Town of Vienna Holds Tax Rate Steady
At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.
Jazz Artist Entertains Many At Senior Center
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Local Details of 2025 Point-In-Time Count
Fairfax County findings of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, vs. other jurisdictions.
Homelessness
Fast Moving Storm Leads to Two Fatalities in Mount Vernon
Fast Moving Storm Leads to Two Fatalities in Mount Vernon
Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget
Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.
Budget
‘History Matters’ in Alexandria
Park cleanup honors slain officer Charlie Hill.
Park cleanup honors slain officer Charlie Hill.
Youngkin Fails to Collaborate
Youngkin’s four-year total of vetoes: 437; surpasses McAuliffe prior record of 120.
Column
Meet the Chef Anthony Chittum
Mother’s Day favorites of the staff at Vermilion
Mother’s Day favorites of the staff at Vermilion
Censoring Students
School Board to consider policy that could shut down investigative reporting by student journalists.
Censoring students
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
On Arbor Day
New agreement to protect vegetation along the W&OD, and the possibility of a W&OD Visitors Center in Vienna.
In a show of environmental resilience, on Friday afternoon, April 25, Arbor Day 2025, Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn joined the Mayor of the Town of Vienna, Linda Colbert; Paul Gilbert, executive director of NOVA Parks; Virginia State Delegate Holly Seibold; and others who gathered on a portion of the Town Green in Vienna behind the Freeman House and Museum.
Don’t Panic But Do Avoid Tick Bites
Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, including warm winter days.
Director with ‘Kind, Witty and Insightful Leadership’
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
As the longtime conductor of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), Christopher Zimmerman has made his mark on the local music scene. And at the orchestra’s May 31 concert, he’ll celebrate 15 years as its music and artistic director.