Stories for August 2018

Wednesday, August 29

Tuesday, August 28

Teen Sex Trafficking Hits Close to Home

How vulnerable teens are targeted.

What’s on Fairfax City’s Horizon

Multifamily homes, retail and redevelopment planned.

Amish Cover Band Rocks the House in Vienna

Nottoway Park’s natural stage setting doubled as a dance floor for the Amish Outlaws.

Amish Outlaws rock the park.

Opinion: Commentary: America Needs Unions

Thursday, August 23

Shop with The Sheriff Adventure

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office partners with children living in area family shelters for back-to-school shopping.

September Is National Voter Registration Month

Run, Throw or Dive and Use Your Brain in NVSO

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics returns Sept. 15.

Opinion: Column: When Did This Happen?

Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement in Fairfax County

Office of the Independent Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel now reviewing cases.

New President To Lead Northern Virginia Chamber

Volunteering Makes the Area a Better Place for All

Connection Newspapers’ Newcomers & Community Guide

Wednesday, August 22

Commentary: Celebrating Women’s Equality

Chrome and Comradery Follow the Local HOG Chapter

Kids love the Harley Davidsons at Pohick Library.

Motorcycle show at Library.

Thursday, August 16

Fairfax Ballet Names Artistic Director

First Glimpse at New Fairfax City Firehouse

The replacement for Station 33 should be operational in 2021.

‘Thanking Those Who Sacrifice So Much’ in Fairfax

Councilman Yi donates salary to organizations serving others.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Raising School Bus Insurance Policy

Wednesday, August 15

Nonprofits Initiate 5k Home Run for the Homeless

Combined effort to raise funds.

$182 Million Sought for Public Safety in Fairfax County

Voters to decide bond referendum to fund improvements to fire stations, criminal justice academy, and courthouse.

Opinion: Editorial: Freedom of the Press, Friend of Democracy

Under attack, abroad and now at home.

Tuesday, August 14

Opinion: Column: Progressing, But So Am I

Fairfax County Deer Management Program Explained

Friday, August 10

Brewfest Held at Workhouse Arts Center

Event features 35 craft distilleries and artisan breweries; draws 2,000 visitors.

Brothers from Fairfax Participate in International Geography Bee

Middleridge Celebrates ‘Night Out’

The Middleridge Civic Association puts on the largest National Night Out party in Fairfax County.

The smell of grilled burger and smoking coals mixed in the air with live music Tuesday night in Middleridge Park during the community’s National Night Out. Hundreds of Middleridge locals came to celebrate their community at the Middleridge Civic Association’s annual picnic and festival.