Sunset Concert at River Farm featuring Soulfire CANCELLED
This event on 5/29 is cancelled due to the weather
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
10,000 Steps and Counting
How one Alexandria challenge is moving a neighborhood
How one Alexandria challenge is moving a neighborhood
Communication Breakdown in Alexandria
School Board and superintendent remain silent on secretive plan to censor students.
School Board and superintendent remain silent on secretive plan to censor students.
The Echo Project in Alexandria
How local mentors are filling gaps schools leave behind
How local mentors are filling gaps schools leave behind
‘Their Names Matter’ in Alexandria
Wreath laying ceremony held for fallen officers.
Wreath laying ceremony held for fallen officers.
Letter: We Must Support the Peace Corps
Now more than ever we must support the Peace Corps
As we face many challenges around the world, the hard work, collaborative spirit, and dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers continue to represent the very best of America.
Senior Living: AARP Virginia: How to Make Yourself a Harder Target
Criminals are always looking for ways to get your personal information to use in criminal activities. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to help protect your data and minimize its value to criminals.
FCPS School Boundary Scenario Explorer
Fairfax County Public Schools plans to update the school boundary change scenarios this summer.
DAR Chapter Honors Notable Revolutionary Women
Patriotic display now in Centreville Regional Library.
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Lane’s Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has placed a special display in the Centreville Regional Library.
Cruelty But Not Guilty
Dog owner describes beating as self-defense due to dog bite.
Suspense unfolded like a Hollywood thriller as Animal Protection Police Officer A.M. DeMilio’s body-worn camera footage played out in a circuit court trial room on April 22. The Commonwealth of Virginia’s case involved an October 2023 class 6 felony charge for the torture/maiming of a dog by its owner.
May Is Older Americans Month
Find programs and services for ages 50+
Established in 1963, May is Older Americans Month. This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” is part of Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services mission year-round.
Endorsements for Walkinshaw for Congress
James R. Walkinshaw is running for the U.S. Congress to represent Virginia’s 11th District. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly recently announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026 due to worsening of his esophageal cancer.
37th Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Officers
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Fund says 2024 numbers increase by 25% compared to 2023.
On Tuesday evening, May 13, a steady rain poured down during the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Fund’s 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Difficult Budget Adoption Raises Serious Questions
Can Fairfax City Councilmembers work together?
It’s pretty straightforward: When it’s time to adopt a government’s budget, those tasked with doing so are supposed to follow through. But during the May 6 Fairfax City Council meeting – after several weeks of meetings, work sessions, discussions, public hearings, budget scrutiny, and questions to City staff – some on the dais wanted to delay any action by a week.
Uniting to Help ‘Those Needing It the Most’
Britepaths in Fairfax opens a period pantry.
It’s 2025 but, sadly, the needs of American females overall still come in second to those of males, and the federal government is trying to demonize the word, “equity.” But in Virginia, and especially Fairfax County, women are doing their best to change things.
Join Sen. Boysko and Del. Sullivan for Great Falls Town Hall, Wednesday, May 28th
Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Del. Rip Sullivan will hold a Great Falls Legislative Town Hall happening at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the Grange.