July 2012 Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.
July 31
- Video: 4-H Fair and Frying Pan Park Farm Show Aug. 2-5
- July Issue of "ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update"
- Aug. 14 Deadline to Apply for Tropical Storm Lee Disaster Loans
- Board of Supervisors Authorizes Public Hearing to Amend Budget
- Photos: July 31 Board of Supervisors Presentations
- Board of Supervisors Approves Streetcar to Baileys Crossroads as Preferred Option
- Grill Causes Townhouse Fire in Fair Oaks
- Video: Local Food Pantries Need Your Donations
- Register Now: Independent Living Program in Fairfax Starts August 2
- Meet Children’s Author Emily Fary Aug. 6, 3 p.m. at Oakton Library
July 30
- Geek the Library and Show Your Support
- July 31 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Changes to Telegraph Road at South Van Dorn Street and South Kings Highway Begin Today
- Two Arrested in Centreville Shooting
- One Injured in Accidental Chantilly Shooting
- Video: Volunteering with Meals on Wheels in Your Community
- New Jobs Include Child Care, Human Services, Librarian and Corporate Responsibility Manager
July 27
- Weekender: Summer Olym-pets, Rocknocerous Concert, Occoquan Paddle Tour and More
- Heat Visits Us Again Friday
- Fairfax Connector Water Policy During Extreme Heat
- Portion of Telegraph Road Closed July 27-30
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
July 26
- Sheriff's Safety Seat Saturday is July 28
- Four Ways We Can Beat the Heat
- Video: Kids Learn Fire Safety at SACC's Camp Discovery
- Two Dead in Apparent Murder/Suicide
July 25
- Planning Commission Takes Up Second Tysons Redevelopment Plan
- Video: Keep Kids Actively Entertained with Summer Recquest
- Starlight Concert Features Buckwheat Zydeco Aug. 5
- Mount Vernon Concert Series Features Sierra Hull and Highway 111 Aug. 17
- Thousand Cankers Disease Quarantine Imposed for Fairfax County
- Fairfax, Montgomery Counties to Meet on Joint Transportation Priorities
July 24
- Planning Commission's Funding Proposal for Tysons (PDF)
- New Park Program Tracks Ghosts of Centreville's Past, Begins Aug. 3
- Newly Announced Job Opportunities with Fairfax County Government
- Reston Community Center Announces Professional Touring Artist Series
July 23
- Volunteers Needed for Reston Multicultural Event on Sept. 22
-
Opening Reception July 28 for Clay National Ceramics Exhibition at
Workhouse Arts Center
- Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Tea Program at Sully July 29
- 64th Annual 4-H Fair and Farm Show Events Begin Aug. 2
July 20
- Video: 495 Express Lanes Preview Event
- Debris Disposal Update: $5 Disposal Fee to Expire on Sunday, July 22
- Weekender: Dairy Days, Clifton Film Fest and More
- Korean Delegation Visits Gum Springs Head Start
July 19
- E-Cycle Old or Unwanted Electronics on "Electric Sunday" July 22
- Third Accidental Death from June 29 Storm
- Roots & Shoots Program Hosts Wildlife Rescue League July 22
- 2012 Elly Doyle Park Service Award Recipients Named
- Securely Shred Personal Documents July 21
- Public Meeting July 25 for Fairfax Forward Initiative
July 18
- How to Spot a Dangerous Tree and What You Can Do
- Accessibility Issue with New Elevator at Seven Corners Shopping Center Resolved
- Attend the Clifton Film Festival at Workhouse Arts Center July 21
- Driver Killed When Tree Falls on Car
- Heat Advisory Issued for Wednesday, July 18
- One Stop for DMV and County Services at Government Center July 30 and 31
- Police Investigate Fatal Multi-Vehicle Crash in Lorton
July 17
- Passengers May Consume Water on Buses July 17-18
- Fairfax Receives Top Award in 2012 Digital Counties Survey
- 9-1-1 Training Academy Receives National Certification
- Skateboarders to Compete at Wakefield SK8 Jam
- Economic Development Authority Communications Workshop on Sept. 18
- Hunter House Offers New Skull Identification Program
July 16
- Fairfax County Foster Parents of the Year Honored by COG
- Five Centreville Residents to Receive Life Saving Awards
- 2011 Demographic Reports Now Available
- Falls Church House Fire Intentionally Set
- Public Meetings Scheduled to Discuss Fairfax Connector Service Changes
- Summer OlymPETS Adoption Event at the Animal Shelter Starts July 17
- Fire Chief Selects William A. Garrett for Deputy Chief
- Public Meetings Scheduled for Countywide Transit Network Study
- New Jobs This Week Include Transportation Division Chief, Park Specialists and More
July 13
- Report Derecho Storm Damage Online with New Disaster Database
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use, BOS Highlights and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Public Meeting Scheduled for Westgrove Park Master Plan July 30
- Video: Project In-Sight Art and Poetry Exhibit: Recovery through Expression
- Safe Kids Event, July 21 - Free Pizza, Seat Inspections and Child ID Cards
- Virginia AIDS Drug Assistance Program Expands Eligibility
- July 18 Fairfax Forward Meeting on Updating the County's Land Use Plan
- Weekender: Legally Blonde, Ice Cream, Workin' Worms and More
July 12
- Fairfax County Sues EPA to Challenge Stormwater Rule
- Arts in the Parks Children's Entertainment Series Features DINOROCK July 21
- Local Food Pantries in Need of Donations
- World War II Living History Weekend at Sully Historic Site July 14-15
July 11
- Debris Removal Information and Options
- Update on FCPD Summer HEAT Traffic Safety Effort
- Ending Homelessness Partner Update for July
- Alexandria Area House Fire
- Great Falls Nike Park Information Meeting to be Held July 18
July 10
- Leslie B. Johnson Appointed Fairfax County Zoning Administrator
- Suspects Cut Hole in Ceiling; Rob Mount Vernon Area Business
- Human Rights Commission to Hold Public Hearing July 18
- Video: Fairfax Forward Community Meeting July 9
- Photos: July 10 Board of Supervisors Presentations
- June 29 Storm Report Presented to Board of Supervisors
- Update: Deceased Identified in Officer-Involved Shooting
- Spotlight by Starlight Features Irish Heritage Night July 14
July 9
- July 10 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Bank Robbery in McLean Area
- Officer-Involved Shooting
- Horse Wounded Over Weekend
- Section of Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail Closed July 9-26
- Newly Announced Job Opportunities with Fairfax County Government
- Historian, Author of "This Forgotten Land" at George Mason Regional Library, July 14
July 6
- Video: Heat Safety Tips
- Attend July 9 Public Meeting on Fairfax Forward
- Stuart-Mosby Civil War Calvary Museum Open to the Public
- Learn How to Write an Effective Resume at Sherwood Regional Library July 11
- Firefighter of the Year Ceremony July 18
- Weekender: Moonlight Kayaking, Ice Cream Social, Summer Concert and More
- Police Investigating Sex Offense in Falls Church
- Rite Aid Robbed in Falls Church
- Author of I Was in Love with a Short Man Once at Burke Centre Library July 10
July 5
- NACo Interns Support County’s Green Purchasing Efforts
- Watch July “County Magazine”: Cardboard Boats, Route 1, Grilled Food
- Learn About the County Transit Network Study on July 16
- Accidental West Annandale House Fire
July 3
- Storm Aftermath: What You Need to Know. Read the Emergency Information Blog.
- Video: Food Safety Tips for Independence Day Cooking
July 2
- Update: Second Death in Fatal Crash
- Special July 4 Schedule for Trash And Recycling Facilities
- Officers Cleared by Commonwealth's Attorney
- Newly Announced Job Opportunities with Fairfax County Government
Please note: Information was accurate at the time of publication.Some links may no longer work.



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