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Federal Earmarks Awarded for Local Projects
Culpepper Garden received $2.03 million in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill that was signed into law on March 9 as part of an appropriations package just hours before a shutdown deadline.
Clean Out, Drop Off: E-Care on Saturday
Get a head start on spring cleaning with Arlington's Environmental Collection and Recycling (E-CARE) event on Saturday, March 23. The free clean-out and drop-off event runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., rain or shine, at Wakefield High School (1325 South Dinwiddie Street).
Saving the Parkway’s Trees
National Park Service forests are at risk of failure in the national capital region and beyond.
English ivy is one of the most invasive and destructive plants in the region.
Mount Vernon Ladies Receive Spirit of Virginia Award
Governor and First Lady make presentation at the Estate.
“In rescuing America’s most historic home and pioneering the preservation space, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association embodies what it means to uplift the spirit of Virginia.” — Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Breaking Down Virginia's Gaming Landscape
Balancing expansion with responsibility.
In recent years, Virginia has witnessed a significant expansion in its gaming industry.
Fairfax City Receives Willard-Sherwood Update
Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.
Uniting medical care, fitness, children’s and seniors’ programs.
Fujisan Offers Creative, Fresh Japanese Dishes
It’s open in the Shops at Fairfax shopping center.
Food
Opposition to Animal Services Changes
Some say proposal not sufficiently studied; no one in the audience at 2 town hall meetings spoke in favor of the proposal.
Animals
Are Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe?
Crashes involving pedestrians have been increasing over the last three years, up from 144 in 2021 to 191 in 2022 to 233 in 2023.
bikes and peds
Newly Released Book Chronicles Fall of Saigon 1975
Local author tells of her Vietnamese family’s escape on the last plane out.
Vietnam book
Expedited Data Center Zoning Amendments
Protecting communities while addressing localities’ concerns.
Data Center
East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group
New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.
Medical Group
Lou Cook
Former School Board chair, Scholarship Fund founder dies at 89.
Former School Board chair, Scholarship Fund founder dies at 89.
Over $5 Million in New Funds for Gunston Hall
Over $5 Million in New Funds for Gunston Hall
100 Turn Out for Groundbreaking at Ballfield
Construction Starting for Snack Bar and Restrooms at Woodlawn Ball Field
Baseball
Something Country Band Grows as the Headliner on Area Stages
Singer out of Mount Vernon sees the band and popularity growing.
Something Country
Equality Virginia: Finally, Marriage Equality is Codified in Virginia
Gov. Youngkin signs HB 174 which updates the Virginia Code to affirm marriage rights.
On March 8, Equality Virginia Advocates, the public policy and advocacy arm of the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) equality, applauded the signing of HB 174, a bill that updates the Virginia Code with an affirmative right to marriage for same-sex couples.