By Brian Trompeter
Longtime McLean resident, attorney and civic activist William J. Byrnes, who died April 14 at age 84, cared deeply about the community, his friends said.
Author: GazetteLeader
By Brian Trompeter
The Rotary Club of Vienna on April 17 continued its long tradition of honoring outstanding personnel at Vienna’s police, parks and recreation, and volunteer fire departments.
By Brian Trompeter
American Legion Dyer-Gunnell Post 180 on April 4 honored members of Vienna’s police and volunteer fire departments for their dedication and service.
By Brian Trompeter
Following pointed objections lodged by Vienna officials, residents and the GazetteLeader editorial page, the Fairfax County Police Department will not move forward for now with plans to cut nine school-crossing-guard positions in the town.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County employees and school officials at public hearings April 16 through 18 lobbied to protect their jobs and increase funding, while residents urged the Board of Supervisors to rein in spending.
By Brian Trompeter
Respondents to a recent McLean Citizens Association (MCA) membership survey urged the group continue advocating for responsible development, limited county spending, school accountability, transportation improvements, more parks and recreational opportunities and tree preservation.
By Brian Trompeter
Katie Gorka, the first woman ever elected Fairfax County Republican Committee chairman, is charging hard out of the gate to advance the GOP’s prospects this November.
By Brian Trompeter
Whether confronting armed suspects, extricating people from burning vehicles, spiriting pets away from house fires or aiding injured people in a foreign country, Fairfax County public-safety personnel received their due April 11 at the 46th annual Fairfax County Valor Awards.
By Brian Trompeter
In honor of the Women’s Center’s 50th anniversary this year, its leaders on April 6 displayed for the first time a colorful new logo they said represents the organization’s evolution and future.
By Brian Trompeter
Notoriously finicky director Stanley Kubrick normally did not allow people to take photographs on his sets, but made an exception for actor Matthew Modine, who was playing Pvt. Joker in the 1987 classic Vietnam War film “Full Metal Jacket.”