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‘It’s Daunting, Wondering Where to Look for Jobs’ in Chantilly

Career fair at Chantilly High proves big success.

Job fair

Saving Lives, Solving Burglaries and Seeking Suspects in Centreville

Lieb gives update on the Sully District Police Station.

Police meeting

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‘We Hope to Bring this Quality Project to Westfields’ in Chantilly

Townhouse community is proposed for Chantilly.

Townhouses

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Stuff the Bus Food Drives Are Set for March 19

Residents can help restock WFCM’s pantry.

Stuff the Bus

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Collier Named Sully’s Police Officer of Year in Centreville

‘A shining example of what every patrol officer should strive to be.’

Officer of Year

‘We Need to Know a Location and What’s Going on to Help You’ in Fairfax

Learning about the Department of Public Safety Communications (9-1-1).

911 center

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‘Lane Closures Will Happen During Off-Peak Hours and Nights’

Route 28 widening project in Centreville is rolling along.

Rt 28

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David Bulova Named Legislator of the Year

He’s honored by the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions.

Legislature of the year

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‘It’s an Honor and a Privilege to Be Able to Open Here’ in Fairfax

Big Blue Swim School is now in Fair City Mall.

Swim School

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‘Thank You; It Means a Lot when We’re Recognized’ in Chantilly

Weand is named Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.

Officer of the qtr

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‘The Improvements Are Welcome – Keep them Coming’

Shared-use path planned for Compton Road in Centreville.

Path planned

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‘Your Extraordinary Efforts Helped You Reach this Day’ in Centreville

Mountain View High holds winter graduation.

Mountain View Graduation

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‘Warm, Welcoming – You’re Basically Doing Yoga with Friends’ in Clifton

WheelHouse’s new studio is in the Colonnade at Union Mill.

Yoga

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‘It Raises Money for Animals that Need Special Care’

Shelter’s tribute garden marks a memorial milestone.

Pets special care

‘He Is, without a Doubt, a Community Caretaker’ in Centreville

Lephart honored as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.

Officer of Qtr.

‘It’s Bad to Allow Residential Development under a Runway.”

Two public meetings set for county’s airport noise policy

Airport noise

Herrity: ‘This Park Is Near and Dear to My Heart’ in Centreville

Park Authority Board approves Braddock Park’s revised plan.

New park

Police Shoot Chantilly Man, Charge Him with Attempted Murder

Parents called for help with their son in mental health crisis; police say he threatened his parents and police when they arrived.

Police shooting

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Westfield Grad Jade Jones Getting National Acclaim

She stars in unusual production of ‘Beauty and the Beast.’

Beauty and the Beast

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‘It’ll Put the Audience in the Holiday Spirit’

Encore presents ‘Christmas Is Just Around the Corner’

Christmas play by Encore

‘It’s about Getting Seen and Knowing that You Matter’

Westfield High presents timely play, ‘Anon(ymous)’

Westfield High’s play, “Anon(ymous),” brings the immigrant experience home by focusing on what happens after a mother and daughter coming to the U.S. are separated when their boat capsizes at sea. Neither knows if the other survived, but they never lose hope.

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‘What We’re Actually Doing Is Improving People’s Lives’

Breaking ground for Route 28 widening.

ribbon cut on Rt 28

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Two Local Firefighters Look Back at 9/11

At the Pentagon, ‘You were a part of history.’

Pentagon

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Donna Teepe: Memories and Moving On

Centreville 9/11 widow, five years later.

9/11

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Hot Cars Sizzle in the Summer Sun

Car Show

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Fair Lakes Townhouse Fire Displaces Four

Fire officials say an early morning fire in Fair Lakes displaced four people and caused an estimated $463,375 in damages to the home involved.

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‘We’ve Been Doing God’s Work with Our Hands’ in Fair Oaks

King of Kings Lutheran Church celebrates 50 years.

The past, present and future united during the 50th anniversary celebration of King of Kings Lutheran Church in Fair Oaks.

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Centerpointe Church to Build in Centreville

BZA approves plans for place of worship, childcare center

A new church is coming to Centreville.

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‘We Fly Where Other Aircraft Are Restricted’ Over Fairfax County

Police share information about their helicopters and drones.

In his 29th year with the Fairfax County Police Department, Capt. Mike Shamblin has headed the Helicopter Division for a year.

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‘Driven by Fire and Determination’ to Graduate at Mountain View High

Celebrating Class of 2021

At the outset of Mountain View High’s graduation, last Wednesday, June 9, at Centreville High, Assistant Principal Catherine Stone noted that it was the school’s 50th graduation ceremony.

‘Our Overall Concern is Protecting Western Fairfax’

Kathy Smith’s State of Sully meeting proves contentious

Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully) gave her annual State of Sully message, May 26, to the Sully District Council (SDC).

Griffith is Honored as Sully District Officer of the Quarter

Officer Jared Griffith has been honored as the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2021.

‘We’re Looking Forward to Building Something Nice’ in Chantilly

New church, private school proposed

Our Lady of Lavang Parish wants to build a place of worship in Chantilly.

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Chantilly Man Honored for “Distinguished Public Service’

Marshall Dantzler inducted into NASS Hall of Fame

Marshall Dantzler, a Chantilly resident and longtime member of the Centreville-Chantilly Rotary Club, was honored April 21 by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).

Centreville Man Killed in Bicycle Crash

A Centreville man died last week, following a collision between the bicycle he was riding and a car.

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Big Changes Proposed for Braddock Park

Being considered: Dog park, pickleball courts, dining pavilions, etc.

The draft Master Plan for Braddock Park is rapidly taking shape, thanks to the hard work of Fairfax County Park Authority staff, plus community input.

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‘Do the Right Things for the Right Reasons’ in Sully District

Meet Capt. Jason Allegra: Sully District police commander

Attending Old Dominion University, Jason Allegra followed in his brother’s footsteps by majoring in criminal justice.

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Exploring the Connections Between Human Beings at Westfield High

Westfield High presents musical, “The Theory of Relativity”

Examining how people are linked through life’s shared experiences, Westfield High presents the musical, “The Theory of Relativity.”

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New Dates for Chantilly High’s Children’s Show

Offering both virtual and in-person shows, Chantilly High is presenting the children’s show, “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt.”

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Gov. Terry McAuliffe Visits Vaccine Clinic in Chantilly

Bumping elbows and happily chatting with staff and patients alike, Gov Terry McAuliffe visited a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Chantilly, last Saturday, May 1.

Chantilly High Senior Wins Music Contest

Chantilly High senior Ethan Luvisia has won first place in the Rotary District Youth Music Contest.