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All six Vienna Town Council seats and mayor are up for grabs in the Nov. 7 election, and four newcomers are on the ballot.

VIENNA, VA — The Vienna Town Council and mayor will be on the ballot for Town of Vienna voters on Nov. 7, 2023. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

All Vienna Town Council seats, including mayor and six Town Council members, are up for election. Town Council elections used to happen in May, but that changed under a new Virginia election law. Previously, Town Council had staggered two-year terms with elections held in May.

Incumbents running for re-election are Charles "Chuck" Anderson, Ray Brill and Howard Springsteen. Newcomers seeking a seat are Jessica Ramakis, Roy Baldwin, Sandra Allen and Shelley Mount Joy.

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To vote on Election Day, visit your assigned polling place during polling hours. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 7. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person in Virginia.

To confirm your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections citizen portal. Sample ballots by precinct are available from the Fairfax County Office of Elections.

Unofficial election results will start to come in after polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Follow Patch on Election Day for live coverage of the Fairfax County School Board election and other races.

For more information about voting in Fairfax County, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections.

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When she was a child growing up in quiet and vernal Dunn Loring Woods, Sheila Carney loved to leave the orderly housing development for the wilds of the overgrown railroad track just beyond. She and her friends would roam along the tracks and commune with the wildlife, feeling like daring adventurers.

“It was like Tom Sawyer,” she recalled.

Today, that abandoned railroad track has been replaced by the Washington and Old Dominion Trail, beloved by runners, walkers and cyclists, who can cover 45 miles end-to-end. But the 1960s-era ramblers, colonials and craftsmen homes largely remain standing, albeit with additions that tell of growing families and expanding dreams.

Located by Vienna, Va., about 14 miles west of Washington, Dunn Loring Woods was developed by Yeonas, a family-owned construction company responsible for up to 14,000 homes still standing in Northern Virginia. Today, according to the Dunn Loring Woods Civic Association, the neighborhood includes 550 homes on a 300-acre tract. Established in 1965, shortly after development was completed, the civic association still publishes a neighborhood newsletter, The Lantern; hosts a community forum for residents; and organizes events including a popular neighborhood-wide yard sale.

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Christine Kluttz moved into the neighborhood with her husband, Bobby, in 2011. She said they had started looking for homes in Arlington, where they’d lived in an apartment, but found themselves expanding their search westward due to steep home prices. She didn’t love the 1960s-era split-foyer design of the house they ultimately purchased — it wasn’t ideal for the three children they’d eventually have — but she did love the warmth of the neighborhood and the amenities it offered, including the trail, a community pool beloved by residents and safe, walkable streets. Stenwood Elementary School, where all her children went, is a short walk from Kluttz’s home, and that walk, to drop off and pick up kids, has become a special tradition over the years.

“Everybody walking together and meeting up on the playground before and after school, it just feels like a really nice community,” she said.

Since the Kluttzes arrived in the neighborhood, the appeal of its location has deepened. The Mosaic District in Merrifield, just across Interstate 66, has developed into a destination spot for retail and gourmet dining. And the neighborhood has filled with more young families like theirs as some of the original owners have downsized or moved on.

Barry Schwartz, a home builder who lives in Dunn Loring Woods and builds mainly in nearby Vienna, has lived in two homes in the neighborhood: a raised rambler his family felt lucky to find in 2003 as the housing market around D.C. heated up and a two-story Colonial he built himself in 2012. He hasn’t built many other houses in his own neighborhood, he said, because many Dunn Loring Woods residents have preferred to build additions onto their Yeonas-built homes.

While the $436,000 Schwartz paid for his first Dunn Loring Woods house wouldn’t go as far today, the neighborhood remains a good place to find competitively priced single-family homes with nicely sized yards. Of the 28 homes sold last year in the neighborhood, the lowest-priced was a $695,000 three-bedroom, two-bathroom rambler; the highest-priced was a $1.7 million four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom new-construction colonial.

Among the single active and two “coming soon” listings in the neighborhood, list prices range from $749,000 to $1.85 million.

When he moved into the neighborhood, Schwartz immediately got a taste for its friendliness and welcoming attitude: The man who sold him the house presented him with a detailed hand-drawn map of his corner, complete with the names and telephone numbers of all his neighbors. He also received an invitation to the seller’s going-away party, where he met many of them.

“Our corner was a lot of people who really liked each other and got together for party nights and things,” he said.

Schwartz’s favorite times in the neighborhood were the big weather events that would bring residents out of their homes and into the front yard and streets: snowstorms or drenching rainstorms that would cause Long Branch creek to rise. When it snowed, he’d grab his snowblower and head down the streets, clearing sidewalks and driveways. His two children grew up in Dunn Loring Woods, attended the local schools and spent summer days at the Dunn Loring Swim Club. Now that they’ve headed to college and beyond, he’s enjoyed seeing neighbors’ families grow in the same way: Children who weren’t even born when he arrived in Dunn Loring Woods are now driving and attending Marshall High School.

“It’s nice, it’s fun,” he said. “It does make you feel old.”

Carney, who grew up in Dunn Loring Woods and is now a real estate agent who sells homes in the neighborhood, still relishes the “classic Americana” experiences of her childhood there, such as going on all-day bicycling adventures with her friends and sledding down the U-shaped Stonewall Drive when it snowed. As the surrounding region has developed, she likes that Dunn Loring Woods has held onto much of its original look and charm.

“To me, [Dunn Loring Woods] has stood the test of time,” Carney said. “It’s still as appealing as it was.”

Boundaries: Dunn Loring Woods is bounded to the west by Cedar Lane; to the south by I-66; and to the east by Gallows Road. Opinions differ on the neighborhood’s northern boundary, but many identify Stonewall Drive as the line between Dunn Loring Woods and the adjacent Stonewall Manor neighborhood.

Schools: Stenwood Elementary School; Thoreau Middle School; Marshall High School.

Transportation: The neighborhood is served by the Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro stop on the Orange Line, at the intersection of Gallows Road and I-66. The 462 bus also stops along Cedar Lane, and the 402 bus stops along Gallows Road.

Here's what to know before the 77th Vienna Halloween Parade, featuring floats and costumed marchers along Maple Avenue.

VIENNA, VA — The Vienna Halloween Parade is a favorite town tradition, drawing plenty of participants and spectators to Maple Avenue the Wednesday before Halloween.

The 77th annual parade will happen at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 25 along Maple Avenue from Branch Road to Center Street. The Halloween parade has been held since 1946, allowing floats to join and compete for awards. This year's parade theme is "Cartoons and Comics."

Here are five things to know before heading to the parade.

1. The parade causes temporary road closures

Residents and drivers can expect road closures before and during the parade. Maple Avenue will be closed around the parade route from about 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Other streets being used for the parade lineup and barricades will close at 4:45 p.m., including parts of Center Street, Locust Street, Cherry Street SE, Mill Street, Park Street NE, Dominion Street SE, Branch Road SE, and Berry Street SE.

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See a map of road closures and detour routes here.

2. Parade entries are eligible for awards

Entries for parade floats and entertainments were due on Sept. 15. These parade entries are eligible for parade awards, including Youth Band, Float with Music, Float without Music, Youth Performers, Adult Performers, and Antique Vehicles. The parade reviewing stage is typically located at the Town Green between Center and Park Streets. Winners will be announced at an award ceremony at the Nov. 13 Town Council meeting at 8 p.m. A reception will be held for the winners at Town Hall at 7:30 p.m.

3. Costumed participants don't need to register

While floats and other entertainment entries had to register for the parade, costumed children marching in the parade do not need to register. Parade walkers should meet at 6 p.m. at the United Bank, 374 Maple Ave. E.

4. Candy cannot be thrown out during the parade.

Candy is not allowed to be handed out during the parade. However, the town will be providing 1,000 Halloween goody bags at the end of the parade route near Vienna Elementary School.

5. Coach "Pudge" will be the parade grand marshal

Coach Mark "Pudge" Gjormand, a beloved Vienna coach who is the winningest baseball coach in Northern Virginia, will lead the parade as grand marshal. Coach Pudge, who grew up in Vienna, has a 37-year coaching career, including at Marshall High School and Madison High School. He has been the varsity baseball coach at Madison for 28 seasons and previously coached football for seven seasons. He has led Madison to over 40 championships, including three state titles and eight times nationally ranked in the top 25 of all high school baseball teams in the country. Coach Pudge also gives back to the community, running MVP Sports Camps for 20 years to teach youth baseball and other sports through local high school coaches and players. He has also helped over 100 former players in continuing to play baseball in college or at the professional level.

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During September inspections by the Fairfax County Health Department, Vienna restaurants had as many as nine violations.

VIENNA, VA — As the Fairfax County Health Department regularly inspects restaurants in the Town of Vienna, we continue to look at the latest inspection results.

The health department's environmental health staff inspect over 5,200 restaurants and other retail food service establishments in Fairfax County and cities of Falls Church and Fairfax to ensure safe food handling practices are followed. This includes proper sanitation, food storage and preparation, and adequate kitchen facilities. Aside from restaurants, staff inspect child care centers, hospitals, school cafeterias, and temporary food service vendors at festivals.

Residents can search for a specific restaurant or browse a map of inspected locations through the online database. The health department cautions residents that multiple inspection reports should be used to evaluate a restaurant rather than a single report.

This week's report focuses on September reports around the Town of Vienna. Of note, Pizza Vienna and Anita's New Mexican Style Food had nine violations each.

Click on each link to see full reports for each restaurant.

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Istanbul Blue: 523 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 1

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Vocelli Pizza: 334 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 26

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Paisano's Pizza: 312 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 20

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Manhattan Bagel: 310 Maple Ave, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 11

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Plaka Grill: 110 Lawyers Rd., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 27

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Panera Bread: 136 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 21

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Maru Korean Cuisine and Sushi: 126 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 15

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Roberto's Ristorante Italiano: 144 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 27

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Cafe de Vienna: 131 Church St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 26

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Le Bistro: 111 Church St, Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 21

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Peking Express of Vienna: 103 Center St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 26

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Ledo Pizza: 141 Park St., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 19

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Noodles & Company: 201 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 20

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Pizza Vienna: 235 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 29

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Wendy's: 411 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 13

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CAVA: 418 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 29

Violations: No violations found.

Anita's New Mexican Style Food: 521 Maple Ave., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 13

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America's Best Wings: 262 E Cedar Ln., Vienna, Va 22180

Last inspection: Sept. 19

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NORTHERN VIRGINIA — Voters from across Northern Virginia will be casting ballots Nov. 7, 2023. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Eleven races for the Virginia House of Delegates are contested in the City of Alexandra, Arlington County, Fairfax City, Fairfax County, the City of Falls Church, and the towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna

Delegates are elected to two-year terms and represent about 86,000 Virginians. All 100 seats in the house of delegates will be on the ballot on Tuesday.

Several incumbents are not running for re-election. The only incumbent delegates seeking another term are Alfonso Lopez, Rip Sullivan, Iren Shin, Karrie Delaney, Dan Helmer, David Bulova, Marcus Simon, Vivian Watts, and Kathy Tran.

Meanwhile, many other incumbents are on Tuesday's ballot in Northern Virginia, but they do not have an opponent. These delegates include Patrick Hope, Mark Sickles, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, Paul Krizek, Charniele Herring, and Holly Seibold

In addition, Democrat Adele McClure is running unopposed in District 2, which is an open representing Arlington County.

Other races on the ballot include members and chairman of the Board of Supervisors in Fairfax and Loudoun and members of the Arlington County Board. Some localities will also have candidates running for school board, the Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff, and Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District. The towns of Vienna and Clifton will also have mayoral and Town Council elections. Likewise, Falls Church voters will choose who will serve on the city council.

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To vote on Election Day, visit your assigned polling place during polling hours. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day — Tuesday, Nov. 7. An acceptable form of ID is required to vote in person in Virginia.

To confirm your polling place, visit the Virginia Department of Elections citizen portal. Sample ballots by precinct are available from the City of Alexandria Office of Voter Registration & Elections, Arlington County Board of Elections, Fairfax County Office of Elections, Falls Church Voter Registration & Elections Office,

Unofficial election results will start to come in after polls close at 7 p.m. on Nov. 7 on the Virginia Department of Elections website. Follow Patch on Election Day for live coverage of the election results.