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Overdose Leaves One Youth Dead, One Critical

Detectives from Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau, Crime Scene Section, and Opioid Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal overdose that left one juvenile dead.

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‘Familiar Show and Incredibly Relevant Story’

Westfield Summer Stage presents musical, ‘Footloose.’

Shocking changes are in store for a big-city teen who moves to a small, rural town in the 1980s and discovers rock music and dancing have been banned there.

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Award Goes to Reston Town Center Association

Award Goes to Reston Town Center Association


Centreville Man Is Charged with Rape

Centreville Man Is Charged with Rape

Suspect Sought in Sexual Battery

Around 11:30 a.m. July 3, police responded to the 14500 block of Northeast Place in Chantilly for a sexual battery of an adult woman.

Roundups

Roundups


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Bill Canis Recipient of the Glen Sjoblom Award

Outgoing GFCA president contributed his time unselfishly.

The Great Falls Citizens Association Executive Board presented the coveted Glen Sjoblom Award to William "Bill" Canis, president of the GFCA (July 1-2022–June 30, 2032), on Wednesday, June 28.

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Life’s Curve Balls

Selected 2nd overall in 1971 MLB draft, before struggling with life’s ‘ups and downs.’

My name is John Franklin and life sometimes throws you a curve ball. Since Mental Health Awareness Month finished recently and now that baseball season is in full swing, I thought this would be a good time to introduce myself since both of these have affected my life.

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StarKist, Cornerstones, and Feed the Children Join to Meet the Needs

Truck delivers $100,000 in food and other necessities.

Cornerstones/Starkist feed the children


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In 1775, a Church Where Black & White Could Worship Together

Bull Run Regional Park’s emancipation history is honored.

On Juneteenth, No Man Should Own Another

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Election Results for GFCA Officers and Directors

GFCA Election Results

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‘A Living Legacy that Springs from the Dirt’

Bishop Fuller encourages unity and reconciliation.

Juneteenth ceremony


Not Over Until It Is Over

Commentary

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A Few Restaurants to See the Fireworks

Restaurants to see the Fireworks on the River

Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum

Timed Entry for Freedom House Museum


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Anchors Aweigh

John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.

“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson

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Juneteenth

City commemorates the end of slavery.

“We want people to know and really understand that Juneteenth is an important thing to celebrate.” — Tamara Williams, Washington Revels Executive Director

Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month Begins June 17

Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month


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Anchors Aweigh

John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.

“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson

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Service Above Self

Rotary Contributions day 2023