Community News at a Glance
Partial solar eclipse to a deflating tennis bubble.
Community News at a Glance
Descano Declines To Charge Officer in Fatal Shooting
Parents assert Commonwealth’s Attorney’s narrative of the police shooting incident is incorrect.
Shooting
Rebuilding Together Awarded $200K Grant
Wells Fargo Foundation sustainability grant will improve climate resiliency for marginalized populations
Grant
Sunrise Easter Sunday
Ventures in Community, believing in the power of resurrection.
Sunrise service
House Restoration Project at Fort Hunt Underway
One-time residence is officially known as the “NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) Quarters at Fort Hunt.”
Fort Hunt Park
River Levels Encroaching but Solutions Vary
Plans on the county and state level don’t give Mount Vernon homeowners the warm, fuzzy vibe.
River levels
Senior Living Briefs
Senior Living Briefs
Houses of Worship Can Develop Affordable Housing
Many faith communities struggle with oversized and aging facilities along with declining membership and revenues.
Recycling Solar Panels
The Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services (DPWES) launched a Solar Panel Recycling program.
Determining if Wildlife Needs Help
Spring brings a boom in baby wildlife. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police Officers and the Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.
Obituary: Ben Morris
Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.
“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis
275 Years
This July marks 275 years since Alexandria’s 1749 founding.
City of Alexandria Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the City of Alexandria is holding a series of events and activities throughout April to support survivors and engage the community in prevention efforts.