Fairfax County Times

1 week ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Sravan Gannavarapu

Deadlocked at the half, the Herndon Hornets and Wakefield Warriors seemed headed towards overtime. Both teams came into the game after thrilling victories through penalty kicks, and the thought of extra time weighed on their minds. In the end, the Hornets stung the notion of extra time and delivered three strikes into the net, securing a 3-0 victory over the Warriors and capturing their first soccer state championship since 1986.

1 week ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Asra Nomani

Last Saturday afternoon, crowds gathered in Vienna, McLean, Fair Lakes, and other points in Fairfax County under a sea of red, white, and blue, waving American flags and holding up pre-printed placards with slogans like “No Thrones. No Crowns.

1 week ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Keith Loria

The Tysons venue invites the local community to use its spaces for arts activitiesCapital One Hall’s community arts partnership kicked off its fifth season on June 16. It offers county and charitable arts, nonprofit, and other civic organizations the chance to utilize Capital One Hall’s main theater, its Vault theater, or the classroom spaces for arts-related programming.

2 weeks ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Sravan Gannavarapu

This time, it’s not about perfection. It’s about finishing the job. That has been the mindset of the Robinson Rams Boys’ Lacrosse team throughout the offseason and this season, as they entered 2025 as defending state champions. Resilience is a trait that Coach Matt Curran learned was instilled in his players. The team began the season with a five-game winning streak, extending its run to 27 straight victories from 2024.

2 weeks ago | fairfaxtimes.com | Keith Loria

The alternative band plays covers from the ’80s and ’90sFounded in Norfolk at Old Dominion University, amidst the lively musical scene of the mid-’80s, The Distractions quickly became a beloved cover band within the Hampton Roads college alternative rock community. Back then, the band was known for its raw, emotive, guitar-driven sound, reminiscent of influences like R.E.M., The Replacements, and The Smithereens, and it built a strong reputation.