All Fairfax County NewsWire Updates
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May 23
- Save Money May 25-31 During Virginia's Hurricane Sales Tax Holiday
- Fire Set Intentionally to Herndon Department Store
- Audio: Listen to the Latest BOS Highlights Podcast
- Tae Kwon Do Instructor Indicted for Inappropriate Contact with Minors
May 22
- Photos: May 22 Board of Supervisors Presentations
- Business and Community Partnerships Celebrated at 2012 Awards Ceremony
- What Adult Protective Services Mandated Reporters Need to Know
- County Police K-9 Teams are Iron Dog Champions
- Free Legal Tools for Family Caregivers of Older Adults Seminar May 24
- Sheriff's Safety Seat Saturday May 26; Free Child ID and Fingerprints
- Elly Doyle Park Service Award Nominations Now Being Accepted
- McLean Community Center Governing Board Meeting May 23
May 21
- Video: Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31
- Learn about Recreational Water Illness and Injury Prevention Prior to Pool Openings
- Dialogue With Human Services Advisory Groups Encourages Collaboration and Action
- May 22 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations
- Police Urge Caution During Prom and Graduation Season
- Video: Public Works Week May 20-26; Find Out What Public Works Does For You
- Video: May is National Bike Month; Good for Your Health and the Environment
- Tuesday Tea May 22 at Sully Historic Site
- Join the Online Discussion May 22 on Preparing for Hurricane Season
- House Fire in Fairfax Station May 20
- House Fire in Annandale May 20
- It’s National Small Business Week; County has Wealth of Resources for Small Businesses
- New Jobs This Week Include Engineers, Nurses and Legal Professionals
- UPDATED Officer-Involved Shooting in Springfield Area May 19
May 18
- May 19 is Hepatitis Testing Day – Learn About Your Liver and Viral Hepatitis
- Residents Recognized May 19 for Lifesaving CPR
- Photos: Fight the Bite – Prevent Tick Bites and Lyme Disease
- Celebrate Public Works Week May 20-26
- Video: Home Repair for the Elderly Program
- Mount Vernon Shooting Victim Identified; More Information Requested
- Weekender: Music Maestro, Pooch Pontoon and...Snakes
May 17
- Silver Line Testing to Disrupt Orange Line Service at Falls Church This Weekend
- 495 Express Lanes Landscaping Draft Plan Available; Submit Comments By June 22
- Tysons Open House, June 4th
- Update: Photo Released in Abduction/Robbery
- One Day at Fairfax County Public Library
- Older Adult Volunteer Program Wins National Best Practice Award
- Memorial Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government
- Police Investigate Shooting In Mount Vernon Area
May 16
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Recycle Your Electronics May 20 at the I-66 Transfer Station
- Celebrate Emergency Medical Services Week May 19 at 5 County RECenters
- Save Money During Sales Tax Holiday May 25-31
- VDOT Roadside Mowing Underway
- 10 Fairfax County Companies Crack 2012 Fortune 500 List
May 15
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspect in Theft of Antique Coins and Bank Notes
- Shred Personal Documents on May 19 at Mason District Governmental Center
- Update: Arrest Made in Merrifield Sex Assault
May 14
- Fairfax County Hosts Small Business Conference May 24
- Video: Tapestry for Tomorrow Art Contest
- Business Delegation from India Visits Fairfax County Next Week
- Riverbend Park Hosts Smallmouth Rodeo May 18; Registration Required
- New Jobs This Week Include Museum Collections, Natural Resources, Programmers
- Boating Safety Tips, Safety Patrols Begin Soon
- Shop at Green Spring Garden's Annual Garden Day May 19
May 11
- New Voter Registration Cards Being Mailed
- Fairfax Nurse is State’s Public Health Nurse of the Year
- Sex Assault Near Gallows Road in Merrifield
- Police Make Arrest in Property Destruction Case at Mosque
- Friends of the Fairfax City Library Donate $50,000
- Rockin' n' Adoptn' Event May 15-19 Showcases Senior Cats
- Weekender: Basic Gardening Class, Saturday Art Walk
- U.S. Small Business Administration Honors a Fairfax EDA Director
- Lamond Park to Be Renamed in Honor of Gilbert McCutcheon
- Location Changed for May 18 Youth Track and Field Games
- Homelessness Point-in-Time Survey Results Released
- Ceremony for Mount Eagle Park Improvements on May 12
May 10
- Celebrate McLean Day, Saturday, May 19
- Mother's Day Gift - Parenting Education Classes
- Name a Tributary to Accotink Creek; Deadline July 16
- Technology Demo for Residents With Low Vision or Blindness, Saturday, May 19
May 9
- Possible Serial Burglar Arrested in Reston
- Police Investigating Abduction and Robbery in Springfield
- Video: Inaugural Riverbend Smallmouth Rodeo
- Free Telephone Family Caregiver Support Group in Korean May 15
- Centreville Regional Library Celebrates 20th Anniversary May 19
- DPSC Celebrates 9-1-1 Quality Assurance Professionals Week
- NVRC for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Persons Celebrates Communication Expo May 12
May 8
- May 6-12 is Child Care Professionals Week in Fairfax County
- Driver Charged with Hit and Run, Vehicle Seized
- First Place Finish for Sheriff's Office Honor Guard
- State Joins National Blood Pressure Control Initiative with “Million Hearts™ VA” Challenge
- County 9-1-1 is Certified Partner of National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
- Tips for Wildlife and Family Friendly Backyards in New Stewardship Brochure
May 7
- Celebrate Local History, Culture and Community at Chantilly Day
- Police Investigate Accidental Workplace Death in Chantilly
- Watch May "County Magazine”: Space Shuttle, Beekeeping, Technology for Visually Impaired
- Find Info Faster on Updated Services for Older Adults Webpage
- Police Search for Driver in Mount Vernon Area Death Case
- Library Invites Residents to Read the Same Book
- New Jobs This Week Include Transportation Planner
May 4
- Upcoming Detours/Delays at Fairfax County Parkway/Fair Lakes Parkway
- Park Authority Offers A Variety of Summer Camp Options for Children
- Missing Mount Vernon Girl in Custody of Family
- May is National Bike Month
- Boat Season Opens Early at Riverbend Park
- Weekender: Farmers Markets, Creature Comforts Exhibition and Wetlands Awareness Day
May 3
- Register Now for May 18-19 Youth Track and Field Meet
- Audrey Moore RECenter Men's Summer Basketball League; Register by May 18
- Chat with a Building Pro at Multiple Home Depot Locations May 5-6
- SACC's Camp Discovery Offers Kids an Adventure-Filled Summer
- May 8 Civil War Commemorative Program Highlights Ox Hill Battle; Register Now
- Haul Your Hazards to the Mason Governmental Center Saturday May 5
- Video: Farmers Markets 2012 Opening
- 12-Year-Old Girl Missing From Mount Vernon Area
May 2
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News, BOS Highlights, and Health and Safety Podcasts
- Make A Wand: Harry Potter Craft Workshop May 5
- Video: Older Americans Month 2012-Never too Old to Play
- Friends of the Library Offer May Book Sales
- Sheriff's Office Fields All-Female Team for May 5 Honor Guard Competition
- Video: Healthy Strides Inaugural Community 10K/5K/Fun Run
- Online Transcript of Preparing for Kindergarten Discussion
- May 6–12 is Arson Awareness Week
- Ellanor C. Lawrence Park’s Visitor Center Celebrates 30 Years
- Human Rights Awards to Be Presented May 15, 2012
May 1
- Video: 2012 Volunteer Service Awards
- Photos: May 1 Board of Supervisors Presentations
- Board of Supervisors Adopts FY 2013 Budget
- May Is Lyme Disease Awareness Month: Families Encouraged to Learn How to Protect Themselves
- Pit Bull Adoption and Foster Program/Volunteers Recognized
- Town Elections Today; Polls Open Until 7 p.m.
- 46 Companies Adding Almost 2,000 Jobs in Fairfax County
- College Admissions Process Seminar May 5
- Video: Earth Day / Arbor Day 2012 Celebration
April 30
-
Police
Seek Fugitive Spotted in Tysons Corner Area (April 30,
2012)
- May 1 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (April 30, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County Executive Ed Long: In His Own Words (April 30, 2012)
- Submit Questions for May 2 Online Discussion: Preparing for Kindergarten (April 30, 2012)
- Henry’s Farm Inc. Recalls Soybean Sprouts Due to Possible Health Risk (April 30, 2012)
- New Jobs This Week Include Animal Shelter Director and Zoning Administrator (April 30, 2012)
April 27
- Child, Candle Cause Dranesville House Fire (April 27, 2012)
- Free Chronic Disease Management Program Starts May 3 in Falls Church (April 27, 2012)
- RSVP Today: Building Safety Month Kick-Off Brunch Set for May 1 (April 27, 2012)
- Recycle Old Electronics on Electric Sunday, April 29 (April 27, 2012)
- Horses Wounded: Police Asking for the Public's Assistance in Identifying Suspects (April 27, 2012)
- Update: Police Release Video of Suspect in Hard Hat (April 27, 2012)
- Weekender: Pet Expo, Puppet Poetry and Earth Day Celebrations (April 27, 2012)
- 2012 Farmers Market Season Opens May 2 (April 27, 2012)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest BOS Meeting Highlights Podcast (April 27, 2012)
April 26
- Bring the Family: Earth Day Celebration at Government Center April 28 (April 26, 2012)
- Adult Detention Center Draws International Interest (April 26, 2012)
- April 28 Grist Mill Field Naming Ceremony to Honor Fallen Hero (April 26, 2012)
- Engility to Locate Global Headquarters in Fairfax County (April 26, 2012)
- Truck Inspections and Safety Tips (April 26, 2012)
- Lee Highway/Gallows Road Intersection Closed April 27-29 (April 26, 2012)
- Read the Online Transcript of "Rabies: Deadly, but Preventable" Discussion (April 26, 2012)
- Small Business Owners: Register Today For Vendor Forum (April 26, 2012)
April 25
- Mondloch House Renovation Creates More Affordable Housing (April 25, 2012)
- Sheriff's "Safety Seat Saturday" is April 28 (April 25, 2012)
- Free Independent Living Program for Older Adults Begins May 1 (April 25, 2012)
- Police Investigate In-Custody Death (April 25, 2012)
- Take a Virtual Tour of the Department of Public Safety Communications (April 25, 2012)
-
Professional Bull
Riding This Weekend at Frying Pan Farm Park (April 25,
2012)
April 24
- Board of Supervisors Marks Up FY 2013 Budget (April 24, 2012)
- Photos: County Executive Tony Griffin's Retirement, April 24 (April 24, 2012)
- Have a Crime to Report? There's an App for That! (April 24, 2012)
- Water Safety Day at RECenters April 28 (April 24, 2012)
- Take Action: It's National Severe Weather Preparedness Week (April 24, 2012)
- Park Authority's ResOURces Newsletter Features New Look (April 24, 2012)
- Learn About Animals and Amphibians at Parks April 26, 27 (April 24, 2012)
April 23
- New Jobs This Week Include Human Service Worker and Truck Driver (April 23, 2012)
- Submit Environmental Excellence Award Nominations by May 31 (April 23, 2012)
- This Is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 23, 2012)
- Braddock District Citizen Governance Conference on May 5 (April 23, 2012)
- Video: Calling All Kids - Join Rec-PAC This Summer (April 23, 2012)
- Traps Set for Feral Cats in Mount Vernon Area (April 23, 2012)
- Nominations for Exceptional Design Awards Sought (April 23, 2012)
- Participate in an Amphibian Survey at Riverbend Park (April 23, 2012)
- Free Seminar on Understanding Medicare, Medigap and Part D (April 23, 2012)
April 20
- Join the Rabies: Deadly, but Preventable Online Discussion April 25 (April 20, 2012)
- Caregiver Seminar: Does Mom Need to Move? April 26, Alexandria (April 20, 2012)
- Video: "Welcome Discovery" Celebration at the Udvar-Hazy Center (April 20, 2012)
- Global Youth Service Day and Invasive Plant Removal Day Approach (April 20, 2012)
- Fair Housing Training Offered to Combat Increasing Housing Discrimination Cases (April 20, 2012)
- Weekender: Mother's Day Craft Show, Amazing Amphibians and Farm Baby Day (April 20, 2012)
- Tysons Circulator Study Presented on April 24 (April 20, 2012)
- Healthy Strides Race Coming to Burke Lake Park (April 20, 2012)
- COG, Clean Air Partners Sponsor Weather Line for D.C. Area Residents (April 20, 2012)
April 19
- Recovered Skeletal Remains Linked (April 19, 2012)
- Video: Tips for Calling 9-1-1 (April 19, 2012)
- Transcript of Earth Day: Reducing Home Energy Costs and Recycling Online Discussion (April 19, 2012)
- Be Careful With Windows and Young Children (April 19, 2012)
- Earth Day Plant Swap at Hollin Hall Senior Center (April 19, 2012)
- What Does It Take to be a Fairfax County 9-1-1 Public Safety Communicator? (April 19, 2012)
- Bank Robbery in Great Falls (April 19, 2012)
April 18
- Spring Safety Tips: Be Smart on Trails and Paths (April 18, 2012)
- Childhood Injury Prevention Efforts Making a Positive Impact (April 18, 2012)
- Low-Cost Rabies Clinic April 22 at Mount Vernon RECenter (April 18, 2012)
- Laurel Hill Golf Club Joins Reclaimed Water Program (April 18, 2012)
- Learn About Fairfax County 9-1-1: What is Emergency Medical Dispatch (April 18, 2012)
- Video: Space Shuttle Discovery's Final Flight (April 18, 2012)
April 17
- Roots and Shoots Earth Day Event at Cub Run RECenter April 21 (April 17, 2012)
- Park Authority Holds Braddock District Listening Forum April 19 (April 17, 2012)
- Submit Questions: April 19 Online Chat on Reducing Home Energy Costs, Recycling (April 17, 2012)
- Free Caregiver Seminar on Alzheimer's Disease, Falls Church, April 19 (April 17, 2012)
- Earth Day Celebration in Falls Church April 21 (April 17, 2012)
April 16
- 132nd Firefighter Recruit School Graduation April 20 (April 16, 2012)
- Dolley Madison Library Receives Green Building Certification (April 16, 2012)
- Bren Mar Park Master Plan Revision Public Hearing April 18 (April 16, 2012)
- Accidental April 14 Herndon House Fire Deemed a Total Loss (April 16, 2012)
- Falls Church Human Service Programs to Relocate (April 16, 2012)
- Spot the Space Shuttle Discovery at Sully Historic Site (April 16, 2012)
- Pohick Stream Valley-Liberty Trail Project Public Meeting (April 16, 2012)
- Podcast: What You Can Do About Medicare Fraud (April 16, 2012)
- Video: Get Free Discounts on Prescription Drugs (April 16, 2012)
- Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout April 16-21 Info and Drop-off Sites (April 16, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (April 16, 2012)
- National Health Care Decisions Day: Join the Advance Health Care Directive Registry (April 16, 2012)
- DMV Mobile Unit Visit to Government Center Cancelled for April 18 (April 16, 2012)
April 13
- Centreville Townhouse Fire April 12 (April 13, 2012)
- Grill Season Safety Tips (April 13, 2012)
- Public Meetings Schedule for Fairfax Connector Service Changes (April 13, 2012)
- Library Honors 38 Volunteers and Community Partner (April 13, 2012)
- Shred Personal Documents Saturday, April 14 (April 13, 2012)
- May 1 Tax Deadlines (April 13, 2012)
- Weekender: Coffee in a Meadow; Tea with Pooh and Stroll Amongst the Bluebells (April 13, 2012)
- Fatal Crash in McLean on April 12 (April 13, 2012)
April 12
- Elevated Threat for Wildfires Today: Take Steps to Prevent Them (April 12, 2012)
- Celebrate Diversity at Culmore Multicultural Day on April 14 (April 12, 2012)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Meeting Highlights (April 12, 2012)
- Wakefield Skate Park Expansion Groundbreaking on April 14 (April 12, 2012)
- Help Keep It Clean: Activities Celebrate Earth Day and Our Environment (April 12, 2012)
- Police Arrest Burglary Suspect Based on DNA Evidence (April 12, 2012)
April 11
- Video: Incoming County Executive Describes Financial Picture (April 11, 2012)
- Transcript of Family Caregiver Support Program Online Discussion (April 11, 2012)
- Learn About Proposed Changes to the Fairfax County Home Child Care Facilities Ordinance (April 11, 2012)
- Explore the Wilds of Laurel Hill, Former Site of Lorton Prison (April 11, 2012)
- Bird Sanctuary Workshop at Huntley Meadows (April 11, 2012)
- Drop off Unused Medicines on April 16-21 (April 11, 2012)
- Forums on the College Drinking Culture to be Held in April, May (April 11, 2012)
- Ending Homelessness Partner Update (April 11, 2012)
- Police Department Volunteer Awards April 13 (April 11, 2012)
April 10
-
Edward
L. Long Jr. Appointed County Executive (April 10,
2012)
-
Photos: April 10 Board of Supervisors Presentations (April
10, 2012)
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Board of Supervisors Confirms Participation in Phase Two of
Dulles Rail Project (April 10, 2012)
-
Board of Supervisors Approves Proposed Silver Line Station
Names (April 10, 2012)
-
Submit
Questions for April 11 Online Discussion: Services and
Resources for Caregivers (April 10, 2012)
-
Animal
Shelter's Rescue and Programs Receive Regional
Recognition (April 10, 2012)
- Public Safety Communications Telecommunicator Awards Presented (April 10, 2012)
- Video: 9-1-1 Center Telecommunicators (April 10, 2012)
April 9
- Introducing 703FAIRFAX: Call, Email or Tweet Your Government With Questions (April 9, 2012)
- National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning for Northern Virginia (April 9, 2012)
- April 10 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (April 9, 2012)
- Candle Causes Lorton House Fire (April 9, 2012)
- Juvenile Causes McLean House Fire (April 9, 2012)
- Friday the 13th Fun at Riverbend Park (April 9, 2012)
- Video: An Inside Look at DWI Checkpoints (April 9, 2012)
- Venture into Volunteering Fair Set for April 12 (April 9, 2012)
- New Jobs this Week Include Accounts Payable, Police Citizen Aide, Overnight Counselor (April 9, 2012)
- April “Emergency Preparedness” Newsletter is Now Online (PDF) (April 9, 2012)
April 6
- How to Get Help from the IRS (April 6, 2012)
- Video: Riverbend Park Trail and Bluebells (April 6, 2012)
- Meet Alice Hoffman, Author of The Dovekeepers and Practical Magic, April 21 (April 6, 2012)
- Awards Ceremony Recognizes 9-1-1 First Responders April 9 (April 6, 2012)
- Weekender: Easter Egg-citement, Shakespeare Showcased, Spring Splendor (April 6, 2012)
- Adult Detention Center Welcomes Visiting Danish Lawyers (April 6, 2012)
- Public Health Week Tip: Achieve Mental and Emotional Well-being (April 6, 2012)
- Volunteers Needed for Parks Take Back the Forest Campaign (April 6, 2012)
April 5
- Video: Public Health Week - Hand Washing 101 (April 5, 2012)
- Commission for Women Seeking High School or College Student Representative (April 5, 2012)
- Seminar in Fairfax for Caregivers of Older Adults, Adults with Disabilities, April 10 (April 5, 2012)
- Park Authority Hosts Summer Camps at Historic Sites (April 5, 2012)
- Public Health Week Tip: Attain Reproductive and Sexual Health (April 5, 2012)
April 4
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News 2 Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (April 4, 2012)
- Public Comment Period: Amendment to FY 2012 Action Plan for ESG Funding (April 4, 2012)
- Public Comment Period: Supplemental Information to FY 2013 Action Plan for ESG Funding (April 4, 2012)
- Submit Questions for April 11 Online Discussion of Services and Resources for Caregivers (April 4, 2012)
- Public Health Week Tip: Prevent the Spread of Communicable Diseases (April 4, 2012)
- Crime Solvers Seeks Suspects in Series of Indecent Exposures (April 4, 2012)
- April 10 Caregiver Telephone Support Group Features Elder Law Expert (April 4, 2012)
April 3
- 2012 County Health Rankings Show Fairfax County with Overall #1 Rank in Virginia (April 3, 2012)
- Watch "County Magazine": Workhouse Arts Center, Library's "Meet the Authors," Tornado Preparedness (April 3, 2012)
- Learn How the OSS Started During WWII at Patrick Henry Library April 10 (April 3, 2012)
- Fairfax County Health Department Now on Twitter (April 3, 2012)
- Qualifying Businesses May Participate in Hazardous Waste Disposal Program April 4 (April 3, 2012)
- IRS Multilingual Gateway Offers Online Help in Other Languages (April 3, 2012)
- Public Health Week Tip for Tuesday: Live Tobacco and Drug-Free and Prevent Alcohol Abuse (April 3, 2012)
- Support Group for Trauma Survivors Starts April 11 (April 3, 2012)
- Video: National Public Health Week is April 2-8 (April 3, 2012)
April 2
- Public Health Week Tips: Active Living and Healthy Eating (April 2, 2012)
- Video: Recap of Animal Shelter's Mega Adoption Event (April 2, 2012)
- New Jobs This Week Include Real Estate, Engineer, Dental, GIS (April 2, 2012)
- Beware of Fake IRS Communications as Tax Deadline Approaches (April 2, 2012)
- Open Hire for Therapeutic Recreation Summer Staff on April 5 (April 2, 2012)
March 30
- Health Department Recognizes Public Health Week April 2-8 (March 30, 2012)
- Local Author Discusses New Book at John Marshall Library April 12 (March 30, 2012)
- Meet Author Ed Cox at Sherwood Regional Library April 10 (March 30, 2012)
- April Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (March 30, 2012)
- Cooperative Venture Brings Recycling to 17 Area Parks (March 30, 2012)
- Puppeteer Bobby Brown Returns to Frying Pan Park April 5 (March 30, 2012)
March 29
- Community Invited to Free Skate Park, April 7 (March 29, 2012)
- Colvin Mill Resumes Grinding on April 1 (March 29, 2012)
- Celebrate Poetry Month at the Library in April (March 29, 2012)
- Springtime Fun at South Run RECenter, April 7 (March 29, 2012)
- Join the Tenth Annual Culmore Cleanup, April 28 (March 29, 2012)
- Community Meeting on Recent Sexual Assaults in Braddock District, April 2 (March 29, 2012)
- Meet Author S.J. Rozan at Richard Byrd Library, April 12 (March 29, 2012)
- Securely Shred Documents Containing Sensitive Information, March 31 (March 29, 2012)
March 28
- Join the Auxiliary Police Officers and Make a Difference (March 28, 2012)
- Consumer Affairs:Ten Tips to Help Choose a Tax Preparer (March 28, 2012)
- Children Can Meet Hedgehogs at Four Library Branches in April (March 28, 2012)
- Green Springs Garden Spring Blossom Tour, April 14 (March 28, 2012)
- National Book Award Winner Kathryn Erskine, Chantilly Regional Library April 13 (March 28, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County Consumer Affairs Workshop: Identity Theft (March 28, 2012)
March 27
- Apparent Homicide/Suicide in the Sleepy Hollow Area (March 27, 2012)
- People with Vision Impairment Can Learn about Assistive Technology, April 12 at 10 a.m. (March 27, 2012)
- Fall Cankerworm on the Rise in Fairfax County (March 27, 2012)
- Sustainability Forum Announces Neighborhood Captains Campaign (March 27, 2012)
- Cancelled: Scout Day at Sully Historic Site, April 2 (March 27, 2012)
- Symposium on Archaeology of the Civil War, March 31 (March 27, 2012)
- Register for Youth Sports Safety Summit (March 27, 2012)
- Register now for Spring Caregiver Seminars throughout the County (March 27, 2012)
March 26
- Tuesday Teas at Sully Historic Site (March 26,2012)
- Update: Police Release Composite Sketch of Suspect in Student Assault (March 26,2012)
- Pink Deer Alert: Collaborative Research Study Underway (March 26,2012)
- DMV Mobile Unit Returns to Government Center March 29, April 18 (March 26, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (March 26, 2012)
- Repaving of Fairfax County Parkway, Public Meetings Scheduled (March 26, 2012)
March 23
- Fairfax County Launches Transit Study; Seeks Public Input (March 23, 2012)
- Weekender: Books Come to Life, Meet a Shark and Watch Beads of Courage Challenge (March 23, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County's 34th Annual Valor Awards (March 23, 2012)
- Video: OEM Training Exercise: Operation Enduring Collaboration (March 23, 2012)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use, BOS Highlights and Health and Safety Podcasts (March 23, 2012)
- Scout Day at Sully Historic Site, April 2 (March 23, 2012)
March 22
- Construction at Herndon-Monroe Parking Garage Begins March 31 (March 22, 2012)
- Police and Power Company Provide Education on Dangerous Metal Thefts (March 22, 2012)
- Public's Help Sought to Identify Jewelry Burglar Suspects (March 22, 2012)
- Tornado Exercise Recap Day 3: Recovery (March 22, 2012)
- Recycle Electronics and Computers at Electric Sunday Event March 25 (March 22, 2012)
- Police Video of Possible Suspect in Student Assault (March 22, 2012)
- Update on Fatal Crash in Franklin Farms Area (March 22, 2012)
- Free Child ID and Fingerprinting Saturday, March 31 in Springfield (March 22, 2012)
- Library's Essay and Poetry Contest Open to Rising 10th - 12th Graders (March 22, 2012)
March 21
- Fairfax County To Host Household Hazardous Waste Clean-up Event Saturday (March 21, 2012)
- Learn Pysanky: Ancient Ukrainian Art of Easter Egg Decorating (March 21, 2012)
- Student Assaulted Walking Home from School in Fairfax (March 21, 2012)
- Job Seekers Mark Your Calendars: Mega Job Fair, Expo March 24 (March 21, 2012)
- Tornado Exercise Recap Day 2: Sewage, Water, Animals and Other Issues (March 21, 2012)
- Fatal Crash in Franklin Farms Area (March 21,2012)
- Easter Egg Hunt at Sully Historic Site (March 21, 2012)
- Washington Post's "The Fix" Blogger at Pohick Library March 28 (March 21, 2012)
March 20
- Photos: March 20 Board of Supervisors Presentations (March 20, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County Public Library's Virginia Room (March 20, 2012)
- Police Investigate Attempted Bank Robbery in Reston Area (March 20, 2012)
- Day 1 Recap of Tornado Exercise; What Would You Do? (March 20, 2012)
- Student Assaulted on Path Near Woodson High School (March 20, 2012)
- Parents and Friends of the Deployed Support Group Now Meeting Monthly (March 20, 2012)
- Wellness Opportunities for Warriors-Spring Activities (March 20, 2012)
- Free Reading Event for Families on March 24 (March 20, 2012)
March 19
- March 20 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (March 19, 2012)
- Kingstowne Library Closed Today Due to Maintenance (March 19, 2012)
- Unattended Cooking Causes Springfield House Fire (March 19, 2012)
- Accidental Herndon Townhouse Fire (March 19, 2012)
- Free Tax Help at Libraries for Qualified Individuals (March 19, 2012)
- Meet Dr. Larrie Ferreiro, Science and Technology Author and Editor (March 19, 2012)
- Meet Sandra Beasley, Author of “Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl” (March 19, 2012)
- Online Database Connects Residents to Human Services (March 19, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (March 19, 2012)
- Youth Conservation Camp Applications Due April 30 (March 19, 2012)
March 16
- Free Mulch from Fairfax County in Short Supply (March 16, 2012)
- Weekender: Irish Tea, German Film, English Gardens (March 16, 2012)
- Running Cars Stolen from Owners Driveways in Lorton Area (March 16, 2012)
- Vendors Needed for Community Flea Market, Register Now (March 16, 2012)
- Don't Push Your Luck; Drive Sober (March 16, 2012)
- Spring Break Camps Offered by Park Authority (March 16, 2012)
March 15
- 10 Questions to Ask When Tornadoes Strike Fairfax County (March 15, 2012)
- Superior Appearance' of County Facility Earns Regional Recognition (March 15, 2012)
- Sexual Assault in Burke Area (March 15, 2012)
- "Little Children" Author Tom Perrotta at GMU March 22 (March 15, 2012)
March 14
- Preschooler Stewardship Classes Begin March 26 at Hidden Oaks Nature Center (March 14, 2012)
- NoVA Housing Expo March 24 Features Affordable Rental and Homeownership (March 14, 2012)
- Fine Arts Scholarship Opportunity for McLean Tax District High School Students (March 14, 2012)
- Video: Fire & Rescue Station 12 Great Falls - Grand Opening March 10 (March 14, 2012)
- Tornado Watch and Warning Differences (March 14, 2012)
- 2012 Real Estate Assessment Appeals Requested by April 6 (March 14, 2012)
March 13
- Mental Health First Response Workshop Offered in Mount Vernon/Alexandria (March 13, 2012)
- Nature Classes Offered for Parents and Children (March 13, 2012)
- Parks Offer Springtime Celebration Programs (March 13, 2012)
- Independent Living Program Begins March 22 at Richard Byrd Library (March 13, 2012)
- Tree Commission Seeks Nominations for 2011 Friends of Trees Award (March 13, 2012)
March 12
- Pet Adoption Event Coming March 31-April 1 (March 12, 2012)
- Mental Health First Response Community Forum March 24 (March 12, 2012)
- Civil War Lecture Series Begins March 13 at Sully Historic Site (March 12, 2012)
- Spanish Language Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Begins March 17 in Herndon (March 12, 2012)
- Free Diabetes Management Course Leadership Training March 15 (March 12, 2012)
- Lorton Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty (March 12, 2012)
- Public Hearing March 20 on Proposed Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan for Housing (March 12, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (March 12, 2012)
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Summer Staff Open Hire is
March 16 for RECQuest and Therapeutic Recreation (March 12,
2012)
March 9
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Video: National Consumer Protection Week: Financial Planning
Workshop (March 9, 2012)
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Change Clocks, Smoke Alarms and Emergency Supply Kits
(March 9, 2012)
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Weekender:
Spelling Bee, A Little Off the Top, Picture This! (March 9,
2012)
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Transcript of Online Discussion on Dulles Rail Phase 2 and
Silver Line Station Naming Process (March 9, 2012)
-
Are Your Windows Kid
Safe? (March 9, 2012)
- Tom Perrotta Author of Election, Little Children and Joe College at GMU March 22 (March 9, 2012)
- Sandra Beasley, Author of Don't Kill the Birthday Girl, at Burke Centre Library March 20 (March 9, 2012)
- Sheriff's Free Child ID and Fingerprinting, March 10 (March 9, 2012)
- Rec-PAC Open Hire Dates Announced (March 9, 2012)
March 8
- Video: ProAct Prescription Discount Card (March 8, 2012)
- Watch "County Magazine": FY 2013 Budget; Real Estate Assessments; Saving with Coupons (March 8, 2012)
- Amelia Erhart: Dreams Take Flight, March 17 at Burke Centre Library (March 8, 2012)
- Volunteers Needed for Potomac Watershed Cleanup Day, March 17 (March 8, 2012)
- Music: An Insider's Guide Lecture, March 17 at Dolley Madison Library (March 8, 2012)
- Recognizing Tornado Danger Signs (March 8, 2012)
- Scholarship Opportunity for Studies Related to Natural Resource Conservation (March 8, 2012)
- Designing with Conifers Discussed at Green Springs Gardens, March 11 (March 8, 2012)
- Special Edition: Ending Homelessness Partner Update (March 8, 2012)
- Register for Free Diabetes Self-Management Leadership Training (March 8, 2012)
March 7
- Park Authority Launches New Blog to Engage Community (March 7, 2012)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use, BOS Highlights, and Health/Safety Podcasts (March 7, 2012)
- Sign up for March 13 Telephone Caregiver Support Group (March 7, 2012)
- Dr. Larrie Ferreiro Author of Measure of the Earth at Great Falls Library March 20 (March 7, 2012)
- Participate in Statewide Tornado Drill March 20 (March 7, 2012)
- Dulles Rail Online Discussion March 9; Submit Questions Now (March 7, 2012)
- Video: Learn the Basics of Couponing (March 7, 2012)
- Students Robbed Inside Fairfax Townhouse (March 7, 2012)
- Learn to Preserve Vintage Photos at Colvin Run Mill March 11 (March 7, 2012)
March 6
- Coming Soon: (Fake) Tornadoes in Fairfax County (March 6, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County Department of Family Services Presents: Adoption Diaries-The Dively Family (March 6, 2012)
- Explosive Device Found in Franconia Area Home (March 6, 2012)
- Board of Supervisors Authorizes Advertised Tax Rate of $1.08 (March 6, 2012)
- Photos: March 6 Board of Supervisors Presentations (March 6, 2012)
- Apply now for the John Hudson Disability Internship Program (March 6, 2012)
- Year-in-Review Snapshot on Homelessness Presented to Board of Supervisors (March 6, 2012)
- Fairfax County Park Authority Rec-PAC Summer Camp Open Hire March 9 (March 6, 2012)
- Video: Find Your Missing Money: Consumer Protection Week (March 6, 2012)
- Firefighters Rescue Dogs from Springfield House Fire (March 6, 2012)
- Fairfax County Public Library Book Discussion Groups for March (March 6, 2012)
March 5
- National Consumer Protection Week: Financial Planning Info Session Wednesday (March 5, 2012)
- March 6 Primary Election Write-In Notice (March 5, 2012)
- Fairfax County Police Department Now on Twitter (March 5, 2012)
- Information Sessions on Dulles Rail Phase 2, Silver Line Station Names (March 5, 2012)
- March 6 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (March 5, 2012)
- Armstrong SACC Wins a Visit from Washington Capitals Goalie (March 5, 2012)
- Video: Young Adults: Become an Election Officer in Fairfax County (March 5, 2012)
- Hotline Available to Report Fraud Allegations Related to County Government (March 5, 2012)
- Firefighters Check Smoke Alarms, Provide Home Escape Plans (March 5, 2012)
- Republican Primary - Polls Open Tuesday, March 6, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. (March 5, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (March 5, 2012)
- Video: Rainbow Trout Stocking at Lake Fairfax Park (March 5, 2012)
March 2
- Ask Fairfax Online Discussion March 9: Dulles Rail Phase 2 (March 2, 2012)
- Weekender: Eat Dessert First, Walk Like a Duck, Fly Like an Eagle (March 2, 2012)
- Avoid Scams: Free Consumer Protection Class on March 5 (March 2, 2012)
- Free Chronic Disease Management Program Starts March 7 (March 2, 2012)
- Park Authority Board Honors Individual and Corporate Donors (March 2, 2012)
- On March 5 Find Out if the State Treasury Owes You Money (March 2, 2012)
- Join the Salamander Expedition on March 3 (March 2, 2012)
- Hands-On Nature Classes for Preschoolers Start March 5 (March 2,2012)
March 1
- Reston Community Center Gives Free Prom Dress to Teens at Event Mar. 10 (Mar. 1, 2012)
- McLean Community Center Receives Cash Donation from McLean Residents (Mar. 1, 2012)
- Great Falls Fire Station Grand Opening is March 10 (Mar. 1, 2012)
- Chantilly Senior Wins Women's History Month Essay Contest (Mar. 1,2012)
- Center for the Book Announces Spring Author Events (Mar. 1, 2012)
Feb. 29
- Audio: Listen to the Latest Board of Supervisors Highlights Podcast (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Transcript of Discussion with County Executive Anthony Griffin on Proposed FY 2013 Budget (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Discarded Smoking Materials Cause Centreville Fire (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Sheriff's Office Free Child Identification Event at Chocolate Lovers' Festival, March 3 (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Animal Shelter Hosts Low-cost Rabies Clinic in Annandale (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Crime Solvers Seeks Robbery Suspect in Richmond Highway Area (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Town Hall Meetings Scheduled on FY 2013 Advertised Budget (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Video: Celebrating Black Women in History and Culture (Feb. 29, 2012)
- Free Chronic Disease Management Starts March 5 in Annandale (Feb. 29, 2012)
Feb. 28
- Video: Q&A with Fairfax County Executive Anthony H. Griffin on the Proposed FY 2013 Budget (Feb. 28, 2012)
- Photos: Feb. 28 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Feb. 28, 2012)
- County Executive Proposes $3.52 Billion FY 2013 Budget (Feb. 28, 2012)
- Real Estate Tax Assessments - 2012 Notices Mailed Feb. 28 (Feb. 28, 2012)
- Video: Understanding Your Fairfax County Real Estate Assessment (Feb. 28, 2012)
- Smoke Alarms Alert West Centreville Occupants (Feb. 28, 2012)
Feb. 27
- Feb. 28 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Feb. 27, 2012)
- Check Out Consumer Protection Week Activities March 5-9 (Feb. 27, 2012)
- March Used Book Sales (Feb. 27, 2012)
- Library Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday March 1-7 (Feb. 27, 2012)
- County Executive Hosts Online Discussion of Proposed FY 2013 Budget, Feb. 29, Submit Questions Now (Feb. 27, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Feb. 27, 2012)
- Varied Green Spring Gardens Events for Cherry Blossoms Celebration (Feb. 27, 2012)
- Learn How to Grown a Vegetable Garden, Kings Park Library, March 5 (Feb. 27, 2012)
Feb. 24
- City of Fairfax Regional Library Celebrates Chocolate Lovers' Festival, March 3 (Feb. 24, 2012)
- Weekender: The Power of Song, EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium, All Abuzz About Bees (Feb. 24, 2012)
- Plan an Adventure Along Fairfax Trails (Feb. 24, 2012)
- Wind Advisory Until Midnight; Take Precautions (Feb. 24, 2012)
- Submit Nominations for Human Rights Award (Feb. 24, 2012)
- Office of Community Revitalization to Oversee Tysons Transformation (Feb. 24, 2012)
- Monticello Park Master Plan Meeting, Feb. 27 (Feb. 24, 2012)
Feb. 23
- Animal Shelter Needs “Puppy People,” Foster Care Orientation March 6 (Feb. 23, 2012)
- Become an E-Cycler: Recycle Electronics on Electric Sunday, Feb. 26 (Feb. 23, 2012)
- Video: Land Development Services' Customer, Technical Support Center (Feb. 23, 2012)
- Submit Public Comments by March 19: Proposed FY 2013 Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan (Feb. 23, 2012)
- Police Investigate Burglary in Alexandria Area (Feb. 23, 2012)
- Joint Retreat for Board of Supervisors and School Board Planned for Feb. 25 (Feb. 23, 2012)
Feb. 22
- Video: Tax Relief Workshops Begin March 2 for Seniors and People with Disabilities (Feb. 22, 2012)
- March Mega Job Fair and Entrepreneurship Expo - Information for Employers (Feb. 22, 2012)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Feb. 22, 2012)
- Crime Solvers Seeks Assistance in Felony Destruction Case of Chantilly Mosque (Feb. 22, 2012)
- Annual EcoSavvy Gardening Symposium Promotes Polinators Feb. 25 (Feb. 22, 2012)
- Tips Lead to 2 Arrests; Warrants Outstanding on Third Eyewear Theft Suspect (Feb. 22, 2012)
- Free Income Tax Preparation on "Deloitte Tax Day" Feb. 26 (Feb. 22, 2012)
- Vienna Metrorail Station Bus Bay Assignments to Change Feb. 27 (Feb. 22, 2012)
- Deadlines Approaching: Absentee Voting for March 6 Primary (Feb. 22, 2012)
Feb. 21
- County Executive to Present Proposed Budget Feb. 28 (Feb. 21, 2012)
- Stuff the Bus Drive Collected 25,604 Pounds of Food and Supplies to Help (Feb. 21, 2012)
- Environmental Quality Advisory Council Seeks Student Member (Feb. 21, 2012)
- Baileys Crossroads Apartment Fire (Feb. 21, 2012)
- Metro and Fairfax County Launch Survey for New Silver Line Station Names (Feb. 21, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Feb. 21, 2012)
Feb. 17
- Bank Robbery in the Merrifield Area (Feb. 17, 2012)
- County Releases Retail Water Rate Review Process (Feb. 17, 2012)
- New VDOT Online Tool Shows Snow Plow Status in Neighborhoods (Feb. 17, 2012)
- Two County Parkways Now Primary Roads; Route Numbers to Change (Feb. 17, 2012)
- Feb. 18 is Last Chance To Help Stuff The Bus and Provide Food for Needy Families (Feb. 17, 2012)
- Laurel Hill Ranked Within Top Ten Municipal Courses Nationwide (PDF) (Feb. 17, 2012)
- Weekender: Ballroom Dancing, Winter Hike, Maple Syrup Boil Down (Feb. 17, 2012)
- Green Spring Gardens Offers Programs This Weekend (PDF) (Feb. 17, 2012)
- Connector Stores Closed Feb. 20 in Observance of George Washington's Day (Feb. 17, 2012)
Feb. 16
- Fair Lakes Parkway Detour Ends; Left Turns Resume Today (Feb. 16, 2012)
- Public Information Meeting Set for Riverbend Master Plan Revision (Feb. 16, 2012)
- DMV Mobile Unit Returns to Government Center Feb. 29, March 1 (Feb. 16, 2012)
- Whooping Cough on the Rise: Health Department Offering Free Tdap Vaccine to Adults (Feb. 16, 2012)
- Register Now for Caregiver Telephone Support Feb. 21 (Feb. 16, 2012)
- Medical Reserve Corps Holds Boot Camp Trainings (Feb. 16, 2012)
- Celebrate Black Women in American History and Culture at Tribute Feb. 24 (Feb. 16, 2012)
Feb. 15
- Maple Syrup Boil Down on Feb. 19 at Colvin Run Mill (Feb. 15, 2012)
- Free Chronic Disease Management Program Begins Feb. 18 (Feb. 15, 2012)
- Podcast: Find Help With Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs (Feb. 15, 2012)
- Lecture on Life on the Home Front During the Civil War (Feb. 15, 2012)
Feb. 14
- Personal Property Taxes Due Feb. 15 on Vehicles Purchased After July 1, 2011 (Feb. 14, 2012)
- Video: Friends of the Reston Library Used Book Sale: Mystery & Adventure (Feb. 14, 2012)
- Volunteers Needed at Sully Historic Site (Feb. 14, 2012)
- Trout Stocking Begins at Lake Fairfax on Friday, Feb. 17 (Feb. 14, 2012)
Feb. 13
- Video: Who Are You? Become an Election Officer in Fairfax County (Feb. 13, 2012)
- Fallen Tree Damages Home in Burke (Feb. 13, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Feb. 13, 2012)
- Feb 18 Author Ingrid King Shares her Cat Expertise Reston Regional Library (Feb. 13, 2012)
- South County High School Student Wins Design Contest (PDF) (Feb. 13, 2012)
- Missing Reston Man Found (Feb. 13, 2012)
Feb. 10
- Four Armed Robberies May be Linked (Feb. 10, 2012)
- Feb. 13 is Voter Registration Deadline for March 6 Primary (Feb. 10, 2012)
- Weekender: Sing, Sing a Song and Maple Madness (Feb. 10, 2012)
- County Receives Grant to Assist Wounded Warriors (Feb. 10, 2012)
Feb. 9
- Rail to Dulles February Newsletter (PDF) (Feb. 9, 2012)
- Sexual Assault in the Fair Oaks Area (Feb. 9, 2012)
- Colvin Run Mill "Rhythms Around the World" Concert Rescheduled (Feb. 9, 2012)
- Night Sky Festival Comes to River Bend Park (Feb. 9, 2012)
- Chimney Causes West Springfield House Fire (Feb. 9, 2012)
- Hudgins Addresses Crescent Community about Redevelopment Plans (Feb. 9, 2012)
- Park Authority Acquires Ruckstuhl Property (Feb. 9, 2012)
- Lamond Park Renamed to Honor Gil McCutcheon (Feb. 9, 2012)
Feb. 8
- Light Snow to Affect Evening Rush Hour (Feb. 8, 2012)
- Residents Reminded to Respect Handicap Parking (Feb. 8, 2012)
- Audio: Listen to the Latest News to Use and Health and Safety Podcasts (Feb. 8, 2012)
- Ending Homelessness Partner Update (Feb. 8, 2012)
- Free Real Estate Tax Relief Workshops (Feb. 8, 2012)
- Be Fit McLean Outdoor Adventure Expo is Feb. 18 (Feb. 8, 2012)
- Video: Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business in Fairfax County (Feb. 8, 2012)
Feb. 7
- Park Authority Board Names 2012 Officers (Feb. 7, 2012)
- Janyce Hedetniemi Appointed Park Authority Board At-Large Member (Feb. 7, 2012)
- McLean Community Center Seeks Candidates for Governing Board (Feb. 7, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County and the Underground Railroad (Feb. 7, 2012)
- Free Tax Help Available at the Library for Those Who Qualify (Feb. 7, 2012)
Feb. 6
- Photos: Board of Supervisors Retreat 2012 (Feb. 6, 2012)
- Video: Mount Vernon's Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Washington (Feb. 6, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Feb. 6, 2012)
- Free Assistance Available During the 2012 Tax Season (Feb. 6, 2012)
- Arrests Made Following Search Warrants (Feb. 6, 2012)
Feb. 3
- Weekender: Beauty Found in the Garden and Around Your Neck (Feb. 3, 2012)
- Burn Awareness Week Highlights Dangers of Scalding (Feb. 3, 2012)
- Green Dot Card Scam; Learn More to Avoid Being a Victim (Feb. 3, 2012)
- George Washington Day Holiday Schedule Feb. 20 (Feb. 3, 2012)
- Author Discusses Expeditions with Captain Jacques Cousteau Feb. 9, Dolley Madison Library (Feb. 3, 2012)
Feb. 2
- Mount Vernon's 25th Annual Town Meeting: Saturday, Feb. 4 (Feb. 2, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County's 8th Annual Mega Job Fair is March 24 (Feb. 2, 2012)
- Public Input Sought on Regional Water Supply Plan (Feb. 2, 2012)
- Register Now for Korean Caregiver Telephone Support Group Feb. 21 (Feb. 2, 2012)
- Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian (Feb. 2, 2012)
- McLean House Fire Intentionally Set (Feb. 2, 2012)
- Order Incredible, Edible Native Tree and Shrub Seedlings by April 16 (Feb. 2, 2012)
- Information Session on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at Patrick Henry Library Feb. 7 (Feb. 2, 2012)
Feb. 1
- Mental Health First Aid Course Feb. 27-28; Register Now (Feb. 1, 2012)
- "Lead Like a General" Civil War Lecture Feb. 9 at Centreville Library (Feb. 1, 2012)
- Watch “County Magazine”: MLK Celebration, Budget Process, Underground Railroad (Feb. 1, 2012)
- Warm Weather May Help You Spot Chimney Damage (Feb. 1, 2012)
- Board of Supervisors Plans Retreat for Feb. 6 and 7 (Feb. 1, 2012)
- First 2012 Park Authority Listening Forum Feb. 16 at Nottoway Park (Feb. 1, 2012)
Jan. 31
- Abduction/Attempted Sexual Assault in Chantilly (Jan. 31, 2012)
- Police Investigate Destruction to Future Mosque Under Construction (Jan. 31, 2012)
- College Scholarship Opportunity for Criminal Justice Study (Jan. 31, 2012)
- Fairfax County EDA Works with 159 Companies in 2011 to Add Jobs to Local Economy (Jan. 31, 2012)
- Chantilly Area Gift Store Robbed (Jan. 31, 2012)
Jan. 30
- Open House to Discuss Redevelopment of Crescent Apartments (Jan. 30, 2012)
- More than $6 Million in HUD Grants Received (Jan. 30, 2012)
- Your Community, Your Call: “Assessment Collections in Challenging Times” Jan. 31 (Jan. 30, 2012)
- Fatal Crash in Kingstowne Area (Jan. 30, 2012)
- Video: Preschool Program at the Burke Center Library (Jan. 30, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Jan. 30, 2012)
- Valentine’s Day Activities Abound At Local Parks (Jan. 30, 2012)
Jan. 27
- Weekender: A Bird in Hand, Chocoholics Unite (Jan. 27, 2012)
- Celebrate Groundhog Day at Ellanor Lawrence Park (Jan. 27, 2012)
- Parks Making Improvements at Brookfield and Oak Marr (Jan. 27, 2012)
- Utility Relocation Starts for Route 7 Widening Near Georgetown Pike (Jan. 27, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County Park Authority's Summer Camps: Come Out To Play! (Jan. 27, 2012)
- Seven Corners Transit Center Opens Today (Jan. 27, 2012)
- February Used Book Sales at Four Libraries (Jan. 27, 2012)
- Podcast: Medicare’s Enrollment Period Is Now! (Jan. 27, 2012)
- Resolve to Be Ready: Emergency Kits for Home, Work & Cars (Jan. 27, 2012)
Jan. 26
- A Year Later: Steps Forward after January 2011 Snowstorm (Jan. 26, 2012)
- Audio: Tysons, BOS Highlights, Financial Crimes, Tornado Drill in Podcasts (Jan. 26, 2012)
- Future of I-66 Meetings Jan. 31 and Feb. 2 (Jan. 26, 2012)
- Sheriff's Child's Safety Seat Inspection on Jan. 28 (Jan. 26, 2012)
- County's First African American Female Police Officer Retires (Jan. 26, 2012)
- "Electric Sunday": Recycle Unwanted Electronics, Fluorescent Lights Jan. 29 (Jan. 26, 2012)
- Animal Shelter Hosts Low-cost Rabies Clinic in Sully District Jan. 29 (Jan. 26, 2012)
- Police Investigate Fatal Crash in Herndon (Jan. 26, 2012)
Jan. 25
- Help Long-Term Care Residents Advocate for Their Rights: Volunteer Training (Jan. 25, 2012)
- Ending Homelessness January Partner Update (Jan. 25, 2012)
- Think You’re a Guinness Record-Breaker? Find out at Patrick Henry Library Jan. 31 (Jan. 25, 2012)
- Accidental Alexandria Area House Fire (Jan. 25, 2012)
Jan. 24
- Board of Supervisors Evaluates County Attorney (Jan. 24, 2012)
- County Records Zero Fire Fatalities for 2011 (Jan. 24, 2012)
- Jan. 24 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Jan. 24, 2012)
- Officer Mark Dale Receives Don Smith Award (Jan. 24, 2012)
- Board of Supervisors Endorses the Tysons Corner Urban Design Guidelines (Jan. 24, 2012)
- Seniors Scammed; Police Educate (Jan. 24, 2012)
- January Issue of the Emergency Preparedness Newsletter (PDF) is Now Online (Jan. 24, 2012)
- Free Water Safety Class for Children With Disabilities on Jan. 27 (Jan. 24, 2012)
Jan. 23
- Video: Northern Virginia Cash Coalition: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (Jan. 23, 2012)
- Jan. 24 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Jan. 23, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Jan. 23, 2012)
Jan. 20
- County Sells AAA-rated Public Improvement Bonds (Jan. 20, 2012)
- Video: Help Police Identify Serial Robber Suspect (Jan. 20, 2012)
- Winter Weather Advisory Begins 11 p.m. Friday (Jan. 20, 2012)
- Native Plants Lecture Jan. 29 at Green Spring Gardens (Jan. 20, 2012)
- Police Charge Three in Connection with Dec. 12 Reston Shooting (Jan. 20, 2012)
- Public Comment Underway, Feb. 1 Meeting on Proposed Parks Fees (Jan. 20, 2012)
- Weekender: Spot the Owl, Ballroom Dance and Get Squirrely (Jan. 20, 2012)
Jan. 19
- Humane County Program Significantly Decreases Homeless Feral Cat Population (Jan. 19, 2012)
- Protect Your Pet - 2012 Reduced Cost Rabies Clinics Begin Jan. 29 (Jan. 19, 2012)
- George Washington's Garden is Topic of Feb. 5 Lecture at Green Spring Gardens (Jan. 19, 2012)
- Video: Buy it Where You Burn it; Don't Move Firewood and Protect Against Emerald Ash Borer (Jan. 19, 2012)
Jan. 18
- Transcript of Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse Discussion Available Online (Jan. 18, 2012)
- Fairfax County Government Employee Retirement Study Findings Presented Jan. 17 (Jan. 18, 2012)
- Video: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at Reston Community Center (Jan. 18, 2012)
- Free Mental Health First Response Course Offered in Alexandria (Jan. 18, 2012)
- Celebrate National Squirrels Day at Hidden Oaks Nature Center (Jan. 18, 2012)
- Podcast: Questions Answered about Medicare Advantage (Jan. 18, 2012)
Jan. 17
- New Support Group for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence (Jan. 17, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Government Job Listings (Jan. 17, 2012)
- Apparent Homicide in Centreville Area (Jan. 17, 2012)
- DMV 2 Go at Government Center Jan. 26 (Jan. 17, 2012)
- Support Group for Friends and Families of Deployed Soldiers (Jan. 17, 2012)
- National War Dogs Monument Dedication Jan. 17 (Jan. 17, 2012)
Jan. 13
- Transcript of Chairman Bulova's Online Discussion Includes Schools, Budget, FBI and More (Jan. 13, 2012)
- Local Child Abuse Reports Rise After Penn State Allegations; Online Chat Jan. 18 (Jan. 13, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County's Stuff the Bus Food Drive 2012 (Jan. 13, 2012)
- Woman Sets Commercial Building Fires (Jan. 13, 2012)
- Weekender: Dragonflies Art Walk, MLK Celebration and More (Jan. 13, 2012)
- Resolve to be Ready in 2012 - Make an Emergency Kit (PDF) (Jan. 13, 2012)
Jan. 12
- Accidental Fair Oaks Townhouse Fire Causes $130,000 in Damage (Jan. 12, 2012)
- Candle Causes Burke Townhouse Fire (Jan. 12, 2012)
- Submit Questions Now for Friday's Online Discussion with Chairman Bulova (Jan. 12, 2012)
- Voucher Program for Food Pantry Clients at Farmers Markets Deemed Successful (Jan. 12, 2012)
- Audio: Listen to Latest News to Use, BOS Highlights, and Health and Safety Podcasts (Jan. 12, 2012)
Jan. 11
- Free Type II Diabetes Self-Management Course Jan. 18 in Oakton (Jan. 11, 2012)
- Jan. 31 Deadline For Dog License Renewal Fee (Jan. 11, 2012)
Jan. 10
- Photos: Jan. 10 Board of Supervisors Presentations (Jan. 10, 2012)
- Video: Fairfax County’s Electric Sundays (Jan. 10, 2012)
- Board of Supervisors Holds First Meeting in 2012 (Jan. 10, 2012)
- New Website Explains Forthcoming Beltway Express/HOT Lanes (Jan. 10, 2012)
- Help Us Stuff The Bus and Provide Food for Needy Families (Jan. 10, 2012)
Jan. 9
- Jan. 10 Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda and Presentations (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Fairfax Connector Makes Changes to 10 Routes (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Acentia Moving Headquarters to Fairfax County (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Falls Church Area Townhouse Explosion (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Job Listings (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday Schedule for Fairfax County Government (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Public Meeting Jan. 18 for Kingstowne Park Master Plan (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Volunteers Needed - Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Old Firehouse Teen Center Sponsors Day Ski Trip Jan. 30 (Jan. 9, 2012)
- Teen Dies Jan. 6 After Falls Church Area Crash (Jan. 9, 2012)
Jan. 6
- Weekender: New Art, Old Ice, Garden Guidance and More (Jan. 6, 2012)
- Chairman Bulova to Host Online Discussion Jan. 13; Submit Questions Now (Jan. 6, 2012)
- Senior Citizens Council Announces 2012 Meeting Dates (Jan. 6, 2012)
Jan. 5
- Learn About Zoning Rules Before Building a Tree House (Jan. 5, 2012)
- Watch “County Magazine”: Local Civil War Battles and More (Jan. 5, 2012)
- December DWI Arrests Up 12 Percent (Jan. 5, 2012)
- 10 Percent Off Ice Skating Passes at Mount Vernon RECenter (Jan. 5, 2012)
- Outbuildings and Storage Tank to Be Removed at Banks Park (Jan. 5, 2012)
- Morris Zamora Appointed to Park Foundation Board (Jan. 5, 2012)
- Free Help Filling Out Taxes for Low-Income Households (Jan. 5, 2012)
- Nine Employers Called “Best Workplaces for Commuters” (Jan. 5, 2012)
- Police Identify Body Discovered in Belle Haven (Jan. 5, 2012)
Jan. 4
- Upcoming Fairfax Connector Service Changes (Jan. 4, 2012)
- Sheriff's Safety Seat Saturday Schedule for 2012 (Jan. 4, 2012)
- Sign up for the Director's Choice Book Club, led by Library Director Sam Clay, at Reston Regional Library (Jan. 4, 2012)
- EQAC Presents 2011 Environment Report (Jan. 4, 2012)
- Public Hearing on State of Fairfax County Environment Jan. 17 (Jan. 4, 2012)
- Tips for Parents Whose New Year's Resolution Includes Joining a Gym (Jan. 4, 2012)
Jan. 3
- Town Hall Set for Jan. 9 to Solicit Input on Hiring New County Executive (Jan. 3, 2012)
- Youth Survey Results Presentation Jan. 7 (Jan. 3, 2012)
- Accidental Fireplace House Fire (Jan. 3, 2012)
- Annandale Townhouse Fire Caused by Child Playing with Lighter (Jan. 3, 2012)
- Weekly Fairfax County Job Listings (Jan. 3, 2012)
- Call for New Volunteers at Animal Shelter Temporarily Suspended (Jan. 3, 2012)
- Police Investigate Discovery of Body in Belle Haven (Jan. 3, 2012)




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