Leopards Conclude Road Trip on Tuesday Against Mount St. Mary's Nov 25, 2008
They played on the same AAU team in Fairfax, Va. while also both making the varsity team at Robinson High School as freshmen. (Goleopards.com)
Intelligent Office opens in Fairfax City Nov 25, 2008
Intelligent Office will open a Fairfax City location next month to target local technology firms, government contractors and nonprofits ... The Fairfax location will have 18 private, furnished offices with professional receptionist service, three conference rooms, voice and data communications, wireless Internet, networked printing service, fitness center and other amenities. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Kaine Says He'll Consider Correcting Slayings Report Nov 24, 2008
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Eagle Bancorp turns to Treasury for help Nov 24, 2008
Eagle Bancorp has 15 Eagle Bank offices in the District, Montgomery County and Fairfax County. The nonvoting senior preferred shares to be issued to the Treasury will pay a dividend of 5 percent annually for the first five years after issuance and 9 percent annually after the fifth year, if they are not redeemed. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Local counties assemble their stimulus wish lists Nov 24, 2008
Fairfax County s Department of Transportation has submitted a list of ready-to-go projects to its federal lobbyist. Included on the list: $900 million for the Dulles Metro extension, $150 million in capital funds for Metro, $41 million for VRE locomotives, $129 million for four roads related to Fort Belvoir s growth because of the Base Realignment and Closure process, and two intersections at $20 million each, Fairfax County Parkway at Fairfax Lakes Parkway/Monument Drive and Route 29/Gallows... (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Saving a Civil War legacy in Shenandoah Valley Nov 23, 2008
WASHINGTON - In 1762, the Huntsberry family settled the land along Redbud Run, outside Winchester, with a deed from Lord Fairfax. Eight generations later, Bob Huntsberry spent his summers there as a child, finding old minie balls that had been fired from the muskets of Civil War soldiers. (Boston Globe)
What Would the Sage of Fair Lane Think? Nov 23, 2008
He is Senior Pastor of Fair Oaks Church in Fairfax, Virginia (). TOWNHALL DAILY: and receive Townhall. (Townhall.com)
Indian bound, gagged, shot, killed Nov 23, 2008
Kumar, a techie, arrived just after 9/11, and he bought his Fairfax County house during the steep - and temporary - spike in prices in 2004 when it was valued at $656,000. By 2006, house prices rose even more and his home was valued at $808,000. (India Times, India)
Charges but Few Answers in D.C. Lawyer's Murder Nov 22, 2008
Solo practitioner Jonathan Schiffrin in Fairfax, Va. who represented NavQuest, says he was stunned to learn about the Price indictment. (Law.com)
Eagle Bancorp Receives Preliminary Approval Under Treasury Capital Purchase Program Nov 22, 2008
The Bank is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and conducts full service commercial banking services through fifteen offices, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Fairfax County, Virginia. The Company focuses on building relationships with businesses, professionals and individuals in its marketplace. (PR Newswire)
Coalition for a Democratic Workplace Calls on Congress to Oppose Anti-Worker Employee Free Choice Act Nov 22, 2008
Sincerely, THE COALITION FOR A DEMOCRATIC WORKPLACE: 60 Plus Association Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (MA) Alabama Chapter of ABC Alabama Restaurant Association Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant & Retailers Association Alaska Chapter of ABC Alaska Hotel & Lodging Association Alliance for Worker Freedom Aluminum Association American Apparel & Footwear Association American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging American Bakers Association American Beverage... (PR Newswire)
America's healthiest grocery stores Nov 21, 2008
chair of the department of global and community health at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Besides those organic brands -- O Organics for packaged goods (the biggest organic brand in the country) and Eating Right for prepared foods -- many of the chain's redesigned stores have a greatly expanded produce section. (CNN -- Health)
Microsoft may raise debt for the first time Nov 21, 2008
Microsoft considers raising debt for the first time to help fund buybacks, working capital. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
How Will Montgomery Co. Schools Handle Inauguration Day? Nov 21, 2008
Classes already are canceled for D.C. public schools and for Virginia schools in Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun counties, as well as Alexandria. Your Comments. (W-USA News, DC)
Three Dead After Altercation At Springfield Home Nov 21, 2008
(WUSA) - Police in Fairfax County are trying to determine what led to an altercation at a Springfield home which left three men dead late Wednesday night ... All three victims were taken to INOVA Fairfax Hospital and died a short time later ... Fairfax County Homicide and Crime Scene investigators responded to the scene. (W-USA News, DC)
Centreville Heroin Ring Kills Three Nov 21, 2008
Peggy Cook, the director of residential services with the Community Services Board for Fairfax County says parents need to realize powerful drugs are easily available to their teens. "Kids don't realize how strong these are. They see drugs being sold on TV and we get desensitized. ". (W-USA News, DC)
Microsoft says Yahoo talks 'done' Nov 20, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Valley teen has some big questions Nov 20, 2008
From Erica in Fairfax, Virginia " Charity wrote on Nov 18, 2008 7:59 PM:" I also grew up in a small town with a culture that fostered bigotry. I hope it encourages you to know that, as an adult, my life has been so much happier than my classmates still trapped by their own ignorance. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Missing Herndon Woman's Body Found In Murder Case Nov 20, 2008
(WUSA) - Fairfax County Police say they have positively identified the woman's body found inside a vehicle Wednesday morning as that of Erika Yancey, 22, who had been missing the past 2 days ... Fairfax County detectives responded to the scene and they say the investigation is now a murder case. (W-USA News, DC)
Shirlie Slack has been a local car dealer for more than 40 years Nov 19, 2008
CAREER HISTORY: Stan and I started in the car business working part time for a wholesaler in Fairfax County. Stan worked in accounting; I was "girl Friday" and eventually caught the bug and started buying a couple of cars a week at the local auto auction. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
BRUCE E. MESERVE, Nov 19, 2008
Interment will be at Sanderson Corners Cemetery in Fairfax, Vt. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be sent to the Good Shepherd UCC in Sahuarita or the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum in Tucson. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Hotel coming to George Mason University Nov 19, 2008
6 million public-private contract, a 170,800-square-foot conference center and hotel will be built on s campus in Fairfax ... Institutionally, we are excited about the impact this facility will have upon our Fairfax campus and we feel fortunate to have such highly qualified partners, said Maurice Scherrens, senior vice president of George Mason University. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
Official NCAA Release Nov 18, 2008
Fairfax, VirginiaFirst round Penn at George Mason (Nov. 21-7 p.m.)Second round Winner at Maryland (Nov. (Tarheelblue.com)
Teens have fewer aids for kicking the habit Nov 18, 2008
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Virginia (CNN) -- It was just after 7 a.m. and Cassie Graham was lighting up her second cigarette of the morning ... A school bus passed her parked car, a sign that that it was time for the 17-year-old high school senior from Fairfax County, Virginia, to stop smoking and head to class ... Cassie Graham signed up for a 10-week smoking-cessation class held during one of her free periods at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax County. (CNN)
Brown Falls To George Mason, 89-52 Nov 18, 2008
Fairfax, Virginia - Senior John Vaughn scored a game high 18 points on torrid 8 of 12 shooting from the field to lead defending Colonial Association Champion George Mason to an 89-52 non-league win over Brown. Sophomore led Brown (0-2) with 15 points, including 13 in the second half, and a game high eight rebounds. (Brownbears.com)
Wake top seed for NCAA men's soccer tournament Nov 18, 2008
Fairfax, Va, Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Penn (11-2-4) vs. George Mason (13-6-2) Winner advances to play at No. 2 Maryland (18-3-0) on Nov. 25 at 7 p.m.. Related Topics. (ESPN -- College Sports)
No. 2 Huskies state their case Nov 18, 2008
George Mason 89, Brown 52 - John Vaughan scored 18 points, leading the Patriots (2-0) to an easy win over the Bears (0-2) in Fairfax, Va. Colgate 58, Central Connecticut 57 - Mike Venezia's jumper at the buzzer lifted the Raiders (1-0) past the host Blue Devils (0-2). (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Automaker Bailout May Have to Wait Until January Nov 18, 2008
Gerry Connolly's a new Member of Congress from Fairfax County -- but he's already learned that's little he can do to help. "I think the die is now cast and nothing is going to happen before January when the new Congress comes into office.". (W-USA News, DC)
Vivid writer of adventure books for children Nov 17, 2008
The Age - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. IVAN FRANCIS SOUTHALL, AM, DFC, AUTHOR, PILOT8-6-1921 15-11-2008. (The Age)
Police Shoot Man Outside Tysons II Nov 17, 2008
(WUSA)--Fairfax County Police say they shot a man outside Tysons II near Neiman Marcus and Maggiano's. Details are sketchy but police say the man displayed a gun and may have possible shot someone else. (W-USA News, DC)
Then there were eight? Stafford Supervisor Paul Milde is pushing to add an at-large chairman to the Board of Supervisors Nov 16, 2008
" Virginia counties vary widely in the way their supervisors are elected. Most represent specific districts, but at-large positions are common, and a few counties have an even number of supervisors. In Northern Virginia, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties all elect an at-large chairman. Spotsylvania, Albemarle, Hanover and Fauquier counties, which are often compared to Stafford, do not. Many Virginia counties elect one or more at-large supervisors, although not always as chairman. For... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
DC Area Schools Closing For Inauguration Day ... Nov 16, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA)- Prince George's County has joined a growing list of school districts that will give students and staff January 20th off to attend President-Elect Barack Obama's Inauguration. (W-USA News, DC)
Extra Points Mailbag Nov 15, 2008
Rex Simmons, Fairfax Station, Va. I don't know about the breakdown of how many plays are reviewed per venue in the ACC and doubt that total is kept, but I did notice that Chris Fowler on the ESPN telecast Thursday night said that only "one-third to one-fourth" of plays reviewed in the ACC are being overturned. (Tarheelblue.com)
Local Girl Hits The Big Screen Nov 15, 2008
FAIRFAX, Va - (WUSA) It's pajama day at Fairfax Villa Elementary school ... One of the producers who's also from Fairfax was happy to find a hometown girl for the part ... The movie is showing at Cinema Arts Theatre at Fair City Mall in Fairfax. (W-USA News, DC)
Virginia Man Pleaded Guilty in $33 Million Mortgage Fraud Case Nov 14, 2008
Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Vijay K. Taneja, 47, of Fairfax, Va ... Court documents state that for at least part of the scheme Taneja conspired with the owner of TitlePro, a Fairfax title company. (PR Newswire)
* Eight injured as second school collapses in Haiti Nov 14, 2008
As word of the collapse spread, crowds of anxious parents and onlookers descended along with ambulances and crews from the deadly Friday collapse of the College La Promesse in nearby Petionville, including members of a US search and rescue team from Fairfax County, Virginia. UN peacekeepers were deployed to keep the swelling crowd of thousands from rushing the narrow concrete passageway leading to the school. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Rush is on for early signing Nov 14, 2008
G Erick Green, Fairfax (Va. Paul VI, 6-2, 175. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Women's Basketball Signs Three To National Letters Of Intent Nov 14, 2008
Gatling played her AAU basketball for the Fairfax Stars and earned all-area and all-state honors as an accomplished track and field competitor. "Gerda is a very gifted athlete who plays small forward. Her athleticism allows her to affect a game at both ends of the floor. Offensively, she is a slasher who can get out and run the floor as well as anyone. Defensively, she can really get after it. She can guard three positions and can force turnovers on and off the ball," Cherry said. (Goseawolves.org)
Wrestling Ready to Hit the Mat in 2008-09 Nov 14, 2008
January 16th and 17th the Pioneers will travel to Fairfax, VA for the CAA Duals. Sacred Heart s February schedule will feature four road dual meets with Binghamton, Boston University, Princeton, and Rider. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Rome not built in a day, even for Google Earth Nov 14, 2008
The Age - Business News, World News & Breaking News in Australia Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. A computerised reconstruction of Ancient Rome viewed from above the Circus Maximus. (The Age)
Women's Basketball Begins Season Friday Nov 14, 2008
(Fairfax Station, Va. South County) lives the farthest from the Bluff. (Goduquesne.com)
Bucknell Women's Basketball Season Outlook Nov 13, 2008
The Bucknell women s basketball team will be tested early in the 2008-09 season as they open with three straight road games, including its season opener against George Mason at 7 p.m. on Friday in Fairfax, Va. Fortunately, the Bison showed at the end of last season that they can win away from Sojka Pavilion after they earned three victories on the road and took the 2008 Patriot League Championship title. (Bucknellbison.com)
Second School Collapses in Haiti Nov 13, 2008
As word of the collapse spread, crowds of anxious parents and onlookers descended along with ambulances and crews from the deadly Friday collapse of the College La Promesse in nearby Petionville, including members of a U.S. search and rescue team from Fairfax County, Virginia. U.N. peacekeepers were deployed to keep the swelling crowd of thousands from rushing the narrow concrete passageway leading to the school. (Newsmax)
8 Year Old McLean Boy Reports Being Touched in Rec Center Nov 13, 2008
Detectives can also be reached by calling Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131. Written by Nancy Yamada 9NEWS NOW. (W-USA News, DC)
Five-star forward Sidney visits UVa this weekend Nov 12, 2008
Fairfax big man , who is among the most talented players in the nation regardless of position. And the hard work from UVa has paid off, as sources close to the situation have confirmed with CavsCorner that Sidney and his parents will be heading to Charlottesville this weekend for an unofficial visit. (Virginia Sports -- Rivals.com)
Historic Blenheim Center Opens Nov 11, 2008
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington ... With a strategic view of Fairfax Courthouse and along the trail to Annandale, the house was occupied repeatedly by Union soldiers ... More than 1,700 soldiers were sick in and around Fairfax Courthouse with typhoid, dysentery and other ailments. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
Duke's Joshua Lund and Virginia Tech's Jess Trapeni Earn ACC Cross Country Honors Nov 11, 2008
Trapeni, a sophomore from Fairfax, Va. earn ACC Performer of the Week honors after capturing individual honors at this past weekend's Hokie Open in Blacksburg, Va. (Theacc.com)
Death Toll at 94 in Haiti School Collapse Nov 11, 2008
Firefighters flown in from Fairfax County, Virginia by the U.S. Agency for International Development had previously warned that removing the wall could be too dangerous to rescuers and any potential survivors, but as hopes dimmed that people below were still alive, they removed it anyway using hand-held power tools. An eight-person military team from the U.S. Southern Command also helped the rescue effort. (Time.com)
Benjamin Fuller, 90; exploits in WWII launched CIA career Nov 10, 2008
He was based in Fairfax and Alexandria, Va. and did work in Holland, Thailand, and Vietnam. (Boston Globe)
Contractors Bidding Davis a Fond Farewell Nov 10, 2008
He has served as chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the past five years and currently works part time as vice president of community relations for contracting firm SAIC.. "He's got some big shoes to fill," said Bob Dinkel, president of Fed Results in Herndon. (Washington Post -- Technology)
Case stuns student who knew grad Nov 10, 2008
Gargiulo is charged with murder and the use of a firearm in commission of a felony after he shot cab driver Mazhar Nazir on Nov. 2, near Gargiulo's home in Virginia, Fairfax County Police Officer Eddy Azcarate said Thursday. Gargiulo remains in Fairfax County jail without bail after a motion hearing Thursday in which the defense contended the act was in self-defense, Steven Garver, Gargiulo's lawyer, said Thursday ... Police officers found Nazir dead at about 1:25 p.m. last Sunday in his taxi... (Daily Collegian, PA)
* Owner of school that collapsed in Haiti arrested Nov 10, 2008
Later, US rescuers using digital cameras on long poles to look under the rubble found six or seven bodies, but think that two of them were already included in Lochards death toll, said Evan Lewis, a member of the team from Fairfax County, Virginia. In the two days of rescues, parents clutched pictures of their children as they watched rescue workers sidestep human limbs sticking out from the rubble. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fairfax Search and Rescue Team Deploys to Haiti Nov 10, 2008
(WUSA)--Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team is deploying to Haiti on Saturday to help in the search and rescue of victims of the school collapse. Fairfax County Fire Department PIO Dan Schmidt describes the 40-person team as a mid-size, self-contained rescue team ... Schmidt said that Los Angeles Fire Department and Fairfax County have the only U.S. Urban Search and Rescue Teams capable of deplying overseas. (W-USA News, DC)
1968: Lyndon, Dick, and Billy Nov 9, 2008
He is Senior Pastor of Fair Oaks Church in Fairfax, Virginia (). TOWNHALL DAILY: and receive Townhall. (Townhall.com)
Football Recruits Scoreboard Nov 9, 2008
West (Bryn Renner) 72, Fairfax (Va. Woodson 47. (InsideCarolina.com)
Holiday Shopping Starts Now Nov 9, 2008
Search the District, Virginia and Maryland. (WUSA) -- "All Board!". (W-USA News, DC)
Click here to read more. Nov 8, 2008
With an 88 percent increase in nursing graduates, Germanna is at the forefront of those efforts, followed by Lord Fairfax Community College with 85 percent. Overall, the VCCS has seen a 67 percent increase. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Va. pharmacy follows faith, no birth control sales Nov 8, 2008
AP Pam Semler, of Fairfax, Va. works the register at DMC Pharmacy in Chantilly, Va. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Rich Lowry: Obama's right-leaning nation Nov 8, 2008
In Northern Virginia, he won not just Fairfax County, as Kerry had, but the further outlying counties of Prince William and Loudon. According to the Washington Post, Obama improved over Kerry's showing in the suburbs of Indiana and North Carolina by 20 points. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Americas 10 healthiest supermarkets Nov 7, 2008
They now have their own organic brands and a section of locally grown produce, says judge Lisa Pawloski, PhD, chair of the department of global and community health at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Besides those organic brands O Organics for packaged goods (the biggest organic brand in the country) and Eating Right for prepared foods many of the chains redesigned stores have a greatly expanded produce section. (MSNBC -- Health)
Grad charged in murder case Nov 7, 2008
A recent Penn State graduate was arrested Wednesday and charged with the Nov. 2 murder of a cab driver in Virginia, Fairfax County Police said. Evan D. Gargiulo, 22, is charged with murder and the use of a firearm in commission of a felony after he shot cab driver Mazhar Nazir, Fairfax County Police Officer Eddy Azcarate said ... At a motion hearing in Fairfax County Thursday, Gargiulo, Class of 2008, was remanded to jail without bail, said Steven Garver, Gargiulo's lawyer. (Daily Collegian, PA)
The “Hunks of Greenspring” Accept Challenge; Drop Clothes to Raise Money Nov 7, 2008
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington ... He was president of the Fairfax County Ski Club up until a couple of years ago. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Why Our Local Floods are Getting Worse Nov 7, 2008
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington ... The worst areas in Fairfax County to develop are steep slopes and spongy floodplains near wetlands ... This is despite the creek being already the flashiest [most prone to flash floods] in Fairfax County, according to Charles Smith, senior natural resource specialist for the... (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
LoMonaco to Retire from County Police Nov 7, 2008
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington ... Michael LoMonaco is retiring from the Fairfax County Police Department, where he has been commander of the Operations Support Bureau (OSB) since May of 2000 ... At that time there was no Fairfax County Police Academy. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
Fairfax County Faces Large Deficit, Severe Budget Constraints in Fiscal 2010 Nov 7, 2008
Newspaper online, Chronicle Newspapers, The Chronicle, The Fairfax Chronicle, The South County Chronicle, The North County Chronicle, Virginia, Lorton, Mason Neck, Fairfax Station, South Springfield, Clifton, Newington ... Most Fairfax families have faced the economic downturn by tightening their belts, cutting off unnecessary services and reducing discretionary spending ... Fairfax County is facing a worse scenario with a steep decline in revenue and rising operational costs. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
