
Military Appreciation Mondays Are Back
First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.
First dinner in the series supports Semper Fi and America's Fund.

Park Authority Cuts Down 130-plus-year-old Tree
Does felling the tree prevent risk of injury or death?
Does felling the tree prevent risk of injury or death?

Back to School with FCPS
A snapshot of Aug. 22, 2022
Photos by FCPS photographers Karen Bolt and Donnie Biggs and via social media
Local FCPS Students Head off for SY2022-2023
Keeping students safe getting to and from school.
Keeping students safe getting to and from school.
Reshaping Stereotypical Profiling and Stigma of Substance Use Disorder
Local juried art show and auction support recovery.
Local juried art show and auction support recovery.
Great Falls Grange Foundation Town Hall Meeting
Provides update and a look ahead.
Provides update and a look ahead.
National Night Out 2022 Hunters Woods-Style
Intelligence-led policing directs law enforcement resources to where they do the most good.
Intelligence-led policing directs law enforcement resources to where they do the most good.

Making a Splash at the 2022 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta
Event by Reston Historic Trust draws thousands.
Event by Reston Historic Trust draws thousands.
Students Raise Alarm on Senate Bill 656
New policies mandated by Jan. 1, 2023 could hurt LBGTQ+ students.
Does every student in a Virginia public school curriculum, Black, Indigenous, students of color, disabled, immigrant, and others, deserve to be accurately represented?

Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church
Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church

Foust Says He's Not Running in 2023
No fifth term for legacy leader.
No fifth term for legacy leader.

Meet Virginia's 2022 3M Young Scientist
Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.
Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.
Block Party Blast at St. Tim's
Parishioners and community members rock in the sunshine.
Parishioners and community members rock in the sunshine.
Cellular Service Disruption at Lake Anne Impacts 9-1-1
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.

Reston Association Chooses New CEO
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP

Arlington County Lands $80 million
NVTA Invests $625 Million FY2022-27; Six Year Program Adopted
With the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) unanimous vote on June 14 to adopt the $624,882,714 FY2022-2027 Six Year Program...
Can’t Get a Foot in the Door
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.
Farmers Market Fun Days "On" in Herndon
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days

GRCC Presents 2022 Awards for Excellence
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.

No More Mailbags for Beloved McLean Postal Carrier
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.

Traveling Players Perform Free Family-Friendly Plays
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Pam Grosvenor, Recipient of The Glen Sjoblom Award 2022
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony

Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Storytime for Little Historians
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.

MWAA Proposes Dulles Toll Road Increases
Public comments accepted through Aug. 10, 2022.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will propose raining the toll rates on the Dulles...
Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.
Naturalization Ceremony by USCIS Held in the Town of Vienna
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.

Post-Roe, Fairfax Supervisors Unanimously Forge Ahead
Speaking out, supervisors approve three-part board matter.
For residents in Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia and the nation, the future for abortion rights and access is uncertain now that the Supreme Court has...

Hardening older FCPS Entrances to Secure Them from Shooters
Multilayered approaches to keep children safe in schools
School shootings
FCPS to Consider Trust Policy
CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.
FCPS policy
Fairfax County Budget Hearings
Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.
Budget

Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay
Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process
Emergency request

44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards
Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.
Valor awards
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Executive named for county
New TJ Policy Invalidated in Fairfax County
Policy is discriminatory, writes judge in win for plaintiff, Coalition for TJ and Pacific Legal Foundation.
TJ School

County Executive Presents FY 2023 Advertised Budget
Increase in assessed values for real estate and vehicles drive higher tax payments.
County budget

Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really
One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.
Senior dogs

Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences
Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.
Housing

Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts
FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy
Bike ruling

Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'
We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.
Masks

FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2
County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.
Executive order

New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools
FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.
Mask Mandates
2022 Real Estate Forecast
Real Estate Forecast
2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast
Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.
Realtors Forecast
Challenged Books, Ballooning Waitlists for Mental Health, ADA Playgrounds
What you might have missed at the Dec. 2 School Board meeting.
School Board