Saturday, March 30
‘Portraits of Progress’ in Alexandria
Principle Gallery presents a journey of healing for Friends of Guest House clients.
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Return to 1955 at ACCT’s ‘Bus Stop’ in Alexandria
Play is comic exploration about four types of love.
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Solar Power, Community Partnerships Keep Garden Growing in Alexandria
Outdoor Education gets new start at Hollin Meadows Elementary School.
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Teens Explore First Jobs in Fairfax County
Teen Job Fair held in West Springfield High; three more to follow at area schools.
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‘Classic Love Story’ in a Magical Place in Fairfax
Paul VI High presents the musical, ‘Brigadoon.’
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Friday, March 29
Domestic Violence Shelter Opens in South Fairfax County
County leaders, community members celebrate Grand Opening of Artemis House Region 1.
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Police Officer Discusses Cybercrime Sleuthing
Sully District CAC members learn about digital forensics.
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‘The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow’ in Clifton
Liberty Middle School presents the musical, “Annie Jr.”
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Thursday, March 28
Shopping Center Set for a Facelift
‘New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.
’New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.
River Access Policy Revised
Lawsuit eases restrictions on river’s use when Trump is at his local golf club.
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Speak Up in Montgomery County
Coalition meets to inform residents of options opposing airplane noise.
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Wednesday, March 27
Mount Vernon ‘Ides of Bark’ Dog Fest Lives On
People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.
People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.
Public Examines Highway Widening Project
VDOT’s Design Public Hearing irons out more wrinkles.
Route One Widening
Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter
Facility expands the number of beds available in Region 1.
Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter
Tuesday, March 26
5K: Challenge Racism in Arlington
Nonprofit “dedicated to empowering people to disrupt racism wherever they find it.”
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Offering a Book-Filled Sense of Community in Arlington
NoVa Teen Book Festival to connect readers and authors.
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Opinion: Commentary: Budget Equity
Only now has the Virginia economy recovered such that the funding of education today is exceeding that of pre-2008 levels.
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Opinion: Editorial: Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia; in 2019 Twice
Primary Election Day, June 11, will determine the outcome of many races in Fairfax County.
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Monday, March 25
Opinion: Editorial: United Way Helps with Available Tax Credits
How could Fairfax County residents receive a larger refund?
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Raising Money to Help Fight Fire in Vienna
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department holds 59th Craft Bazaar.
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Trafficking in Our Backyard
Citizens Advisory Group learns more about human trafficking and how to fight it.
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Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2019
In February, 2019, 16 Great Falls homes sold between $1,762,500-$585,000.
Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2019
McLean Home Sales: February, 2019
In February, 2019, 60 homes sold between $2,870,000-$230 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: February, 2019
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2019
In February, 2019, 34 Potomac homes sold between $2,000,000-$475,000.
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2019
‘Better Use For Right Now’ in Alexandria?
Schools to investigate old Patrick Henry building as “swing space.”
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Friday, March 22
The Hidden History of Del Ray
Uncovering the secret past in the Town of Potomac.
Gambling. Corruption, Racism. Greed. These are all part of a little-known narrative from the Del Ray's long-ago past, a time when progressive leaders closed a corrupt racetrack and formed the Town of Potomac, only to see an unwanted attempt by Alexandria City Hall to steal the land in a controversial annexation.
Thursday, March 21
Comedy-drama on Family Matters in Falls Church
Providence Players presents “August: Osage County.”
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Someone Who Goes ‘Above and Beyond’ in Sully District
PFC Kenner Fortner honored as Officer of the Year.
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One Super Commuter Loves the EBike Proposal
Officials eyeing rules to allow e-bikes on area bike trails.
Rules about ebikes
Wednesday, March 20
Talent on Display at Fairfax County Regional Science Fair
670 students from 27 high schools compete for nine Grand Prizes to go to International Fair in Phoenix, Ariz.
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Public Health Officials Launch TB Awareness Campaign
Tuberculosis still a health issue in Fairfax County.
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Biden, McKay Win Fairfax Dems Poll
More than 50 Democrats will vie for Fairfax County offices on June 11, primary election day.
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Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Candidates Face Off
NAACP and partners question the contenders.
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Tuesday, March 19
Video Inspires Teens to Save
Arlington student representing Burke & Herbert Bank places second In national video contest.
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Fledgling Bird Watchers See Barred Owl in Arlington
Everyone’s heart beats just a bit faster with the excitement.
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It’s an Amazonian Deal in Arlington
Financial commitments include $23 million grant plus infrastructure investments.
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A Sea of Runners in Green in Reston
Keira D'Amato places first overall in the 2019 Lucky Leprechaun 5K Race.
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Lake of Memories
A story of a Reston woman who died at the age of 102 remembering Hungary of her youth.
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Round and Round for House Concert Zoning in Herndon
Town of Herndon and aggrieved citizens file to reverse BZA’s decision.
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Frying Pan Farm Park Awarded
Northern Virginia Soil & Water Conservation District selects Frying Pan for award.
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Monday, March 18
Virginia General Assembly: Reporting on the Highs and the Lows in McLean
Members of Fairfax delegation deliver post-session wrap-up to McLean Chamber of Commerce.
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Game Day at Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
Children could play educational games, learn a little history, and have some locomotive fun.
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Mount Vernon Youth Has International Impact
Driven to better diagnose glaucoma in underdeveloped areas.
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Alexandria Council Inches Up Max Tax Rates
Tax rate ceilings bumped up one-half cent for real estate, 56 cents for cars.
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Know Your City: Family and Marriage in Alexandria
A look at some changes, challenges faced by parents, marriages, youth.
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The Other Alexandria: The Lives of Lewis H. Bailey and Annie B. Rose
Former slave established churches; his daughter was devoted to her community.
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Saturday, March 16
‘Rebellion in the Heartland’ in Alexandria
Pipeline Playwrights holds third reading on March 18 at MetroStage.
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Friday, March 15
Bishop Ireton To Open ‘Curtains’
With a cast of 30, show is parody of 1950s “whodunit” theater mystery.
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Who Should Approve Alexandria Building Use Changes?
Council to decide whether to delegate certain commercial-to-residential building approvals to city staff.
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‘Build Community and Improve People’s Lives’ in Fairfax
One-on-one with Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer.
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Stepping Up to Help the Homeless in Fairfax
Local business funds City/Lamb Center day-work program.
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Heartbreaking Tragedy Takes Center Stage in Fairfax
Virginia Opera to present “Madama Butterfly” at Center for the Arts.
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‘The Wise Build Bridges, the Foolish Build Barriers’
Ahmadiyya Muslim women host interfaith dialogue.
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Women Are Running Lake Anne Plaza
Local dimensions of International Women's Day: Gender parity rises as women business leaders smash glass ceiling.
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Thursday, March 14
Opinion: Commentary: Women’s History Month
Eleven new women members were elected to the Virginia House of Delegates in 2017, all of whom ousted male incumbents.
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Round and Round for Herndon House Concert Venue
Citizens and Town of Herndon separately appeal decision of Town's BZA to Fairfax County Circuit Court.
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Herndon Arts Organization Requests $150,000
‘Time for the Town to make a real commitment to the Arts,’ said Mike O'Reilly, Chairman of Arts Herndon.
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Arlington Artist Focuses on Local Sights and Light
VanderPoel to be featured in Rosslyn Café Spring Community Arts and Entertainment Series.
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World Languages Celebrated at Arlington Career Center
Annual showcase of language learning emphasizes presentation skills.
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Arlington County Board To Hear Comments on Amazon HQ at Public Hearing
Estimated $51 million pay-for-performance incentive package proposed.
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Wednesday, March 13
Pet-Friendly Decor
Pet-owning designers offer advice on practical design choices that don’t sacrifice style.
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Local Talent on Global Stage
USA Special Olympics Team heads to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates for World Games 2019.
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Virginia: And They’re Off!
Primary Election Day is June 11, 2019; Dems flood District Office to file for candidacy.
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The Business Case for Economic Mobility
Business leaders, community organizations, academics, public officials gather to discuss strategies for bridging the economic mobility gap.
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Tuesday, March 12
Opinion: Commentary: A+ Primer for Our Neighborhoods
County Community Emergency Response Guide builds local resiliency, and mitigates potential risks.
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Revisiting the Fifties in Vienna
Two new exhibits – Vienna and the 1950s and Women’s Suffrage movement – open at Freeman Store and Museum.
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Help for Seniors in McLean
With 677 members, McLean Community Village Association offers resources for those 50-and-over.
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Monday, March 11
Alexandria: ‘Fiscal Slam Dunk for City’?
City leaders promise significant, but unspecified, economic growth from new Virginia Tech campus.
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‘Without Some Sort of Strategy…’ in Alexandria
Ahead of budget public hearing, council considers long-term investments, especially in schools and other city facilities.
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Senior Services of Alexandria: Managing Money in Retirement
Focus of Senior Services March 13 Speaker Series.
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Sunday, March 10
Obituary: Remembering Lewis Stearman
Newspaper publisher, SSA and Optimist Club founder dies at 95.
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Monopoly Tournament Held in Lorton
Ron Kowalski Real Estate Group sponsors 12th annual event, raising $7,000 for charity, this year supporting Lorton Community Action Center.
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Saturday, March 9
City of Fairfax Manager Unveils Proposed FY20 Budget
Real-estate tax rate in City of Fairfax is recommended to rise.
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Tall Tales of Adventure and Mishap in Fairfax
Better Said Than Done presents not-so-true storytelling in Northern Virginia.
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Friday, March 8
In the Fight Against Arlington Opioid Epidemic
Drug of the moment may change, but underlying problem remains.
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Focusing on Troubled Properties in Montgomery County
New interactive housing code website launched.
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Thursday, March 7
Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park
Park Authority forum looked at parking, mulch pile and barn.
Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park
Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia
Area sports facilities looked at for tournaments, tax revenue and expansion.
Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia
Wednesday, March 6
Drive Thru Dining Gridlocks Backlick
Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery.
Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery but causes traffic problems.
Active Service Organization Seeks New Members in Reston-Dulles Region
Reston-Dulles Section, National Council of Negro Women, serves the local community.
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Tuesday, March 5
Spring Flea Market Held in Reston
Vendors make space and earn money while supporting their neighbors and the environment.
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Learning English at Reston Library
Staff coordinates classes and schedules while working with volunteer instructors.
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Every Vote Matters in 2019 Reston Association Board Election
RA must meet quorum requirement in each race.
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Opinion: Independent Progressive: Selected Short Subjects
Reston zoning, current candidates, and Bryce Harper.
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Scavenger Hunt for Community Helpers in Herndon
Field trip to the Downtown Historic District engages students’ minds and bodies.
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Planning Commission Approves Herndon Parkway Development Plan
Seven-year plan brought forth through cooperation and understanding.
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Celebrating the Persian New Year in Tysons
Nowruz Festival to be held March 17, 2019 at Tysons Corner Center.
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Tackling the Boundaries of the Future in McLean
Vision Plan Task Force meets to further define potential land uses to shape the McLean Community Business Center.
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A Comedy that Stands the Test of Time in Alexandria
“You Can’t Take It With You” at Little Theatre of Alexandria.
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Monday, March 4
McLean Community Center Seeks Residents’ Ideas
Public Hearing on Programs is Wednesday, March 27, at 7:30 p.m.
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Senior Services of Alexandria: Calling All Seniors 60+
Register now for the Senior Academy Spring Session.
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‘On Backs of Lowest Paid Employees’ in Alexandria?
School Board approves budget, despite concerns about privatizing school custodians.
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Alexandria: Structural Deficits and More
Combing through the city manager’s FY 2020 budget proposal.
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Saturday, March 2
Big Changes, Turmoil for Alexandria's DASH
City’s bus system looks ahead to route and technology overhauls, labor unrest.
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AWLA: ‘Foster Parents’ Make All the Difference for Some Shelter Animals
Unable to adopt? Fostering offers a variety of ways to get some “quality pet time.”
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Friday, March 1
Mount Vernon District Straw Poll Backs McKay, Descano, and Lusk
Hosted by Mount Vernon District Democratic Committee.
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Cappies Review: Over-the-Moon Show at Lake Braddock
Lake Braddock Secondary’s performance of “Moon Over Buffalo.”
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Philippine Suffrage Exhibit Opens in Fairfax
Exhibit highlights Filipino women leaders with links to Washington, D.C.
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Live, Laugh, Relax in Fairfax Station
Therapeutic Center offers healing power of bonds between people and pets.
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‘Passion to Investigate Past the Initial Report’ in Sully District
Rubinstein honored as Officer of the Quarter.
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