Children’s Nature Library to Reopen at River Farm
The American Horticultural Society will reopen the Children’s Nature Library and Reading Room at River Farm, headquarters of the AHS. This dynamic space for young readers, which closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, will once again offer an extraordinary collection of over 1,700 books focused on nature and gardening.
Native Plant Advocates Win Ellen Pickering Award
The native plant sale Scott Knudsen and Jennifer Pease started 21 years ago was April 27
The Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award recognizes Alexandria community members who demonstrate a commitment to protecting the environment and preserving local natural resources.
Honoring Fairfax County Retiree Charles Smith
In January of 2024, Charles Smith retired as Watershed Project Implementation Branch Chief. In this role, he led a team responsible for designing, constructing, and monitoring water quality improvement projects.
County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball
Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.
Pickleball
Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award
Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award
Seven Years Later, Still No Herndon Downtown Redevelopment
Comstock’s 2-year construction pause expired on April 30.
On April 24, a town spokesperson told The Connection that Herndon Town Manager Bill Ashton would update the Town Council during its April 30 Work Session on how “the town and Comstock are working together to determine next steps.”
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Stamp Out Hunger
On the second Saturday of May, May 11, 2024, your local letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items to help those in need right here in Arlington.
What I'm Most Proud Of
Early consultation is a win-win for the Commonwealth, private developers and Tribal Nations, providing project predictability and efficiency by identifying and resolving potential sources of delay early in planning.
No Hold Comments by Chairman and Supervisors
Budget, lack of state funding; Animal Protection Police or Animal Control Officers?
Budget
Parkway Classic 40th Anniversary Run on Sunday
Parkway Classic
Was Arena Proposal for Alexandria Just a ‘Bargaining Chip’?
Capital News Service Video by Matt Bowman, VCU InSight
Human Rights for Who?
Letters to the Editor