Virginia League of Conservation Voters 2024 General Assembly Conservation Scorecard Released
Fairfax’s state legislators sweep the Scorecard’s honor roll.
Of the 22 elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly who represent all, or a portion of, the citizens of Fairfax County, 19 achieved a perfect score of 100 percent, earning the honorary title of "Legislative Hero” from the Virginia LCV. The remaining three achieved a near-perfect score of 95 percent, earning them the title of "2024 Legislative Leader."
Moving from Lawns to Eco-friendly Gardening
With evolutionary advantage, native plants have adapted natural defenses to local challenges like drought and pests.
With evolutionary advantage, native plants have adapted natural defenses to local challenges like drought and pests.
Local Author Does Book Signings and Promotional Events
After ‘My Time with General Colin Powell’ hit the shelves last year, road trips, signing events and smiles.
Local author
Helping the Potomac River Heal
Research by George Mason University scientists at the Potomac Environmental Research and Education Center supports the Potomac River.
Helping the Potomac River Heal
Alexandria Boat Clubs Hoist Sails Together on the Waterfront
Comradery was intertwined with a history lesson.
A crew member welcomes the Old Dominion Boat Club members aboard.
National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicates Respite Room
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
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Winners of A. Heath Onthank Award
Three employees receive the county’s highest government honor award.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized Tajweer Beaufort, Leila Gordon, and Kim Young with the A. Heath Onthank Award, the highest government employee honor.
“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.
What’s Happening Besides the Reston Farmers Market
The county is a large, ponderous organization which often struggles to address essential public policy matters efficiently, if at all. Several matters are in need of attention, ones affecting residents’ quality of life and others crippling businesses’ (especially small ones) ability to deliver goods and services or to make a living.
School Board To Update School Boundary Policy Later This Month
The Fairfax County School Board scheduled action to amend Policy 8130 on adjusting school boundaries at its meeting on July 18, 2024. The revised draft policy, Policy 8130.8, is subject to updates. Updated policy will focus more on capacity, staff discussions indicate.
David Arias Sandoval, 23, of Herndon Dead in Motorcycle Crash
Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Chantilly.
Musical Comes to Life in a New York Apartment
Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone.’
Each year, Westfield Summer Stage gives audiences the chance to see some of the most talented high-school thespians from throughout Fairfax County.
Donate Supplies to The Lamb Center
All supplies may be brought to The Lamb Center at 3160 Campbell Drive in Fairfax City. Donation hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Saturday, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Clifton Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured in Centreville
The Fairfax County Police Department said detectives from their Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating the Monday, June 24 fatal pedestrian crash in Centreville.
Volunteers Recognized at Annual Leadership Luncheon
Citing the hundreds of hours from volunteers working with Arlington County’s 55+ centers, County Board Chairman Libby Garvey said, “If we had to pay these volunteers, it would have cost the County $230,545.16.”
Arlington Visitor Spending Hit Record $4.5 Billion in 2023
Arlington, Virginia had 7.1 million visitors in 2023, according to a study released this week by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service.
Service Above Self
Jim Carmalt, center, was sworn in as the 2024-2025 president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria at the organization’s June 25 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.