Uncommon Valor in Arlington
Survivors gather to mark 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Survivors gather to mark 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Hybla Valley Park Renewal Includes Futsal
This soccer variant could be a spark for success in this part of Mount Vernon.
Futsal
Hoda Kotb Started at Fort Hunt
Kotb named one of USA Today’s ‘Women of the Year’
Kotb named one of USA Today’s ‘Women of the Year’
Former FCPD Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years
Mother of fatal police shooting victim, Timothy McCree Johnson, speaks out.
Former Fairfax County Police Sergeant Wesley Shifflett was processed into the county jail Friday evening, Feb. 28. At his sentencing hearing earlier that day, Fairfax County Circuit Judge Randy I. Bellows sentenced Shifflett, 36, to five years in prison with two years suspended.
Youngkin Commutes Shifflett’s Sentence
Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Insult to all Virginians who value an untainted justice system.”
In a statement Sunday night, March 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) said he commuted the sentence of Wesley Shifflett.
Restoring a Stream, Removing an Eyesore on U.S. 1
To most people whizzing by the desolate-looking property at 8800 Richmond Highway (U.S. 1) largely devoid of life, with a gravel parking lot and an empty roadside sign frame looming, it’s a mystery.
Mid-Winter Festival
The Mid-Winter Festival returns in a new location this month.
Come enjoy this free Folk Festival featuring musical performances, dance demonstrations, singing and instrument workshops, storytelling, family programming, and more.
Opinion: Oppose Release of PFAS in Virginia Waters
Join Wild Virginia for an online program this Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. to oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) to state waters.
Letter: Fairfax County CERT: Beacon of Resilience in Our Community
In times of crisis, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) stands as a crucial pillar of strength and preparedness for our community.
Immigrants Face New Fears Locally
Governor orders local ICE cooperation
The attention of northern Virginians has been captive to the uncertainties of agency dissolutions, federal employee terminations and layoffs impacting neighbors living here.
Immigration Raids Evoke Horror in Fairfax County
Three so far this week; more expected.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are sweeping across Northern Virginia this week.
Hispanic Community in Today’s Political Whirlwind
Alvaro Alacon lives in Fairfax City but has worked with Arlington youth for many years including the Second Chance program.
’Flip the Script’ Pairs with Community Food Culture
The Rossana food trailer is parked in front of Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 23 while Encore Stage and Studio’s “Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table” plays at the theatre inside.