Thursday, January 27
Police Reports in Mount Vernon
Police Reports
Column: The Pace in Richmond Quickens
Richmond process
Drinking Wine and Painting Ducks in Belle View
Team building is part of the process at Wine & Design.
Painting as therapy
New Year Brings New Tax on Plastic Bags in Mount Vernon
BYOB now means ‘bring your own bag.’
People Speak Out about the Bag fee
Breaking Ground to Upgrade Mount Vernon Trail Segment
Upgrades to the trail and a new bridge are highlights of this improvement.
Mount Vernon Trail
On the Move in Alexandria
Old Town Shop relocates to 104 S. Union.
Old Town Shop relocates to 104 S. Union.
Smedley Announces New Appointments in Alexandria
Doyle, Ruwe slated to join AFD.
New Fire Department staff
Black History Month Events in Alexandria
Black History Month Events
Wednesday, January 26
2021 – Best Year Ever for McLean and Great Falls Real Estate
2021 Compared to 2020 and 2011
Real Estate
Looking Back and Ahead in Great Falls
Great Falls Citizens Association releases special report on land use issues.
Look back
‘He Is, without a Doubt, a Community Caretaker’ in Centreville
Lephart honored as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Officer of Qtr.
News Briefs in Centreville, Reston, Herndon
News briefs
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Seniors in Arlington
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) Will Seek Reelection To Represent Virginia’s 8th Congressional District
Beyer reelection
Northern Virginia Faces Loss of Legislative Experience
Redistricting Creates Opportunities and Forces Change
Redistricting
Kids Mask Up for School
Masks at School
Losing the Greatest Park Leaders
Park leaders
Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts
FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy
Bike ruling
Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'
We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.
Masks
FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2
County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.
Executive order
Romance and Intimacy after 60
Reviving and developing romantic relationships in the golden years.
Senior issues
Column: Protecting Student Learning
Student learning
Thursday, January 20
‘We’re Happy to Bring Dogtopia to Fairfax’
City Council approves new, animal-care facility.
Dogtopia
‘A Landmark Achievement for this Community’
The first eruv for Jews in Northern Virginia becomes a reality.
First eruv
Laurel Hill Park Gets Mass Tree Planting
Over 2,500 Seedlings Go Into Ground in Lorton
Tree planting
Changes coming to Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton
Creative reuse of current vacant structures and new Ox Road streetscape on the way.
Workhouse changes
Springfield Mall’s Riot Over Leif Garrett’s Appearance
“Blast from the Past” hears from those who were there.
Look back to Leif's visit
Pampered Pet Boutique & Barkery Is Open in Mount Vernon
Pampered Pets
Peter Reistad Wins Post 24 Oratorical in Alexandria
West Potomac junior advances to District 17 competition.
Oracle contestant
‘The Bus to Buchenwald’
de Fonseca-Wollheim is featured speaker at Agudas Achim.
Speaker at Agudas Achim
Wednesday, January 19
The Potomac School Presents Inaugural Service Award to Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Volunteer awarded
Sculptures at MPA's Galleries in McLean
Includes towering works by a chainsaw-wielding near 90-year-old woman.
Arts in McLean
Great Falls Native Is U.S. Ambassador to Algeria
Langley journalism teacher gave her confidence for international affairs.
Ambassador
Herndon, a Look-Back and What's to Come
Start of long-delayed downtown redevelopment tops accomplishments.
A Look at Herndon
Local Camping and Outdoor Store Opens in Herndon
Good Wolf Gear buys new and used gear and apparel.
Camping gear
‘It’s Bad to Allow Residential Development under a Runway.”
Two public meetings set for county’s airport noise policy
Airport noise
Arlington News Briefs
News Briefs
Mask Mandate—Yes or No?
Masks
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Seniors in Arlington
Parks = Innovation
NOVA Parks
Reconsidering Marijuana
Pot is still legal, but the plan to regulate its sale is in jeopardy.
Marijuana
New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools
FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.
Mask Mandates
News Briefs
News Briefs
Column: A New Day in Richmond and Many Challenges
General Assembly
Column: Peaceful Transfer of Power
State government
Earning College Credit with Work Experience and Training
Program expansions makes college degree accessible and affordable for many.
Community college
Thursday, January 13
Special Prosecutor to Handle Open FCPS Coalition Case
Previous case to recall Elaine Tholen was dismissed.
FCPS Coalition Case
Fairfax City’s multimodal plan for Old Lee Highway rolls along.
Old Lee Highway plan
‘The City’s a Better Place because of All He’s Done’
Dale Lestina receives the prestigious Fairfax Award.
Dale Lestina
January Snows Topple Trees Across Fairfax County
Days of cutting and chopping finally makes a dent.
Snow impacts trees
Obituary: FLORENCE KING MEMORIALin Alexandria
FLORENCE KING MEMORIAL
Wednesday, January 12
MCA: Build Pedestrian Bicyclist Friendly Projects in McLean
$100 million available countywide over six years.
Bike Ped Projects
2 Alarm House Fire in McLean
McLean fire
Matters of Importance to Great Falls in 2022
Supervisor John W. Foust's perspective.
Stuff happening in Great Falls
Herrity: ‘This Park Is Near and Dear to My Heart’ in Centreville
Park Authority Board approves Braddock Park’s revised plan.
New park
Move in Day for Fire and Rescue Station 25 in Reston
New and improved station in Reston nearly doubles the size of its predecessor.
New Fire Station
Police Shoot Chantilly Man, Charge Him with Attempted Murder
Parents called for help with their son in mental health crisis; police say he threatened his parents and police when they arrived.
Police shooting
Tuesday, January 11
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Flourishing after 55
Arlington's Annual Tribute to Dr. King
MLK tribute
Arlington Venues Join Restaurant Week Jan. 17-23
Restaurant week
Column: Fox in the Chicken Coop
K Plum Column
Tax on Plastic Bags
Bag tax
Take the FCPS Superintendent Search Survey
Superintendent survey
Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year
Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.
Colors
Return to School 2022
After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging
Returning to school
FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron
Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”
School with Covid
Thursday, January 6
‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ in Lorton
Light-hearted musical mystery with vital audience participation at Workhouse Arts Center
Workhouse theater
Origins of Historic Lorton Property Still Dark
Secret Garden emerges from shrouds of invasive plants with work of volunteers.
Historic Lorton
Plans for Braddock Road Include 3 Intersection Redesigns
Upcoming presentation planned, public will have a chance to weigh in.
Braddock Road
Obituary: Charlette Mitchell in Alexandria
D.A.R.E. officer, aide to Chief of Police dies at 58.
DARE officer
Column: New Year, New Laws
On Jan. 1, the minimum wage was raised from $9.50 per hour to $11 per hour; and more.
Laws
Letter: Costs and Tradeoffs in Alexandria
Letter to Editor
AWLA: 75 Years a Bulwark for Alexandria’s Animals
Animal welfare
‘Held Hostage by VDOT’ in Alexandria
Locals among those stranded on I-95 during snowstorm.
Snow on Roads
Fire Department Staffing
Fire department hiring
Snow and Schools in Fairfax County
The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.
Snow and school
Desegregation Ruling in Bucknell Continues to have National Impact
Historical marker approved to commemorate “Sullivan v. Little Hunting Park, Inc.”
Desegregation ruling
Local Clothing Designer Behind Bathing Suit Line
In high school, fashion classes at the Fairfax Academy paid off for Kendall Barry.
Local bathing suit designer
Wednesday, January 5
Potomac Home Sales: November, 2021
In November, 2021, 55 Potomac homes sold between $5,350,000-$555,000.
Potomac Home Sales: November, 2021
Column: My Elected Representative
“A defensible result that will move Virginia into a leadership role of independent redistricting”
Ken Plumb
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Killed in McLean as 2021 Closes
Separate crashes kill two vulnerable road users.
Bicycle fatality
Searching for Answers to Racism in McLean
Daryl Davis headlines McLean Community Center’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. event
MLK
Time of Reflection and Keeping the Promise
2022 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday observances at Reston Community Center
Holiday
First Snow of the 2022 Season
Schools close for the third day on Wednesday.
Snow in Reston and Herndon
Status: ‘Under Construction’ Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project
'Breathing new life into the heart of Herndon.'
Construction
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Flourishing after 55
Arlington Hands Out Fentanyl Test Strips To Save Lives
Program helps keep fatal Fentanyl overdoses at bay
Fentanyl
Tuesday, January 4
2022 Real Estate Forecast
Real Estate Forecast