Friday, March 31
Thursday, March 30
Mental Health Crisis Snarls Traffic in Mount Vernon, ends Peacefully
Police respond on Tuesday at lunchtime, continued through Wednesday; and ended early Thursday morning.
Standoff in Mount Vernon
Wednesday, March 29
International Musician Brings Troupe to Workhouse
Award-winning percussionist Tom Teasley delivers multi-cultural sounds.
Workhouse musician
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Wednesday, March 22
Student Art Planned for the Future BRT Stations
Public can vote on their favorites until April 3.
Artwork
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Campaign Launched
Campaign Launched
Successfully Aging on Their Own Terms
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
‘Celebrate Spring and Support a Good Cause’
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Alexandria Symphony Presents Rite of Spring & Grieg Piano Concerto
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
Family Caregivers in Virginia Provide $14.3 Billion in Unpaid Care
Latest AARP research attaches $15.51 per hour value to the estimated 920 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.
Healthcare
2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.
Peace Awards
Uncertainties in the Spring Air
Independent Progressive column
Thursday, March 16
Column: From Here to Reconvene
In Richmond
Wednesday, March 15
Education Advocates Gather at Mount Vernon
Rally precedes hearing on Youngkin administration's proposed revised 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
Education rally
Local Government, Museum, Child Care and Police All in One
Ground breaking in Franconia for multi-use facility
Government center
Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
“Flourishing After 55”
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
More than Four Walls – It’s Home
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Some Employees
Adoption of resolution shifts labor relations.
Schools
Friday, March 10
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Marathon runner
Thursday, March 9
Owls Awe All in Mount Vernon
Up close and personal with three special owls at Friends of Little Hunting Creek annual meeting.
Owls
Wednesday, March 8
Reservoir Planned for Current Quarry Site in Lorton
Fairfax Water will address future droughts.
Water Plans
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Earthquake Relief for Turkey
Earthquake Relief
Board of Supervisors Seeks to Raise its Salaries
Supervisors Herrity and Alcorn vote no.
BOS salaries
Tuesday, March 7
Education Reparations Await Governor’s Signature
Bill would extend benefits to descendants of those directly impacted by massive resistance in Virginia through the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program.
Reparations
Thursday, March 2
Undergrounding Utilities Eyed for Richmond Highway
Dominion customers might pay a few cents more each month to cover it.
Utilities Underground
Wednesday, March 1
Rescuers Save Abandoned Pets
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Fairfax Police Shoot and Kill Shoplifting Suspect
Police Shooting In TysonsPolice Shooting In Tysons
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends