Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
Paranormal Specialist Pens Book of Local Hauntings
"Haunted Northern Virginia" may evoke eerie feelings or hairs standing on end.
"Haunted Northern Virginia"
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Film Festival is Peppered with Big Names and Ideas
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title
Mike Salmon
The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.
Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Dominion Energy & Park Authority Connect to Help Ospreys
Nest box platforms installed at Laurel Hill Park
birds
Familiar Face on the Mount Vernon Trail is Moving On Up
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well-deserved promotion.
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well deserved promotion.
Scooter Safety Under the Microscope
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses
Federal grant paves the way.
Federal grant paves the way.
Environmental Stewardship: Making a Difference
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicates Respite Room
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
National Trails Day
County recognizes 10th anniversary of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
National Trails Day
County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball
Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.
Pickleball
Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
‘It Was a Labor of Love’ in Arlington
Pierogi burgers spur donations to World Central Kitchen for work in Ukraine.
World kitchen
County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget
Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.
Budget
Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award
With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.
local band
New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
Macy’s Closing in Ballston, Laying Off Staff Locally
Arlington store is one of five closing nationwide.
Macy's Closing
Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar
Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.
The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”
Rep. Don Beyer Meets with Small Business Owners
Small Business Saturday reminders to shop small year round.
Small Business
Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Hunger Is Closer Than You Think
Food For Neighbors celebrates Its seventh anniversary and over 425,000 pounds of donations
Food
National Park Service User Survey Comes to an End
Paved Trails Study looks at six trail networks in metro area including Mount Vernon.
This fall, the National Park Service gathered information for the Mount Vernon trail improvements as part of the “Paved Trails Study” in the National Capital Region that included the George Washington Memorial Parkway, C&O Canal National Historic Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, Rock Creek Park trails and others in the National Mall and Historic Parks area.
Fairfax County Plugs in First Electric Trash Truck
New truck is quiet and spews no diesel fumes.
Electric trash truck
Blood Donations Needed
Blood Donations Needed
From Aqualung at Wolftrap This Month, Ian Anderson’s Rock Flute Delivers
The flute is the core of Jethro Tull’s deep-sea diver sounds.
By Mike Salmon
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
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