Stories for November 2017

Rolling Road Widening Public Information Meeting Nov. 30

Rolling Road meeting

Presenting a Video History of Burke

Burke video

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Being Grateful Every Day

Letter to Editor: Being Grateful Every Day

Thanksgiving Letter

‘The Nutcracker’ at GMU Center for the Arts

Creative partnership of Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax Ballet.

GMU Nutcracker

Santa, Motors, and Gifts for Kids in Hospitals

Commentary: Honoring Patients’ Wishes

Editorial: Careful What To Wish For

Could changes in General Assembly mean some legislative requests from Northern Virginia might not be dead on arrival?

Giving Homeless a Warm Place to Sleep in Fairfax County

FACETS partners with 50 local faith communities in hypothermia program.

Lorton's Stempson House Finds Curator

House with historic ties to be matched with resident who will exchange rent for restoration.

VDOT Officials Plead Guilty to $10.3 Million Bribe Scheme

Help CYA Deliver Holiday Cheer to Children with Cancer

Childhood Cancer Volunteers

Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”

A modern twist on a classic tale.

Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”

Viewpoints: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Man on the street questions

Ring in the Holidays with ‘Peekaboo! A Nativity Play’

Fairfax’s Hub Theatre brings cheerful musical vision for Christmas season.

Play in Fairfax

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time to Think of Spending Priorities

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Caring for Each Other

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Focus on Community Policing, Positive Outreach

Editorial: Shop Locally, Give Locally

Every day is for shopping small and shopping locally.

Could Empty Office Buildings Be Transformed?

The equivalent of 308 football fields of office space are vacant in Fairfax County.

‘A Disaster for Northern Virginia’

Connolly holds roundtable on congressional tax plan.

Lorton's Stempson House Finds Curator

House with historic ties to be matched with resident who will exchange rent for restoration.

Cappies Review: Shakespeare Play with Japanese Twists in Burke

Lake Braddock Secondary presents “Shogun Macbeth.”

Holiday Calendar 2017, Fairfax County

Holiday Calendar 2017

‘It Just Makes Me Feel Good’ Veterans Day

OLLI honors veterans with annual celebration.

Fairfax veterans

Veterans Day at Historic Pohick Episcopal Church

Virginia Historical Highway Marker dedicated for Gen. William Brown.

Marker at Pohick Church

A Display of Sophistication and Maturity on Stage

Hayfield Secondary School presents musical “Rent.”

Cappies Review

Students Read Letters to Veterans in Springfield

Veterans Day celebrated at Hunt Valley Elementary.

Scouting For Food in Springfield

Annual drive nets 25,842 pounds of food for ECHO clients.

Boy Scout Food Drive

Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

Commentary: Help Children Awaiting Adoption

Planning Changes to Fairfax County Planning Commission

Twelve-member commission endures multiple changes through grief, triumphs, retirement and more during 2017.

Teaming Up To Benefit Toys For Tots

SALT Holds Annual Advocacy Conference

Social justice advocates told: ‘Go and do good’

Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities

Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.

Called to be Leaven in the World

Interview with Catholic bishop about Church’s role in Northern Virginia.

Magic, Wonder and Adventure at W. T. Woodson's Stage: Woodson's production of “Pippin.”

Cappies Review

100th Anniversary of the Night of Terror

Historian Lynne Garvey-Hodge talks about events that led to women's right to vote.

Laurel Hill Art Teacher Recognized

Ashley Birkmaier’s artwork selected for Artist Teacher Exhibition.

Virginia’s first Asian-American female delegate will be representing a part of Northern Virginia that has seen a radical transformation during the time since its incumbent took office more than two decades ago. Democrat Kathy Tran swamped Republican Lolita Mancheno-Smoak with a runaway victory, 61 percent to 39 percent. She ended up with 7,000 more votes than the Republican in the GOP-held seat. Mancheno-Smoak’s appeal was limited to two precincts with $5 million homes.

Hugo Leads Tanner by Less Than One-Half Percent

Narrow margin in District 40 could result in a recount.

Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) was behind Donte Tanner (D) by 68 votes on Election night. Then, as canvassing continued at the elections offices the day after, Tanner was behind by 115 votes.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Money Talks, on Guns Too

Blood Donations Sought

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not in God’s Name

Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave

Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.

Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Voting ‘Yes’ on School Bond

Editorial: Be Part of Children’s Issue 2017

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter

Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.

Local Designers Help Light Up the Season

Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.

Updating the Kitchen

New space includes a suite of stainless steel appliances.

Editorial: Turn Out To Vote

Race at the top of the ticket likely to be very close; your vote counts.

Adding an In-law Suite

Home expanded to make room for three generations.

Renting Out Homes Through the Net in Fairfax County

Proposed zoning rules would allow residents to operate short-term lodging as an accessory use of a home.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Refuse to Enroll

Clifton Barn Sale Benefits Veterans Hospital Charity

Sneak preview of furniture showroom raises money for Fisher House Friday, Nov. 3; Fall Barn Sale is Saturday, Nov. 4.

Barn for sale

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: To End Epidemic of Violence

Commentary: We Cannot Be Silent

Commentary: Churches Get Ready for Company

Hayfield 11th Grader Competes for $400,000

Last day to vote: Nov. 2.

Hayfield Student's Video

Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

Great Pumpkin Seen in Springfield

Halloween weekend at Nalls Produce in the Springfield area.

Great Pumpkin at Nalls Produce

Words Not Enough

Advocates demand local change on immigrant interactions.

Creating Balance During the Holidays

Advanced planning is one of the keys to seasonal harmony.

Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers

Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.

Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.

On the Ballot

A look at statewide candidates and where they get their money.

Voters across Virginia will be headed to the polls Tuesday Nov. 7. Here’s a look at what’s on the ballot.

Nonprofit Dental Clinic Fills a Need

Serving more than 2,500 low-income patients a year.

Supporting Anti-Slavery Effort

Virginia Tire & Auto donates portion of proceeds from oil changes.

International Justice Mission