Stories for September 2019

Stories for September 2019

News 2019 September

Stories for September 2019

Monday, September 30

‘Phantom of the Workhouse’ in Lorton to Support Arts

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Frisbee, Football Throwing Events Held at Northern Virginia Senior Olympics

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Bocce, Horseshoes Medals Awarded at Northern Virginia Senior Olympics

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Thursday, September 26

New Thrills, New Chills in Lorton

Spine-tingling 2019 Workhouse ‘Haunted Trail’ Opens Oct. 4.

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Opinion: Commentary: Four Score and Seven Years… Well, Almost Four Years Ago Today

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Detectives Seeking Public’s Help to Identify Lorton Burglary Suspects

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Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead

Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead

Wednesday, September 25

Police Body Worn Cameras Approved in Fairfax County

Full implementation to take three years.

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Fairfax County Candidates Speak Out at Forum

Vying for county chairman and at large school board member.

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Fall Festival by Joshua's Hands Oct. 5

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What’s Car-Loving NOVA To Do?

Not more lanes, not more tolls.

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Opinion: Column: Engineering a Solution

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Exploring Art in Retirement

Seniors get a chance to pursue their passion.

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Tuesday, September 24

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Climate Action: A Top Priority

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Saturday, September 21

The Springfield District Candidate Forum Will be Held on Oct. 3

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IScream for Gender Equality

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Saturday Shenanigans at the Workhouse Brewfest

A day for brew, art and fun in Lorton.

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Volksmarching Through Northern Virginia

A non-competitive sport for anyone.

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Thursday, September 19

Smiles and Sunshine at Lorton Station Fair

Lorton Station Fair

Wednesday, September 18

School Notes

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Normal Adolescent Mood Swings or Depression?

Making a distinction between the two can be difficult.

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Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank

A series of meetings with public participation is underway.

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Rise & Thrive to Hold Fundraiser Launch Event

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Dulles Day Festival, Plane Pull Attract Crowds

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Fairfax County Park Foundation Board Director Emeritus Receives State Volunteer Award

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Running on the Runway

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Opinion: Column: Medicare Is In The House

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Monday, September 16

Fall Comes Early to Fairfax County

Locals already raking leaves and sweeping sidewalks.

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Thursday, September 12

Trains Roll Again at Metro

Stations reopen with improvements, although some construction continues.

Metro opens

Wednesday, September 11

Opinion: Column: Time and Again

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McLean ‘Pop-up’ Accommodates Growing Family

Solution combines first level floor plan reconfiguration with attic conversion to create budget-friendly increase in living space.

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TAPS Founder Bonnie Carroll Honored

Leo K. Thorsness Leadership Award recognizes Carroll’s dedication and service to individuals grieving the death of a military loved one.

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OrthoVirginia Welcomes Four New Physicians in Northern Virginia

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George Mason University Placed in the Top 200 U.S. Universities

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Virginia Joins Shared Goals for Chesapeake Bay Restoration

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Assistance League of Northern Virginia to Sustain, Expand Children’s Programs

Allstate Foundation awards $20,000 to assist vulnerable communities in Northern Virginia.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: 39,773 Gun Deaths in US in 2017; More than 23,000 Suicides

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: ‘Commitment to Protecting Our Neighborhood Schools’

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Tuesday, September 10

Fairfax County Deer Management Archery Program Begins

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Monday, September 9

Workhouse’s Brewfest Returns to Lorton

New features added for Saturday, Sept. 14 event.

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Friday, September 6

Three Men Indicted for Drug-Related Fairfax Station Murder

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Wednesday, September 4

Skills of a Clown

Taking Clown Class at the Workhouse unleashes the inner five-year-old.

A Day at Clown School

Civil War History Told Through the Relics

Local historian is turning his collection and homegrown war lore into a book.

Civil War relics on display at winery.

Tuesday, September 3

Opinion: Column: Something or Nothing

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3,000 Jobs Added to Fairfax County Economy

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Northern Virginia Law Enforcement Challenge Awards Presented

Local police and special law enforcement agencies awarded for best traffic safety programs in the state.

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Get on the Mat, Boys

Raising awareness of the benefits of yoga for men during National Yoga Month.

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Fairfax/Dominion Electric School Buses Initiative

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Fairfax County Candidates Forum to be Held on Sept. 23

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Applications Accepted for Community Fire And Rescue Academy

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Helping Hands for Homeschoolers

Co-ops and clubs support homeschoolers in and around Mount Vernon.

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Monday, September 2

Opinion: Commentary: Making a Difference, One Person at a Time in Mount Vernon District

Take the time to find the many experiences awaiting you.

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