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February’s Big Buzz About Bees

Could the Honeybee become a Virginia mascot?

Bees they a buzzin'

Franconia District Holds Budget Town Hall

Public hearings on the budget April 16 - 18

Budget

The English Enemy Isn’t Just Coming, They’re Here

Delegate Warns of Ivy Invasion

Ivy

Residents Enjoy a Snow Day … or Two

Local man turns ‘snowmen’ to snow sculptures

Snow

Tran Sponsors Protection for Elephants

Seeks more humane treatment of kept animals

Elephants

Read On Young Readers

Volunteers pass on love of reading

Care Standards Coming for Virginia’s Nursing Homes

One-fifth of Virginia nursing homes are not meeting expected staffing levels according to Joint Commission on Healthcare.

Nursing Homes Standards

Community Grants Could Help You Protect the Environment

And save money too

Trees

Soil & Water Candidates Weigh In on Lake Accotink

Earlier this year, continuing discussion around sediment and flooding problems, including a recommendation to let Lake Accotink fill in and become a wetland, raised concern among some area residents.

Laurel Hill Park Raises Osprey Platform

Volunteers and park maintenance crew team up in effort

Osprey Nest

Meadowood Pastures Still Wait for Hero Horses

Will they ever come?

horses

Pride Night Out Creates Safe Space

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride night

Welcome Pollinators to Improve the Environment

Native plants are your garden’s welcome mat

Pollinators

Vigil Held for Huntsman Hit and Run Fatality

Victim succombs to her injuries, driver still at large

Hit and Run turns Fatal

Popular Entertainment Spots and Nearby Eats in South County

Interesting places to pair food and fun

The south county areas of Springfield, Lorton, Clifton, Fairfax and Fairfax Station are fortunate to have interesting attractions to enjoy for entertainment, exercise, nature and history.