City Attorney Snow Retires
Snow served 33 years in CAO.
Assistant City Attorney Karen Snow was celebrated at a retirement reception in her honor following 33 years with the City Attorney’s Office Jan. 29 at Jula’s in Canal Center Plaza.
Tax Rate Stays the Same in FY 2026 Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, City Manager James Parajon presented the proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Alexandria City Council.
Community Eye Clinic
Exams, screenings help promote eye health.
More than 100 people turned out for the Community Eye Clinic held Feb. 1 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Food for Neighbors Drive at North County Government Center
Ensuring local middle and high school students don’t go hungry
Ensuring local middle and high school students don’t go hungry
‘Make No Mistake – Black History Is America’s History’
FCPS holds special event at Woodson High School.
FCPS holds special event at Woodson High School.
GMU Professor Warns of Censorship.
‘Your Power Is In Curiosity, So Be Fearlessly Inquisitive’
‘Your Power Is In Curiosity, So Be Fearlessly Inquisitive’
Board of Supervisors, School Board Joint Meeting
Given project revenue increases, FCPS reports a negative $149.62 million available balance for meeting FY 2026 requirements.
$149.62 million
Two Woodson Students Share Their Thoughts
Taking pride in one’s heritage to create a better future.
Taking pride in one’s heritage to create a better future.
Fairfax City’s Proposed FY 26 Budget Unveiled
Recommends a 9.5-cent, residential real-estate tax hike.
Recommends a 9.5-cent, residential real-estate tax hike.
Comstock Fails to Transfer Property Back to Herndon
Town files termination declaration in Fairfax County Circuit Court
Town files termination declaration in Fairfax County Circuit Court
SYN, a Rooftop Bar and Lounge, Opens in Expanded Reston Town Center
SYN, a Rooftop Bar and Lounge, Opens in Expanded Reston Town Center
Dominion Energy Clear-Cuts Four Miles Along W&OD Trail
Officials react as Dominion rejects long standing agreements.
Dominion
Fair Unemployment Benefits Strengthen Our Communities
As the session passed its halfway point, 22 of my bills have passed the Senate (including 16 with bipartisan support) and are being considered by the House of Delegates.
Community News at a Glance: The 2025 Chief vs. Chief Adoption Bowl
Four days of free adoptions for dogs 45 pounds or more.
Community News at a Glance
Supervisors React to Budget Prospects
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50 Years of Sweetness
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe milestone in Arlington.
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe customers crowd in front of pastry cases, stand in the free cupcake line and wait for a chance to offer Wolfgang and Carla Büchler congratulations for 50 years as a business in Arlington.

