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This week, the Fairfax County Search and Rescue Team located an endangered missing woman who had wandered into the woods. Their efforts undoubtedly saved her life. Since its inception, the Search and Rescue Team has saved three lives and contributed to the resolution of at least two homicide cases. The team’s primary purpose is to [...]
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Where to go to see Fireworks in Fairfax County? We’ve got the list so pick a great spot and enjoy! City of Fairfax 4th of July Celebration “Fairfax Salutes America” Date: Jul 3, Throughout the City of Fairfax Times: Parade 10am-noon; Old Fashioned Fireman’s Day 12:30pm; Fireworks and Evening Show 7pm-10:30pm Phone: (703) 385-7949 Independence [...]
To ease traffic congestion through the July 4, holiday weekend, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will lift lane restrictions on interstates, primary routes and other major highways from noon Friday, July 2, until noon Tuesday, July 6. Work zones with permanent construction barriers will remain in place throughout the holiday weekend. During the past [...]
Effective July 1, the City of Fairfax CUE Bus fares will increase to $1.60 per person ($1.50 with SmarTrip card). The fare will remain 75¢ for elementary and high school students, riders with disabilities and senior citizens with valid ID. Children age 3 and younger still ride for free, as will George Mason University students, [...]
The Fairfax County Park Authority has fun in mind for this Fourth of July! At Lake Fairfax Park in Reston the fun begins at 10 a.m. Visitors can picnic in the park, ride a horse on the antique carousel, travel around the lake on a paddle boat or take a leisurely ride on the tour [...]
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When: Sunday – July 4, 2010 – (Rain date Fireworks Only July 5, 2010) Where: Vienna Community Center FIREWORKS – 9:15 p.m. – SOUTHSIDE PARK – ROSS DR. FIREWORKS SPONSORED BY AIR TREATMENT COMPANY Seating available at Yeonas Park – Little League Concession Will Be Open MAIN EVENTS 12:00 Noon Presentation of Colors Vienna Police [...]
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Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean T. Connaughton today announced that the final section of widening Interstate 66 to eight lanes from Manassas to Gainesville will open by July 10, and that a major makeover of traffic-clogged Route 29 in Gainesville is officially under way. “Commuters can finally enjoy four lanes in each direction west of [...]
Many people are trying to save money on travel this summer by driving less. But limiting travel distances doesn’t mean families have to forgo the fun and excitement of family vacations. There are plenty of amazing memories to be made close to home by making Fairfax County parks a staycation destination this summer. One great [...]
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Jonathan Pai, age 20, of Fairfax, Virginia, was sentenced to nine years in prison today based on his conviction for conspiracy to distribute Ecstasy (MDMA) and marijuana. Neil H. MacBride, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Ava Cooper-Davis, Special Agent in Charge for Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)’s Washington Division; [...]
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Update – On Monday, June 28, police identified the victim as Vanessa V. Pham, 19, of 6700 James Lee Street, #138 in the Falls Church area. With the autopsy complete, police are now investigating this case as a homicide. Previous Release: Police Investigate Suspicious Death On Sunday, June 27, around 3:34 p.m., police responded to [...]