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‘Fairfax Rotary Club Helps Community Thrive’

Group honored by Gerry Connolly and City schools

U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) recently honored The Rotary Club of Fairfax for its support of City of Fairfax schools.

‘We Want to Make Sure This Is the Best Project’ in Fairfax City

American Legion Post 177’s redevelopment plans hit a snag.

American Legion Post 177 has big plans for a major redevelopment of its facility at 3939 Oak St. in Fairfax City.

‘Family-Friendly Event with a Lot of Cool Cars’ Coming to Chantilly

Casey’s Car Show & Spring Fest raises money for Ellie’s Hats.

Cool cars, tasty food, fun for all ages – and the chance to raise money for a good cause – that’s Casey’s Fourth Annual Car Show & Spring Fest.

Best Bet: A Reservation in Chantilly

Restaurant Review: Lazy Dog

A fake paw print on tables and at least one photo of a cheerful Retriever will beckon all the dog lovers in the Chantilly area.

Stop Waiting — Start Donating

Blood donors suffering from COVID fatigue; visit www.inovablood.org/donate-blood/

Just a few minutes of your time can save a life.

Journey to Freedom

Holocaust survivor recalls flight from ‘Warsaw Ghetto’ and occupied Poland

Sam Ponczak was just shy of two years old when Nazi Germany invaded Poland on Sept. 1, 1939.

A Primary Race to Watch: VA House District 86

Early Voting for Democratic Party Primary begins April 23 in Fairfax County

Early Voting at the Fairfax County Government Center for the Democratic Party Primary Election begins April 23.

Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents “The Belle of Amherst”

Explores the eccentric and obscure life of poet Emily Dickinson

It’s 1883 in Amherst, Massachusetts.

County Eyes Spot for New Fire Station and Affordable Housing

Proposed location has easy access to Richmond Highway and GW Parkway.

Spot found for fire station and affordable housing

Tree Planting Ceremony Held in Herndon

Arbor Day Foundation Program recognizes the Town of Herndon as a Tree City USA community and recipient of the tree Growth Award

The Town of Herndon hosted its 32nd Arbor Day Tree Planting Ceremony on the Town Hall Square, Saturday, April 17.

Opinion: Commentary: Epidemic Surge in Gun Violence

While public attention has been focused on the COVID-19 pandemic many missed the epidemic surge in gun violence that has been occurring in this country.

Northern Virginia has one of the most competitive Democratic primaries for the House of Delegates this year, a race that's complicated by an incumbent who's seeking reelection while also seeking a statewide office. Del. Mark Levine (D-45) will be appearing twice on the ballot, once toward the top of the ticket for lieutenant governor and then again for reelection to the House seat that he's held since his first election in 2015.

Opinion: Commentary: Visit a Virginia State Park this Earth Day

This year, as we have practiced physical distancing to combat the spread of COVID-19, many of us have discovered a newfound appreciation for our natural world and the great outdoors.

Fairfax County Board to Review Colvin Run’s Concrete Channelization

Recommends proposed county, state, and federal process changes

Part 2 of a series. Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn (D-Hunter Mill District) presented a Joint Board Matter with Supervisor John W. Foust (D-Dranesville District) on Tuesday, April 13.

Community Helps Hoof Beloved Great Falls Horse’s Medical Bills

Delfina back home, but support needed for the long recovery

On April 8, a beloved 18-year-old Norwegian Fjord named Delfinia at the Lift Me Up equestrian center in Great Falls suffered a severe case of colic, abdominal pain.

Potomac Village Farmers Market Opening for the Season

A few vendors have been coming most of the off season, too.

Potomac Village Farmers Market will officially open for the season on Thursday, May 6, 2021, in the parking area of Potomac United Methodist Church.

Opinion: Column: Wanna Take A Chance?

I'm sort of invoking Southwest Airlines here, but not exactly.

Helping Children Improve Their Writing

Practical suggestions for boosting skills

When Stacie Dougherty read an essay that her seventh grade son wrote for a Language Arts writing assignment, she became concerned.

Garden Club Expands Potomac Library Gardens Since 1986

Potomac Village Garden Club, Glenstone Foundation team up on native garden at the Potomac Library

Ever since the Potomac Library opened its building on Glenolden Drive and Falls Road in 1986, the Potomac Village Garden Club has worked to add plantings and specialty gardens to the library grounds.

New Terminal Opens at Reagan National Airport

The new concourse is another step towards modernization for this urban airport.