Tuesday, January 31
Important Bills Are Moving in the State Legislature
Bills progress
Highlights of Board of Supervisors Meeting
Lower real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
Biden Delivers Speech on Economy in Springfield
Speaks to Springfield members of Steamfitters Union Local 602
Biden visit
Surovell Recognized
Northern Virginia senator is Humane Society Senate Legislator of the Year 2022
Legislator recognized
Thursday, January 26
Rumor Mill is Alive and Well in Springfield Plaza
Stores swapping locations and upgrades underway.
Business improvement
Fun, Feel-Good, Energetic in Fairfax
The Fairfax Academy presents ‘Legally Blonde, the Musical.’
Theater
Black History Month in Alexandria
Black History Month in Alexandria
31 Bills Plus in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Keeping sex offenders out of schools, protecting homes from foreclosure, and more.
Bills passed
Wednesday, January 25
News Briefs
News Briefs
Apples, Oranges, and Cherries
Apples, Oranges, and Cherries
A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash
Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.
Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.
WETA Cameras Rolling in Three Mount Vernon Neighborhoods
Show highlights homes while the touring team guesses the selling price.
Real Estate Show
Collective Bargaining Agreement Ratified for City Fire Fighters
Fire Fighters Agreement
Letter: Changing Street Names Misplaced Priority
Letter to the Editor
Holding the Line on Green Energy Progress
Green Energy
Fairfax City Paradise for Chocolate Lovers
Three-day festival of tasty treats is set for Feb. 3-5.
Chocolate Festival
Local Park and Rec Center Renamed
Lee District Park sheds the connection with the Confederates.
Park name change
Speed a Factor in the Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road
Police release more information after further investigation.
Crash investigation
Letter: Prevent Suicides, Lock Up Guns
Letter to the Editor
Letter: Street Names No Longer Associated with ‘Those Individuals’
Letter to the Editor
Gaylord National Resort is the Perfect Winter Escape
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Looking for the perfect winter retreat? Escape the everyday with a trip to Gaylord National Resort.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Gordon: Adoptable ‘Lovebug’ in Arlington
Lost Dog brings blind Gordon from Puerto Rico to find a forever home.
Adopt a dog
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Opens in Arlington
Sit back, relax and enjoy your cocktail and truffle popcorn
Cinema Drafthouse
Restaurant Week Is Over in Arlington
People come out to eat for the deals, and to try something new.
Restaurants
One More Step in the Missing Middle Drama
More than 180 speakers on Saturday, more on Tuesday.
missing middle
Teacher Wants to Erase Student Meal Debt
VA Bill H-1967: School meals; availability at no cost to the student
Student meals
Sunday, January 22
First Bill on MLK Day
In Richmond
Thalea String Quartet Coming in February
Thalea String Quartet
Now More Than Ever, Alexandria Needs Medicare For All
Letter to the Editor
Friday, January 20
Dog & Cat Bills Filed In 2023 General Assembly
Penalties considered for animal testing facility violations
Pet bills
Thursday, January 19
Low-Income Families Struggle as Benefits End
Food benefits
Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Bright New Beginnings for 2023 in Mount Vernon
New Outlook
Celebrating 13th Anniversary and Expansion in Fairfax
Fairfax’s Bollywood Bistro celebrates anniversary and expansion.
Bistro
Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road Claims Two Students’ Lives
Steep hills are no stranger to fatalities in Fairfax Station.
Fatal crash in Fairfax Station
Rock Art Show Splashes Color in Mount Vernon
Nepenthe Gallery is hosting famous artworks from the Scooby Doo and Yellow Submarine days.
Beatles Art
Wednesday, January 18
Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Potomac Home Sales: December, 2022
In December, 2022, 31 Potomac homes sold between $4,150,000-$699,000.
Potomac Home Sales: December, 2022
Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Fairfax County
Chronic Wasting Disease Found in Fairfax County
‘Kids Are Really Going to Like this Show’ in Chantilly
Chantilly High presents children’s play, ‘Imagine If.’
Imagine If
Sully Police Station Has Safe Exchange Zone
Sully Police
Three Businesses Open in Historic Downtown Herndon
Fill in the missing specialty niche.
Herndon Businesses
Taking Away a Right
Taking Away a Right
Wrapping up the Holidays in Potomac
Garden Club
Tuesday, January 17
Gun Violence Prevention Priorities
Gun violence
The 2023 General Assembly Has Started Its Work
General Assembly
2023 MLK. Weekend of Service
Supporting Martin Luther King’s vision through service.
Supporting Martin Luther King’s vision through service.
Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest
Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.
Urban Champions
If the Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree …
Descendants of Isaac Newton’s inspirational apple tree find homes on FXCO-Owned Property
Trees
Thursday, January 12
Continuing To Push on Crucial, Progressive Priorities
Continuing To Push on Crucial, Progressive Priorities
Encouraging Youth To Be Marijuana Free in Alexandria
Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition Launches Video Series
Weed Free Teens
‘Legally Blonde Jr. the Musical’ in Alexandria
Aldersgate youth cast shines in award-winning musical.
Legally Blonde
Mount Vernon Sees a Lot in 2022
A few noteworthy events are a sample of the community growth.
2022 in Review
Wednesday, January 11
Family Caregiving – a New Normal in Alexandria
Considering palliative care and hospice support.
Caregiving
Horses and Cows Were Common around Mount Vernon
The Gazette was delivered on horseback at one point.
Horses
City Seeks Input on Climate Change Action Plan
Climate Plan
News Briefs
News Briefs
Child Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse
‘Other Families May Have to Walk in our Shoes Someday’
State budget includes Virginia Mass Violence Care Fund
Fund
General Assembly Convenes
Abortion, voting rights, gun safety: 2023 session is expected to be extremely busy.
Opinion
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
“Flourishing After 55”
Missing Middle Housing Moves Ahead
Months of protests include “Reality Check Rally” that drew hundreds last Sunday.
Housing
Tuesday, January 10
Grant for Blake Lane Park
Grant for Blake Lane Park
Winter Block Party by Old Firehouse at MCC
First big event for the new executive director of MCC.
Block Party
January Is Stalking Awareness Month
January Is Stalking Awareness Month
Voters Turn Out forSpecial Election
Voters share what motivated them to cast their ballots in Virginia’s 35th House of Delegates.
35th Election
Problem Gambling Treatment
Problem Gambling Treatment
Check Land Use Changes
Land Use
Wednesday, January 4
Potomac Home Sales: November, 2022
In November, 2022, 34 Potomac homes sold between $3,300,000-$605,000.
Potomac Home Sales: November, 2022