Stories for October 2017

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Editorial: Don’t Stay Home

Your vote counts this round; nation is watching.

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Library Jubilee at Pohick Library

250 people help raise $120,000 in fundraiser for Fairfax County Library.

Pohick Library jubilee

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Looking for the Key to Happiness in Pippin'

Woodson High presents the musical, ‘Pippin.’

Making a Difference for Local Families

Complete the Circle FOODRaiser is Oct. 29.

Lorton Fire Station Holds Open House

191 people visit Company #19 at Lorton Volunteer Fire Department.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Budget Based on Values

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

After Second Trial, Bonds Not Guilty

Teen was charged with murder at Cabell’s Mill.

Fire Trucks and Fireman Came Out for the Open House in West Springfield

Fire Station Open House

The Elusive Trail of the Bunnyman Urban Myth

Fairfax County Library investigator: ‘This Guy Doesn’t Exist.’

Bunnyman Bridge Urban Legend

Fall for the Book Offers a Writer for Every Genre

More than 150 authors talk books with readers of all ages

Book sale

Area Residents Join Storm Recovery Cause

Unidos por Puerto Rico DMV ships supplies to survivors of two catastrophic hurricanes.

Hurricane Relief Supplies

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts

Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.

Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.

Area Authors Tour Fall Literary Conferences

Scary plots are ripe for Halloween reading.

Authors

Affordable Living for Seniors in Lorton

Lindsay Hill Senior Apartments, a gated community, opens at Spring Hill's renovated Lorton Prison complex.

Lindsay Hill Senior Apartments

Clifton Day Was a Go, Come Rain or Shine

50th anniversary event featured trains and tie-dyes.

Clifton Day 2017

Fiery Tango Music and Dance

‘Tango Buenos Aires: The Spirit of Argentina’ at the Center for the Arts.

Tango at the theater

History, Residents to Highlight Clifton Day on Sunday, Oct. 8

Clifton Day 2017

Advocating for Solar Panels on Public Schools

School Solar Panels

Buddy Walk 2017

DSANV event raises funds, awareness for Down syndrome.

Former Addict Shares His Story

Chris Herren, former NBA player and addict, speaks to parents and children in county schools.

Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through October

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Steps to Limit Unsustainable Pension Liabilities

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.