Where's the Snow?
Potomac residents filled the courtyard in the village on Friday, Feb. 24, savoring each moment of a week of springtime in February.
Homeowners Oppose Proposed Transit Area Tax
Lack of notification also criticized.
Homeowners voiced concern about paying a proposed service district tax that is being proposed in Reston and outside the Town of Herndon.
Keep It Simple in Arlington
County manager proposes two cent tax rate increase.
One cent for Metro. One cent for Arlington Public Schools.
Letter to the Editor: Much to Do
A new report from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association paints a troubling picture of our nation’s crumbling infrastructure.
Celebrating Heritage at Drew Community Center
Exhbits include little known accomplishments in Black history.
Who was Charles Drew?
Raising a Service Dog
Canine Companions for Independence puppies will assist people with disabilities.
Even for those who consider themselves “dog people” through and through, like Arlington resident Jeanna Sullivan, the process of raising a puppy for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) can be unexpectedly fulfilling and life-changing.
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for March 5-11
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for March 5-11.
Kenmore Middle School Unified Team
More than 700 athletes with and without disabilities from across Northern Virginia took to the hardcourts in Arlington and Fairfax counties on Saturday, Feb. 12, for Special Olympics Virginia’s Potomac Region Basketball Tournament.
Fisette Will Not Seek Re-Election
Arlington County Board Chair Jay Fisette has decided not to run for re-election to the board this year.
Pierce To Leave Arlington Community Foundation
Arlington Community Foundation Executive Director Wanda L. Pierce will step down as executive director in March after more than 8 years of leading the foundation.
Ready for Lutheran Schools Week
Students at Our Savior Lutheran School will join thousands of their peers across the country to celebrate Lutheran Schools Week beginning on Sunday, March 5 and continuing through Friday, March 10.
Beware Early Allergy Season
Experts offer suggestions for preventing and treating allergy symptoms.
Those experiencing Itchy, watery eyes and seemingly endless sneezing know that spring allergy season is getting an early start this year thanks to this season’s mild winter weather.
Prayer Vigil at ICE Office
Rising Hope pastor speaks about arrests outside church.
On the morning of Feb. 8, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers showed up across the street from Rising Hope Mission Church on Russell Road in the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria.
Fairfax County Solicits Public Input on Environmental Vision
Online survey open through March 6.
Fairfax County is preparing to update the Environmental Excellence 20-Year Vision Plan (Environmental Vision) and the public is urged to weigh in via an online survey.
Chief to Release Name of Officer in Herndon Shooting
Risk assessment is complete.
The risk assessment of the officer involved in the fatal Jan. 16 shooting of Mohammad Azim Doudzai is now finished, according to a Feb. 24 release from Fairfax County Police.
U.S. Marshals Warn Public of Jury Duty Phone Scams
The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public of a nationwide telephone scam involving individuals claiming to be U.S. marshals, court officers or law enforcement officials seeking to collect a fine in lieu of arrest for failing to report for jury duty.
Editorial: Good, Bad and Missed Opportunities
Results of the 2017 session of the General Assembly.
GOOD THINGS Progress in funding mental health and addressing the opioid epidemic on multiple levels were among the successes of the 2017 General Assembly session.