Wednesday, May 31
Privateering the Topic in Author’s Discussion at Mount Vernon
Revolutionary War shipping channels had more going on than generally known.
Meet the Author
Honoring Long Hours and Late Nights
Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.
Fairfax County dignitaries fete Jim Hart and Pete Murphy.
Virginia Ann “Ginny” Fowler
Obituary
Memorial Day Weekend 2023
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
Volunteers of the Year, Feeding Hungry People
Volunteers of the Year, Feeding Hungry People
Alerts for Armed Forces Cycling Classic June 3-4
Alerts for Armed Forces Cycling Classic June 3-4
AWLA: First Animal Welfare Organization Certified Autism Center
AWLA: First Animal Welfare Organization Certified Autism Center
Electric Vehicle Showcase
Electric Vehicle Showcase
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Fairfax, Woodson High Nominated for Cappies
Theater Nominations
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Jake’s Ice Cream Provides Jobs for Adults with Disabilities
Robin Rinearson receives Eleanor Sue Finkelstein Inclusion and Disabilities Award
Jakes Ice Cream
About the Attack on Staff at U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly’s Office
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
Mental illness
State Highways with Confederate Names Officially Renamed
State decision snagged a month ago.
Street names
Thursday, May 25
FCPS Signs with Sound Studio to Teach Music Production
Students now have musical options in technology.
West Potomac Academy
Viewpoints: What do you think about state officials lowering the speed limit on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon?
Speed limit change
‘Empowering Children to Achieve Fullest Potential’
Main Street Child Development Center celebrates 50th anniversary.
Child Development Center
Apartments Coming to Backlick Road Instead of Hotel
Strip mall fenced off, ready for demolition.
Apartments Coming
County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023
Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.
BTW 2023
Wednesday, May 24
Marymount Student Honored for Work on Behalf of Undocumented Immigrants
Karla Mercado Dorados receives Campus Compact’s 2023-2024 Newman Civic Fellowship.
Award
Arlington Opens Expanded Crisis Intervention Center
The Center provides the highest level of support during a crisis that an outpatient setting can offer.
Crisis Center
Arlington Women's Civic Alliance Raises 30K for Free Clinic
Arlington groups benefit from efforts of Alliance since 1993
clinic
Steps to Succession
Steps to Succession
Reimagining Lake Anne in Two Directions
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
About the Attack on Staff at U.S. Rep Gerry Connolly’s Office
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
A sad day for all parties involved in this tragic event, and for the mental health community.
Pham Now Charged with Federal Crime
Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.
Man allegedly assaulted two Connolly staffers.
Fairfax County Safety Fair Is June 3
Fairfax County Safety Fair Is June 3
Tephra ICA Arts Festival 2023
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Daytime Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault
Daytime Burglary, Attempted Sexual Assault
GFCA Board Introduces Its Nominated Board Slate
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
It’s Easy—Just Fill in the Bullets
Primary ballots will be using ranked choice voting; here’s what that means.
How To Vote: Ranked Choice Voting
$5000 in Scholarships Awarded
Equal Justice Initiative and Alexandria Community Remembrance Project honor Alexandria City High School Students
Equal Justice Initiative and Alexandria Community Remembrance Project honor Alexandria City High School Students
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Farmers Markets in Full Swing
A walk around the Cherrydale Farmer’s Market with Stephen Cunningham
Farmers Market at Cherrydale
Sentara Health Invests $18.2 Million in Northern Virginia
health insurance
Make a Mental Note
Mental Health
Jeni's Ice Cream Everywhere
Jeni's Ice Cream
Tuesday, May 23
Community Matrix: Path to More Equitable Policing in Fairfax County
Police Reform Matrix Working Group shares recommendations at public safety committee meeting.
Police
Monday, May 22
Thursday, May 18
’Art for a Cause’ Gets Huge Global Response
Four Thousand Collages from Ukraine, Brazil … and Arlington; Collages will be on display until May 25
Art
Richmond Highway Reduced Speed Limit Begins May 23
New 35 mph speed limit signs to be installed along approximately seven-mile stretch.
Speed limit
Wednesday, May 17
New Bridge Opens a Multi-Modal Venue in Mount Vernon
Bridge enables pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Dogue Creek.
Bike Bridge
Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
Vienna Town Council Adopts FY2024 Budget
Vienna Town Council Adopts FY2024 Budget
Not Yet Enough
Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.
Gun violence is now the leading killer of children.
‘Her Addiction Led to Her Incredibly Bad Decisions’
Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.
Health aide sentenced for stealing children’s medications.
Feed Fairfax 5K Yields Money and Meals
Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.
Proceeds provide food for local schoolchildren.
Grading the Potomac River
Stormwater runoff pollution remains a major threat.
Stormwater runoff pollution remains a major threat.
Navy’s First-in-Class Expeditionary Medical Ship
Named after National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
Navy’s First-in-Class Expeditionary Medical Ship Named after National Naval Medical Center BethesdaNamed after National Naval Medical Center Bethesda
‘Friends’ Group to Raise Funds to Bridge Gap for Outdoor Fitness Park at Potomac Community Center
Friends of the Potomac Community Center need your help to raise the remaining funds needed.
Friends of the Potomac Community Center need your help to raise the remaining funds needed.
Everything You Need to Know about Heartworm
Prevent heartworm in your pets, but heartworm treatment in rescued dogs is almost always successful.
Prevent heartworm in your pets, but heartworm treatment in rescued dogs is almost always successful.
News Briefs
News Briefs
NAACP School Board Forum
Hunter Mill school board candidates Melanie Meren and Paul Thomas answer tough questions.
School Board
School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP
Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.
School Board
Virginia Has Made It Easier To Vote
Early voting, underway through June 17, could increase primary turnout in critical upcoming election
Voting
Tuesday, May 16
Devastating Attack
Chantilly man charged with four felonies.
U.S. Capitol Police said that last year they investigated some 7,500 cases of potential threats against members of Congress.
Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum
At-large school board candidates answer tough questions.
School Board
Monday, May 15
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2023
In April, 2023, 36 Potomac homes sold between $2,300,000-$415,000.
Potomac Home Sales: April, 2023
Saturday, May 13
Friday, May 12
Thursday, May 11
Never Forget in Alexandria
Wreath laying honors fallen officers.
Wreath laying honors fallen officers.
Motorcycle Crash Kills Springfield Man
Fatal Crash
‘You Got This’ in Alexandria
Kay-Wyatt named first Black female permanent superintendent.
School Superintendent
Importance of Wetlands Highlighted at Huntley Meadows
Lessons highlighted at nature stations
Huntley Meadows
Cappies Review: Dracula
Theater
Wednesday, May 10
Local Mineral Water Producers Get a Boost
Susosu Water has natural minerals and shelf space at area grocers.
Susosu Water
Clarinetist, West Springfield High Student, Wins Competition to Solo with City of Fairfax Band
Music
Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At
Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.
Clutter
Hot Rods Hover at Hayfield
Parking lot is full of classic cruisers from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
Hot Rods
‘Teens Nearly Ended this Police Officer’s Life’
Speeding car crashes into two vehicles on parkway.
Close Call
Shoppers Welcome the Opening Days at County Farmers Markets 2023
Last night in the ground, next day on your plate.
Farmer's Markets
Woman Killed by Fire Engine in Reston
Woman Killed by Fire Engine in Reston
Coffee with an Arlington Cop
Coffee with an Arlington Cop
Friday, May 5
Hemlock Overlook Park Recognized as Old Growth Forest
Trees are “treasures in our backyard”
Hemlock forest
Thursday, May 4
Fort Hunt Alums Cheered Fellow Grad Outside 30 Rock in NYC
2018 road trip highlights included breakfast with alumnae Hoda Kotb and her co-star at the time, Savannah Guthrie.
Road Trip to NYC
Wednesday, May 3
Britepaths Needs Food Donations
Britepaths Needs Food Donations
Celebrating a Mother’s Vision for Her Child in Fairfax
Spirit of Virginia: Cameron’s Coffee & Chocolates.
Spirit of VA
New Bridge at Lake Accotink Is an Upgrade for Hikers, Bikers
No getting wet or turning around.
Accotink bridge
Philanthropy Group of the Great Falls Women’s Club Raises Funds for Friends of Riverbend Park
Fund raising
One-Lane Bridges Connect Great Falls, Divide Residents.
Members of Great Falls Citizens Association vote on preferences.
Bridge Plan
Equity Out—Opportunity In?
Equity Out—Opportunity In?
Cristol To Step Down in Arlington
Cristol To Step Down
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
VISION ZERO YOUTH AMBASSADORS IN POTOMAC
VISION ZERO YOUTH AMBASSADORS
Free Opera in Potomac
Opera
Budget Forums in Potomac
Budget
Area News Briefs
News Briefs
General Assembly Recognizes Outstanding Efforts
Guinness World Record holder and animal advocate praised
Animal Advocate
Fishing Boats Retrofitted for Improved Service to Veterans
Veterans Fishing Adventures returns to fleet of four
Boats
Tuesday, May 2
Earth Day, Every Day; Don’t Put Batteries in Trash
Battery recycle
Bike and Pedestrian Safety Walk on River Road
Sarah Langenkamp died on this piece of road 8 months ago.
Safety Walk