What’s Planned for the George Snyder Trail
Named after a former Fairfax City mayor, the George Snyder Trail is planned to be a shared-use trail connecting Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) to the Wilcoxon Trail at Draper Drive, south of Fairfax Boulevard (Route 50). It’s also intended to be ADA-compliant, with some sections porous asphalt and others, concrete boardwalk.
‘Listen to the Citizens; Preserve the Woods’
Fairfax residents have their say about Snyder Trail.
They’re now considering only building half the trail or even canceling the project outright.
Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Town Hall Offers Practical and Spiritual Support
Build that muscle up: we need to see more people
The Arlington Coalition of Black Clergy (ACBC) town hall attracted about 50 federal workers and contractors on March 25 at Macedonia Baptist Church.
Arlington Awards $1.8M in Grants to Strengthen Community Service
On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, the Arlington County Board awarded grants totaling more than $1.8 million to 23 nonprofits serving Arlington.
Preparedness Month
Arlington Preparedness Month, recognized each April, is an opportunity for everyone to assess their emergency plans, create or update emergency kits, and take the necessary steps to ensure you and your loved ones are ready for any situation.
Senior Services Honors Community Service
Sellout crowd raises $185k for SSA.
A sellout crowd of more than 400 attendees filled the ballroom of the Westin Alexandria Old Town Hotel March 29 as Senior Services of Alexandria raised more than $185,000 at its annual gala celebrating 57 years of serving the City of Alexandria.
Arlington Clergy Support Transgender Day of Visibility
A crowd carried signs, carried children on their shoulders and for part of the afternoon carried umbrellas at the Transgender Day of Visibility held on the National Mall the afternoon of March 31.
Landfill’s Grassland May Be ‘Only Hope’
More than half of bird species that depend on grasslands for breeding habitat are in steep decline.
Birds
City Council to Reconsider Controversial Project
Fairfax’s George Snyder Trail is now in jeopardy.
Fairfax’s George Snyder Trail is now in jeopardy.
Personal Remembrances of Lives Lost and Changed
Agent Orange linked to many veterans’ deaths.
Agent Orange
Vietnam War Veterans Honored in Fairfax City
147 of the fallen came from Fairfax County.
147 of the fallen came from Fairfax County.
Also Sports Tourism: Mountain Bike Races
Riders from all over occasionally converge in Fairfax County, Contributing to tourism dollars.
Sports Tourism
Local Girls Hockey Is Skating for Team Member’s Illness
Upcoming tournament scheduled for area ice rinks.
Hat trick in Springfield