Wawa Construction, Axe Throwing: Vienna's Defining 2019 Stories

Changes along Maple Avenue, charges against a teacher, and July flash flooding shaped a busy year for Vienna news. As we close out 2019, Patch is taking a look at the top stories among Vienna readers.

The defining stories range from new businesses to crimes tied to school district employees. Click on each link for the full stories.

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Vienna Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Against Child

A Vienna middle school teacher tried to leave the country after police began investigating alleged sex crimes against a child.

• Former Vienna Teacher Faces Another Child Sex Charge

Madison High School Band Heads To National Championship

The James Madison High School Marching Ensemble headed to a national championship after winning the Bands of America Mid-Atlantic Regional competition in Maryland.

Wawa Kicks Off Construction Of Vienna Location

Vienna officials were on hand to mark the start of construction on Wawa location in September.

• Removal Of Trees At Vienna Wawa Site Leads To Apology

No Injuries Reported From Church Street Fire In Vienna

Firefighters battled a blaze on Church Street in Vienna where Pennywise Thrift Shop was located.

• Vienna Thrift Store Plans Grand Reopening After Fire

Abuse Of Kids With Disabilities At Fairfax Co. School Alleged

Two former employees and a principal have been charged in relation to alleged assault of students with disabilities at a Fairfax County elementary school.

Axe Throwing Comes To Mosaic District

If you've had a stressful day at work, there's a new way to let off some steam in the Fairfax area.

Chick-fil-A, Flagship Carwash Hold Grand Openings In Vienna

Chick-fil-A and Flagship Carwash hosted grand openings in Vienna at 538 Maple Ave W and 540 Maple Avenue West.

• Letter To The Editor On Chick-fil-A, Flagship Carwash In Vienna

Homeless Residents Work For Second Chances In Wealthy DC Suburbs

Workers in the City Jobs program are paid $10 per hour to do work such as clearing weeds, picking up trash, painting park benches and tables, and putting up holiday decorations.

• Homeless Battle Winter In Northern Virginia, Look Ahead To 2020

More Major Stories from 2019

• Flooded Roads, Water Rescue Impact Vienna Area
• Teen Dies After Vehicle Strikes Tree In Oakton Area
• Old Marco Polo Site Gets New Developer: Report
• Vienna Named Virginia's Best Place To Live In 2019
• Metro Shutdown To Impact Vienna Station In 2020
• Public Parking Plan For Vienna Development Falls Flat
• Inca Social Opens Near Dunn Loring Metro
• Ramp To I-66 Near Vienna Metro Permanently Closes
• Vienna Woman Identified As Victim In DC Waterfront Death
• Puppy Nativity Planned For Fourth Year At Vienna Church