launches boating season.
The warm holiday weekend brought the opening of boating season on the Potomac watershed and Fairfax County’s inland lakes and waterways.
Community Services Budget Under Scrutiny
$8 Million budget hole threatens programs, public review underway.
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, which provides social services to thousands of the county’s most vulnerable residents and has come under fire for an $8 million budget shortfall, was given a temporary reprieve by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Greeting New ‘Fellow Americans’
Fairfax County hosts fourth annual naturalization ceremony.
"My fellow Americans," U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly (D-11) said with gravitas, pausing to let the meaning sink in. And when it did, 75 immigrants - from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan - who had just raised their right hand and taken the Oath of Allegiance to become American citizens, erupted with applause and tears, waving American flags and hugging family members. They were gathered at the Fairfax County Government Center Friday, May 25, for the county’s fourth annual naturalization ceremony.
Workhouse to Host Farmers Market, Mount Vernon Nights
The Workhouse Arts Center has announced two new events taking place throughout the summer on the Workhouse Quad. The Workhouse Farmers Market will begin in May and Mount Vernon Nights at the Workhouse will begin in June.
Area Roundup
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a house fire, Sunday, May 20, at approximately 11:20 p.m., in the Fairfax Station area of Fairfax County.
Woman of the Year
Clifton area resident, Ann Levy, was named Woman of the Year by the Beth El Hebrew Congregation’s Women of Reform Judaism (WRJ) sisterhood at the congregations’ May 11, Friday night services and special WRJ award presentation.
South County Students Correspond with President
South County Secondary students in Janet Dower’s middle school English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes learned a big lesson about communication, when they wrote a letter to President Obama and received a response from him.
‘Happily Ever After’ at Workhouse
Full of energy with plenty of foolishness to sweeten the life lessons hidden in plain sight, the magical fairy tale "Rapunzel" is given an appealing live production rendition at the Workhouse Studio 3 for Young Audiences.
Iron Dog Champions
All five Fairfax K-9 teams win awards and recognition.
All five of the FCPD K-9 teams that entered the 2012 Virginia Police Canine Association (VPCA) Iron Dog competition won awards and recognition for their top abilities testing strength, stamina and team work.
Governor Signs Voter ID Bills
McDonnell directs state to send every voter a new voter card before Election Day.
Gov. Robert McDonnell (R) signed watered-down versions of Virginia’s Republican-backed voter identification bills on Friday, adding the Commonwealth to the growing list of states adopting stricter voting standards.
Planning to Vote?
Nearly 200,000 voter registration cards mailed this week.
Whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, if you are planning to vote in the June 12 primary elections in Fairfax County, check your new voter registration cards mailed out this week.
Clifton Caboose 5K Successful; Raises $10,000
The Town of Clifton’s 15th annual Clifton Caboose Twilight Run was a huge success, raising an estimated $10,000. It was held Saturday, May 12, and 581 people participated – 474 in the 5K and 107 in the 1-mile fun run/walk.