Virginia Spotlight with Peggy Fox

Fairfax County Grading Scale Attacked

2008-03-27T09:04:00.003-04:00

For those students who say their teachers are "UNFAIR" because they give "POOR GRADES!"...it seems there's a bunch of parents who agree! The group FAIRGRADE says the county's grading scale puts Fairfax students at a disadvantage...especially when applying to colleges. The group compared Fairfax County's scale to the rest of the NATION as well as to adjacent counties such as Loudoun,

Bob Horan Retirement Dinner

2008-01-31T18:01:00.001-05:00

The Fairfax Bar Association held a moving tribute to Former Commonwealth Attorney Bob F. Horan, Jr. Tuesday, January 29th. Master of Ceremonies Rodney Leffler said Horan gave Fairfax County citizens "40 years of unquestionable, unwavering service." Horan says his guiding principle has always been a "duty to the truth." Horan prides himself on helping to teach many young attornies who begin

Repeal Abusive Driver Fees

2008-01-25T09:47:00.000-05:00

Going, going, gone. Almost. On Wednesday, January 23, a key Senate committee approved a measure to end Virginia's unpopular fees. The day before, the House of Delegates approved its own repeal of the fees. It was amazing to see nearly every lawmaker blast the fees, even most voted for that massive transportation last year that included them! That's what happens when some 200,000 Virginia

Abusive Driver Fees: On The Way Out?

2008-01-17T17:54:00.000-05:00

IT WAS MY BILL FIRST! Virginia Lawmaker are practically tripping over each other's 'Repeal of the Hated Abusive Driver Fees". It seems everybody's got their own bill to do it. The only lawmaker I've talked to who still praises the program is Delegate Dave Albo, who authored the bill. He thinks the fees should stay but be fixed and apply to out-of-staters as well and also only apply to the worst

SMOKE FREE VIRGINIA RESTAURANTS

2008-01-07T14:26:00.000-05:00

Advocates of smoke-free restaurants in Virginia, now is your chance to be heard. Governor Tim Kaine proposed a statewide smoking ban in restaurants Monday to protect the health of patrons and workers. Virginia, isn't it about time? Is it really fair for those of us who don't want to be exposed to smoke, or want our children to be exposed, to have to walk through clouds of smoke next to

Family Member Injured

2007-12-26T07:45:00.000-05:00

U.S. Army Capt. Pat Horan Recieves Purple Heart From President Bush. That's my brother-in-law, U.S. Army Captain Pat Horan getting a visit from President Bush. Patrick has a brain injury after getting shot in the head in Baghdad back in July. He received his new prosthetic skull in a surgery at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda December 14th. The President presented a Purple

2007-12-13T10:00:00.000-05:00

GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT ALSO HELPS SICK KIDS Cookies for Kids' Cancer is a totally unique fundraiser. These limited-edition cookies are being baked by volunteers from the French Culinary Institute in NYC, using recipes provided by renowned cookbook author Sally Sampson. All supplies have been donated, so nearly 100% of your purchase price will go to the cause. For every $30 box of cookies sold

2007-12-13T08:11:00.000-05:00

Smoke-Free Mall in NOVA? We Wish. Even in the shopping malls that claim to be smoke-free, they often are not because some of the restaurants inside the mall allow smoking. Take Tysons Corner Center. The mall is smoke free, but most of the restaurants have smoking areas, and they tend to be toward the large mall walkways. In between the movie theatres and the children's play area, there is a

Holiday Events In Virginia

2007-12-06T15:20:00.000-05:00

Joyous Holiday Music! Singers from Fairfax County's Crossfield Elementary will sing songs of the season at Reston Town Center on Tuesday, December 11, at 7 p.m. Members of the fifth and sixth grade chorus will perform "Silver Bells," "It's a Marshmallow World," "The Festival of Lights," "Heavenly Peace," and "Rockin' on the Housetop." The chorus will sing in front of the tree across from the ice

2007-11-28T17:17:00.000-05:00

EXTRA WINTER COATS IN YOUR CLOSET? Give them away to people who need them! The Hunter Mill District Coat Closet will be accepting coat donations for adults and children at the North County Governmental Center, 12000 Bowman Towne Drive, Reston, on the following days through March 15: Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2007-11-28T15:23:00.000-05:00

Northern Virginia's Election Night Election night, November 6, I was sent to cover the Fairfax County Republican party. Ever since I asked Senator George Allen about his Jewish background, some Republicans have been a bit frosty to me. But, aside from the woman who rebuffed my request for an interview, "I don't talk to the press!!" the other folks there were very courteous and helpful. Although,