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Fairfax County School Board Passes $2.6 Billion Budget for 2016
Employees receive step pay increase but lose portion of planned market scale adjustment.
$7.6 million: That’s how much Fairfax County Public Schools said the School Board needed to cut to meet the goals set out in its Fiscal Year 2016 Advertised Budget.
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Addo Approaches Year as Inova Mount Vernon CEO
Improving patient experience, acute care among top priorities.
Washington, D.C. native Deborah Addo took the reins of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in June 2014. In November, just a few months into her tenure, the new Mark and Brenda Moore Patient Tower was opened.
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Alexandria People at Work: Nails Can be Artwork
"Pick your color dear." Tracy Jefferson's fingers roam over the bottles of polish and land on "I can't find my Czech book", a vibrant blue for her pedicure at Sugar House Day Spa and Salon on N. Alfred Street.
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Mount Vernon: Dougherty Connects Chamber with Community
Focusing on small business and economic development.
Prior to becoming the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce executive director, Dougherty worked for U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). Later, she served in several senior positions during the Reagan Administration. This included assignments at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Energy.
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Mount Vernon: Goats Enlisted in War against Invasive Plants
The Hollin Meadows Swim and Tennis Club welcomed 60 goats to its property to graze on invasive plants and vegetation on May 11.
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Mount Vernon: West Potomac Girls’ Lacrosse Earns Rare Home Regional Game
Wolverines end season with 18-10 loss to McLean.
The West Potomac girls' lacrosse team lost to McLean 18-10 on Tuesday.
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CVHS Girls’ Lacrosse Falls to Robinson in Conference 5 Final
Newell, Wakefield each score four goals in defeat.
The Robinson girls’ lacrosse team entered Friday’s rematch with Centreville in search of not only a conference championship, but proof the Rams’ regular-season victory over the Wildcats was about more than just yellow cards.
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Chantilly Beats Oakton for Conference 5 Championship
DiCesare drives in winning run, earns victory on mound.
After driving in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the fifth inning, Chantilly’s Jared DiCesare stepped on the mound and ensured there would be no three-peat for the Oakton baseball team.
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Celebrate Fairfax! Returns June 5-7
Festival at Fairfax County Government Center features headline bands: KONGOS, 3 Doors Down, The Amish Outlaws -- and much more.
Northern Virginia’s largest community-wide event, the 34th annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival, is set to take place June 5, 6, and 7 on the grounds of the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax. The Celebrate Fairfax! Festival features 25 acres of family programs, green living, thrilling carnival rides, nightly fireworks, and amazing concerts with more than 130 performances on eight stages.
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Column: Technology for Seniors
Knowing what’s available and how it can be helpful.
Technology is a necessity in today’s world whether you are 7 or 70. It can enhance your life, keep you connected with loved ones no matter where they are and make you feel relevant.
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Column: Mad Man
Really, Matthew Weiner; on the penultimate episode of “Mad Men,” Betty Draper/Francis had to be diagnosed with lung cancer with her life expectancy said to be “nine months,” with nothing more than “palliative care” available?
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Chantilly Baseball Beats Oakton for Conference 5 Championship
DiCesare drives in winning run, earns victory on mound.
The Chantilly baseball team defeated Oakton 2-1 on May 22 to win the Conference 5 championship.
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Koehl's Career-Best 10 Goals Propel McLean Girls' Lax Past West Potomac
Highlanders make first regional tournament appearance in at least 10 years.
The McLean girls' lacrosse team defeated West Potomac 18-10 on Tuesday.
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Letter: Turning Vision Into Action
Letter to the Editor
Mount Vernon is at a crossroads. We are confronted with a unique set of challenges that require a broad set of skills and experience to get things done.
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Letter: Identifying Problems
Letter to the Editor
We, a group of concerned Patrick Henry neighbors, are writing to provide our feedback regarding the Patrick Henry project. Our concerns and suggestions are detailed below.
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Letter: Measuring Impact
Letter to the Editor
Kerry Donley has made the Carlyle district, where I live, a centerpiece of his campaign for mayor of Alexandria. He touts the Patent Office as a boon to the the city. But he greatly overstates his case. Yes, the Patent Office contributes to the city's tax rolls, but no, it doesn't stimulate economic activity in the surrounding area.
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Alexandria: Alfred Street Baptist Church hosts Annual Christian Walk
For the past several years, members of Alfred Street Baptist Church have hosted an annual Christian Walk for members.
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Letter: Deforestation: Earth Skinned Alive
Letter to the Editor
Have you ever imagined losing your home because someone wanted to build their house there? What about waking up one day to see that your entire world has been destroyed? Maybe one of your loved ones is missing? That is what deforestation is to animals all over the world.
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Naomi Project Founder Honored
Peggy Ferguson receives Volunteer Fairfax's 2015 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Fairfax-based nonprofit Our Daily Bread has announced that Naomi Project Founder Peggy Ferguson was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2015 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.