By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County supervisors on July 16 plan to extend retirement-buyback options to more of the county’s public-safety personnel.
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One chosen Player of the Month, another Rookie of the Year
As they entered their next levels of competition following standout high-school baseball careers, the Morabito brothers of McLean each quickly learned that making successful hitting adjustments would become a key to any future batting success.
By Brian Trompeter
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 in favor of a comprehensive-plan amendment June 11 that supports future expansion of the county’s Judicial Complex in Fairfax to include up to 2 million square feet of public facilities, plus affordable housing, retail and park space.
By Brian Trompeter
The Vienna Planning Commission voted unanimously June 12 to recommend that the town’s Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) approve a proposal for a daycare facility for children at 430 Old Courthouse Road, N.E.
By Brian Trompeter
PARK AUTHORITY TO CLOSE OAKMONT RECenter BRIEFLY IN LATE SUMMER:
By Brian Trompeter
A proposal to allow a Vienna baseball coaching-and-training facility to expand its facilities received the Vienna Planning Commission’s unanimous support June 12.
By Brian Trompeter
Dogs instantly can bring joy, comfort those who are sad or angry, and help break the ice with strangers.
The median home-sales price of $640,000 across the Washington region in May tied the all-time high set just a month before and was up 6.7 percent year-over-year, according to new figures.
“Prices continue to rise despite the significant uptick in inventory,” said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist of Bright MLS, the region’s multiple-listing service.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County officials are considering options – from better public engagement to requiring utility companies to get advance authorization – to exert greater influence over placement of high-pressure natural-gas distribution lines in street rights-of-way.
Two Vienna students came away with honors in the International Aviation Art Contest, sponsored by the Switzerland-based Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) with this year’s theme being “Air Sports for a Peaceful World.”
“Today, two Virginia students are recognized for what they are – the best in the world,” said Greg Campbell, director of the Virginia Department of Aviation (DOAV), in announcing the results.