Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NOVA Parks) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Washington & Old Dominion (W&OD) Trail with a series of events and activities from April through September. The festivities will begin on Rails to Trails Conservancy’s ‘Celebrate Trails …
The county adopted a new program to recycle solar panels, launched as a pilot in 2022. Residents can visit the I-66 Transfer Station or the I-95 Landfill Complex Electronics Recycling area, which already accepts panels.
On March 5, 2012, Fred Chambers, then a seasoned detective with the Fairfax County Police Department, stepped into the offices of Childhelp Children’s Center of Virginia, off Waples Mill Road in Fairfax. A mother had filed a police report that her daughter, “Kate,” then 12, and a seventh gra…
Jimmy Linza wasn’t leading the Hayfield baseball team to start the year, but through some unfortunate circumstances, he was asked to return to the team he once led after former head coach Mike Shore was dismissed.
Vienna native Caroline Braden never imagined making it to the Major League, rather she was living in the moment of her sports career in baseball. It won’t be the Little League Series she’ll be competing in, but she’s partaking in the first Girls With Game competition for players ages 10-12 i…
The Lady Saxons were dominant in their senior night win against Wakefield School, 19-0 on April 19. This moves the team to (10-2) overall and (3-1) in the conference. Head Coach Lauren Burke said energy was the main factor to solidify their win.
As the holidays approach, you might be hosting guests, shopping for gifts and decorating your home. While all these activities can bring a lot of joy into the season, they can also bring an increase in risks. Prepare by following these six tips to prevent damage.
The holiday season is one of the best times of the year! Between cooking, cleaning and keeping guests entertained, it can also be pretty demanding on your time and energy.
Parties, family gatherings, time with friends and the occasional surprise guest - the holidays are full of fun get-togethers and reasons to celebrate. While there’s much to look forward to, cleaning your home might be a less joyous holiday activity.
Vitamin B12 is essential for life. Its main job is to maintain healthy nerve cells, support proper brain function, and assist in the production of DNA and RNA. B12 also works with other B vitamins to improve certain functions. For instance, B12 and B9 (folate) help make red blood cells. B12,…
Two local organizations have come together to look for innovative ways to support those with Parkinson’s disease.
How often have you sat down to a meal, and it’s over in two minutes? Eating too fast and incompletely can disrupt your digestive processes. But imagine a different scenario where you take your time, savor each bite, and truly enjoy your meal. This is the essence of mindful eating. Proper dig…
A look inside Stannah stairlifts
An unexpected event such as a seasonal storm can wreak havoc on your business. While you may not be able to manage Mother Nature, you can take steps to protect your business against the impact of a natural disaster.
StarKist, the Pennsylvania-based tuna company, will soon move their headquarters to Fairfax County.
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is what is known as the “100 deadliest days” for young drivers on the road, according to Morgan Dean at AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Grab your sunscreen, favorite snacks, and the kids for family fun in the parks this summer! Every Saturday and Wednesday morning, Arts in the Parks will be hosting several performances perfect for the whole family. Not only will they be entertained with live performances, but they’ll also co…
As a mother of young children and a lover of trail running, I am curious as to what Congressman Gerry Connolly is doing to keep female runners and young moms safe in Fairfax County? It seems that each week there is a new story of crime in Fairfax County, but also across the country involving…
Dear Editor,
Dear Editor,
Julie Ann (Bower) Cappiello passed away peacefully at home in Austin, TX on April 17, 2024, due to complications from ALS. Born in Oil City, PA on January 12, 1944, Julie was the daughter of Ardelle and William J. Bower, Sr. She was the loving mother of Scott Cappiello (Carrie) of San Marcos…
With great sorrow, we announce that Rachel Helen Ziemba of Fairfax, VA, born on July 8, 1971 in Falmouth, MA to Richard and Mary Ziemba died on March 27, 2024 after a long courageous fight with breast cancer.
Robert Buckley “Bucky” Boies, age 33, of Bigfork, Montana, tragically passed into the arms of God on March 10, 2024. He was born October 8, 1990, in Williamsburg, Virginia to David Boies (III) and Robin Lou Boies (Weiss).
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