Vienna Police Investigating a Suspicious Shooting
On June 10, 2021, in the early morning hours, Vienna Police Officers were dispatched to an unknown situation in the 100 block of Patrick St. SE.
Vienna Teen Wins Bassists Competition
Joshua Thrush, 14, from Vienna, recently won first place in the Age 14 and Under division of the 2021 International Society of Bassists Solo Competition.
McLean High Musician & Composer Named Young Artist 2021
The City of Fairfax Band Association (CFBA) has selected composer and trumpeter Finn Marks, a McLean High School senior, as the association’s 2021 Young Artist.
Sounds of Summer Return to McLean Central Park
The McLean Community Center is hosting a Summer Sunday Concert program
On Sunday, June 13, Josh Lovelace, member of the Grammy-nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE, performed at the McLean Central Park Gazebo as part of the Summer Sunday Concert hosted by the McLean Community Center.
Colonial Era House on Telegraph Road Is Going Up for Sale
It dates back to 1766, and has seen a slice of American history.
Historic house for sale.
Special Permit Decision for Great Falls ‘Convent’ Deferred
Opponents claim build will exacerbate dangerous traffic conditions
On June 9, the Fairfax County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) held a public hearing on the application SP 2020-DR-105 by Stonecrest Home Arts, Inc.
Opinion: Commentary: Virginia Primary Election Results
Last Tuesday the Virginia Democratic party held its primary election, whose winners are now the Democratic nominees for the statewide offices of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney General.
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Historical Society Presents Donation to Celebrate Great Falls, Tibbetts Award to Mike Kearney
On Tuesday, June 8, the Great Falls Historical Society presented Celebrate Great Falls Foundation with a donation of $23,000 to support continued efforts to promote the rich history of the Great Falls area within the community.
This Summer Will Be a Balancing Act
Parents face a dilemma: give much needed mental break vs. boosting skills
As camps, swimming pools and simply spending time with friends were cancelled last summer and then followed by a tumultuous school year filled with uncertainty, parents are left to grapple with how to walk the fine line between catching up academically and tending to the overall well-being of their children.
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities Rise in the Fairfax County Area
Road design, speeds, lighting and negligence are factors.
This spring has seen several fatal pedestrian accidents, possibly signaling a warning to drivers, pedestrians and transportation engineers that more could be done to lessen these fatalities in Fairfax County.
Opinion: Commentary: Collective Bargaining: A Step to ‘One Fairfax’
At age 20, I took on a job as a grocery-bagger.
WANTED Feedback Involving No-chase/Chase Fairfax County Police Department Vehicle Pursuits
Flurry of proposed revisions should discourage pursuits of suspects in non-violent felony incidents.
Police vehicle pursuits create the potential for officers, residents and suspects to be killed or seriously injured.
Juneteenth Celebration at Frying Pan Park
The Juneteenth celebration at Frying Pan Farm Park will offer families the chance to hear, see, sample, and create crafts based on the results of African American freedom.
Montgomery County’s 24th Juneteenth Celebration with Music, Artistic Performances, Educational Activities, African American Living Legend Awards and More
Montgomery County’s 24th Juneteenth Celebration will be held at the BlackRock Center for the Arts located at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, June 19.
Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson Named ‘Legislator of the Year’
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce honored Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson as the Legislator of the Year at its 2021 Annual Awards Broadcast on June 10.
Potomac Home Sales: May, 2021
In May, 2021, 78 Potomac homes sold between $3,250,000-$439,000.
Potomac Home Sales: May, 2021
Alexandria Police Chief Brown to Step Down June 25
Cites family commitments, pending move; hired in January of 2017
Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown announced he will be stepping down from his position effective June 25, leaving the department just over four years after his appointment as Chief of Police.
Living Legends of Alexandria: There’s No Place Like Home
Donald Simpson Jr. carries on family legacy
For Donald Simpson Jr., Alexandria is the only place he has ever called home.