Celebrating the Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Fairfax County begins the 250th birthday party at Mount Vernon
With the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4, 1776, this year starts a planned year-long celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
A Budget That Reflects Our Community’s Values
Thank you to all the residents who participated in this year’s budget process — whether you wrote to me, attended one of my budget town meetings or testified before the Board of Supervisors over three days of hearings.
Play It Forward Reaches Out to Change Lives
When Nicole Kovar gave up her weekly piano lessons and dreaded practices after five years, she never would have guessed where she would be today as the owner of her own business, Piano and More.
Supervisors Reverse Proposed Real Estate Tax Increase
Some programs saved from proposed cuts; FCPS request not fully funded.
Facing a budget shortfall of $ 292.7 million, on Tuesday, May 6, in the next-to-final step of the annual budget process, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors eliminated the 1.5 percent tax increase as proposed in the advertised budget, and reduced the tax rate by an additional quarter of a penny, to $1.1225 per $100 of assessed value.
Censoring Students
School Board to consider policy that could shut down investigative reporting by student journalists.
All that news that's fit to censor. That might be the new policy at Alexandria City Public Schools, where members of the Alexandria School Board are considering a proposal that would allow the principal of Alexandria City High School to spike stories submitted by student journalists.
Ticket Sales and Donations Down for GLOBAL’s Annual AcceptAbility Gala May 21
NIH Funding Cuts Loom for Down syndrome research.
Michelle Sie Whitten, president and CEO of the non-profit organization Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL), fears the impact of two impending financial blows to the foundation.
Your Actions, Our Climate: Fairfax Needs You Now
Bold goals for Fairfax County: cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 and reaching carbon neutrality by 2050.
2024 was the hottest year ever recorded in Fairfax County. Extreme weather and high energy bills are hitting many households hard. From prolonged heatwaves to higher utility costs, it's becoming increasingly clear that climate change and economic strain are affecting us all.
Senior Living: “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.
Get Your Fruit and Veggie Fix at FXCO Farmers Markets
Fairfax County Farmers Markets are opening; the Park Authority operates ten markets.
Farmers Markets
Two FCPD Officers Shot, Wounded
Traffic stop turns deadly as third officer shoots, kills driver.
Shooting
Tax Increases vs. Program Cuts
Fairfax County residents disagree; Day 1, Public Hearings.
Fairfax County residents testified passionately during the Tuesday, April 22 public hearings.
FCPS Student Stabbed Inside West Potomac High School
County authorities prohibit parents from signing students out afterwards.
County authorities prohibit parents from signing students out afterwards.
Fairfax County Public Hearings on FY26 Budget
Firefighters and paramedics warn cutting ambulances puts lives in danger.
Firefighters and paramedics warn cutting ambulances puts lives in danger.
FCPS Wants it All
Superintendent says she can’t cut $150M from her $4B budget.
Superintendent says she can’t cut $150M from her $4B budget.
Celebrating Passover in Alexandria
Children learn the rituals of their fait
Children learn the rituals of their fait
The Economic Outlook
Sobering Economic Messages for Northern Virginia
Sobering Economic Messages for Northern Virginia
Appreciating the Details of Historic Huntley
On the 200th Anniversary of the Masons’ Getaway
On the 200th Anniversary of the Masons’ Getaway