Seventh Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Fair
Alexandria News Briefs
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Flowers, Coins, and Tears: Veterans Honored at Arlington Cemetery
Volunteers collected and placed 140,000 flowers on graves.
The Memorial Day Flowers Foundation brought 140,000 flowers for its annual floral tribute at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day.
Arlington County Board Candidate Forum
Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. VHC Health 1701 N George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205
Guest House Celebrates 50 Years
It all began in 1975 with one woman’s dream to help women returning into society from prison who had committed nonviolent crimes. At the time there was no place for them to go and still today, Guest House is the only residential facility for these women in Northern Virginia.
County Manager Proposes $4.5 Billion 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz presented his proposed FY 2025–2034 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to the Arlington County Board on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The proposal outlines $4.5 billion in investments for stormwater management and flood mitigation, environmental resilience, parks, transportation, community infrastructure, and more over the next 10 years.
Man Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Officers have arrested a man following a fatal pedestrian crash in Huntington.
Top It Off Grand Opening in Belle View
Top if Off Outlet will celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 1508 A Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307, on Wednesday, June 12, with special sales beginning at 4 p.m. and the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2024
In March, 2024, 33 Potomac homes sold between $2,925,000-$750,000.
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2024
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2024
In April, 2024, 48 Potomac homes sold between $5,688,000-$735,500.
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2024
Police Reform Recommendations Sit on a Shelf
Inaction by Supervisors compounded by FCPD stalling on life-saving measures.
Police reform
Are Supervisors Leaving Police Reform Efforts to Languish?
Stymied by FCPD, ‘We need the board to act.”
Police Reform
National Trails Day
County recognizes 10th anniversary of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
National Trails Day
Tantalizing Turtles
Turtles have inhabited the earth for 220 million years, largely unchanged during that time; Virginia has 25 species and subspecies of turtles.
Turtles
Fair Winds and Following Seas
ODBC marks opening of boating season.
ODBC marks opening of boating season.
Idle Church Comes Down in Fort Hunt
Site will soon be the home of Collingwood Chase development.
Church out, development in