Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Whether you're a business owner holding an event or just someone with something to say, here's how to share it with everyone in town.
No, as far as I've heard, there are no zombies at Walmart or anywhere else in town. But that, of course, doesn't mean you have nothing to tell your neighbors. And if you do, I'm here to help. Allow me to introduce myself: My name is Jessie Biele, and I'm your Community Engagement Editor. What do I do? I help you reach your neighbors, right here on Patch. And why do I do that? Because Patch doesn't just talk to you; Patch gets neighbors talking to each other, too. So, if you're a business owner with an event to announce, a school teacher who wants to highlight student achievement, a gardener who wants to share tips to get the whole city blooming or a photographer who wants to share some great pix, I'm here to help. Posting announcements, …
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Locals turned to social media to share information as police surrounded what they believed was an armed man parked in a silver motorhome.
When several police vehicles, motorcycle officers and fire and emergency vehicles filled the Greenbriar neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, the first move by many locals was to social media to get a grasp of what was happening. Around 4 p.m., Fairfax County police began to surround a silver motorhome parked in one of the neighborhood's cul-de-sac after a 911 call suggested a man was inside with a gun case. Ultimately, police made contact with the man inside and determined he posed no threat to the community, but for about an hour many residents had little to no information about what was going on. A woman who works in an office building near Greenbriar first tipped Patch off to the situation, calling for more information about the scene. …
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Friday, April 5, 2013
Chantilly Patch readers weighed in on our question of the week.
On Sunday, we asked Patch readers whether they thought the new requirement for a photo ID when voting starting in 2014 is just a new partisan hurdle in the voting process or is a good idea to combat voter fraud. You can read more about the new requirements here. Here’s what a few of your Chantilly neighbors had to say about the new law: A reader named David wrote, “You need a photo ID for everything today (driving, banking, etc.). why should you need one to vote. What are the Dems afraid of? Most seniors have them and all college students have them. Most dead people do not, as well as most illegals. It is the best way to stop fraud.” Debbie wrote: “As I understand the law, free photo ids will be made available and voters without photo IDs …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
"A peaceful world can only be achieved if our two communities work together in promoting harmony," Nasir Jadran writes.
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Thursday, March 21
The Roman Catholic Church enters a new era with the election of Pope Francis. The Khalifa of Islam and head of the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim community congratulated the Pope, urging him to utilize his office to build peace and harmony among different faiths. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has a long history of working towards peace. The founder of the community, Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, echoed lessons of peace originally preached by the Prophet Muhammad. Muhammad frequently invited Christians to interfaith dialogues, to work towards interfaith peace. In the same spirit, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community invites Pope Francis to work with Muslims in developing global harmony. A peaceful world can only be achieved if our two communities work …
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Chantilly Patch readers share their experiences and opinions about local businesses.
Did you know you can rate and review hundreds of Chantilly area businesses and restaurants in our directory? Businesses are rated on a scale of one to five with five stars being excellent and one star indicating a poor rating. Here are excerpts from a few of the recent reviews posted by Chantilly Patch readers: One-star ratings "Buyer beware, sums it up..... " - Read more of this review of the American Auto Group on Pleasant Valley Road. "Worst furniture buying experience" - Click here to read more of this review of Dinettes & Stools "Worst place ever, the iHop in Chantilly has got to be the worst service ever..." Click here to read more of this review of International House of Pancakes. "Expired food items and hostile attitude...." Click …
Saturday, January 26, 2013
R-rated film released Friday in movie theaters nationwide.
Sometimes a movie is just...bad. We can all watch it and see what they had in mind, how the pitch went, how the director and producers signed on, and talked some pretty big stars into taking part. And we can see the whole thing derail through to post production, delayed release, and as we watch the finished product with an ever-dwindling vestige of hope. Such is the case for Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. Why Cinema Siren is reviewing this movie at all is a fair question. I go on record as saying there is always a chance a good movie will find its way to the multiplex in January. Not the ones that were in limited released in LA and New York in December to qualify for the Oscars….Those are the movies everyone is busying themselves …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Share your expertise and opinions with your neighbors.
Have you ever wished Patch would cover more events in South Riding? Ever thought, "I wish our team would get the attention they deserve?" Or maybe, "More people should know about the awesome work that nonprofit is doing." Then keep reading. Sign up to blog on Chantilly Patch. Share your expertise and knowledge with the rest of your neighbors. Share sports scores, events hosted by your business or nonprofit, maybe even your take on what's in the news lately (Yes, you should post under your real name. If you own a business or run a nonprofit, it's ok to post under that name, too). This isn't a reporting job. It's blogging. You write what you want to say when you want to say it. Do it on your schedule, whether that's posting once a day or…
Monday, January 14, 2013
Director Kathryn Bigelow overlooked for Oscar in Best Director category.
Zero Dark Thirty, which brought in $24 million in its first two days of wide release, has been lauded worldwide and almost universally as an impressive piece of filmmaking, a movie that is anything but formulaic. It is always very different for those of us who live within the Washington area. Our experience of anything political is amplified. The headquarters of the CIA, FBI, and of course, the White House, are all within driving distance. It is, therefore, nearly impossible not to have heard about the controversy surrounding this film. Senators Diane Feinstein (D-Calif.), Carl Levin (D-Mich.) and John McCain (R-Ariz.) denounced the film, for its depiction of torture. “We believe the film is grossly inaccurate and misleading in its …
Friday, December 28, 2012
In the week before New Year's, be sure to enjoy some time away from your screens
I will not be going cold turkey. Technology is a part of my daily routines and during holiday times it is a treat to see updates from friends and family that I am unable to see in person. But I will be making an effort to step away from the tech that just passes time. Some of us either are, or know someone who is, a bit compulsive about 'checking in.' It becomes a part of our busy lives, engaging or entertaining us in the midst of work emails and projects. A distraction from our pressing responsibilities is welcomed during the rush but when work pressures ease and emails are answered with out-of-office notices, it might help to step away from the keyboards to truly enjoy our time off. Time flies when you click links and flip virtual pages…
Saturday, December 22, 2012
Great acting makes you join in their crusade.
The film makers want to ask you: "Will you join in their crusade?" After much promotion and fanfare, a new musical film interpretation of Les Misérables is opening nationwide. For you non-"Mis" folk, the story is of Prisoner 24601 Jean Valjean, who breaks parole, is hunted relentlessly by Inspector Javert and encounters various troubled and impoverished characters in post-revolutionary France. Based on the 1862 novel by Victor Hugo, it is beloved by generations of musical theater fans. The musical version of the movie was a risky undertaking, but now promises a huge pay-off to the studio, cast, and crew, thanks largely to a career topping job by several of the lead actors. The endless marketing about the actors singing live has also …
Jessie Biele
3:28 pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Thank you Michael!! more ›