Opinion: Column: The Doggone Truth
I don't remember much substance from my freshman-level psychology 100 class at the University of Maryland in 1972 except that the lecture hall sat approximately 600 students, tests were graded on a bell curve (with which I was totally unfamiliar), the professor always wore black leather pants, and he brought his dog to every lecture.
Outrage Over Comments by Trustee on Fairfax County Library Board
Local organizations, unions and faith-based groups call for his removal.
In the aftermath of public concern following comments made by appointed Trustee Phillip Rosenthal (Springfield District) during the July 29 public meeting of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition sent a letter on Aug. 20 to Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fran Millhouser, Chair of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees.
Fairfax County Fire Chief Honored
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD) Fire Chief John Butler has been selected as a recipient of the 2020 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) President’s Awards of Recognition.
For Seniors, Love Is Not Cancelled
This region is a prime location for meeting and dating other single seniors.
A 67-year-old widower, who lives in Old Town, met a woman who is divorced and 65 on eHarmony.
A Migration Miracle Is Underway
Small efforts can help monarch butterflies.
Bright orange and black butterflies are zigging and zagging through Northern Virginia in September and October headed south, the migration of monarch butterflies.
Free Help for Grocery Shopping and Pharmacy Pickup; Fairfax Area Neighbor to Neighbor and Village Programs
The Fairfax County Neighbor to Neighbor (N2N) Shopping Program just served its 100th resident!
Mount Vernonite Mary Thompson Wins Top Book Award
The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic is proud to announce the following winners of the 2020 book, article, and dissertation prizes.
Opinion: Commentary: Legislating in the Time of COVID-19
This week, I returned with my colleagues to Richmond to revise the Commonwealth’s budget in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, pass pandemic-related legislation, and to address the twin issues of racial inequity and police reform.
Fort Hunt Flag Football for High School Players
The flag football program for kids 13 years and younger is now joined by a high school 7-vs-7 non-contact league for kids 14-to-18 years of age.
March Saturday in Mount Vernon
Northern Virginia Community and Friends United march for justice, peace, equality and education and Black Lives Matter, Saturday, Aug. 22.
Groundbreaking Scheduled for Lorton Library Renovation
Library will be co-located with the Lorton Community Action Center.
Library Groundbreaking
Trailer Park Residents Speak Out About Being Priced Out
Hybla Valley residents oppose mixed use plans.
Hybla Valley
Opinion: Column: Narratively Speaking
After 11 years and almost exactly six months since being diagnosed with stage IV, non-small cell lung cancer, the party is apparently over.
Governor Northam Signs Protection Bills For Dogs
Virtual ceremony held
In a signing ceremony, held virtually, and streamed from his State Capitol office, Governor Ralph Northam officially signed stronger protections for tethered dogs into law on Aug. 17.
Distance Learning for Children with ADHD
Decreasing stress and increasing success in a virtual classroom
Voncia Hartley and her 10-year old son Kelvin are dreading the first day of school this year.
Reforming the Police
Lawmakers consider sweeping set of proposals to change policing in Virginia.
Only a few hours into a special session of the General Assembly earlier this week, members of a Senate panel passed a sweeping bill on policing reform that does everything from banning no-knock warrants and limiting chokeholds to creating use-of-force standards and requiring de-escalation training.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: No to Belle View Shopping Center Redevelopment Proposal
The Belle View Shopping Center is located in a Community Planning Sector, a Suburban Neighborhood, according to Fairfax County.
Celebrate Women’s Suffrage Month at Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton
Drive-in movies, Girl Scout virtual event and Suffrage art exhibit planned for August.
With the upcoming Centennial of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote in the United States, the Workhouse Arts Center is holding special Thursday evening Drive-In movies, a Girl Scout Gold Award Project virtual event and a suffrage-related art exhibit, all planned for the month of August.
Opinion: Commentary: August COVID-19 Update
Cases here in Northern Virginia have remained steady on a downward trend; the same cannot be said about the rest of the country.
As we head deeper into summer, I wanted to provide you with the latest news with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Life Well-Lived, Not Long Enough
Dave Evans devoted his time to help schools, athletic associations and needs-based organizations; helping the neediest, youngest and hungriest.
With deep sadness, I have to share the news of the sudden loss of one of our finest community members, Dave Evans.