All Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
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May 17
- Steve Souder Appointed to Communications Security, Reliability and Interoperability Council
- Board Adopts Cox Cable Franchise Agreement; Public Benefits Listed
- Audio: Sharon Lynn Discusses Older Americans Month and the Area Agency on Aging in the Latest County Conversation
- Two New Venues to Host Park Authority Summer Concerts
- Weekender: Golf Open House, Frog Chorus, McLean Day and More
May 16
- Park Authority Seeks Flag Football Teams for Tournament
- Ending Homelessness Partner Update May 2013
- Fatal Falls Church House Fire Ruled Accidental
- E-cycle Old Electronics and Fluorescent Bulbs on Electric Sunday May 19
- Mount Vernon House Fire Displaces Five
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Primary Election is June 11; Open to All Eligible Voters
- McLean Day 2013 Stage Offers Something for Everyone May 18
- Three Suspects Arrested; Charged in Serial Burglaries
- June 11 Open House on Tysons Development
- Touch-A-Truck: Join this Fun-Filled, Educational Public Safety Event, Chantilly Regional Library, May 18
- Memorial Day Holiday Schedule May 27
- The Slice is Right Finals: Free Pizza and Live Music at the Workhouse May 18
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights
May 15
- Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival this Weekend in Reston
- Shred Personal Documents this Saturday in Annandale May 18
- Search for Large Trees on a Trek at E.C. Lawrence Park
- Video: Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout; Remove Pills, Prevent Problems
- Free Bike Tune-Ups on Bike to Work Day May 17
May 14
- Photos: Board of Supervisors Presentations May 14
- Falls Church Condominium Fire Displaces Seven
- Fairfax County Celebrates Public Works Week May 19-25
- Board of Supervisors Moves Forward on Federal Loan for Silver Line
- Rock Out the Sixth Generation at the Workhouse Arts Center May 17
May 13
- Wireless Emergency Alerts are Now Available in Our Area
- Help Older Adults with Spring Cleaning and Yard Work May 18
- Nominate Superior Architecture for an Exceptional Design Award
- Spring Garden Day Beckons Plant and Art Lovers to Green Spring Gardens
- Still Time to Register; May 18 5K Walk Benefits Local Foster Children
- New Weekly Job Listing Includes Kennel Manager, Web Content Developer, and Director Positions
- Fairfax Station House Fire Under Investigation
- Police Co-Host Prescription Drug Abuse Event during National Prevention Week
- Police Cruiser Struck in Annandale Area
May 10
- Six Month Investigation Nets Several Suspects
- Barker Bill's Wagtime Revue at McLean Community Center May 12
- 27 Fairfax County Companies Adding 1,400 Jobs
- Video: Senior Citizens Council Volunteer Recognition
- Understanding Cable TV Regulation and Making Customer Service Complaints
- May 14 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Photos: Latest Images of Metro Silver Line Construction
- Youth Intercultural Study Program: Learn, Explore, Experience in Turkey
- Weekender: Mother's Day Activities, 2nd Saturday Art Walk and More
- Bird Watching Club for Kids at E.C. Lawrence Park: Register by May 16
- Library Board Honor Volunteers
May 9
- Video: Sheriff's Office 27th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon
- Man Assaulted and Robbed in Mason District
- Shred Personal Documents in McLean May 11
- Man Robbed at Knifepoint in Falls Church
- Armed Robbery in Burke Area
- Turn Around, Don't Drown
- Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, Annandale, May 11
- "2nd Saturday Art Walk" at the Workhouse Arts Center May 11
May 8
- Read the Transcript of the Fight the Bite Ask Fairfax! Online Chat
- House Fire in Springifeld
- EMS Providers Reach Out to the Community
- Woman Robbed at Bank ATM in McLean Area
- Video: Rocky Run Students Bike to School Day; Helmet Safety Tips
- Celebrate Mother's Day with Events Around Fairfax
- Register Now: Caregiver Seminar on Gadgets and Home Modifications, Chantilly, May 14
May 7
- Memorial Service for Fallen Fairfax County Police Officers May 9
- Police Issue Update on Police Involved Shooting in April
- Free Prison Lecture Series at the Workhouse Arts Center May 8
- Honoring the Lives of Fallen Officers
- Vienna Election: Poll is Open Today Until 7 p.m.
- Rabbit Branch Park Emerges from Former Swim Club Site: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 11
- Video: National Law Enforcement Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony
May 6
- McLean Day Gets Better With Age
- Human Rights Awards to be Presented May 13
- Kinship Respite Day: Are You Raising a Relative's Child and Need a Break for a Few Hours?
- "We Shall Not Be Moved: The Jackson Woolworth's Sit-in" Discussed at Sherwood Regional Library May 7
- Robust Walking for Older Adults in Fairfax May 8
- Herndon House Fire Caused by Combustibles Close to Heat Source
- House Fire in Clifton
- Video: Healthy Strides Fitness Expo 2013
- Guard Against Mosquito and Tick Bites in Summer: Join Fight the Bite Online Chat May 8
- Serial Burglaries in McLean Area
- Vienna Election is May 7: What You Need to Know Before You Vote
May 3
- Fast-growing Fairfax County Companies Shine in Virginia and Woman-led Business Rankings
- Video: Colvin Run Mill Open House May 5, Your Votes Still Needed
- Park Authority Seeks Comment on Draft FY 2014-2018 Strategic Plan
- Park Events at the Library
- Inova Blood Drive, Pohick Regional Library, May 6
- Audio: Steve Souder Talks 9-1-1 Call Center and National Public Safety Telecommunications Week in Latest County Conversation Podcast
- Plant Clincs at Library Branches in May
- Man Shot in Landmark Area
- Bike to Work Day Friday, May 17
- Video: Ticks and Lyme Disease Prevention Tips
May 2
- Read the Transcript to the Don't Go Buggy: Learn About Cicadas Online Chat
- Alternative Healing Workshop, City of Fairfax Regional Library, May 4
- May is Hepatitis Awareness Month-Learn if You're at Risk. Get Tested.
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Watch "County Magazine:" Cicadas, Older Adults Phone Scams, Pet Safety
- May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
- Get Free Building Safety Tips at Home Depot Stores May 5-6
- Bike to School on May 8
May 1
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights Podcast
- Young Adults, College and High School Students Encouraged to be Election Officers
- May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month - Learn how to "Fight the Bite!"
- Police Charge Man with Burglary in Fair Oaks Area
- Don't Miss McLean's Largest Annual Community Event: McLean Day May 18
- Video: Healthy Strides Community 5K and 10K Run 2013
- Enjoy Cabaret at the Workhouse Presented by George Mason Featuring the Millennials
- Register Now: Legal Tools for Caregivers, Oakton Library, May 7
- April ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Newsletter Features Emergency Preparedness News and Info (PDF)
April 30
- Photos: Board of Supervisors Presentations for April 30
- Video: Transportation Playlist-1-66 Active Traffic Management System
- Minor Cicada Presence Expected in Fairfax
- Fairfax Fire and Rescue Department Launches Twitter Account
- Park Authority Receives Four Communication Awards
- Four Charged with Armed Robbery in Mason District
- Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2014 Budget
- Fairfax Building Safety Community Partnership Award Presented to Reston Accessibility Committee
- Support Your Library at May Used Book Sales
- Enjoy Dinner and the Movie "Mamma Mia" at the Workhouse May 3
April 29
- Don't Go Buggy: Learn About Cicadas During an Online Chat May 2
- Fairfax Forward Public Hearing Rescheduled for July 9
- Register Now: Caregiver 101 Webinar May 1
- Video: Springfest 2013-Celebrating Earth Day and Arbor Day
- Sheriff's Office Honor Guard to Compete May 4
- Grill Causes Falls Church Carport Fire
- Read the Transcript of the Let's Talk 9-1-1 Online Chat
- Nominations for Environmental Excellence Awards Now Being Accepted
- Ask Fairfax! Online Chat About 9-1-1 this Afternoon at 2 p.m.
- New Weekly Job Listing Includes Consumer Specialist, Paralegal, Crime Analyst
April 26
- Join the Let's Talk 9-1-1 Online Chat April 29
- April 30 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- GMU Student Collects Toiletries for Victims of Domestic Violence
- ResOURces Newsletter Special Issue: Colvin Run Mill
- April is National Safe Digging Month
- Tales of Peter Rabbit and Friends, Reston Regional Library May 1
- Mandarin Mania, Games and Fun in Mandarin, Dolley Madison Library April 29
- Read the Transcript of the Sexual Assault Awareness in the Social Media Age Online Chat
- Weekender: Springfest, Be Fit McLean, Cool Cow Comedy and More
- Injured Officer Returns Home; FCPD Invites Community to Join in Support
- E-cycle Old Electronics and Flurescent Lights on "Electric Sunday" April 28
April 25
- Absentee Voting for June 11 Primary Begins Tomorrow, April 26
- Fire Chief Selects Daniel V. Gray and Robert J. Zoldos to Fill Deputy Chief Positions
- Colvin Run Mill Campaigns to Win Preservation Funding
- Video: Vote Colvin Run for Partners in Preservation Grant
- Shred and Recycle Documents in Lorton April 27
- Upcoming Events: Adventure Travels, Meet Police Volunteers Springfest and More
April 24
- Exploring the Psychic World, Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library April 25
- Sexual Assault Awareness Month Includes Online Chat this Friday
- Register Now: Independent Living Workshops Begin May 8 in Centreville
- Video: Recap of Fair Housing Month Training and Luncheon
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights Podcast
- Fairfax Forward Public Hearing Rescheduled for July 9
- Fairfax County Seeks Election Officers for Primary and General Elections
April 23
- Join the Ask Fairfax! Online Chat on Sexual Assault Awareness in the Social Media Age April 26
- Fire Destroys Oakton Home
- National Advisory Council Meets Friday in D.C.
- Video: Be Fit McLean Outdoor Expo April 27
- Board of Supervisors Marks Up FY 2014 Budget
- I-66/Route 28 Interchange Information Meeting April 29
April 22
- National 9-1-1 Education Month: How 9-1-1 Works
- Video: 7th Annual Southgate Community Day
- Meals on Wheels Volunteers Needed in Reston
- Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey-Maturin Series, Great Falls Library, April 23-June 25
- Join the Recycle Right, Fairfax Online Chat April 24
- Register Now: Medicare 101, April 25, Alexandria
- Video: Crime Victims' Rights Week and 5K Walk April 21-27
- Springfield Couple Charged in Setting Fire
- Sexual Assault/Burglary in Centreville Area
- Police Send A Reminder: 50 Means 50
- New Weekly Job Listing Includes Ecologist, Registered Nurse, Management Analyst
April 19
- Meet Fairfax County Police Volunteers April 26
- View Spring 2013 VA Megaprojects News (PDF)
- Ipad Apps for Kids, Burke Centre Library, April 27
- Register Now: Financial Issues for Caregivers, Chantilly, April 23
- Mount Vernon Ice Rink to Host Cherry Blossom Competition
- Park Authority Seeks Elly Doyle Park Service Award Nominees
- Weekender: Earth Day, Owls, Gardening and More
- Springfest Offers Free Family Fun April 27
April 18
- Video: Volunteer Service Awards 2013
- Meditation for Healthy Living, Chantilly Regional Library, April 24
- Stay Informed, Be Vigilant, Prepare
- Read the Transcript of the Ask Fairfax! Silver Line, Phase 1 Update Online Chat
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event in Reston April 20
- Audio: Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu Discusses Public Health in the Latest County Conversation Podcast
- Cameron and Rebecca Serafin Located
April 17
- Join the Silver Line, Phase 1 Update Online Chat April 18
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Date Night at the Workhouse Arts Center: Couples Cooking Classes and Ballroom Dancing April 20
- Police Issue Second Update on Missing Five-Year-Old Boy
- Earth Day Celebration for Families at James Lee Community Center April 20
April 16
- National Public Safety Telecommunications Week April 14-20
- Read the Transcript from the ABC's of Building Permits Online Chat
- Video: ABC's of Building Permits
- Library Offers New Homework Help
- Firefighters Save Family Pet in Burke Fire
- If You See Something, Say Something
April 15
- April ResOURces: Huntley Meadows, Earth Day, Volunteering
- Public Comment Meeting on Westgrove Park Plan April 30
- Police Publish Daily Activity Reports
- John Marshall Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary April 20
- Update on Missing Five-Year-Old Boy
- Join the Culmore Cleanup Day on April 20
- Nominations for Environmental Excellence Awards Accepted
- New Weekly Job Listing Includes Human Services Positions and Household Hazardous Waste Program Manager
- Joint Release: Columbia Pike Streetcar Project Not Included in FTA Program
- Get Ready for Spring Home Improvement Projects: Join the ABC’s of Building Permits Online Chat April 16
- Virginia State Income Tax Deadline is May 1; Resources for Residents
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles Customer Service Van at Government Center April 30
- Register Now: Free Chronic Disease Management Program in Fairfax, April 17
April 12
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Public Safety Communications
Annual Awards Ceremony April 15
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Update on
Missing Vienna Area Teen
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April is
Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month: Facts and
Information
- Update: Owner of Biscuit, the Shih Tzu, is Located
- Health and Fitness Workshop at City of Fairfax Regional Library, April 20
- Weekender: Pooh Bear Tea Party, Hilltop Tour, Art Walk and More
- Public Hearings Begin April 18 on Parks' Comprehensive Plan
April 11
- Join Silver Line, Phase 1 Update Ask Fairfax! Online Chat April 18
- Ending Homelessness Partner Update April 2013
- Congressional Art Competition Public Opening Reception April 13
- Adventure Travel Writer, PBS Filmmaker Richard Bangs at Richard Byrd Library, April 25
- 7th Annual Southgate Community Day, April 20
- Joint Statement Regarding City of Fairfax Water Agreement
- Hot Exhaust Causes Fairfax Center House Fire
- Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 5-Year-Old Boy
April 10
- Updated Information Released on April 9 Police Involved Shooting
- Fairfax County Releases its First Greehouse Gas Inventory
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights Podcast
- April "Emergency Preparedness" Newsletter Features Flooding Safety, Sales Tax Holiday Info and More
- Deceased Identified from April 7 Outside Fire
- Police Involved in Shooting in Alexandria Area
April 9
- Board of Supervisors Approves Scotts Run South in Tysons
- Be Prepared for Spring Home Improvement Projects: Join the ABC's of Building Permits Online Chat April 16
- Sixth-Grade Students to Participate in a Water Quality Field Day Workshop
- Photos: Board of Supervisors Presentations for April 9
- Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Reallocates Money to Complete Road Projects
- Tax Fraud Reports Widespread
- April Sexual Assault Awareness Month Events
- Hear Rear Admiral Terry McNight's Experience Leading Taskforce 151 into Pirate Alley, Kings Park Library, April 18
- April is STD Awareness Month
- Townhouse Fire in Lorton Area
April 8
- Explore the History of the Lorton Prison, Free Lecture Series April 10
- New Weekly Job Listing Includes Executive Director to the Planning Commission, Engineer, Public Health Nurse
- Firefighters Find Body While Fighting Outside Fire
- Animal Control Officer Nabs Elusive Shih-tzu
- April is Donate Life Month
April 5
- April 9 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Historian Discusses John Mosby's 1863 Fairfax City Raid, Centreville Regional Library, April 11
- Pedestrian Safety Initiative Underway
- Secrets From the White House Kitchens, Kings Park Library, April 11
- Weekender: Amphibians After Dark, Hands-on History and More
April 4
- John Marshall Library Celebrates 50th Anniversary April 20
- Audio: Troy Shaw Discusses the Forest Pest Program in the Latest County Conversation Podcast
- Upcoming Events: Hitchcock, Social Networking and More
- Register Now for Youth Track and Field Games
April 3
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- May 18 5K Walk Benefits Children in Foster Care
- Before Heading Outside: Spring Safety and Injury Prevention Tips
- Finding A Job in the Age of Social Media, City of Fairfax Regional Library, April 10
- Red Flag Warning in Effect This Afternoon
- May 1 Tax Deadlines; Resources for Residents
April 2
- Police Partner with Unified Prevention Coalition on "Striving for A Healthier Way" Youth Conference April 13
- Volunteers Needed to Help Take Back the Forest
- April Fool's Cabaret Performance "Make 'em Laugh!" April 6, 7 at the Workhouse Arts Center
- Accidental Alexandria House Fire
- Falls Church Townhouse Basement Fire
- Cindy Messinger Named Acting Director of Park Authority
- Volunteers Needed to Drive Older Adults to Wellness Programs
April 1
- Video: Health Director Encourages Public Health Week Participation
- Revised Silver Line Connector Bus Service Plan Focus of April Public Meetings
- Police Seek Help to ID Man in Video
- Free Family Fun at Springfest Fairfax, April 27
- Get Info, Give Input on County Budget: 4 Town Hall Meetings This Week
- Watch "County Magazine": U.S. Amateur Golf, Valor Awards, Route 1 Revitalization
- Sheriff’s Office Free Safety Seat Inspection, April 5, Chantilly
- New Job Listings Include Police Chief, Social Worker, Animal Caretaker
- Accidental Mount Vernon Commercial Building Fire
March 29
- March Business/Nonprofit Newsletter (PDF) Features Emergency Preparedness Info, Trainings and More
- Culmore Cleanup Day is April 20
- Keeping Up with the Kids: Learn Social Networking Skills at Kings Park Library April 6
- Weekender: Egg-cellent Events, April Foolers Campfire and More
- Public Health Week: A Healthier Community Begins With You April 1-7
- Barbeque Grill Fire Season Arrives
- Accidental Falls Church Fire Displaces 19
March 28
- Author M. Elizabeth Sweeney Offers Eldercare Tips Based on Personal Experience, Burke Centre Library April 6
- Dinner and A Movie Night Features Hitchcock's "Rear Window" at the Workhouse Arts Center April 5
- Learn How to Attract Pollinators to Your Garden, George Mason Regional Library April 1
- Aerial Spraying Program to Begin in April
March 27
- Support Your Library at April Used Book Sales
- Stringfellow Road Widening Meeting April 3
- Planning Commission Hearing Today on Fairfax Forward
- Subscribe to the County's Youtube Channel; Get Notified of New Videos
- Are Your Windows Kid Safe?
March 26
- County Facilities Recognized for Superior Appearance
- Shake the Hand that Grows Your Food at the Farmers Table
- Asian Art and Culture Day at the Workhouse, National Cherry Blossom Festival 2013 on April 6
- Postponed: ABC's of Building Permits Online Chat
March 25
- Fairfax Forward Community Outreach Activities
- New Job Listing Includes HR Generalist, GIS Analyst, Administrative Assistants
- Accidental Herndon House Fire
- Accidental Electrical Springfield House Fire
- County Operating Status for March 25
- County Trash and Recycling Collection for March 25
March 22
- Learn Pysanky, The Ancient Ukrainian Art of Making Easter Eggs March 26
- Vienna Town Council Election May 7; Voter Registration and Absentee Voting Information
- Health Department Launches New Tuberculosis Campaign
- Armed Men Arrested After Burke Area Burglaries
- Smoke Alarm Alerts Residents to Reston House Fire
- Weekender: Fish Lake Fairfax, A Walk Through Time at Walney, Nature Buddies and More
- Take Only Photographs; Leave Only Footprints: Park Users Reminded to Leave Landscape Undisturbed
- Be Ready for Spring Home Improvement Projects: Join the ABC's of Building Permits Online Chat March 26
March 21
- Free Spring Family Caregiver Series Throughout the County
- Victims' Services Hosts 5K Walk April 21; Register Now
- Recycle Unwanted, Obsolete Electronics and Fluorescent Lights on Electric Sunday March 24
- Submit Nominations for Environmental Excellence Awards
- Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook Launches Build Your Own County Budget Simulation (PDF)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- March Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) Features Apps, Texting and Preparing for Power Outages
- VCA Artists Nights Featuring Tom Teasley, World Percussionist at the Workhouse Arts Center March 23
- Fairfax County Ranked Healthiest in Virginia
March 20
- 2013 Civilian of the Year Ceremony to be Held March 27
- Audio: Wally Simmons Discusses Spring Safety Tips in Latest County Conversation Podcast
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights Podcast
- Video: K-9 Training-the-Trainer Regional Course
- Securely Shred and Recycle Sensitive Documents March 23
- CSB Survey Seeks Public Opinion on Service Priorities
March 19
- Photos: Board of Supervisors Presentations March 19
- Lt. Col. Edwin C. Roessler Jr. Named Fairfax County's Acting Police Chief
- Bipartisan Commission Presents Election Process Improvement Report to Board of Supervisors
- "Fly Me to the Moon" Special After Hours Concert Performance March 23
March 18
- March 18-22 is National Flood Safety Awareness Week
- Shelter Designates "Senior Appreciation Days;" Free and Discounted Pet Adoption Services on Wednesdays
- DMV 2 Go at Fairfax County Government Center March 29
- Protect Against Whooping Cough: Health Department Offers Free Tdap Vaccines for Adults
- New Job Listing Includes Claims Specialist, Senior Engineer, Administrative Assistant
March 15
- March 19 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Park Authority ResOURces Newsletter: Frying Pan Births, Girl Scouts, History and More
- New Transportation Information Page for Older Adults
- Accidental Townhouse Chimney Fire in the Reston Area
- Weekender: St. Patrick's Day Shamrocks, Wildlife, Dancing and More
- Office to Prevent and End Homelessness Partner Update
- Look For Green Signs of Spring at Ellanor C. Lawrence Park March 17
March 14
- Faisal Khan, Local Businessman, Appointed to Park Authority Board
- Long Term Care Seminar at Lorton Library March 18
- Household Hazardous Waste Collection at South County Center March 16
- Fire and Rescue Department's 134th Recruit School Graduation March 22
- Attend Listening Forum with Park Authority Director March 21
March 13
- Man Apprehended Related to March 9 Burglary
- Fairfax Connector Implements Changes March 18
- Video: Northern Virginia Housing Expo 2013
- Video: 35th Annual Valor Awards
March 12
- VCA Artists Nights Featuring Lynne Mackey, Classical Pianist, Workhouse Arts Center March 15
- Fairfax County to Participate in Third Annual Northern Virginia Housing EXPO 2013
- Statewide Tornado Drill Today at 9:45 a.m.
- Video: Volunteer for Laurel Hill Golf Club U.S. Amateur Event, July 15-20
- Watch Your Community, Your Call: Avoiding Meeting Mayhem
March 11
- Video: Race Running Classes for 5k and Beyond; Healthy Strides Race
- Free Prison Lecture Series at the Workhouse Arts Center March 13
- New Job Listing Includes Ecologist, Assistant County Attorney, Dental Assistant
March 8
- National Women and Girls HIV/AIDs Awareness Day March 10
- Audio: Michelle Thompson Discusses National Consumer Protection Week in Latest County Conversations Podcast
- Your Career. Your Community. Make A Difference.
- Video: Learn About Services Available Through the Domestic Violence Action Center
- IT Executive Mary Cortina Named to Park Authority Board
- Wildlife Wednesdays Return to Hidden Pond Nature Center
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- VCA Artists Nights Feature Brass 5! at the Workhouse Arts Center March 10
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights Podcast
- Video: 100,000 Homes Fairfax Registry Week
- Weekender: Raggedy Ann and Andy, Flying Squirrels and More
March 7
- Second Saturday Art Walk at the Workhouse Arts Center March 9
- Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board Named "Impact Award" Honoree
- Free Health Care for Uninsured Children: Limited Time Opportunity
- Senior Resource Fair at Herndon Senior Center March 15
- County Operating Status for March 7
March 6
March 5
- Video: Residents Encouraged to Prepare for “Snowquester”
- Photos: Board of Supervisors Presentations for March 5
- Video: 100,000 Homes Fairfax; Moving From Homeless to Home
- Four Things to Know for the Snow
- Board of Supervisors Authorizes Advertised Tax Rate of $1.095
- Firefighters Check Smoke Alarms, Provide Home Escape Plans
- Apply Now for the John Hudson Disability Internship Program
March 4
- Park Authority Seeks Volunteers to Help Children Learn to Ride Bicycles
- History Symposium to Focus on World War II in America March 9
- Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day
- Winter Storm Watch Issued Beginning Tuesday Evening, March 5
- Town Hall Meetings on Proposed FY 2014 Budget Begin This Week
- Video: Join the PAC!
- New Job Listing Includes Police Officer, Archives Technician, Park/Recreation Specialist
- Be a Force of Nature During National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9
- Video: National Consumer Protection Week March 3-9
- Space Still Available: Register Today for National Consumer Protection Week Events
March 1
- Watch “County Magazine”: Identity and Scam Protection, Real Estate Assessments, Extreme Couponing
- March is Tuberculosis Awareness Month
- March 5 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- "Kids on Stage!" SACC Showcase March 2 and March 16
- Register for March 12 Statewide Tornado Drill
- Submit Nominations for Human Rights Award
- Weekender: Dr. Seuss, Gardening and More
- Sexual Assault in Reston Area
- Look for Jupiter at Riverbend Park's Astronomy Festival March 9
- U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship Seeks Volunteers
- Herndon Senior Center Needs Mandarin Chinese and Farsi-Speaking Volunteers
Feb. 28
- Statewide Burning Law Now in Effect
- February ESF-15 Business/Nonprofit Update Newsletter Now Available (PDF)
- Hear Personal Stories, Outcomes of 100,000 Homes Registry Week March 4
- Women's History Month Will Honor Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Professions
- Cabaret Series at the Workhouse: "Heroines" March 2, 3
- Read Transcript of Online Chat with County Executive on Proposed FY 2014 Budget
- Man Dies After Hitting Officer's Cruiser: Police Seeking Witnesses
- Farmer Market Returns to the Workhouse Arts Center March 7
Feb. 27
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights Podcast
- Upcoming Events: DMV 2 Go, "Sleeping Beauty" at the Workhouse and Consumer Protection Week Events
- Reston Outdoor Lighting Task Force Seeks Members
- Board Authorizes Agreement to Remove Illegal Signs on Roads
- Tysons Service District Advisory Board's First Meeting Tonight
- Celebrate Earthday at Springfest Fairfax
- High-Tech Traffic Management Coming to I-66
- Podcast: The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Enjoy Bollywood Film, "Saawariywa," and Indian Cuisine at the Workhouse Arts Center March 1
- County Executive Hosts Online Discussion of Proposed FY 2014 Budget Feb. 28, Submit Questions Now
Feb. 26
- Video: Q&A on County Executive's Proposed FY 2014 Budget and Multi-Year Budget Plan
- Photos: County Executive Presented Proposed FY 2014 Budget; Multi-Year Budget Plan Feb. 26
- Photos: Feb. 26 Board of Supervisors Presentations
- County Executive Proposes $3.59 Billion FY 2014 Budget; Plan for FY 2015 Budget
- Real Estate Tax Assessments-2013 Real Estate Assessment Notices Mailed Feb. 26
- Understanding Your Tax Assessment; Video and Other Resources
- Support the Library at March Used Book Sales
Feb. 25
- Video: I-95 Express Lanes Construction Update
- Joint Statement Regarding City of Fairfax Water Proposal
- Video: Come Out and Play: 2013 Park Authority Summer Camps
- Build Your Own Rain Barrel this Spring
- New Job Listing Includes Emergency Management Specialist, Engineer, Social Work Supervisor
- Accidental House Fire in Annandale
- Centreville Man Charged in Aggressive Driving Incident
- Herndon Man Dies in Vehicle Crash Feb. 23
Feb. 22
- Weekender: Movies, Herb Gardening, Sleeping Beauty and More
- Feb. 26 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Video: All About Fairfax County Public Library eBooks
- Donate Old Cars to County Police - Cut Your Taxes and Support Training Needs
Feb. 21
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Safely Shred Your Papers and Support Crime Solvers Feb. 23 at Mt. Vernon Police Station
- McLean Community Center Offers Spring Break Camps and Trips
- Open Hire Dates for 2013 Rec-PAC Employment Announced
- Electric Sunday: Recycle Old, Unwanted Electronics Feb. 24
- Audio: County Conversation Podcast, Animal Shelter Director Tawny Hammond
- Three Charged with Thefts from Autos in Reston
Feb. 20
- Reston Homicide Victim's Husband Found Deceased in Texas
- Independent Living Project Begins March 6 in Oakton
- Video: Chairman Bulova's 2013 State of the County Address
- Photos: Seven Ways to Stay Healthy
- Report Reveals Findings on Domestic Violence-Related Homicides in Fairfax County
- Lorton Workhouse Hosts Live Stand Up Comedy on Feb. 23
- Updated Teen Dating Abuse Videos and Fact Sheets Now Available
- Learn About Saving African Animals at Kings Park Library Feb. 28
Feb. 19
- County Executive to Present Proposed Budget Feb. 26
- Police Arrest Two in Vehicle Shootings
- Free Tax Relief Workshops for Older Adults, People with Disabilities
- Free Black History Month Presentation: University Musicians, Dancers
- EDA's Work with 186 Companies Adds 8,400 Jobs
- Farsi-Speaking Volunteers Needed to Help Older Adults in Falls Church
- County Job Openings Include Public Health Nurse, Chief Financial Officer
- Sunday Fairfax House Fire Displaces Six Adults
- Police Investigating Fire and Apparent Homicide in Reston
- Join the Ask Fairfax! Online Chat on Stalking Awareness
- Family Escapes Herndon House Fire Due to Smoke Alarm
Feb. 15
- Three Arrested in Connection with Vehicle Vandalism in Centreville Area
- Video: Volunteers Battle Invasive Plants in Parks
- Suspect Charged for Early February Lorton Area Fire
- Environmental Scholarship and Summer Opportunities Available for High School Students
- Free Chronic Disease Self-Management Course Begins in Alexandria Feb 19
- Spring Trout Season Planned for Mid-February
- Weekender: Ghost Trackers, Trout Season and More
Feb. 14
- Video: What Happens to Young Adults with Disabilities After High School?
- Be A Smart Consumer: Sign Up for Free Consumer Protection Events March 4-8
- Russian Speaking Volunteers Needed to Help Older Adults in Reston
- Native Seedling Sale Currently Underway
- Accidental House Fire in Vienna Area
- Fairfax County EDA Opens Boston Office
- Historian Discusses Civil War Years at Flint Hill, Oakton Library, Feb. 19
Feb. 13
- Park Authority ResOURces Newsletter: Witch Hazels, Mantises and More
- Audio: Listen to the Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights Podcast
- Fall Cankerworm on the Rise in Fairfax County
- Learn to Prepare for A Disaster Feb. 21 at Kings Park Library
- Combat Paper Project One Day Exhibition at the Workhouse Arts Center Feb. 15
- Photos: Board of Supervisors Presentations Feb. 12
Feb. 12
- Board Approves Newest Tysons Development Spring Hill Station
- Richard R. Bowers Jr. Appointed Fire Chief
- Register Now for Statewide Tornado Drill March 12
- Tysons Service District Advisory Board Appointed
- eBooks Full of Romance
Feb. 11
- Think About Summer Fun Now: Camp Registration Underway
- DMV 2 Go at Fairfax County Government Center Feb. 15 and 28
- Board of Supervisors Meeting Video Coverage Improved
- New Job Listing Includes Police Officer, Teen Center Director, Investment Analyst
Feb. 8
- Feb. 12 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Remains of Missing Man Located in Maryland
- Man Struck by Train in North Springfield Area
- Burke Resident and NVSWCD Board Member John Peterson Receives National Honor
- Audio: Chairman Sharon Bulova Discusses State of the County in Latest County Conversation Podcast
- Weekender: Winter in Bloom, Animal Sweethearts Dance and More
Feb. 7
- Learn About Life in a Rotted Log at Richard Byrd Library, Feb. 11
- Intentionally Set Fire at Lorton Restaurant Leaves One Injured
- George Washington Day Holiday Schedule, Feb. 18
- For Love: Art Collection Saturday at the Workhouse Arts Center
- Police and Fire Respond to Explosion and Fire in the Lorton Area
Feb. 6
- 15 Herndon and Chantilly Juveniles Charged in Explosive Device Incident
- Video: Teen Dating Abuse - Know the Signs
- Health Department Offers Free HIV Testing for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
- Audio: Health and Safety Podcasts Talks About Fireplace Safety, Hypothermia, Tornado Drills and More
- Audio: eBooks, New License Plates, Weekender and More in the News to Use Podcast
- Historic Huntley Seeks Docents/Program Assistants, Interest Meeting Feb. 10
- Find Out If You Qualify for SNAP/Food Stamps Feb. 12 at Herndon Senior Center
- Video: Building Green in Fairfax
Feb. 5
- Robbery in Mount Eagle Park
- Read the Online Transcript of the Ask Fairfax! Chat on Silver Line, Phase I Update
- Register Now: Caregiver Telephone Support Group Feb. 12
Feb. 4
- Video: Connector Bus/Silver Line Service Public Input Sought
- Citizens Fire and Rescue Academy Now Accepting Applications
- Young Naturalist Series for Children Begins Feb. 11
- New Jobs Include Land Use Planner, Code Investigator, Kennel Manager and More
- Electrical Panel Caused House Fire on Feb. 1
- School Security Topic of Feb. 13 Sully Station Community Meeting
- Watch "County Magazine": Free Tax Help, Dr. King, Aging Boomers, Underground Railroad
Feb. 1
- Make a Reading Connection at the Library Feb. 13
- Park Authority Board Names 2013 Officers
- Video: Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness Helps Our Neighbors Find Their Way Home
- Second Fatality in Falls Church House Fire Identified
- West Springfield House Fire Caused by Electrical Power Strip
- Video: Maple Syrup Boil-Down at Colvin Run Mill Historic Site
- College Scholarship Opportunity for Criminal Justice Majors
- Weekender: Groundhog Day, Sleeping Beauty and More
- Don't Miss These February Used Book Sales



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