South Lake Seahawks Remain Undefeated
Westfield led with 4:30 to play in the 4th quarter, but South Lakes scored on a 65-yard TD and held off Westfield to take the 28-24 nailbiter.
The Westfield Bulldogs (7-2) took on the unbeaten South Lakes Seahawks (9-0) on Nov. 3 in Reston.
McLean Park Police Officer Charged in Fatal Shooting
Detectives from FCPD Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a reported unintentional shooting by an off-duty U.S. Park Police officer in McLean that left one man dead.
Female Olympic Rowers Break Barriers to Win
Centreville High presents ‘Girls in the Boat’
Centreville High’s upcoming play, “Girls in the Boat,” tells the stories of the U.S. women’s Olympic rowing team as it breaks down barriers for women in sports and eventually wins its first gold medal.
23rd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Parade viewing areas along one mile of the Old Town Alexandria waterfront
Well Heeled
The Shoe Hive celebrates 20 years.
“This was not very thought out – it was all very spontaneous and here we are 20 years later.” — The Shoe Hive owner Elizabeth Todd
Life-changing, Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund
Fall Soiree awards held.
Life-changing Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund.- Fall Soiree awards held.
Westfield High’s Cappies play is ‘Miss Holmes’
What if Sherlock and his assistant were women?
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing new spin on the story.
Route 29 Northbound Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared-use Path Opens
Improves safety, connectivity, and mobility.
Nov.19 is World Day of Remembrance 2023 for road traffic victims.
County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program Opens Dec. 1
2023 homelessness statistics show 10 percent increase in people experiencing homelessness at the Point in Time count.
Hypothermia
Stuff the Bus, Virtually
Stuff the Bus, Virtually
Franconia District School Board Candidate Back on the Ballot
Candidate, Dems, and GOP respond to last minute court ruling and reversal.
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, the Fairfax County Office of Elections requalified Fairfax County Franconia District School Board Candidate Marcia C. St. John-Cunning based on a ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court that afternoon. A Fairfax County judge allowed two additional petition sheets to count toward St. John-Cunning’s required signature threshold to be a qualified candidate.
Early Voting Continues Through Saturday, Nov. 4
Those who wait until the last minute to vote do so at their peril.
Voting
Candidate Connection: Senate District 39
We asked candidates for a brief bio and to tell us about their interaction with a voter whose questions or story inspired them to take action.
To the Rescue
“The work Willie does here on behalf of the fire department supports those in need in the community.” — Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk
Now Is a Good Time To Vote!
In a time filled with much turmoil, challenges, and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, it’s easy to get disheartened and wonder if voting is even worth it.
National Park Service User Survey Comes to an End
Paved Trails Study looks at six trail networks in metro area including Mount Vernon.
This fall, the National Park Service gathered information for the Mount Vernon trail improvements as part of the “Paved Trails Study” in the National Capital Region that included the George Washington Memorial Parkway, C&O Canal National Historic Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, Rock Creek Park trails and others in the National Mall and Historic Parks area.
Fairfax High Presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’
A fresh, new take on a classic love story.
Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 60, Fairfax High is presenting “Romeo and Juliet.” But this version is set in a different time period than the original and has a surprising amount of humor.
Fairfax Hires First Deputy City Manager
Valmarie Turner is a welcome addition to Fairfax City government.
Fairfax City has hired its first-ever deputy city manager.