The First To Blink
The Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die back in June of this year when the work of the legislature was complete with one notable exception: a mid-point revision of the biennium budget on which the House, Senate, and Governor could not agree had gone to a conference committee that could not agree on its final form.
Artist Team Selected to Mark Local Struggle with Covid
ArtsFairfax and the Fairfax County Arts Committee named the artist team of Miriam Gusevich and Salvatore Pirrone to design a permanent memorial to the County’s victims of Covid-19 and to recognize the heroic efforts of county staff, nonprofits, health care providers and others who worked to help with the impact of the pandemic in the County.
Fort Belvoir’s 25th Annual Oktoberfest
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, 2023
Drought Operations Begin for Potomac River
Drought Operations Begin for Potomac River
Co-Responder Program Shows Promise
Co-Responder Program Shows Promise
Fairfax County Plugs in First Electric Trash Truck
New truck is quiet and spews no diesel fumes.
Electric trash truck
Back-to-School Backpacks in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Firefighters, volunteers provide backpacks for kids.
Back to school
Healthy Habits and School Supplies Dished Out in Lorton
Classes in session for the 2023-2024 school year.
School bell rings
New Crumbl Cookies Opens for Cookie Monsters of Kingstowne
For the tollhouse fans it’s just how the cookie crumbles.
Cookie Monsters
New! Speed Cameras in School Zones Where Limit Is 15 MPH
The City of Alexandria’s new school zone speed camera program will go live for the 2023-24 school year.
SPARC of Vienna Competes in Reston’s Cardboard Boat Regatta
FVCbank donates to SPARC.
SPARC clients become successful boatwrights.
Herndon East Meets West Festival Saturday, Aug. 26
Arts Herndon, Arts Herndon Lawn Stage, Saturday, Aug. 26, 750 Center Street Herndon.
McLean Project for the Arts Unveils Musical Lineup for Oct. 1 MPAartfest
Expanded musical program features international roster of critically acclaimed artists
McLean Project for the Arts has released the lineup and programming for MPAartfest 2023, set for Oct. 1, 2023 in McLean Central Park.
9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at Great Falls Freedom Memorial
On Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., the annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial to honor the six residents of Great Falls and all others who lost their lives and suffered in the attacks and their aftermath.
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates to Cornerstones
Gift baskets for children and youth at Neighborhood Resource Center in Herndon.
The Rotary Club of Great Falls donated 40 'End of the Year' baskets to Cornerstones in Reston for its Out-of-School Youth Program for elementary and middle school students.