Thursday, May 26
Bike To Work Day, Month of May Tradition
An upbeat activity for an upbeat month heading into summer.
BTW 2022
Plans Continue to Progress for Original Mount Vernon High
Adaptive reuse are the buzz words for the county’s historic school campus.
Original MVHS plans
Beach Vibes Surround Exhibit at the Nepenthe Gallery
Exhibit kicks off Thursday evening, May 26.
Art Show
ASC to Honor Duncan, Sheridan
High school athletes to be awarded $50,000.
Prominent real estate executive Lee Duncan and retired Arlington County Circuit Court Judge Paul Sheridan will be honored at the 65th annual...
Discharge Dispute
Toxic coal tar waste from Alexandria Gas Works site at center of federal lawsuit.
The Potomac Riverkeeper Network is suing the city of Alexandria in federal court, charging city officials are...
Wednesday, May 25
Poison Hemlock Plants Found in Park
Hearing the name of some plants alone can engender hosts of images...
Flamingos In Your Front Yard
New Program by Woman’s Club of McLean
If you see a flock of flamingos in your neighbor’s yard, don’t be alarmed.
‘Fair Winds and Following Seas’
ODBC marks opening of boating season.
The Old Dominion Boat Club, a waterfront institution in Alexandria since 1880...
Festival of Speed and Style
Car show benefits local charities.
The Old Town Festival of Speed & Style returned to Alexandria May 22, taking over the lower blocks of King Street...
'Fauci Should Be Jailed'
Republican candidate for Congress in the 8th calls for incarceration of medical advisor.
The Republican candidate for Congress in the 8th Congressional District is calling for President Biden's chief medical advisor to be "jailed," a comment she made during a candidates forum hosted by the Alexandria Republican City Committee earlier this month.
Thursday, May 19
Officials Examine Southern Beltway Section for Express Lanes
Plan calls for express lanes to cross Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Southern Express Lanes
Fairfax, Woodson High Score Cappies Nominations
Continuing the tradition of outstanding, local, high-school theater, Fairfax and Woodson last week received a total of 10 Cappies nominations.
Middle School Library Will be Renamed
Katherine Johnson Middle School’s library will soon be renamed in honor of Fairfax City Schools Superintendent Phyllis Pajardo.
Fairfax County Officials Announce New Tourism Brand for South County
Connect, reconnect to the treasures.
At a media briefing held Wednesday, May 17, against the backdrop of George Washington's Mount Vernon...
Wednesday, May 18
Taking on Beyer
Five Republican candidates seek nomination in convention to challenge incumbent congressman.
Usually Republicans have to recruit candidates to run against four-term U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8). Not this year. Five Republicans are seeking the Republican nomination for the 8th Congressional District in a convention later this month.
Virginia Legislators Join In Call for Research Dog Adoptions
Several Virginia legislators this week signed their names to an appeal to save 80 beagles used in toxicity tests
We Are Better United To Do More (24) For The Community
During the last two years, we have seen small businesses, families, and loved ones devastated by this pandemic. We have united with our neighbors...
Over the Edge
Rappellers raise funds for New Hope Housing.
Excitement was mixed with tinges of fear as more than 80 volunteers rappelled down the 14-story Crystal City Hilton...
Out With the Old
Demolition begins at Landmark Mall
The demolition of Landmark Mall began May 12 as redevelopment of the 52-acre in the city’s West End site gets underway.
Tuesday, May 17
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2022
In April, 2022, 68 Potomac homes sold between $4,050,000-$733,000.
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2022
Dogs Who Have been at Shelter ‘Long Term’ are Gems
Long term means more than a month; there are only marvelous pups at AWLA.
If you were to ever spend any quality time with Kobe, there’s a good chance you’d never want to part ways. You may even insist on bringing him home … forever.
Portside in Old Town Summer Festival
Expanding to two days and returning to the Old Town Alexandria waterfront for the first time since 2019, the Portside in Old Town Summer Festival kicks off...
Thursday, May 12
AHC Commits to Success for Low-Income Students
Forty-two low-income high school students celebrated College Signing Day hosted by AHC, Inc. who sponsors the College and Career Readiness Program.
Language Skills Valuable for Two Franconia Police Officers
Quick thinking earned them title as “Officers of the Month” for April.
FCPD Employee of the Month
Project Launched to Address Overflow at Lake Accotink
After rainy days, hikers face a watery crossing when walking around the lake.
Accotink improvements
Community Center Opens in the Buckman Road Area
It’s more than just basketball courts and shuffleboard though.
WISH center
‘A Nurse to Everybody’
Bishop Ireton health clinic dedicated to Debbie File.
Family and friends gathered May 7 for the dedication of the Bishop Ireton Health Clinic in memory of Debbie File...
Wednesday, May 11
Children’s Inn Hope Gala Surpasses $1 Million Goal
Inn resident and 13-year old violin prodigy Caesar Sant shares inspiring medical journey.
The Children’s Inn at NIH raised a new record $1,083,988 in donations at the 2022 An Evening for Hope Gala...
Fairfax City Adopts FY 23 Budget
Real-estate tax rate reduced 6.5 cents; average tax on Fairfax City home will increase $127.
Fairfax City’s newly adopted FY 23 budget fulfills City Council’s goals and directives.
VFW Post 8469 Celebrates 75th Anniversary
On April 30, VFW Post 8469 celebrated its 75th anniversary since being chartered.
Letter To The Editor
Right now, the right to abortion care is at risk because of a deliberate, decades-long takeover of the Supreme Court by powerful right-wing..
Fundraiser for Great Falls Grange Foundation
One month in, ribbon-cuttings and action begins.
The Great Fall Grange Foundation held its first fundraiser, For the Love of Great Falls, on Friday, May 6, at River Bend Golf and Country Club, raising nearly $100,000...
Women's Club of Great Falls Donates $6,000 to Friends of Riverbend Park
Funds support scholarships and programs.
On Monday, May 9, the Women's Club of Great Falls Philanthropy Group donated $6,000 to Friends of Riverbend Park, Inc.
Over the Edge
Rappellers raise funds for New Hope Housing.
Excitement was mixed with tinges of fear as more than 80 volunteers rappelled down the 14-story Crystal City Hilton as part of the Over the Edge fundraiser for New Hope Housing.
Burglaries and Destruction of Property at Two Black Churches
Not hate crimes but a cry for help.
Four crimes within days at two Black churches and a tripped alarm at a third Black church, all located on Fordson Road in Alexandria's Gum Spring Community, looked ominous.
Maps Tell Stories of the Past
People have been making maps of the Mount Vernon area for four centuries and maps convey more than pictures,” Kevin Green began as he...
City of Alexandria Recognizes First Annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day, May 10, On Heels of Recent Overdose Spike
Join the City of Alexandria and communities around the nation in support of the first annual National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 10 to raise awareness about fentanyl-laced illicit drugs, ways that residents can prevent substance misuse, and treatment resources to manage substance use disorders.
Over the Edge
Rappellers raise funds for New Hope Housing.
Excitement was mixed with tinges of fear as more than 80 volunteers rappelled down the 14-story Crystal City Hilton as part of the Over the Edge fundraiser for New Hope Housing.
Tuesday, May 10
Lamb Center and Wesley Housing Partner for Supportive housing
Tuesday, May 10, Fairfax nonprofit homeless services provider The Lamb Center and nonprofit affordable housing developer...
Saturday, May 7
Pho Soup has Plenty of Noodles and Broth
Vietnamese pho could ease the common cold or late night partying, but it's different from ramen.
Pho Soup
Thursday, May 5
Loss of Trees Is a Tragedy
It hurts, it's wrong and it must change. You may have seen the start of construction and removal of large, established trees at the former Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church at 6510 Fort Hunt Road...
Wednesday, May 4
Great Falls Studios Spring ArtFest
Ribbon-Cutting marks inaugural event at the Grange and Schoolhouse.
The two-day Great Falls Studios Spring ArtFest & Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ride to End ALZ - Nation’s Capital joins cycling fundraising program to support Alzheimer’s, dementia research
The Alzheimer’s Association will hold its first ever Ride to End ALZ in the Nation’s Capital on Sunday, May 15. To date, more than 200 riders from Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia, as well as from states...
Taste of Vienna Returns
Fundraiser supports the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department.
After a two-year COVID pause, the family-friendly Taste of Vienna, presented by the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, returned on Saturday, May 1, 2022, to showcase the great dishes from local restaurants and food trucks and raise funds.
Juvenile Charged in Fatal Crash on Georgetown Pike
Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged a juvenile for the March 9 fatal crash on Georgetown Pike that involved three cars.
The Things that Keep Me Up at Night
A wife, mother, and small business owner makes a difference with just one call.
In celebration of its five-year anniversary of partnering with schools to fight teen hunger, Food For Neighbors recognized key volunteers and school administrators. Food For Neighbors began just over five years ago by helping hungry students in two schools. Now the all-volunteer nonprofit is serving approximately 1,700 students weekly in 29 schools in Fairfax County and Loudoun County.
City Nature Challenge 2022 in Great Falls
A snapshot of Observatory Park’s natural world.
Tami Sheiffer, a nature interpreter and Watch the Green Grow Coordinator at Fairfax County Park Authority, led the City Nature Challenge 2022 at Observatory Park in Great Falls on Saturday, April 30.
The Teacher who Taught Me That Teaching Matters
As another school year approaches its close, capped by the annual standardized testing season that hijacks the reasons any teacher teaches, I do what most teachers do...