July 2011 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
July 29
- VDOT to Replace Hunter Mill Road Bridge; Lane Closures Begin Next Week (July 29, 2011)
- Family Abducted and Robbed in Herndon Area (July 29, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Podcasts (July 29, 2011)
- Create Your Family or Business Emergency Plan with New Online Tool (July 29, 2011)
- Weekender: Predators, Concerts, Campfires and Civil War Spycraft (July 29, 2011)
- County Archives Closed Today Due to Power Outage (July 29, 2011)
- Last Night's Sobriety Checkpoint Results Include Two DWI Arrests (July 29, 2011)
- Exceptional Design Award Winners Announced (July 29, 2011)
- Northern VA Mayors and Chairs Protest Moody's Action and the Federal Govt's Inaction (July 29, 2011)
July 28
- Recent Moody’s Action Ignores Fairfax County’s Strong Fiscal Management (July 28, 2011)
- Bank Robbery in Falls Church Area (July 28, 2011)
- Summary of Precinct Boundary and Polling Place Changes (PDF) (July 29, 2011)
- Sheriff’s Safety Seat Saturday is July 30 (July 28, 2011)
- Stella Koch Named Sally Ormsby Award Recipient (July 28, 2011)
July 27
- Accidental Annandale House Fire (July 27, 2011)
- Photos: New Images of Alleged Serial Cutter Suspect Released (July 27, 2011)
- Safety Tips for Using Moon Bounces (July 27, 2011)
- August Golden Gazette Newspaper Online Now (July 27, 2011)
- Firefighters Provide Support for Kids One-Mile Fun Run/Walk (July 27, 2011)
July 26
-
Board
Endorses Strategy for Phase II of Dulles Metrorail Project
(July 26, 2011)
- Fred Selden Appointed Department of Planning and Zoning Director (July 26, 2011)
- Photos: July 26 Board of Supervisors Presentations (July 26, 2011)
- Courthouse, Public Safety Center Parking Garage Under Renovation (July 26, 2011)
- ExtravaCATza! Adoption Event Begins (July 26, 2011)
- Police Seeking Apparent Serial Cutter (July 26, 2011)
- New Public Safety Headquarters to Be Built (July 26, 2011)
July 25
- July 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (July 25, 2011)
- Register for Aug. 9 Telephone Support Group for Family Caregivers of Older Adults (July 25, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (July 25, 2011)
- Programs for Older Adults Featured at National Conference (July 25, 2011)
- Update: Police Identify Decedents (July 25, 2011)
- Apparent Murder-Suicide in McLean Area (July 25, 2011)
July 22
- Route 29 and Gallows Rd. Improvements Begin This Month; Community Meeting July 27 (July 22, 2011)
- Great Falls Jeweler Arrested on Suspicion of Swapping Customers' Diamonds (July 22, 2011)
- During the Dog Days of Summer, Remember to Keep Your Pets Safe (July 22, 2011)
- Pedestrian Killed July 21 in Fatal Engleside Crash (July 22, 2011)
- Weekender: African Tales, Film Festival, Stream Stomp, Dr. Seuss and Painted Turtles (July 22, 2011)
July 21
- Four Police Officers Involved in Shooting in Centreville (July 21, 2011)
- Murder Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania (July 21, 2011)
- During Extreme Heat, Be Alert for the Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses Like Heat Stroke (July 21, 2011)
- Public Meeting on Kingstowne Dam Repair and Future for Park on August 9 (July 21, 2011)
- Ryan Buckle & Friends Perform at Frying Pan Park on July 27 (July 21, 2011)
- July Ending Homelessness Partner Update Online (July 21, 2011)
- National Night Out is on August 2 (July 21, 2011)
- Folksinger John McCutcheon Performs at Nottoway Park on August 4 (July 21, 2011)
- Park Authority's Summer Entertainment Series Wins National Award (July 21, 2011)
- Park Foundation Receives National Humanitarian Award (July 21, 2011)
July 20
- Sense of the Fairfax County Board on Dulles Rail (July 20, 2011)
- Excessive Heat and Humidity On the Way: Use Summer Safety Tips to Take Care (July 20, 2011)
- Carjacking and Assault in Mount Vernon Area (July 20, 2011)
- Police Investigate Apparent Homicide (July 20, 2011)
- Fatal Crash in Fairfax (July 20, 2011)
- Help the Vulnerable Through the Extreme Heat (July 20, 2011)
- Shape the Library's Future: Talk with the Director, July 28, Kings Park Library (July 20, 2011)
July 19
- Exit Ramp Closures at I-495 and Little River Turnpike July 22-25 (July 19, 2011)
- It's Hot. Fairfax County Health Director Offers Tips on How to Beat the Heat (July 19, 2011)
- Police Investigate Burglary and Sexual Assault (July 19, 2011)
- Read the July Issue of the Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) (July 19, 2011)
- Adopt a Pet: Meet Carmen, a Black and White, Short-haired Rabbit (July 19, 2011)
July 18
- July is National Minority Mental Health Month (July 18, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Podcasts (July 18, 2011)
- ITT Exelis to Establish Headquarters in Fairfax County (July 18, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (July 18, 2011)
- Fairfax County to Host Free Recycling Events July 23 and 24 (July 18, 2011)
- Fatal Motorcycle Crash in the Springfield Area (July 18, 2011)
- Bank Robbery in Kingstowne Area (July 18, 2011)
July 15
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspects in Series of Arsons (July 15, 2011)
- National Talking Books Program Celebrates 80 Years of Serving People with Vision Disabilities (July 15, 2011)
- Proposal to Fund Transportation Improvements in Tysons (July 15, 2011)
- Weekender: Dairy Days, Art in the Garden and Music of the Civil War (July 15, 2011)
- Fairfax County Volunteers Attend White House Senior Volunteerism Event (July 15, 2011)
July 14
- Park Authority Deputy Director Cindy Messinger Wins National Award (July 14, 2011)
- Video: Dolley Madison Library Grand Opening (July 14, 2011)
- Career Firefighter of the Year Ceremony July 20 (July 14, 2011)
- Campfire Adventures At Hidden Oaks on July 16 and 30 (July 14, 2011)
- Do Not Transport Firewood When Camping (July 14, 2011)
July 13
- Cross County Trail Under Dulles Toll Road Closed Through August (July 13, 2011)
- Virginia Ranked Top State for Business Due in Large Part to County Success (July 13, 2011)
- Free Camp Teaches Teens About the Environment (July 13, 2011)
- Jobless Woman Assaulted at Employment Agency (July 13, 2011)
- Orange Line Metro Service in Falls Church Disrupted July 15-17 (July 13, 2011)
- New Stats Show Increase in Bicycle Crashes (July 13, 2011)
July 12
- Bank Robbery in Falls Church Area (July 12, 2011)
- Photo Gallery: July 12 Board of Supervisors Presentations (July 12, 2011)
- Video: The 33rd Annual Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards (July 12, 2011)
- Fairfax Connector Route 480 Detours July 15-17, 22-24 (July 12, 2011)
- Mortgage Assistance Workshops to be Held July 13, 16 (July 12, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (July 12, 2011)
- Nutrition for Older Adults Featured on Channel 16's Mature Living (July 12, 2011)
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspects in Series of Vandalisms (July 12, 2011)
July 11
- July 12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (July 11, 2011)
- Juvenile Charged in Smoke Bomb Incident (July 11, 2011)
- Video: Celebrate Fairfax 2011 Recap (July 11, 2011)
- Accidental Fire in Mount Vernon Area (July 11, 2011)
- Fairfax County 4-H Fair Returns to Frying Pan Farm Park (July 11, 2011)
- Sully District Site of Next Listening Forum (July 11, 2011)
- Absentee Ballots Mailed to Military,Overseas Voters Prior to Deadline (PDF) (July 11, 2011)
July 8
- Mortgage Assistance Workshops to be Held July 13, 16 (July 8, 2011)
- Photos: County Employees Help Get I- 66 Re-Opened After Hay Truck Fire (July 8, 2011)
- New Charge in Fatal Crash (July 8, 2011)
- Panel on Revitalization Resources for Lake Anne Village Center (July 8, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County's Fight the Bite (July 8, 2011)
- Weekender: Ice Cream Social, World War II History, International Day, and More (July 8, 2011)
July 7
- Video: Farmers Markets Offer Fresh Produce, Pies, Plants and More (July 7, 2011)
- Park Authority Earns National Award for Riverbend Park Exhibit (July 7, 2011)
- Harold L. Strickland Honored by National Recreation and Park Association (July 7, 2011)
- July 19 Watch "Electronic Communication and Social Media" for Condo and Homeowners Associations (July 7, 2011)
- County Companies Shine in Hispanic, African-American and Women Owned Business Rankings (July 7, 2011)
July 6
- CSB Entry and Referral Hours of Operation Changing Aug. 1 (July 6, 2011)
- World War II Living History Weekend Set at Sully (July 6, 2011)
- Accidental Herndon Townhouse Fire (July 6, 2011)
- Crash Victim Succumbs to Injuries (July 6, 2011)
- Video: Officials, Faith Leaders, Nonprofits Discuss Housing and Homelessness (July 6, 2011)
- Accidental Annandale House Fire (July 6, 2011)
- New System Lets Anyone Apply for Building Permits Online (July 6, 2011)
July 5
- Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Fairfax (July 5, 2011)
- Video: Bike Safety in Fairfax County (July 5, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (July 5, 2011)
- June ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Newsletter is Available Online (PDF) (July 5, 2011)
- Watch July’s "County Magazine": Valor Awards; Farmers Markets; Emergency Info (July 5, 2011)
- Police Charge Son in Great Falls Homicide (July 5, 2011)
July 1
- Accidental Mount Vernon House Fire (July 1, 2011)
- Video: Fireworks Safety in Fairfax County (July 1, 2011)
- Joann Berkson Receives 2011 “Friend in Deed” Award (July 1, 2011)
- Free School Physicals for Uninsured Children Offered in July (July 1, 2011)
- Weekender: Arts and Stripes Picnic, Nature Photography Exhibit, and More (July 1, 2011)
- Civil War Music at Frying Pan Farm Park July 17 (July 1, 2011)



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