Stories for November 2017

Centreville’s Alliance Theatre Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’

A story of redemption.

3,500 People in Virginia Run Turkey Trot in Centreville

29th annual event raises $80,000 for Life With Cancer.

‘The Nutcracker’ at GMU Center for the Arts

Creative partnership of Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax Ballet.

GMU Nutcracker

Westfield Bulldogs Seizing 6A Region Championship

Westfield Bulldogs

Launching I-66 Express Lanes

Construction set to start on lanes outside the Beltway.

Construction set to start on I-66 lanes outside the Beltway.

Putting People in the Holiday Spirit

Encore presents “Christmas at Quigley’s.”

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.

Sully Station Names Recent Officers of the Month

Kory Pfeiffer honored.

Sully officer of the month

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.”

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.

Holiday Calendar 2017, Fairfax County

Holiday Calendar 2017

Sorting Food, Feeding Families

Flores Cuchillas Now Charged with Murder

Westfield Bulldogs and Battlefield Bobcats in First Round Playoff

It’s Almost Time for Turkey Trot

5K run, 2K walk raise money for Life with Cancer.

Democrat Karrie Delaney unseated Republican incumbent Jim LeMunyon in the election last week, swamping him with a decisive victory in a wave election that saw 12 House GOP incumbents unseated across Virginia. Delaney, a former Republican, campaigned on a platform of expanding Medicaid to 400,000 Virginians who live in poverty or with disabilities.

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’

Trends in Gift Giving

From charitable to sustainable, shopping ideas to please even the pickiest.

Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach the lost art of manners.

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.

Cappies Review: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at Chantilly High

‘Scouting for Food’ To Benefit WFCM’s Food Pantry

District Champions Westfield Bulldogs

Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Centreville Stabbing

Friends, family mourn man killed outside local sports bar.

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.

Good and Evil Meet in Narnia at Westfield High

Westfield High presents “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

‘Mystery, Suspense and Never a Dull Moment’ at Centreville High

“Dracula” takes the stage.

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

Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

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.

Obituary: Paula Friedrich

Kevin Clay Shares Lessons Learned and Advice

Now starring in “The Book of Mormon” at The Kennedy Center.

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

International Justice Mission

From Westfield to the Big Time

Kevin Clay stars in “Book of Mormon’s” national tour.

Westfield High School Alum Writes Book