New FCPS Superintendent Seeks to Restore Trust — “Schools are back in session in Fairfax County — and they’re under the direction of a new superintendent, Michelle Reid…Reid says that as superintendent she is trying to listen deeply to community members, and she sees part of her charge in Fairfax as restoring public trust in public education.” [WAMU]
Victim and Suspect in Hybla Valley Shooting Identified — The man who died on Tuesday (Aug. 30) after a shooting at the Mount Vernon Square apartments was D’Mari Norris, 21, of Alexandria. Fairfax County police say Francisco Juares, 22, of Alexandria, shot Norris “multiple times in the upper body” before being held down by “a nearby witness” until officers arrived at the scene. [FCPD]
Metro May Change Faregates Again — “Metro estimates it loses more than $25 million each year because of fare evasion. Sources said Metro’s new General Manager Randy Clarke wants to look at possibly modifying faregates to prevent such losses.” [NBC4]
Fair Oaks Ambulance Donated to Ukraine — “Working with the Chicago-based Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) and some related medical relief charities, the Fair Oaks Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company (FOVFR) has donated a retired ambulance to be shipped to Ukraine to assist with the relief effort there. Along with some additional supplies, the ambulance will be moved into Ukraine and used wherever the need is greatest” [FOVFR/Facebook]
Fairfax City Parks and Rec Director Retires — Cathy Salgado retired as Fairfax’s parks and recreation director on Tuesday after a 35-year career. Salgado joined Fairfax City in 2015 after serving in the same position for the Town of Vienna for 13 years. [Fairfax City Parks and Rec/Facebook]
Annual “Fill the Boot” Charity Fundraiser Returns — “Members of the Fairfax County Professional Firefighters and Paramedics – IAFF Local 2068, and Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department will once again be conducting an in person ‘Fill the Boot’ campaign to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). This year’s campaign is scheduled to run Friday, September 2 through Monday, September 5.” [FCFRD]
Local Business Leaders Hear Pitches in Herndon — “Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted a “Shark Tank” session Wednesday where local non-profits and community support groups pitched ways business leaders and elected officials could become involved in their efforts. The lunchtime session and discussion followed the Chamber’s Innovate Conference that took place Wednesday morning at the Crowne Plaza Herndon.” [Patch]
Reston Library Hosts Succulent Plant Swap — “Did you know that succulent plants are excellent at cleansing the air and removing toxins? Succulents are also a great choice for people who don’t have enough time to spend on a garden! Please bring spare plants if you have any to share with the community.” [Fairfax County Public Library]
It’s Thursday — Clear throughout the day. High of 85 and low of 66. Sunrise at 6:39 am and sunset at 7:41 pm. [Weather.gov]
Recent Stories
Good Friday evening, Fairfax County. Let’s take a look back at today’s stories and a look forward to tomorrow’s event calendar. đź•— News recap The following articles were published earlier…
Pints and palettes will collide next month at the Workhouse Arts Center’s annual BrewWorks beer and arts festival in Lorton. On Saturday, May 18, from noon to 5 p.m., attendees…
Realty company Terreno Realty Corporation may have plans for a cluster of warehouses called the Fleet Industrial Park in Franconia. The company recently announced that it purchased 6584-6674 Fleet Drive,…
Fairfax County Public School Board members have finalized a first draft of the division’s new boundary adjustment policy, which is scheduled for a full board review next month. The major…
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Ravel Dance Company presents The Sleeping Beauty at Capital One…
Be transported to the magical kingdom of Princess Aurora, where the wicked Carabosse casts a curse that dooms the Princess and her entire kingdom. Set to the spectacular Tchaikovsky score, this beloved classic will sweep you away with its beauty,
