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Remembering the Past

Juneteenth ceremony held at Douglass Memorial Cemetery.

Crowds gathered in Douglass Memorial cemetery June 21 to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, with descendants of those buried there recalling family legacies of the African American quest for freedom and equality.

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Celebrating Pride

Representatives from the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office talked with attendees at the June 28 Pride Fair in Market Square.

Opinion — Deeply Disturbing

The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is deeply disturbed that the U.S. Senate approved a budget reconciliation plan with severe Medicaid funding cuts that jeopardize the stability and survival of hospitals, pose real harm to access to care for hundreds of thousands of Virginians, and significantly weaken our economy and employment.


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Speed Cameras Will Be Operational During Summer School

The Arlington Public Schools Summer School Program will run from July 7 through Aug. 1, 2025.

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Rev. DeLishia Davis Leaves Behind Legacy Beyond Calloway

The Arlington community celebrated with joy but some sadness the departure of The Rev. DeLishia Davis as the pastor of the historic Calloway United Methodist Church.

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Home of the Brave

Flags for Heroes on display at Cedar Knoll.

Flags for Heroes on display at Cedar Knoll.


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Celebrating Juneteenth in Gum Springs

Juneteenth

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From Mount Vernon to the U.S. Supreme Court

Marker recognizes unconstitutional racial discrimination in Northern Virginia

Marker placed in Mount Vernon

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Placemaking Plans Put in Motion at Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting

Two blocks that house the hospital, police, fire and supervisors’ office are under the microscope.

Mount Vernon placemaking


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Fairfax City’s the Place to Be for Fourth of July

Gigantic parade, fire-station fun, music and fireworks.

July 4

Planning Underway for 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics

Planning Underway for 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics

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Solar Energy in Virginia

Fairfax County’s use growing

Fairfax County’s use growing


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Fairfax City Councilmember Hardy-Chandler Honored

She receives the Juneteenth Legacy of Freedom award.

Awards

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Fairfax City Holds Annual Juneteenth Celebration

‘Inequality didn’t vanish when the chains were broken.’

Juneteenth

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Reston Town Center North Public Meeting

Presentation caught some attendees and speakers off guard.

Presentation caught some attendees and speakers off guard.


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Walkinshaw Wins Democratic Nomination

11th Congressional District Race

11th Congressional District Race

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Solar on the Landfill

A Step toward Less-Polluting Energy

A Step toward Less-Polluting Energy

Senior Living: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

Update on the science and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month


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Cars Captivate All Ages

Dreary Weather No Deterrent to Car Buffs

Dreary Weather No Deterrent to Car Buffs

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Corporate Greed, Corruption, Hilarious Comedy and Songs

Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘Urinetown: The Musical.’

Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘Urinetown: The Musical.’