June 2011 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
June 30
- Cat Adoptions at Shelter Halted Because of Virus (June 30, 2011)
- Connector Buses to Operate on Sunday Schedule on July 4 (June 30, 2011)
- Bank Robbery in Merrifield Area (June 30, 2011)
- Money Saving Tips for Picking a Summer Camp (June 30, 2011)
- Weekend Wagon Rides Now Offered at Riverbend Park (June 30, 2011)
- Take the Five in July Park Pledge (June 30, 2011)
- Park Authority Signs Agreement to Expand Astronomy Program (June 30, 2011)
- Fatal Motorcycle Crash in McLean (June 30, 2011)
June 29
- Video: Police Ceremony Dedicated in Memory of Captain Tommy F. Bernal (June 29, 2011)
- Accidental Fairfax Center House Fire (June 29, 2011)
- Lake Fairfax Features Fireworks, Food and Fun on the Fourth (June 29, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News and Health Podcasts (June 29, 2011)
- Learn about Skatepark Development Projects in the County (June 29, 2011)
June 28
- Fair Lakes Parkway Detour to Begin July 6 (June 28, 2011)
- Summer Means Hot Weather and Summer Storms. Learn How to Stay Safe (June 28, 2011)
- Bank Robbery in Hybla Valley (June 28, 2011)
June 27
- June 4 Herndon Sexual Assault Suspect Arrested (June 27, 2011)
- Accidental Herndon Commercial Building Fire (June 27, 2011)
- Video: Crime Solvers Still Seeks Suspect in Year-Old Homicide (June 27, 2011)
- Police Honor Captain Tom Bernal, June 28, on 10th Anniversary of Death in Line of Duty (June 27, 2011)
- During Mosquito Control Awareness Week Learn How to Limit Mosquitoes Around Your Home (June 27, 2011)
- June 27 is HIV Testing Day in Fairfax County; Free, Anonymous Testing Schedule (June 27, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Opportunities (June 27, 2011)
June 24
- Police Investigate Series of Craig's List Robberies (June 24, 2011)
- County Executive Anthony H. Griffin Receives ICMA Award For Career Excellence (June 24, 2011)
- Recycle TVs, Computers and Other Electronics at Electric Sunday June 26 (June 24, 2011)
- Gallows Road Bridge Reopens; 1-495 North Ramp to Close (June 24, 2011)
- Woman Dies Following Crash in Parking Garage (June 24, 2011)
- Multiple Heroin Charges Placed Against Fairfax Man (June 24, 2011)
- Weekender: Cinema Under the Stars, Events for Animal Lovers and Occoquan River Fest Day (June 24, 2011)
- Ending Homelessness: Partner Update (June 24, 2011)
June 23
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Podcast (June 23, 2011)
- Renovated Dolley Madison Library to Reopen July 9 with Ceremony (June 23, 2011)
- Fatal Pedestrian-Vehicle Crash in Hybla Valley Area of Richmond Highway (June 23, 2011)
- County to Host Secure Document Shredding Event this Saturday at Langley High School (June 23, 2011)
June 22
- Free Summer Meals for Kids Because Hunger Doesn't Take A Vacation (June 22, 2011)
- Health Department Exercise to Test Mass Medicine Distribution (June 22, 2011)
- Housing Authority Ranked High Performer by HUD; Perfect Score for Financial Management (June 22, 2011)
- County's Redistricting Plan Completes Review by U.S. Attorney General (June 22, 2011)
- Sup. Penny Gross Elected to the National Association of Regional Councils (June 22, 2011)
- Section of Zion Drive Closed for Three Months Starting Today (June 22, 2011)
- Construction Starts on Pohick Stream Valley Trail (June 22, 2011)
- Seven Year Old Girl Raises Money for Summer Camp Scholarships (June 22, 2011)
- Huntley Meadows Boardwalk to Close in August/September for Replacement (June 22, 2011)
- Seth B. Cohen Joins Park Authority Board of Directors (June 22, 2011)
- Dulles Metrorail June Newsletter Available (PDF) (June 22, 2011)
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Spotlighting Holiday Fireworks Safety (June 22, 2011)
- New Emergency Preparedness Newsletter Features Hurricane, Flood Safety Info (June 22, 2011)
June 21
- Teens Arrested Following Party (June 21, 2011)
- Photo Gallery: June 21 Board of Supervisors Presentations (June 21, 2011)
- Board of Supervisors Approves County’s Emergency Operations Plan (June 21, 2011)
- Three Fairfax County Employees Receive Prestigious Award (June 21, 2011)
- Fairfax County to Participate in the First Regional Affordable Housing Expo (June 21, 2011)
- Purple Harley Stolen in Skyline Area (June 21, 2011)
- Today is the First Day of Summer; Stay Safe in the Heat! (June 21, 2011)
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Accidental Dunn Loring Townhouse Fire (June 21, 2011)
June 20
- June 21 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (June 20, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (June 20, 2011)
- July's Golden Gazette Newsletter Online Now (June 20, 2011)
- New Traffic Pattern Begins Today to Ease Choke Point at Toll Road and Beltway (June 20, 2011)
- Independence Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government (June 20, 2011)
June 17
- Video: 2011 Command, Control and Communications Vehicle Rally (July 17, 2011)
- The Informed Consumer Newsletter: Spring 2011 (PDF) (June 17, 2011)
- Bank Robbery in Centreville Area (June 17, 2011)
- FeFe, Rumble and Enzo want You; June is Adopt-A-Cat Month (June 17, 2011)
- Weekender: Fishing, Pirate's Day and the Annual Sully Antique Car Show (June 17, 2011)
- Suspects Sought in Carjacking, Abduction and Robbery (June 17, 2011)
June 16
- Cooling Assistance and Fan Care Programs Accepting Applications Now (June 16, 2011)
- Local Nonprofit Collaborative Selected as Provider for New Housing Program (June 16, 2011)
- Investigation Finds Springfield Death to Be Result of Natural Causes (June 16, 2011)
- County Police Remind Residents Safety Doesn't Take the Summer Off (June 16, 2011)
- Fairfax Connector Implements Changes on Seven Routes (June 16, 2011)
- McLean Community Center 2011-12 Governing Board Chairs, Members Assigned (June 16, 2011)
- Video: Tick Safety in Fairfax County (June 16, 2011)
- Watershed Friendly Home, Garden and Horse Farm Tour on June 19 (June 16, 2011)
June 15
- Residents With Special Needs Encouraged to Join Emergency Registry (June 15, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News and Health Podcasts (June 15, 2011)
- Families Invited to Gum Springs Community Day June 18 (June 15, 2011)
June 14
- Ceremony for Reopening of Cub Run Trail and New Bridges on June 25 (June 14, 2011)
- Still Time to Register for Park Authority Summer Camps (June 14, 2011)
- Open House and Fitness Demonstration at Kingstowne Center on June 18 (June 14, 2011)
- Olander and Margaret Banks Neighborhood Park Master Plan Approved (June 14, 2011)
June 13
- Sheriff's Office Receives Donation for Needy Kids Program (June 13, 2011)
- Open House on Development of Tysons on June 15 (June 13, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (June 13, 2011)
- Video: Naturalization Ceremony (June 13, 2011)
- Free Telephone Support Group for Caregivers of Older Adults (June 13, 2011)
June 10
- First Seasonal Black Bear Sighting, Safety Tips Provided (June 10, 2011)
- Get Dad a Parks Gift Card, Good for Golf, Fishing Class and More (June 10, 2011)
- Father's Day Celebration, June 11, at West Ford Apartments (June 10, 2011)
- Take Dad Outdoors on Father's Day Weekend (June 10, 2011)
- Unsafe Trucks Removed From Road During RoadCheck 2011 (June 10, 2011)
- Weekender: Celebrate Fairfax!, Rain Barrels, Art Walk, Butterflies and Concerts (June 10, 2011)
- Our Special Harbor Playground Reopens This Weekend (June 10, 2011)
June 9
- Video: Fairfax County Heat Advisory: Tips to Stay Cool (June 9, 2011)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (June 9, 2011)
- Smoke Alarm Alerts Annandale Occupant (June 9, 2011)
- Fatal Crash in Huntington Area (June 9, 2011)
- Chamber of Commerce Recognizes Valorous, Lifesaving Actions (June 9, 2011)
- 2011 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run Travels through Fairfax (June 9, 2011)
- Free Child Identification and Fingerprinting at Celebrate Fairfax! June 11-12 (June 9, 2011)
- Video: Employee Health and Fitness Day Recap (June 9, 2011)
June 8
- Bank Robbery in Oakton; Suspect Apprehended (June 8, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Podcast (June 8, 2011)
- Thomas Jefferson Library Certified as Green Building (June 8, 2011)
- UPDATE: Centreville Homicide Victim Identified (June 8, 2011)
- Video: Fairfax County Parks Plus: Youth Summer Camps (June 8, 2011)
June 7
- 2011 Valor Awards (June 7, 2011)
- Video: Energy Efficient Fairfax County (June 7, 2011)
- Library Makes Summer Reading Fun and Rewarding (June 7, 2011)
- Photo Gallery: June 7 Board of Supervisors Presentations (June 7, 2011)
- Fairfax Sheriff's Deputies Among Those Recognized at 33rd Annual Valor Awards (June 7, 2011)
- Upcoming Events: Community Softball Game, Movies Under the Stars, and Technology Summit (June 7, 2011)
- UPDATE: Suspect Charged in Centreville area Homicide (June 7, 2011)
- UPDATE: Police Release Composite Sketch of Suspect (June 7, 2011)
June 6
- June 7 Board of Supervisors Presentations (June 6, 2011)
- Download the County's New iPhone/iPad App (June 6, 2011)
- Rides, Concerts, Exhibits and Fireworks at Celebrate Fairfax! June 10-12 (June 6, 2011)
- Police Investigate Centreville area Homicide (June 6, 2011)
- Sobriety Checkpoint Results in Fair Oaks Police District (June 6, 2011)
- Video: Adult and Aging Services: Case Management (June 6, 2011)
- Sexual Assault in the Herndon Area (June 6, 2011)
- Results for the 2011 Hershey Track and Field Games Now Available (June 6, 2011)
- Cat Tests Positive for Rabies in Chantilly (June 6, 2011)
June 3
- The Civil War 150 Legacy Project Wants to Scan Your Letters and Photographs (June 3, 2011)
- Annual Car Show, Father's Day June 19 at Sully Historic Site (June 3, 2011)
- County Firms Dominate Washington Technology List of Largest Government Contractors (June 3, 2011)
- Our Special Harbor Sprayground Temporarily Closed; Reopens June 11 (June 3, 2011)
- Businessman Charged with Embezzlement (June 3, 2011)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News and Health Podcasts (June 3, 2011)
- Weekender: Macro Flower Photography, Hidden Oaks Treasure Hunt and Cardboard Boat Regatta (June 3, 2011)
June 2
- Monument Drive at Fairfax County Parkway Closed this Weekend (June 2, 2011)
- Cash Prizes for Essay/Poetry Contest for Teens (PDF) (June 2, 2011)
- Hunter Mill District Community Softball Game on June 8 (June 2, 2011)
- Free Forum for Adult Caregivers on June 4 (June 2, 2011)
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Earns Pollution Control Award (June 2, 2011)
- Free Friday Night Movies at Pinn Community Center This Summer (June 2, 2011)
- Low-Cost Rabies Clinic on June 26 at Sully Governmental Center (June 2, 2011)
- Summer Issue of Park Authority's ResOURces Newsletter Online (June 2, 2011)
- On June 16 Help Plan the Expansion of Wakefield Skatepark (June 2, 2011)
- Photo: Liberty Swing Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (June 2, 2011)
- Free Summer Concerts in the Parks Start This Week (June 2, 2011)
- Enjoy Springfield Days and Cardboard Boat Regatta This Weekend (June 2, 2011)
June 1
- Keep Pets Cool During Heat Wave (June 1, 2011)
- SACC Students to Participate in Cardboard Regatta June 5 (June 1, 2011)
- Treat Your Trees Against the Emerald Ash Borer in June (June 1, 2011)
- Drive-up Service at Burke Centre Library Closes Temporarily June 13 (June 1, 2011)
- Camps Offer Fun Summertime Activities for Youth (June 1, 2011)
- Expect Heavy Traffic in Falls Church Area, Sunday June 5 (June 1, 2011)
- Free Summer Meals for Kids (June 1, 2011)
- June Literary Calendar Now Available (June 1, 2011)
- Technology Summit on June 11 Offers Activities for the Entire Family (June 1, 2011)



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