Tuesday, February 28
Unnecessary Killing of Unarmed Black Man Fleeing Police at Tysons By Fairfax County NAACP
FCPD Shooting
Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand
FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.
FABB
Thursday, February 23
Wednesday, February 22
Engineering With Empathy
Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need
Engineering With Empathy: Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need
Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5
Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5
Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature
Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature
Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material
Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material
Still Fighting for Voting Rights
In 1920, the National American Woman Suffrage Association became the League of Women Voters.
Voting Rights
Problem Gambling Awareness
Calls increased 56.7% in the past year in Virginia to.24/7 hotline for problem gambling, 1-888-532-3500.
Gambling Awareness
Nothing Like President’s Day at Mount Vernon
Crowds came out to celebrate the occasion.
President's Day
Proposed Budget Has a Long Way To Go
Average homeowner would pay about $120 more a year in property taxes.
Budget
Using Every Tool to Help the Homeless
Fairfax City contributes $700K to Lamb Center’s building project.
Lamb Center
Lake Accotink Heading for Wetlands Designation?
Dredging cost increases might put the lake out of reach.
Lake Accotink
Mike’s American Grill Kitchen Fire Led to Evacuation on Valentine’s Day
Crews took a week to repair and reopen this noted neighborhood dining spot.
Fire at Mike's
Songwriter in Springfield Has an Ear for Lyrics
Retired scientist creates songs with an upbeat sound to drown the negatives.
Songwriter
Tuesday, February 21
Vienna Robots Help with Renovations at Old D.C. Building
Robots and humans make their marks on the stone blocks for Washington National Cathedral.
Renovations
Vienna Restaurant Week
Vienna Restaurant Week
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Flourishing after 55
Black Seniors at Culpepper Garden
The journeys three current Black residents made to Culpepper Garden.
Black seniors
‘Every Fatal Overdose Statistic Represents a Person’
Straight talk about opioids in Fairfax County.
Overdoses
Aging While Black
During Black History Month, local church helps seniors get health and financial assistance.
Aging
Capital Remodel and Garden Show
Nationally known designer and McLean native Yip Vern is scheduled to appear.
Garden show
Friday, February 17
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2023
In January, 2023, 23 Potomac homes sold between $4,000,000-$534,000.
Potomac Home Sales: January, 2023
Thursday, February 16
It’s Time for Affordable Solar Energy in Virginia
Letter to the Editor
Excellence in Modern Fire-Station Design
Fairfax City’s Fire Station 33 receives national award.
Firehouse awarded
The Beat Goes on with "Daddy-O” Art Show
Workhouse Art Center’s show culminates with bongo and guitars on March 18.
Art at the Workhouse
On the Case: Bring FBI Headquarters to Springfield
Gathering highlights a strong argument for the site near the Springfield Metro station.
FBI Headquarters
A Landmark’s Legacy in Alexandria
George Washington Masonic Memorial celebrates 100 years.
Memorial Celebrates 100 years
New GW Parade Route in Alexandria
Parade to celebrate George Washington Masonic Memorial.
GW parade route
Wednesday, February 15
Area Transportation Projects Are Focus of Chamber Meeting
Four projects planned for southern Fairfax County corridor.
Chamber meeting
Arrest for Murder in Mount Vernon
Arrest in Mount Vernon
Virginia Gaming Commission
Virginia Gaming Commission
Northern Virginia Leadership Awards
Northern Virginia Leadership Awards
Bells of Netherlands Carillon Resume in Arlington
Netherlands Carillon
Tuesday, February 14
Marking Black History
County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.
Black History
Sully District Police Give Update
Sully District Police Give Update
‘You Shouldn’t Have Done This to Children’
School health aide pleads guilty; stole students’ medication.
School
Mountain View, Winter Graduation
‘Your Mountain View family is proud of you’
Mountain View Graduation
To Prevent Drowning in South Africa
McLean teen raises funds to deliver swim lessons in South Africa.
Swim lessons
Column: General Assembly Session Nears Adjournment
General Assembly
Making Progress in Richmond
Making Progress in Richmond
Who Is the Master Model Builder?
Mini Master Builders help make the choice for the new LEGO Discovery Center.
LEGO
Saturday, February 11
‘His Contributions Will Remain an Invaluable Legacy’ in Fairfax
Brian Knapp feted for 23 years of service to parks.
Brian Knapp
Alexandria City News Briefs
Alexandria City News Briefs
Letter in Alexandria: Don’t Erase History – Leave Street Names Alone
Don’t Erase History
Thursday, February 9
Crossover, 29 for 31 So Far
Action in Richmond
Wednesday, February 8
Opinion: Halfway Home
Halfway Home
Federal Property Up For Sale in Franconia
Past soil contaminations may require extensive efforts.
Real Estate
Because My Dad Secured His Gun …
Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action
Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action
Roundups
Roundups
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
“Caring company with a passion for food.”
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
Legislative Crossover
Legislative Crossover
Catching up on Reston, Winter 2023
Catching up on Reston,The Independent Progressive Winter 2023
Rolling the Dice on Casinos
Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.
Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.
Valentine’s Day Is Short on Planning Ahead
Last Minute Valentine’s orders are par for the course in Mount Vernon
Valentine's Day Planning
Low Cost Pet Clinics
Low Cost Pet Clinics
Tuesday, February 7
Barnes & Noble, Reston Plans to Open Late Spring or Early Summer
Book lovers delight, continue to shop at small, local bookstores too.
Book store opening
More on Spring Street and Herndon Parkway
Pardon our Dust
Great Falls Youth Habitat Grant
Garden grant
Free Clinics with Cultivate Nature
Nature courses
Law Enforcement Women Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Non-traditional job holders enjoy traditional celebrations
Valentines
Recognizing Covid Heroes
Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.
Covid heroes
Thursday, February 2
George Pera dies
George Pera, a Living Legend of Alexandria, died Jan. 17 at the age of 93.
George Pera died Jan. 17 at the age of 93.
Letter in Alexandria: Offensive to Keep Street Names
Letter to the Editor
Stuff the Bus, Feed Hungry Families in Alexandria
Stuff the Bus
Wednesday, February 1
Rise Against Hunger
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
A Standoff in Richmond
A Standoff in Richmond
Park Authority Chairman Steps Down
Park Authority Chairman Steps Down
A Champion for Children in Alexandria
CAC posthumously honors Kerry Donley, raises $117k.
Champion for Children
Misleading Flyer on One-lane Bridge
Letter to the Editor
Bunnyman Brewery To Open at Workhouse
Business model hopes to attract customers for art and local brew.
Brewery planned
Bulldozers Roll for New Government Complex in Franconia
When completed, there will be several entities in one location.
Ground clearing
Group Discussion Highlights Possible Remedies to Lee Chapel Road
Conference call with county, state and school officials, father of an accident victim and other parents.
Crash conference call
Williams Trophy Presented to Silver Line
Washington Airports Task Force honors Fairfax and Loudoun counties, Town of Herndon, MWAA, and WMATA.
Silver line
Stuff the Bus Food Drives
Stuff the bus
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55 Calendar
