Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent to Retire
Smith will move to Maine to join his wife, helping care for young grandson who had heart surgery.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Jack R. Smith announced last week that he will retire effective June 1.
Three Down to Two Stories in Potomac
Consensus reached when Spectrum Retirement Communities revised plans for a 100-unit building at Behnke’s property on River Road
Instead of arguing, debating or even objecting, land use attorney David Brown told hearing examiners with the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings, “I’ll be sitting back and listening.”
Montgomery County Board of Education Pushes Back Date for In-person Learning
On Tuesday, Jan. 12, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted to delay the start of returning small groups of students for in-person instruction.
Opinion: Column: Cancer and Covid...
…don't exactly go together like milk and cookies.
Blood Donations Needed
Since 1970, blood donors have been recognized in the month of January during National Blood Donor Month.
COVID-19 Vaccine Registration Headaches in Fairfax County
IT and supply problems worry residents.
“I want to assure you that everyone who wants to be vaccinated will be,” said Jeffrey McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Helping Children Navigate Anxiety
Sharing feelings, listening without judgement during current political turmoil
As communities cope with the shock of daunting images of the recent riot at the U.S. Capitol, the mental health toll on children and teens can be significant but go unnoticed, say local therapists.
Killing the Death Penalty
Lawmakers consider bill to abolish capital punishment in Virginia
Virginia has executed people longer than any other state, a tradition that stretches back into colonial days when Captain George Kendall was executed for treason. Over the years, the commonwealth has executed more than 1,300 people. Now, Virginia may be about to join 22 other states that have abolished the death penalty.
Opinion: Commentary: Virginia's Economy and Amending Northam's Budget
The General Assembly of Virginia already is in its second week.
Reston Celebrates Dr. King’s Day
In cooperation with supporters, Reston Community Center (RCC) pivoted amidst the coronavirus pandemic to present, for the 36th year, the Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration.
Archangels and Underworld Kings Make the Story for New Author
Former Mount Vernon resident delves into storytelling, acting, radio and business.
"Summerlands"
CORE Foundation Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Nonprofit recognizes community partners, volunteers
CORE Foundation in Reston, "Helping Others Be the Change for 15 Years," held its MASKerade and Community Hero Awards Saturday evening, Jan. 16.
Police and Coast Guard Monitor Prior to the Inauguration
Fairfax County officials advised people to stay home and quarantined for the ceremony.
Inauguration Preparations
Stairway to Heaven, the Song Everyone Loves to Hate
50th Anniversary of the Song is Upon Us.
Stairway to Heaven turns 50
Opinion: Commentary: An Inauguration to Remember
Like most people, I will not be attending any inaugural events this year because of the pandemic restrictions and threats of civil disturbances.
Food for Neighbors Kicks Off the Year with a New Record
Food For Neighbors received more than 18,000 pounds of food during its Jan. 9 Red Bag Program food collection event.
Herndon Council Hosts Housing Panel
State senators and legal counsel weigh in
Herndon Town Council hosted a Panel Discussion on Housing Tues., Jan. 5 to build proficiency and understanding in matters related to housing policy development.
Herndon Dancer Wins Irish Dance Competition
Five dancers from the McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance brought home first place trophies from the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) Southern Region Oireachtas, held in Orlando the first week of December.
Volunteer Fire And Rescue Departments Hosting Blood Drives
It’s National Blood Donor Month! Several Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Volunteer Fire Departments are partnering with Inova Blood Donor Services to hold blood drives in their fire station parking lots.
Pandemic Layoff Spurs Artist to Paint Window Mural in Vienna
After the pandemic forced Pet Valu to close in Alexandria this month, the employees looked elsewhere for a job, but the Pet Valu manager was hired by Loyal Companion pet supply store in Vienna.