Looking for something new on the Web? Try these sites picked for Fairfax County, Va.: Fairfax mediator Robin Graine interviews guidance counselor Kathy Wilds on the effects of divorce on schoolchildren. "Key warning signs that your child is not doing well in a divorce situation and needs more help include: 'crying in school, anger towards self or others, and not obeying a parent at home,'" Graine writes. Fairfax County Emergency Information has a video on how communications among first responders have improved since the 9/11 terror attacks. BTW, the blog has info about FEMA's activation of …

Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Fairfax County residents. Interested in driving a school bus? Check out Drive for Fairfax. The Washington Post has posted a handy guide to next week's primary elections. Fairfax Advocates for Better Cycling argues that the Department of Transportation's plans to implement "free-turn lanes" that allow motorists to turn right without having to stop is anything but safe for cyclists and pedestrians. Fairfax County Government's YouTube page has an …

Looking for someplace new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations, picked for Fairfax County. Fairfax County's Sheriff's Police is offering free child IDs for parents. Learn more about how it's done on YouTube, then head over to the Fairfax County website for a schedule of when and where you can get a child ID.   Fairfax has a great site up dedicated to the Civil War's 150th anniversary. Catch a fun clip of last week's Fairfax County 4-H Fair and Frying Pan Park Farm Show. If you head down to DC this week, keep in mind that Restaurant Week begins Aug. 15…

Looking for someplace new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations, picked for Fairfax County. The Washington Post has a video on how the Republican Party's "Young Guns" helped shape the debt ceiling debate. City of Fairfax reports that Green Acres Center will be holding an energy efficiency workshop on Saturday. Click here for more details, including location and how to register. George Mason University is looking for a new president and you can help. Close to Falls Church and in the mood for some live music? See who's playing at the State Theater's …

Looking to kill a few minutes at work? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations picked for Fairfax County residents. Fairfax News reports that the Fairfax County Public Safety Center public parking garage is offering child safety seat inspections from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The inspections will be conducted by sheriff deputies certified in child safety seat inspection.  ARLKids has compiled a list of last-minute summer camp deals all around the area, including in Vienna and McLean. So Very Vienna reflects on older and new houses in Vienna and points out something people …

Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Fairfax County residents. TBD has a great photo album that goes over how Fairfax-based record pressing company Furnace MFG goes about its work.  The Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, located in Front Royal, has videos and photos of its cheetah cubs! TBD has even more photos. Virginia Suburbs of DC Flickr page by dbking has great photos of just that. Click here for the photographer's photostream. If you're a film buff, then you might be…

Looking for someplace new on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations specifically chosen for Fairfax County. US News and World Report has a video feature on how Reston, Virginia is one of the best and healthiest places to retire. So What's the Deal is offering $39 for an hourlong massage at Thai Yoga. The deal expires Monday, so get it while you can! The Washington Post's Virginia Politics blog has a piece on a George Mason University event Thursday telling homeowners how they can be "green" without all the polluting chemicals that produce a "green" lawn. …

Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — picked specifically for Fairfax County residents. Struggling with the warmer weather? The Fairfax County Heat Advisory has some advice on how to stay cool during this hot summer. Follow online store Think Geek, whose offices are based in Fairfax, on Twitter. Looking for a good farmers market? Fairfax County's web site, has a nice list of which ones are in the area and when they're open. The latest state to be profiled on Aerial America? Virginia!

Looking to kill some time? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations, geared specifically to Fairfax County residents. 1. The Fairfax County Police Department has posted a tribute video of the Memorial to Capt. Tom Bernal, who died 10 years ago on June 28 when his motorcycle was hit during a training exercise. 2. Fairfax County Government's website has a video up on ticks in the area and the potential diseases they can carry, such as Lyme disease and the West Nile Virus. 3. At Fairfax Underground, users are listing good places to catch fireworks this Fourth of July …

Looking to kill some time? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations, geared specifically to Fairfax County residents. TBD looks at how Governor McDonnell’s merit pay program hasn’t worked out as well as he might have hoped. July 4 is a week away. Click here to see what county offices will be closed or operating at reduced hours. Speaking of Independence Day, you should note that consumer fireworks are illegal in Falls Church. Don't live in Falls Church? Have at it! But make sure you follow county guidelines and safety tips. Want to know which fireworks ARE legal? …

Looking to kill some time? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations, geared specifically to Fairfax County residents. Chicago may have the most romantic transit system in America (the "L" system), but the most romantic station is none other than the Orange Line's Vienna/Fairfax-GMU stop. Congratulations, love birds!  (for Chicago)  (for Vienna/Fairfax GMU) Wondering just how the trains are running on the Metro? Howsmetro.com might help. There's an NSFW version, too. WTOP reports that Fairfax County has the highest men's life expectancy in the nation. The Reston …

Looking to kill some time? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations, geared specifically to Fairfax County residents. Get those skateboards ready: SkateFest Fairfax begins June 17 and continues June 18. Head over to SkateFest's web site to learn more and register. Congrats to So Very Vienna for hitting its one-year anniversary at the beginning of the month. Big Truck Day comes to Floris Elementary School on Tuesday. Want to know which trucks will be there? Fairfax News lists quite a few. "The Salmon Dance" flash mob at the Vienna Whole Foods grocery store made it to …

Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Fairfax County residents. Wondering how hygienic a certain restaurant is? Fairfax Health District has a site where you can look up health inspections for various establishments. Early registration for Rec-PAC summer camp ends June 10; people who register early save $8 per child for each week of the camp. You can find all the registration forms you need on the web site.  The Celebrate Fairfax Festival begins June 10. Head over to its website to …

Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Fairfax County residents. For news and events across Fairfax County, check out AllFairfax on its website and Twitter feed.  A belated congratulations to Elizabeth Miller-Zuber, R.N., who the Virginia Department of Health recognized as its 2011 Nurse of the Year!  Looking for fun, new and exciting things to do in your area? Fun in Fairfax can help. Last week we linked to an interview with The Soundry co-founder Jennifer Crawford. This week, have …

Looking to kill a few minutes at work? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations — many of which are geared specifically to Fairfax County residents. MetFund interviews Jennifer Crawford, co-founder of The Soundry in Vienna. New to Fairfax or visiting? Fairfax's main page and Twitter feed can help show you around. Keep up with Jim Burke, host of Radio Fairfax show England Swings on Twitter and the show's website. UK bands can also upload music on the site's blog. Followers of Moneywise Moms should know that because blog owner Gina Lincicum is on vacation, this week's …

Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Fairfax County residents. Greater Greater Washington goes over the "Service Nearby" option on Metro's web site, which can locate nearby stations without the city name or ZIP code. GGW also has created several thematic maps of Alexandria with GIS data. Feeling under the weather, but don't know what you're sick with? Inova Health Systems has an online Symptom Checker that can help. Fairfax Daily-Monitor has a list of Mother's Day events at Fairfax…

Looking for someplace fresh on the Internet? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Web destinations — many of which are geared specifically for Fairfax County residents. Historic Vienna Inc's website posts upcoming events celebrating Vienna's storied history. Connect2Mason, run by George Mason students, covers all things George Mason. Interested in the League of Women Voters in the Fairfax area? Check out their website. Learn the ways of cost-effective motherhood at MoneywiseMoms.com.

Looking to take your browser to a new destination? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations — many of which are geared specifically to Fairfax County residents. So Very Vienna suggests ways you can get active and healthy. Fan of the opera? The Virginia Opera's Twitter feed offers news of upcoming events and performances. Head over to The Restonian for the latest news on the Reston area. Want to visit a museum, but haven't decided which one(s)? Then take a look at goSmithsonian, one-stop guide to all of the Smithsonian museums.

Looking to kill some time? Here is Patch's weekly round-up of must-see Internet destinations — many of which are geared specifically to Fairfax County residents. You can find plenty of old photographs from Vienna, Va., on eBay: Follow Fairfax's Sing Me Insomnia band on Twitter. Sports International Football Camps is offering discounts to people who assign up by March 31 for their overnight/commuter camps and a clinic or kicking and punting camp. Natasha Price shares her recipe for Spiced Rhubarb Pancakes at 5 Star Foodie Culinary Adventures.