Spike in Covid Cases Leads to New Restrictions in Alexandria
The City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Health Department (AHD) remind everyone that you are safest at home.
Opinion: Commentary: America Voted in Favor of Refugees and Immigrants
America has decidedly voted in favor of refugees and immigrants in this 2020 election, showing their support with the victory of President-Elect Joe Biden, and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, who ran on campaign promises to restore the asylum system, increase the annual cap of refugee arrivals to 125,000, and end the discriminatory travel bans.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Let’s Pardon All Turkeys
Next week, President Trump will take a break from brooding over his election loss to pardon two turkeys.
Giving Thanks in Alexandria
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Thanksgiving will look different this year from years past.
Alexandria Turkey Trot Goes Virtual
Race continues to support ALIVE!
The 45th annual Alexandria Turkey Trot, a Thanksgiving Day tradition that draws more than 6,000 runners to the streets of Del Ray, is moving to a virtual format for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Volunteers Clean Up Parks, Highways in Fairfax County
Several volunteer groups undertook clean-up efforts around the county on Nov. 14, including the Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team’s (PVT) vine removal at the Central Green under the Park Authority, and the Springfield District Democrats’ (SDDC) road cleanup under the VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program.
‘That’s When You Realize this Work Means Something’ in Fairfax City
City Jobs celebrates two-year anniversary
Patrick Scholzen was used to working, and did so for 35 years, until falling onto hard times.
West Springfield Rotarians Warned About ‘Phishing’
Cyber crooks are out to steal our critical data – bank accounts, passwords, even tax refunds.
New Giant Opens at Springfield Plaza
With no interruption in service to loyal Springfield Plaza customers as promised, Giant opened their new, larger, 50,000 square foot store with enhanced features at the Plaza at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.
Opinion: Commentary: Affordable Housing – A Braddock District Tradition
Despite our community’s incredible collective response to COVID-19, the pandemic has shined a light on the areas where we have room to improve.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Springfield Investigated
A 63-year-old man died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred around 12:05 a.m. Nov. 15 near the intersection of Loisdale Road and Loisdale Court in Springfield.
Detectives Investigate Three Shootings in Fairfax County
Major Crimes Detectives continue to investigate three shootings that have occurred over 36 hours on Nov. 10 and 11.
Starting Braddock Park’s Master Plan Revision
Park Authority holds public-information meeting
The Fairfax County Park Authority is updating its master plan for Braddock Park at 13451 Braddock Road, bordering both Centreville High and Twin Lakes Golf Course.
Free Flu Shots, Food for People in Need in Chantilly
Continuing to serve the community in every way it can, Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) recently held a free food-distribution and flu-vaccination clinic at Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly.
Election Officers in Arlington Protect the Votes
Action was slow at the community center because of early voting.
As precinct chief, Caroline Klam has been watching over elections in Arlington for a long time.
A Turkey in Every Pot in Arlington
AFAC orders 2,500 turkeys to feed needy families
A refrigerated Cisco semi-trailer sprinkled with raindrops pulls up in front of the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) headquarters on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Eagle Scout Project Meets Pandemic Challenge in Arlington
This year’s Eagle Scout project took a different spin with the advent of coronavirus.
From Yorktown High School to Outer Space
Patrick Moran chosen as pilot for commercial space travel program
Patrick Moran is in his car headed for Spaceport America, New Mexico.
Montgomery County Council Enacts “Ban the Box” Bill
Last week, the Montgomery County Council unanimously enacted Bill 35-20, Human Rights and Civil Liberties - Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards – Amendments, which aims to help prevent workplace discrimination by prohibiting background checks prior to the extension of a conditional offer of employment and preventing inquiries into certain types of arrests and convictions.