Monday, February 18, 2013
Top news in Fairfax City.
This week's top headlines include a string of vehicle tamperings, a Fall Festival route shift, new online mapping tools and more. Delivery Man Punches Would-Be Robber, Escapes The attempted robbery took place on Lyndhurst Drive last week. House Hunt: $305K Andes Drive Home for Sale Available homes in Fairfax City. Gay Marriage in Virginia: About Time? A law banning same-sex marriage in Virginia didn't stop couples from applying for marriage licenses in protest on Valentine's Day. Is it time to revisit the ban? 24 Vehicles Tampered, Car Stolen in Fairfax Neighborhood All of the incidents occurred after 9 p.m. on Feb. 12. Local Cyclist Starts Community Site, Organizes Rides GMU alumnus Joe Paisley promotes cycling in Fairfax. Mutts Matter: …
Monday, February 11, 2013
Top Fairfax City news.
The week's top stories include school discipline, marijuana, a boundary study, a high school's take on Charlie Brown and juveniles with alcohol. School Officials to Hold Public Meetings on Boundary Study County students would move from Fairfax City to surrounding schools like Oakton. Local Group High on Legalizing Pot Northern Virginia NORML chapter would like to see marijuana laws handled on the state level, not the Federal level. Fairfax City Restaurant Inspections: 29 Diner, Buffalo Wing University Like to eat out in Fairfax City? 'Second Chance' Program, Parental Notification Discussed at Fairfax Discipline Meeting Committee hosts outreach meetings this month in an effort to reform FCPS' Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook. …
Monday, December 31, 2012
Bryan Glenn, Kitty Pozer Park, Eleven Oaks, Silverthorne and DeMarco, derecho and more.
This year's top headlines list includes the sudden closing of a long-lived thrift store, a new mayor and councilmember, tank farm controversy, plans for Kitty Pozer park, a derecho, and an accident at Daniels Run Elementary. Keep reading for a list of the top Fairfax City news stories of 2012. Bryan Glenn's Disappearance and Death: Behind the Story A 17-year-old Woodson student went missing for a week before volunteers and family found his body in the woods near Pickett Road fields. The Fairfax community rallied about the Glenns during and after the search. Click here to see all related coverage. Silverthorne Continues in Father's Footsteps, DeMarco Successful on Second Try Fairfax City voters chose new leadership and added a brand new …
Monday, December 3, 2012
Most-read Patch stories in November in Fairfax City.
This month's top headlines include a $50,000 lotto ticket, a man with a big knife, Election Day, and a hit and run at the police station. For more on each story, click the links below. Stories are listed in order of popularity as of November 30. Fairfax Restaurant Inspections: Violations at Dairy Queen, Espositos Like to eat out in Fairfax City? Fairfax City Chooses Obama, Kaine, Connolly Voters in Fairfax City lean left, stay in line with much of Virginia in Tuesday's elections. Where to Buy a Powerball Ticket in Fairfax City Where to purchase your lucky, winning $500 million Powerball ticket. UPDATE: Romney Rally Monday Moves to GMU's Patriot Center The rally at the Patriot Center, which seats 10,000, was scheduled for the day before …
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Most-read Patch stories in September in Fairfax City.
This month's top headlines include a not-quite-tornado, restaurant inspections, Romney at Van Dyck Park, and a new art house theater. For more on each story, click the links below. Stories are listed in order of popularity as of September 30. Strong Storm Dumps Tornado Warning, Heavy Rain, Wind on Fairfax (With PHOTOS, VIDEOS) A strong storm threw trees on houses and cars, and blew down the Fairfax High School baseball bleachers in early September. Heavy winds and rain had residents thinking they could be in a tornado, though weather officials later ruled out that possibility in Northern Virginia. See also: PHOTOS: Saturday Storm Damage in Northern Virginia and NWS: 'No Evidence of a Tornado at This Time' Several Injured in Car Crash at …
Monday, October 1, 2012
Top Fairfax City news.
Last week's top headlines include approval for a bus lot at the tank farm, a boxer pup looking for a second chance, a crash at Daniels Run Elementary School and more. Council Unanimously Approves Bus Lot at Pickett Tank Farm Crestmont residents see an end to five years of bus noise and exhaust. Several Injured in Car Crash at Daniels Run School A man who lost control of his vehicle Monday hit a van in the parking lot of the elementary school For Many Students, Community Colleges Offer Better Deal and Faster Career Track A growing number of students are choosing 2-year programs like those at Northern Virginia Community College to find high-paying jobs in fields where businesses are actually hiring. August Restaurant Inspections (cont.): …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Most-read Patch stories in August in Fairfax City.
This month's top headlines include a hit-and-run, naked biker, pit bull lovers, coyotes, an empty gas station and plans to build a bus lot at the tank farm. For more on each story, click the links below. Stories are listed in order of popularity as of August 31.
Monday, September 3, 2012
Top Fairfax City news.
Last week's top headlines include wins for Rebels and Cavaliers, a disputed bus lot, employees with long commutes, a Mickey D's hissy fit and more. The Way We Work: Super Commuters Go the Distance for Their Careers For Labor Day, Patch examines why some professionals are willing to travel hundreds of miles every week for work. Neighbors Stand Against Bus Lot at Tank Farm Though city officials say latest plan is best option, Comstock HOA cites safety, environmental concerns in opposition to proposal. The Way We Work: Recent Grads Hunting for Jobs Play Waiting Game at Home In a difficult economy, many graduates return to their childhood homes looking for work. Rebs Field Hockey Wins Over Rival Cavaliers Fairfax wins 1-0 over Woodson. BLOG: A…
Monday, August 27, 2012
Top Fairfax City news.
Last week's top headlines include plans 911 outages, earthquake anniversary, charitable donations and Bryce Harper. Local Comedian Brings Sundance Award-Winning Indie "Sleepwalk with Me" to Area Theaters Cinema Siren interviews Mike Birbiglia. Former GMU Standout Aims for the Big Leagues Justin Bour was a Southern League All-Star this season in the Chicago Cubs' farm system with Tennessee, and is among the leaders in RBIs in all of minor league baseball. Fairfax County Says Verizon to Blame for 911 Outages Officials point to company in formal FCC report about outages after June 29 derecho Police File Charges Against Driver In Crash That Killed Eleven Oaks Developer East Hampton police continue to investigate July accident that killed …
Monday, August 20, 2012
Top Fairfax City news.
Last week's top headlines include a naked bicylist, a planned bus lot at the tank farm, immigration reform efforts, and local politicos on Romney's VP pick. Eleven Oaks Developer Killed in Hamptons Crash Schneiderman was vacationing with his family when a truck crashed into his vehicle, killing him and injuring others. Moment of Zen Meet Zen, a gentle, sweet Shar-Pei looking for his forever home. Immigration Reforms Have Area Agencies Busy Several organizations are providing help for young immigrants who want to stay in country legally. Naked Man Caught Biking Down Jermantown Road Hill Street man arrested and charged with indecent exposure. WaPo: City Will Build School Bus Lot on Gas Tank Farm The farm has a long history of gasoline and …
