NOVA career training programs essential to region’s economic growth
NOVA President Robert Templin (left) speaks to the Committee of 100. Next to him is the committee’s president, David Huddleston. Whether the Northern Virginia economy will to continue to grow depends on the ability of Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) to train enough “middle-tier, highly skilled, high tech-savvy employees” to meet companies’ workforce needs. That’s … Continued
Massive police undercover operation leads to over 100 arrests
Some of the people arrested were selling stolen CDs and electronics from this store on Richmond Highway, Alexandria.[Police photo] Officers and detectives with the Fairfax County Police Department, Prince William County Police Department, and the Virginia State Police on Oct. 18 announced the arrest of at least 101 people as a result of a nearly … Continued
DeerDeter system prevents deer-vehicle collisions
Dead deer on the side of Gallows Road, Annandale, inside the beltway. With deer-vehicle collisions a growing problem in Fairfax County, a non-profit group called 21st Century Deer Management is teaming up with a private company to urge the county to adopt a humane, high-tech system to keep deer off the roads. So far, in … Continued
St. Michael statue back on Evergreen Lane
The statue of St. Michael that went missing from its pedestal at Mi Suk Kim’s house on Evergreen Lane Sept. 3 has mysteriously reappeared. Someone dropped it off by the front door in the middle of the night, says Kim’s son, Seon Choi, a student at Saint Michael School in Annandale. The family was surprised … Continued
Scene Around A-Town: Green Spring wildlife
A heron (?) of some sort at Green Spring Gardens yesterday. Anyone know what this is? The springs at Green Springs are really green.
Make a difference in your community: Take part in VolunteerFest
Volunteers at the 2011 VolunteerFest Oct. 27 is the day to give back to the community as hundreds of Northern Virginia residents will take part in the 18th annual VolunteerFest. Whether you’d like to provide meals for the homeless, spruce up a library, or work outdoors removing invasive plants, VolunteerFest has a project for you. … Continued
When it comes to cleaning up VDOT property, no good deed goes unpunished
You might think if a community comes together and spends countless hours cleaning a small plot of public land, that would be a good thing, right? It’s a great example of people putting in some sweat equity to improve their neighborhood. The Virginia Department of Transportation doesn’t think so. The site in question is on … Continued
Government, police, nonprofits featured at Mason District Open House
Pfc. Brian Buckholtz and MPO Tom Eggers of the Fairfax County Police Department’s bomb squad with bomb-sniffing dog, Marko. Visitors to the Mason District Open House Saturday got a chance to meet police dogs; learn about Fairfax County government programs; explore the SWAT truck; chat with Supervisor Penny Gross, Rep. Gerry Connolly, and Mason police … Continued
Victorian Society members embrace lifestyle of an earlier era
Remember how fun it was when we were children spending an afternoon with the costume trunk, piling on the dress-up clothes? For some grownups, the fun never stops. We met a couple of ladies a couple of weeks ago at Oak Hill Day in Annandale decked out in full Victorian regalia, complete with big hats … Continued
Merrifield Target, other shops open
Halloween goodies at Target. The Target at the Mosaic District in Merrifield has been open for a week, although it will have a “grand opening” on Sunday. It’s the largest Target on the East Coast and sells groceries, as well as the usual stuff. Lou Lou offers jewelry, scarves, purses, and other accessories. Last Call … Continued
Transportation funding: Lots of complaints, few solutions
Little River Turnpike in Annandale. At the final meeting of the Board of Supervisors’ outreach sessions on transportation funding last night, residents of the Braddock District had plenty to complain about but offered few solutions on how Fairfax County should pay for road improvements. Here’s a sampling of citizens’ comments: The county shouldn’t be paying … Continued
Mason District open house this Saturday
The public is invited to an open house at the Mason District Government Center and Mason Police Station this Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 6507 Columbia Pike, Annandale. Tour Mason Supervisor Penny Gross’ office and the police station. Meet McGruff the Crime Dog. There will be a moon bounce and several venders, including Windows … Continued
Most speakers at school board hearing support charter school
Current plans call for the FLA to be based at the Graham Road Elementary School building. Speaker after speaker at a Fairfax County School Board hearing last night on the proposed charter school spoke out in favor of the Fairfax Leadership Academy (FLA). The vast majority of the 47 people who spoke at the hearing … Continued
Election ballots will have four bond issues, lots of candidates
With the election season dominated by the presidential race—and to a lesser extent, the Senate and U.S. House races—voters might not realize there will be other items on the Nov. 6 ballot, including four bond issues and two constitutional amendments. You also need to know about approaching deadlines for voting. Voting If you haven’t registered … Continued
Body of missing teen, Bryan Glenn, found in woods
The body of missing Woodson High School senior, Bryan Glenn, was found this afternoon by people searching for clues to his disappearance, WUSA 9News reported. Glenn’s body was found in the woods near his parked car in Thaiss Park on Pickett Road, Fairfax. Police have not announced a cause of death or explained why it … Continued