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Homeschool Adventures: Explore, Learn and Thrive in the Park!
Are you seeking engaging and educational experiences for your homeschooler? The Fairfax County Park Authority offers a diverse range of homeschool programs designed to enrich your child’s learning journey. These programs provide hands-on experiences in an outdoor environment that inspire curiosity and foster a love for learning. With opportunities located at numerous parks throughout the park system, there's something for every homeschooler who enjoys being outdoors and exploring nature.
Park Authority Receives Technology Award for Energy Improvements
The Fairfax County Park Authority’s Cub Run Rec Center was awarded First Place at the 2024 ASHRAE Region III Technology Awards, in the Public Assembly Facilities category, for recent facility improvements, which significantly reduced the building’s energy consumption. ASHRAE’s Technology Awards recognize outstanding achievements by members who have successfully applied innovative building design in the areas of occupant comfort, indoor air quality and energy conservation.
Open House: Explore Rec Centers FREE on Sept. 9
Kick off the fall season by exploring everything that your neighborhood Rec Center has to offer. Come discover new opportunities to improve your wellbeing and forge new connections with your community by participating at the Fairfax County Park Authority Rec Center Open House event on Monday, Sept. 9. Tour facilities and try out the amenities all day long for free. Come to any Rec Center between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. to enjoy special programs and activities.
Crime & Punishment, 8/22/24 edition
2 SUSPECTS IN HIGH-END TYSONS ROBBERY ARRESTED, SEVERAL MORE SOUGHT: Fairfax County police detectives, in coordination with the U.S. Marshals Taskforce, have arrested a 24-year-old Pennsylvania man for his alleged role in a June robbery in Tysons in which suspects stole more than $60,000 worth of merchandise. During that robbery,...
Firefighters extinguish townhouse blaze in Springfield; no injuries reported
SPRINGFIELD, Va. - Firefighters extinguished a townhouse fire late Wednesday night in Fairfax County. The fire was reported in the 7200 block of Jillspring Court. No injuries were reported. Crews from Fairfax County Fire and Rescue arrived to find flames and smoke emanating from the rear of the home. ◀︎...
'Tour de VRE' to raise funds in fight against breast cancer
Virginia Railway Express (VRE) on Oct. 5 will host its fourth annual “Tour de VRE” bike ride in support of research in the battle of triple-negative breast cancer. The event is a 34-mile journey along VRE’s Manassas Line from Backlick Road Station in Fairfax County to Broad Run Station in Prince William County.
UPDATED: Chantilly man arrested in fatal shooting at Gold’s Gym in Reston
A 43-year-old Chantilly man was arrested Tuesday night on a charge of murder after a brazen daytime shooting inside a Northern Virginia gym. Fairfax County police said Steve Taehee Ha was taken into custody less than eight hours after he shot and killed Hyung Joon Choi, 31, at the Gold’s Gym in the 11800 block of Sunrise Valley Drive in Reston just before 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday.
Police: Bailey’s Crossroads daycare operator charged with assault
A woman who runs a home daycare in Bailey’s Crossroads is facing assault charges after allegedly restraining two children with tape. Police began investigating Sumy Shah, a 47-year-old Alexandria resident, on Aug. 1 after officers got a report of an assault in the 3600 block of Paul Street, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.
Morning Notes for August 21, 2024
Arrest Made in Reston Shooting — A suspect in yesterday’s fatal shooting at Gold’s Gym in Reston has been arrested and is now in custody, Fairfax County police announced last night. Charges are expected today. [FCPD/Twitter]. Army Horses Not Going to Live at Mason Neck — The...
Hiss & Make Up: Fairfax County Animal Shelter hosting free informational webinar for cat owners
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — The Fairfax County Animal Shelter presents Hiss & Make Up: Bringing the Love Back to Your Multi-Cat Household, a free live webinar for multi-cat households. “Do you have a multi-cat household that’s more chaos than calm? We’ve got you covered!” the shelter stated on Facebook. Attendees will receive […]
Man linked to multiple church burglaries in Fairfax County arrested
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A suspect linked to several church burglaries in Fairfax County was arrested, according to police. Police said on Aug. 5, a suspect entered a church on Little River Turnpike in Annandale and tried to steal property. An investigation into this incident led authorities to identify 56-year-old Steven Hilder as the suspect.
1 man shot, killed inside Reston Gold's Gym; suspect in custody
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - An afternoon shooting at Gold's Gym in Fairfax County left one man dead. Officers responded to the 11800 block of Sunrise Valley Road in Reston, Virginia for the report of a shooting. According to officers, one male victim was transported to the hospital in a life-threatening condition.
Man charged in 2017 double homicide found dead at Virginia jail
A man charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his girlfriend’s parents was found dead Thursday in a Virginia jail, authorities said. Fairfax County police said Nicholas Giampa, 24, was pronounced dead at about 2 a.m. in his cell at the county jail, where he had been incarcerated since 2018. Police said they are investigating Giampa’s death but said that preliminarily they do not believe foul play was involved.
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