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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.

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‘Audiences Will Come Along With Us on the Adventure’

Chantilly High’s new children’s show is ‘Judy Moody & Stink.’

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

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‘Creative, Funny Show Flips Disney on its Head’

Centreville High presents musical, ‘Disenchanted’

If the Disney princesses could tell people what they really thought about their lives, what would they say?

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‘Family-Friendly Event with a Lot of Cool Cars’ Coming to Chantilly

Casey’s Car Show & Spring Fest raises money for Ellie’s Hats.

Cool cars, tasty food, fun for all ages – and the chance to raise money for a good cause – that’s Casey’s Fourth Annual Car Show & Spring Fest.

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‘The Church Wants to Remain a Vibrant Part of the Community’

Fairfax Church of Christ proposes expanding its site and uses

Wanting to provide even more opportunities to its members and the community, Fairfax Church of Christ is seeking a special-exception amendment from Fairfax County.

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‘Pretty Much Every Drug on the Street Is Counterfeit’

Fairfax County Opioid Unit detectives share cold, hard facts.

Fairfax County has a serious, undeniable, drug problem.

Car Crash Kills Centreville Man

A Centreville man died following a vehicle crash, early Monday morning, March 29, at the intersection of Arlington Boulevard and Javier Road in Merrifield.

Trail Improvements at Random Hills Park

The trail in Random Hills Park will be improved, and the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking public input on its design.

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Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center Planned

State-of-the-art building slated for E.C. Lawrence Park

The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to construct a groundbreaking and innovative new building in Chantilly’s Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.

Students Shine in Art, Talent Show in Centreville

Students in the Upper School of Ad Fontes Academy in Centreville got to display their creative expertise during the school’s recent art and talent show.

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‘He’s Devoted His Whole Life to Being a Pastor’ in Centreville

CPC members discuss Bromhead’s merits, their favorite memories.

Retiring after more than three decades as pastor of Centreville Presbyterian Church (CPC), Rob Bromhead’s final day there was last Sunday, Feb. 28.

‘Unwavering Motivation to Keep Residents, Neighborhoods Safe’ in Sully District

Viar is Sully District Station’s Officer of the Quarter.

PFC Henry Viar has been named the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2020.

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‘I’m Excited about the Church’s Bright Future’ in Centreville

Centreville Presbyterian pastor retires after three decades there.

The Rev. Rob Bromhead has been a pastor for nearly 40 years – 31-1/2 of them at Centreville Presbyterian Church.

Construction Begins Soon on Route 28 Widening

Fairfax County’s Department of Transportation will soon begin construction to widen Route 28 in Centreville.

‘Tireless Devotion to Traffic Safety and the Community’ in Sully District

Whisenhunt is Sully District Station’s Officer of the Year.

Police Officer First Class (PFC) Richard “Rick” Whisenhunt has been selected as the Sully District Police Station’s 2020 Officer of the Year.

A Landmark Achievement in Sully District Scouting

First female Eagle Scouts in the Sully District

Four local teens have completed all the requirements to become Eagle Scouts.