Archive for: December, 2010

New Year’s Eve Celebration in the City of Fairfax

DECEMBER 31st  in Old Town Fairfax First Fairfax – a Night to Remember! Grand Opening  – 6pm  – The Lighting of the Fairfax Bonfire by the Mayor Robert F Lederer and councilmember’s. 7pm – The Fairfax 4 Miler Pacers Running Store will hold its inaugural run in partnership with the City of Fairfax, FPYC and [...]

Frying Pan Farm Park Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Frying Pan Farm Park is many things to many people. For 50 years the 1930s-era working farm has provided a welcome refuge from the surrounding suburbia through a unique blend of natural, agrarian, historical, recreational, educational, and equestrian cultures. The Fairfax County Park Authority is marking the half-century milestone with a birthday party on Saturday, [...]

Townhouse on Sheffield Village Lane Destroyed by Fire

Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department units responded to a townhouse fire Tuesday, December 28, 2010, at approximately 8:40 p.m. in the Lorton area of Fairfax County. The townhouse is located at 7677 Sheffield Village Lane. Firefighters saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the two-story home upon arrival. The Incident Commander [...]

Arlington County Police Report 12/23/2010 – 12/29/2010

LATE ROBBERY 12/22/10, 1300 block of S. Walter Reed Drive. On December 17 at 10:30 pm, a woman was walking when an unknown man approached her from behind. He stole her shopping bag and cash while assaulting her. The victim reported the robbery five days later. The suspect was described as an African American male, [...]

Remigio Ferrara Joins MetLife Home Loans in Vienna Va

The Vienna office of MetLife Home Loans in Tysons Corners, Virginia is proud to welcome our newest Mortgage Consultant to the MetLife Home Loans team. As an experienced mortgage professional who understands the needs of the local market, Remigio Ferrara is committed to helping Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC home buyers find smart and affordable home [...]

Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Celebration in Falls Church

Ring in the New Year with FREE, family-friendly festivities at the Annual Watch Night New Year’s Eve Celebration in the City of Falls Church.  From 7 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31, beginning at the 100 block of Broad Street (Route 7) at Washington Street (Route 29).  With events and entertainment both indoors and [...]

Virginia State Police Seek Public’s Help in I-66 Assault

A 20-year-old man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after being found on an Interstate 66 on-ramp Monday morning (Dec. 27, 2010). Virginia State Police are asking the public to come forward with any information about the incident. At 12:08 a.m. Monday, Virginia State Police were notified of a pedestrian on the Nutley Street [...]

Recycle Paper, Cardboard, Greenery During and After the Holidays in Fairfax

When it comes time to wrap (and unwrap), remember to recycle wrapping paper, tags and boxes. Such a simple act can reduce the amount of debris that finds its way to landfills. (Foil paper is the exception and is not recyclable.) Don’t forget that shipping boxes, some packing material and Christmas cards also are recyclable. [...]

Bench Dedication for Murder Victim Vanessa Pham

Vienna, Virginia, Friends and family will gather at the Vienna Town Green, 144 Maple Avenue E, to dedicate a bench in honor of Vanessa Pham. The ceremony will take place today at 11 a.m. and it marks the six-month anniversary of Vanessa’s murder. Fairfax County homicide detectives continue their investigation. They ask the public to [...]

Radio Shack Robbery at Kingstowne Towne Center

On Christmas Eve around 9:30 a.m., two men entered the Radio Shack store located at 5965 Kingstowne Towne Center. The men displayed knives and ordered two store employees to go to the back of the store. During the robbery, two more individuals entered the store and also were ordered by the suspects to go to [...]

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