Robert T.S. Colby
Retired District Court judge dies at 95.
“Judge Colby had the most unusual approach to being a judge that I think I've ever seen.” — Retired Circuit Court Judge Alfred Swersky
Valor Awards Honor 230 First Responders
On Thursday, April 11, the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce honored first responders at the 46th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards.
APD Chief Hayes Celebrated
Former chief takes helm at Federal Reserve Board.
Former Chief of Police Don Hayes, who served for more than four decades with the Alexandria Police Department, was honored Feb. 29
It’s Going to Cost More To Do More
Public Hearings on the tax rate and sewer rate.
Due to rising service demands and challenges in funding them, Fairfax County faces significant challenges addressing its FY 2025 advertised budget of $3.8 billion
Creative DNA
Kristina Hagman brings exhibit to Torpedo Factory.
Creativity is in her DNA. Kristina Hagman grew up in a family of performing artists and was encouraged at a young age to pursue her own talent as a painter as a way to overcome her challenges with dyslexia.
APF Sweet Fire Donna’s
Interim Chief of Police Raul Pedroso, fourth from right, enjoys a night out at Sweet Fire Donna’s Restaurant in Carlyle April 16 as part of a fundraiser for the Alexandria Police Foundation.
March Home Sales Down from Prior Year, According to NVAR
Prices continue to rise as supply remains tight
NVAR stats
Spring Ballet is a Final Show and New Beginning
Some Metropolitan dancers’ final show opens doors to careers in dance and entertainment careers.
Spring Ballet
In Tents Not by Choice, But Lack of Choices
Problems with data; police Encounters; shelter and housing.
People experiencing homelessness opt to sleep in areas ‘not designated for human habitation’ because of a lack of affordable housing, especially for those earning below 30 percent of the Area Median Income.
10 Ways to Take Climate Action
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a global event to demonstrate support for environmental protection. You can join the effort to protect our planet – and support a healthier and more resilient Fairfax County – by taking these 10 climate actions.
Spring2ACTion 2024 Unites Alexandria Nonprofits
ACT for Alexandria, the community foundation, announces the return of Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s community-wide Giving Day on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Prepare Now for ‘Extremely Active Hurricane Season’
Researchers at Colorado State University are forecasting an extremely active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts June 1 and lasts until Nov. 30.
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