Wednesday, May 31
Privateering the Topic in Author’s Discussion at Mount Vernon
Revolutionary War shipping channels had more going on than generally known.
Meet the Author
Honoring Long Hours and Late Nights
Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.
Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.
Virginia Ann “Ginny” Fowler
Obituary
Memorial Day Weekend 2023
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
Volunteers of the Year, Feeding Hungry People
Volunteers of the Year, Feeding Hungry People
Alerts for Armed Forces Cycling Classic June 3-4
Alerts for Armed Forces Cycling Classic June 3-4
AWLA: First Animal Welfare Organization Certified Autism Center
AWLA: First Animal Welfare Organization Certified Autism Center
Electric Vehicle Showcase
Electric Vehicle Showcase
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
About the Attack on Staff at U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly’s Office
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
Mental illness
State Highways with Confederate Names Officially Renamed
State decision snagged a month ago.
Street names
Thursday, May 25
FCPS Signs with Sound Studio to Teach Music Production
Students now have musical options in technology.
West Potomac Academy
Viewpoints: What do you think about state officials lowering the speed limit on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon?
Speed limit change
County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023
Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.
BTW 2023
Wednesday, May 24
Steps to Succession
Steps to Succession
Reimagining Lake Anne in Two Directions
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
About the Attack on Staff at U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly’s Office
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
Pham Now Charged with Federal Crime
Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.
Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.
Fairfax County Safety Fair Is June 3
Fairfax County Safety Fair Is June 3
Tephra ICA Arts Festival 2023
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Daytime Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault
Daytime Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault
GFCA Board Introduces Its Nominated Board Slate
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
It’s Easy—Just Fill in the Bullets
Primary ballots will be using ranked choice voting; here’s what that means.
How To Vote: Ranked Choice Voting
$5000 in Scholarships Awarded
Equal Justice Initiative and Alexandria Community Remembrance Project honor Alexandria City High School Students
Equal Justice Initiative and Alexandria Community Remembrance Project honor Alexandria City High School Students
Sentara Health Invests $18.2 Million in Northern Virginia
health insurance
Make a Mental Note
Mental Health
Jeni's Ice Cream Everywhere
Jeni's Ice Cream
Tuesday, May 23
Community Matrix: Path to More Equitable Policing in Fairfax County
Police Reform Matrix Working Group shares recommendations at public safety committee meeting.
Police
Thursday, May 18
Richmond Highway Reduced Speed Limit Begins May 23
New 35 mph speed limit signs to be installed along approximately seven-mile stretch.
Speed limit
Wednesday, May 17
New Bridge Opens a Multi-Modal Venue in Mount Vernon
Bridge enables pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Dogue Creek.
Bike Bridge
Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
Vienna Town Council Adopts FY2024 Budget
Vienna Town Council Adopts FY2024 Budget
Not Yet Enough
Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.
Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.
‘Her Addiction Led to Her Incredibly Bad Decisions’
Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.
Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.
Feed Fairfax 5K Yields Money and Meals
Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.
Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.
Grading the Potomac River
Stormwater runoff pollution remains a major threat.
Stormwater runoff pollution remains a major threat.
Navy’s First-in-Class Expeditionary Medical Ship
Named after National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
Navy’s First-in-Class Expeditionary Medical Ship Named after National Naval Medical Center BethesdaNamed after National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
‘Friends’ Group to Raise Funds to Bridge Gap for Outdoor Fitness Park at Potomac Community Center
Friends of the Potomac Community Center need your help to raise the remaining funds needed.
Friends of the Potomac Community Center need your help to raise the remaining funds needed.
Everything You Need to Know about Heartworm
Prevent heartworm in your pets, but heartworm treatment in rescued dogs is almost always successful.
Prevent heartworm in your pets, but heartworm treatment in rescued dogs is almost always successful.
News Briefs
News Briefs
NAACP School Board Forum
Hunter Mill school board candidates Melanie Meren and Paul Thomas answer tough questions.
School Board
School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP
Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.
School Board
Virginia Has Made It Easier To Vote
Early voting, underway through June 17, could increase primary turnout in critical upcoming election
Voting
Tuesday, May 16
Devastating Attack
Chantilly man charged with four felonies.
U.S. Capitol Police said that last year they investigated some 7,500 cases of potential threats against members of Congress.
Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum
At-large school board candidates answer tough questions.
School Board
Saturday, May 13
Thursday, May 11
Motorcycle Crash Kills Springfield Man
Fatal Crash
Importance of Wetlands Highlighted at Huntley Meadows
Lessons highlighted at nature stations
Huntley Meadows
Wednesday, May 10
Local Mineral Water Producers Get a Boost
Susosu Water has natural minerals and shelf space at area grocers.
Susosu Water
Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At
Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.
Clutter
Friday, May 5
Hemlock Overlook Park Recognized as Old Growth Forest
Trees are “treasures in our backyard”
Hemlock forest
Thursday, May 4
Fort Hunt Alums Cheered Fellow Grad Outside 30 Rock in NYC
2018 road trip highlights included breakfast with alumnae Hoda Kotb and her co-star at the time, Savannah Guthrie.
Road Trip to NYC
Wednesday, May 3
Area News Briefs
News Briefs
General Assembly Recognizes Outstanding Efforts
Guinness World Record holder and animal advocate praised
Animal Advocate
Fishing Boats Retrofitted for Improved Service to Veterans
Veterans Fishing Adventures returns to fleet of four
Boats