Addams Family, Spring Musical at Mount Vernon High
Don’t miss this musical, complete with pit orchestra.
Mount Vernon High School students are getting ready for their spring musical, “The Addams Family,” written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa, orchestrations by Larry Hochman, and based on characters created by Charles Addams.
Rebuilding Together Awarded $200K Grant
Wells Fargo Foundation sustainability grant will improve climate resiliency for marginalized populations
Grant
Sunrise Easter Sunday
Ventures in Community, believing in the power of resurrection.
Sunrise service
Senior Living Briefs
Senior Living Briefs
Houses of Worship Can Develop Affordable Housing
Many faith communities struggle with oversized and aging facilities along with declining membership and revenues.
Recycling Solar Panels
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) launched a Solar Panel Recycling program.
Determining if Wildlife Needs Help
Spring brings a boom in baby wildlife. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police Officers and the Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.
Obituary: Ben Morris
Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.
“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis
275 Years
This July marks 275 years since Alexandria’s 1749 founding.
City of Alexandria Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the City of Alexandria is holding a series of events and activities throughout April to support survivors and engage the community in prevention efforts.
Governor Sets New Veto Record
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has acted on a total of 475 bills passed by the General Assembly ahead of his fast-approaching April 8th deadline. To date, the Governor has vetoed 91 bills, the most of any Governor in the history of the Commonwealth in just a single year.
City Budget Will Be Adopted May 1
Since City Manager James Parajon presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget to the City Council and community, the City Council has held several work sessions with City leaders to assess the current state of resources and programs.
Sunset Concert at River Farm with Soulfire
The band Soulfire takes the stage at River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, on Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Historic Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated for projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Senior Living: Six Stress Reduction Tips for Caregivers
April is National Stress Awareness Month
Tips for family caregivers from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Two New Alexandria Communities
Celebrity Designer Bobby Berk signs books, lends insight to interiors.
Tri Pointe
The Deal Is Dead
Arena