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.
Opinion: Commentary: Election Results: Change to the Montgomery County Council
[Election] week [was] been a big week for strengthening our democracy.
Montgomery County Councilmember Friedson holds Community Conversation
Keeping up with constituents during this time of social distancing and small gatherings is not easy, but Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson (District 1) does his best, using interactive social media.
Appetite: 4 Alexandria Restaurant Options for a Socially Distant Thanksgiving
It’s been an oft-repeated refrain this autumn: Thanksgiving is going to look a little different this year.
Options Examined for Mobile Home Parks in Mount Vernon
County officials may look to upgrade these communities.
mobile homes
Thanksgiving Through the Years
From war and pandemic to claptrap and taffeta, the evolution of the holiday in Alexandria.
The story of Thanksgiving is fake news riddled with misinformation and fraud.