Passey Honored as a ‘Woman of Influence’
Fairfax resident Jennifer Passey was recently honored as the winner of the 2021 Woman of Influence award presented by Fairfax City’s Commission for Women.
Yummy in the Tummy at Burke Farmers Market
The direct farm-to-table approach is fresher and more nutritious.
The Burke Farmers Market, operated by Fairfax County Park Authority in the VRE parking Lot, 5671 Roberts Parkway, was the first to open in the County program for the 2021 season.
‘To Be Proud of Him Is Kind of an Understatement’
Lake Braddock School star baseball player Nick Balenger earns law degree, opens new chapter in life
Almost nine years ago in 2012, Lake Braddock Secondary School star baseball player Nick Balenger was vacationing in Maui, Hawaii with his family when he suffered a spinal cord injury that paralyzed him from the neck down.
Chantilly Man Honored for “Distinguished Public Service’
Marshall Dantzler inducted into NASS Hall of Fame
Marshall Dantzler, a Chantilly resident and longtime member of the Centreville-Chantilly Rotary Club, was honored April 21 by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS).
Centreville Man Killed in Bicycle Crash
A Centreville man died last week, following a collision between the bicycle he was riding and a car.
Big Changes Proposed for Braddock Park
Being considered: Dog park, pickleball courts, dining pavilions, etc.
The draft Master Plan for Braddock Park is rapidly taking shape, thanks to the hard work of Fairfax County Park Authority staff, plus community input.
Burdette Goal: A Microgreen in Every Fridge
Paula Burdette won’t stop talking about microgreens “until they are in everyone’s fridge in the Washington metropolitan area” because of their nutritional value.
Spring Brings Fresh Produce to Arlington Needy
Spring vegetables most needed right now include beets, lettuce, spinach, collards, kale, carrots and radishes.
Gardeners gear up for another season of donating produce to support local food pantries.
Summer Food: Summer’s Bounty at Farmers Markets in Arlington
Customers may choose their own produce this year, instead of prepackaged items.
Come hungry to the Lubber Run Farmer’s Market at 4401 N. Henderson.
Preview: Columbia Pike Blues Weekend, June 18-20
Columbia Pike Blues Weekend combines three days of blues, with both streamed and in-person performances, on June 18-20.
Brood X Cicadas Arrive in Arlington
Red-eyed cicadas perch on a row of hydrangea plants alongside some exoskeletons that have already been shedded and left behind.
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream to Open in Late Summer in Arlington
Pentagon Row Becomes Westpost
Mimi’s Handmade Ice Cream will open in late summer at Westpost at National Landing (formerly Pentagon Row) in Arlington.
Wakefield High School Produces Comedic Murder Mystery Set on a Train in London
In a first-class train car traveling through England, how long will it take an eclectic group of passengers to find the mysterious murderer of Brutaldeath?
ArPets: Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation Awarded Grant to Make More Space for Animals in Need
In a world crawling with millions (and millions) of homeless animals, the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) is on a vital mission: to spare as many possible dogs and cats from suffering and unnecessary euthanasia.
Kalypso’s and Montmartre Host Candidates’ Forum in Reston
With Lake Anne and its sparkling fountain as a backdrop, candidates for Va. Lt. Governor took questions from a panel of Reston civic leaders and residents on the patio of Kalypso’s Sports Tavern.
Detectives Investigate Domestic-Related Homicide in Reston
A man is in custody following a domestic-related homicide that occurred Saturday morning, May 22, in a Reston condominium community.
Black Lives Matter Banner in Reston Stolen – Again
The Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston (UUCR) discovered on Thursday, May 20, that the Black Lives Matter banner that they fly at the entrance of their property on a major street in Reston, had been stolen – for the third time in the past year.
Bike to Work Day Returns for 2021
20th Anniversary subdued, but carries double the fun in Herndon
May is National Bike to Work Week, and this year, Bike to Work Day celebrated its 20th Anniversary.
Opinion: Commentary: Keep History from Repeating Itself
So traumatizing were the colonists’ experiences with King George as a strong executive that the Declaration of Independence is filled with grievances against him, and the writers of the first state constitution in Virginia limited the governor’s term to one year with a maximum of three terms.