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Wellbeing: Meeting Increased Mental Health Needs
Affordable treatment options highlighted during National Mental Health Month
Resulting from the tumultuous and emotionally charged past year, there's been an uptick in reported mental health conditions.
Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: Davis ‘Has Our Trust’
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors released the following statement Tuesday, May 4, in support of Police Chief Kevin Davis:
City Election: Yo Yo Road Diet
Four Democrats support four lanes on Seminary Road.
The lingering resentment over Seminary Road bike lanes comes with a price tag, somewhere between $300,000 and $700,000 — a cost four City Council candidates say they’re willing to pay for returning four lanes of traffic to the street.
Opinion: Commentary: Taking Out the Trash
In April, 82 volunteers picked up 126 bags of trash, 8 tires, and nearly 2,000 pounds of bulk trash along Little Hunting Creek at ten different sites.
One of the rites of spring in Mount Vernon is our annual creek and community clean-ups.
‘Long May It Turn’ in Great Falls
Colvin Run Mill reopens with a new flume and waterwheel debut.
Colvin Run Mill opened in a grand celebration for its first grind of the season on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Fairfax County Police Chief Begins Job with Trust Deficit
Faith leaders question 'flawed' selection process and Supervisors' values during prayer vigil.
Approximately thirty interfaith leaders from across Fairfax County gathered in the "First Amendment" area outside the Fairfax County Government Center at noon, Tuesday, May 4.
Opinion: Commentary: Calling for New Fairfax County Police Chief Search
ACLU People Power Fairfax joins the Fairfax County NAACP in calling for a new search to fill the Fairfax County Police Chief position, this time with community involvement in the vetting process.
Davis Promises ‘Blue Waters Ahead’ for Fairfax County Police
Advocate ACLU People Power Fairfax joins the Fairfax County NAACP and others calling for new search
County To Hold “Community Meeting with Chief” Thursday, May 6.
West Montgomery County Citizens Association
May Newsletter
West Montgomery County Citizens Association May Newsletter
Week in Numbers in Montgomery County
881 miles of connected multi-use trails are planned for the DMV region as part of the Capitol Trails Network.
100th Anniversary of Glen Echo’s Carousel
The Almanac’s calendar of events portends to bloom with lifting of restrictions as more county residents get vaccinated.
Dissenting American Horticultural Society Board Members Told to Be Silent
Nova Parks offers a second proposal to purchase River Farm from AHS.
Five members of the American Horticultural Society’s board of directors – half of the voting members of the board, they say – voiced public opposition to the proposed sale of River Farm.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Allison Silberberg: Mayor of the People
This is a critical election in Alexandria’s history with very important decisions at stake.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Silberberg is Leader to Bring Authenticity to the Alexandria Mayor’s Office
Upon moving to the region 37 years ago, I made the careful decision to locate in the City of Alexandria.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Endorsing Creative, Clear-eyed Leadership in Alexandria
The past year has tested Alexandria.
Alexandria City Council Approves Police Review Board
Civilian oversight group to begin July 1
At its public hearing on April 17, the Alexandria City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance establishing a Community Policing Review Board, which will go into effect July 1.
Fairfax Supervisors Didn’t Know About Davis History
Community organizations call for Chairman McKay to rescind Davis' appointment.
Police Chief
‘Hanged by a Mob’
City remembers 1897 lynching victim Joseph McCoy
It was April 23, 1897, and the front page of newspapers across the region carried the news of the latest lynching in the area – the slaying of 18-year-old Joseph McCoy, who had been accused of assaulting the 9-year-old daughter of his employer.
Appetite: Get Some Fresh Air: 3 Spots for Al Fresco Dining in Alexandria
Outdoor dining has been a necessity for restaurant-goers over the past year, but now that the weather is warming up (hello, surprise 85-degree April days!), it’s becoming a luxury, as well.
‘Housing is Central to the City’s Future Development’ in Fairfax
City looks at the types of homes it offers
In order to better plan for Fairfax City’s future, City Council recently received a detailed update on the housing picture.