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Shepherd’s Center Needs More Volunteers

Affordable Housing to Accept Waitlist Applications from Older Adults Nov. 13-19, 2023

Affordable housing applications

Blessed with Diversity

Annual Fairfax County history conference inspires with a growing “tapestry that celebrates all nations.”

History Awards

Fairfax County Investing in Electric School Buses

Diesel school buses will be gone by 2035.

Electric bus slide

Franconia District School Board Candidate Back on the Ballot

Candidate, Dems, and GOP respond to last minute court ruling and reversal.

On Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, the Fairfax County Office of Elections requalified Fairfax County Franconia District School Board Candidate Marcia C. St. John-Cunning based on a ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court that afternoon. A Fairfax County judge allowed two additional petition sheets to count toward St. John-Cunning’s required signature threshold to be a qualified candidate.

Chris, the mixologist, serves a smokey one.

Go Vote

More than 64,000 voters have already voted, but more than 650,000 active voters have not voted.

A slight shift in the vote in Fairfax County's midterm elections on Nov. 7 could determine which party controls Virginia and what legislation is passed. The potential ramifications could be far-reaching, positioning the 2024 election on abortion and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R) national prospects.

A Page a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

180 shoppers arrive in the first five minutes of the Arlington Public Library book sale.

“It’s wild, very exciting. The dealers are first in the door with a plan and a mission and know what they are looking for.” — Peter Petruski, Division Chief of Collections and Access, Arlington Public Library

Candidate Connection: Senate Candidates

Candidate Connection: House of Delegates

Candidates were asked to provide a short bio and share a story of their interaction with a voter that led them to a commitment to take action, with a tight word limit.

‘Cornerstones of Community’ Honored

Cornerstones Honored Three Retiring Elected Officials on October 26th

“Cornerstones of Our Community” were the focus at the Hyatt Regency Reston Oct. 26, celebrating Cornerstones’ work, impact and future projects. The event also honored special individuals for their extraordinary service to the community.

Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 11-18

Both hunger and homelessness are on the rise.

The National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger designate the week before Thanksgiving as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. And while you might think that’s not really needed here in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties, you would be wrong.

VolunteerFest 2023

Much good in a single day.

The 2023 VolunteerFest, the signature event of Volunteer Fairfax, took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and drew an impressive turnout of more than 400 dedicated volunteers completing 26 projects with community support.

LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Opens in Reston

A different cinema experience

Come for any or all: what’s on the big screen, the restaurant food and drinks, or to chill for a bit and enjoy the view from the balcony overlooking Market Street.

Parking-Spot Dispute Leads to Shooting

Fairfax County police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened in Centreville last Thursday, Oct. 26, in The Meadows community.

Learn about Fairfax County’s Public Safety

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American Legion Post 184 Recognizes Giant Food at Northpoint

20 years of support.

The Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post 184 Herndon-Reston recently acknowledged their enduring friendship with its neighboring community establishment, Giant Store # 0747, at Northpoint Shopping Center in Reston.

Let Me Run 5K Nov. 4

Great Falls Elementary School PTA will hold an inaugural 5K for the new boys running club called “Let Me Run.”

Lorton District Police Station and Animal Shelter Open

Residents tour and celebrate

The Lorton area saw another significant opening on Oct. 28.

Strong Bonds Form with Animals

A look at those special relationships

Pets in all their many shapes, sizes and species, can establish a connection with their human caretakers, creating strong bonds.

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