Stories for August 2025

Stories for August 2025

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Friday, August 22

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Governor Tasks Va. National Guard with ICE Cooperation

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

Youngkin's immigration policies spark concerns in Northern Virginia.

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New FCPD General Orders Draw Scrutiny

Members of One Fairfax Community Roundtable question transparency and trust.

Police

Wednesday, August 20

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Charles Wilson, past School Board vice chair, Living Legend dies at 83.

Past School Board vice chair, Living Legend dies at 83.

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Leader of the Pack in Alexandria

ARHA, Firefighters and Friends give away 400 backpacks.

ARHA, Firefighters and Friends give away 400 backpacks.

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All Fired Up in Alexandria

Friendship Firehouse celebrates 251 years.

Friendship Firehouse celebrates 251 years.

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Athletes of the Year in Alexandria

ASC awards $52k in scholarships to high school seniors.

ASC awards $52k in scholarships to high school seniors.

Tuesday, August 19

50 Years Later FCPD Identifies Victim

50 Years Later FCPD Identifies Victim

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Former Courtroom Artist Brings Skills to Senior Community in Fairfax County

Expressions, color and feelings are important to convey.

Senior Living

Thursday, August 7

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Annual Garden Events Celebrate Community and Urban Farming

Annual Garden Events Celebrate Community and Urban Farming

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AAPI festival honors diverse communities.

AAPI festival honors diverse communities.

Living Legends of Alexandria

LLA announces newest 2025 Legends.

LLA announces newest 2025 Legends.

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National Night Out Is a Hit in Alexandria

Communities gather to celebrate first responders.

NNO

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Norma 95th

Norma 95th

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Pedroso to Lead Fairfax PD

Pedroso to Lead Fairfax PD

Alexandria Police Officer Involved in Criminal Pursuit Served Summons for Reckless Driving

Alexandria Police Officer Involved in Criminal Pursuit Served Summons for Reckless Driving

Wednesday, August 6

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More Severe Rainstorms Are ‘New Normal’

Rain barrels can help.

Rain barrels can help.

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Make Raptors Welcome in Your Backyard

Simple tips from to help and protect our avian treasures

Tweety bird beware!

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House Fires in Fairfax County Displace Many

Luckily no fatalities; total price tag is up near $1.5 million in damages.

Fires

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Raul Pedroso: Fairfax City’s New Police Chief

He was formerly assistant chief for Alexandria City.

He was formerly assistant chief for Alexandria City.